Rovers2000 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Just picked up the keg which is now sitting on ice in the bathroom (first time buying a keg in DC, much more paperwork than I remember having to fill out in PA): I'm looking forward to enjoying it with that tasty pig. With the number of people attending, it better get kicked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1000 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I will be there and be bring cake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Second batch of lemon custard is chilling for more trifle filling! I am interest in how the goat testicles are being prepared myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Everything sounds sooooo good but I have to say, Scott, Antonio minus haggis equals Scott minus chicken Sounds like a offer that I can not refuse, there wlll be two haggis, one for Antonio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Road closures in DC and Virginia on Sunday, including parts of the GW parkway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durwoodx Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I will be there and be bring cake The cake is a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Road closures in DC and Virginia on Sunday, including parts of the GW parkway. Note the Key Bridge and parts of the GW Parkway will be closed. OTOH, the work on the Wilson Bridge has been completed and will now have all four lanes open. bikedc website map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 This is why we have a covered pavillion for today. Everyone will be dry! The pig is enroute and the Johnston household is very excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Burrell Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Awesome news!!!! I have to work now cause two of my cooks didn't show up today!! So unfortunately I won't be able to attend. If anyone lives near Masa and wouldn't mind picking up the food on their way to the picnic, give me a call. It would be ready by 1pm since that's when I was planning on going. Sorry to miss what I knownis going to be alot of fun >:/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Awesome news!!!! I have to work now cause two of my cooks didn't show up today!! So unfortunately I won't be able to attend. If anyone lives near Masa and wouldn't mind picking up the food on their way to the picnic, give me a call. It would be ready by 1pm since that's when I was planning on going. Sorry to miss what I knownis going to be alot of fun >:/ Can someone actively step up and do this? I'd do it myself, but I'm not going to be anywhere near there. Antonio, I'm sorry you can't make it, but I think everyone will be more than happy to give Masa 14 a little free PR-Luv. And let's not forget that last year, Majestic Cafe and Restaurant 3 both stepped up to the plate as well. I have so many big plans for this website, and getting restaurants actively and formally involved in future picnics is one of them - it's going to be a win-win situation for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca H Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I won't be able to make it after all because I'm under the weather. I went to bed hoping that I'd wake up feeling great, but alas, it didn't happen. I'm so sorry that I won't get to meet everyone, but I'll try to post more and will make it to the next gathering. Now what will I do with all those avocados? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 First-timers, especially solo first-times, fear not - we're going to be actively seeking you out, and you're going to feel like "one of the gang" within minutes. Okay? Okay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I'm still bringing the fresh herbs, but they will be a little damp from last night's rain. Please bring a plastic bag if you want some. I've got rosemary, two kinds of mint, lemon balm, and thyme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Stover Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Hi all! Wanted so badly to come down but ive been stuck at the restaurant all afternoon trying to get a menu change done before going away for a week. Cheers and come see me at OYA or SEI soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 We were quite upset that events involving an unpredicable two-year-old made our attendance inadviseable. Hope everyone had a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibbee Nayee Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 What an awesome picnic. Some of the finest food and drink I have ever consumed at one place at one time. Kudos to all, especially the pig, and special recognition to the guy who brought the Australian Riesling, a 2000 vintage Nigl, with about 18% alcohol. I have the cork. Nice wine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Antonio, I'm sorry you can't make it, but I think everyone will be more than happy to give Masa 14 a little free PR-Luv. I sure am happy to. I finally tried the famous chicken, and it's as good as everyone says. But that brisket was.. extraordinary. Phenomenal. Otherwordly unctuous and devilishly delicious. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Just got back and, much like the fall picnic, I am so full that I'm actually short of breath. Some dishes of note (and apologies for those who I fail to mention, I probably only made my way through about 50% of the food): -The pig...oh the pig...delicious and moist. I caught the +1 opening the tupper ware on the ride home to sneak a few bites. This was the first time I've had a pig on site and it lived up to its billing as the main event. Thank you agm! -Gennaro, even though he wasn't there in person, is now 2 for 2 when it comes to making show stopping arrancini for the picnic. -Spring Rolls - perfectly fried, Mary's spring rolls were light and crisp vessels for the excellent vegetables hidden within. -Kibbee Footballs - I'd never had these before...they were delicious. -Fried Chicken and Brisket- perfect. People descended on these like a pack of wolves, with just cause. I'm looking forward to the few pieces of leftover brisket for lunch tomorrow! -Deviled Egg/Crab dip - Whoever made this, please post this recipe. -Gelato - Thank you to Molly for bringing Dolcezza's delicious wares. The avacado gelato was unexpectedly delicious. I will definitely be stopping by the new DuPont location to say hello and indulge in some more. -Home Brewed Beer - This dark, non-hopped beer was delicious. Surprisingly light and refreshing for a very dark beer. Also, since I now have a half barrel of Bell's Oberon sitting here at the condo, if anyone wants it (as much as I'd love to spend the week making my way through it, looking at my work calendar that isn't going to be in the cards) just let me know as I'm happy to donate it to a home that will use it up in the next week before I need to return it. It was great putting faces to handles and spending some time with some familiar faces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Okay folks, it's time to own up to your contribution to the picnic. There was so much good food I want to know who to beg for seconds. Please identify your item(s). Specifically: the Nutella cake, the marshmallows & graham crackers, the brisket, the wings, the mustard sauce, the tea eggs, the deviled egg crab thingy. I bought the BBQ Baked Lentils and the Strawberry Salsa -- both gluten free and vegan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Please identify your item(s). Specifically: the Nutella cake... That one's mine. Thank you to everyone for putting together such a fantastic gathering! To Don - You disappeared before I could thank you for hosting such a wonderful site, so I'll do it here. Great food, great wine, great people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ema Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Okay folks, it's time to own up to your contribution to the picnic. There was so much good food I want to know who to beg for seconds. Please identify your item(s). Specifically: the Nutella cake, the marshmallows & graham crackers, the brisket, the wings, the mustard sauce, the tea eggs, the deviled egg crab thingy. I made the tea eggs and it was ridiculously easy. Crack a bunch of hard boiled eggs and simmer them in a marinade consist of salt, soy sauce, tea leaves, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds for 30 min. Let it cool and refrigerate. The longer they soak in the liquid, the more flavor the eggs absorb. I didn't even get to try everything, particularly those dishes from the later comers. Major newbie mistake for not saving room. To Don - You disappeared before I could thank you for hosting such a wonderful site, so I'll do it here. Great food, great wine, great people! I still didn't see the elusive Don. This certainly beats any old picnic. Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ema Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Some eye candies for those who couldn't make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Awesome news!!!! I have to work now cause two of my cooks didn't show up today!! So unfortunately I won't be able to attend. If anyone lives near Masa and wouldn't mind picking up the food on their way to the picnic, give me a call. It would be ready by 1pm since that's when I was planning on going. Sorry to miss what I knownis going to be alot of fun >:/ But that brisket was.. extraordinary. Phenomenal. Otherwordly unctuous and devilishly delicious. Thank you! Amen, sister. I just dropped the brisket container and the leftover haggis off at Masa 14. I hope Antonio gets a chance to enjoy -- because holy mackerel did we enjoy his chicken and brisket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibbee Nayee Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I just dropped your container and the leftover haggis off at Masa 14. I hope Antonio gets a chance to enjoy -- because holy mackerel did we enjoy his chicken and brisket. Yes, special kudos to Antonio who had to man his kitchen but sent two spectacular dishes -- the fried chicken and the brisket. Yum. I'm still in a coma... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 (Hey all ~ go here to post your recipes, please!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaShanta Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I am looking for the cook who made the POUND CAKE and the ISRAELI COUSCOUS. Please, please PM me. (Or if you know who made it, please share and I will PM them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durwoodx Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Just came up from my food coma. Awesome in so many ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarStraf Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 We had a great time, thanks for all the great food Star & Pooch Chicago Deep Dish style pizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Great food, great drink, great people... what more can you ask for in any event? Special thanks go to leleboo for organizing this awesome event. Thanks to agm for the experience of a whole roasted pig! To all who attended, cooked, brought, whatever, what amazing food and drink! Last but not least many thanks go out to DonRocks for without this site, we would not be able to get together like this! BTW jchao made the Graham Crackers and Marshmallows and I made the smoked back ribs (shoulda made more in hindsight). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 *Sigh*. Today's picnic sounds (and looks from the pictures above) awesome. I'm sorry I missed it...but hopefully there will be a Fall one to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 *Sigh*. Today's picnic sounds (and looks from the pictures above) awesome. I'm sorry I missed it...but hopefully there will be a Fall one to look forward to. [No worries - planning's already started. ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelGold Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I am looking for the cook who made the POUND CAKE and the ISRAELI COUSCOUS. Please, please PM me. (Or if you know who made it, please share and I will PM them. I made the Israeli Couscous Caprese Salad...if that's the one you're talking about, I'll try to remember what I threw in there as I made it up this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Another great picnic-fabulous food and great folks. So nice to see everyone, and kudos to leleboo for a great job organizing! I'm still in a food coma right now, but will post the crab-thingy recipe before I am fully unconscious. click here eta-Mr. S thoroughly enjoyed the scraps of pig and brisket I brought home for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 (edited) Thank you everyone so much! It was so nice to put faces with people I hadn't met in person yet. Matthew (my husband), Adam (my brother) and I ate so much good food. There was nothing I ate or drank that wasn't just lovely. Particular favorites for me were the brisket, haggis, cucumber-avocado salad, the ventworm and the fresh spring rolls. And of course the pig. And the unhopped beer, I don't really like beer, but I liked this. But really bite after bite was so good. Thank you everyone. Can I ask the person who brought the brie and other two hard cheeses (I believe one was jarlsberg) what the other hard cheeses was? Please please post your recipes as I really loved so much of what was made! Oh and I really loved the salty chocolate bars. If whoever made those hasn't posted the recipe can you please? I made the trifle and posted the recipe. Edited May 24, 2010 by ktmoomau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat6185 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I am so bummed to have missed today's picnic - it sounds wonderful! Looking forward to meeting everyone at the Fall event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000yregg Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Posted up a lot of pictures from the picnic. I ate so much I was unable to move for about an hour. It was great meeting so many fellow board members. the pig the food desserts & drinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Howard, those are some amazing shots. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Posted up a lot of pictures from the picnic. I ate so much I was unable to move for about an hour. It was great meeting so many fellow board members. the pig the food desserts & drinks Beautiful photos of beautiful food. Sorry I couldn't be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 "Have you tried the brisket?" "Have you tried the arancini?" "Have you tried the pound cake? The spring rolls? The kibbee footballs? The haggis? The wings? The other wings? The s'mores? The beer?" "Here, have some fava bean crostini." "Let me bring you some ..." There is always great food at these picnics, but I don't remember quite this much swooning and raving, and steering of others towards favorite items. Just one great hit after another, a seemingly never-ending parade of dishes. "I can't eat another bite ... ooooh, gelato!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Shit, I think agm is quoting me an awful lot! And of course, the most swooning was over the pig that he roasted in the magic box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 And of course, the most swooning was over the pig that he roasted in the magic box... With lots of help from Scott with the pig prep, and from DanielK and many others with flipping, pulling, carving and serving the beast. Pig roasting is definitely a group activity. Maybe a goat next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I made the Corpse Reviver #2 in the skull bottle, plus the Thai peanut and habanero barbecue wangs. Recipes in the other thread. My friend Roy made the non-hopped "Sparrow" beer (combination spruce and yarrow). I'm hoping next time he'll bring some of his sour cherry stout. He mentioned he should've brought his Cizer (not certain if I'm spelling that right). I'm trying to encourage him to sign up here but he can barely keep up with his e-mail sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 ^ That cocktail was great. If and when I manage to find a little bottle of Absinthe, I'll give it a try. I also want to make those crostini. And head out to buy some of the wines we tried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go for Gin Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 The pictures look wonderful. There must be some great cooks participating on this site.. Wish I had signed up to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I made the Corpse Reviver #2 in the skull bottle, plus the Thai peanut and habanero barbecue wangs. Recipes in the other thread. My friend Roy made the non-hopped "Sparrow" beer (combination spruce and yarrow). I'm hoping next time he'll bring some of his sour cherry stout. He mentioned he should've brought his Cizer (not certain if I'm spelling that right). I'm trying to encourage him to sign up here but he can barely keep up with his e-mail sometimes. Roy's Sparrow beer was great! Definitely encourage him to sign up. I never did get to try the Corpse Reviver...however Peanut poured herself a nice cocktail of it. (fortunately she presented it to her Mom before drinking it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zurich Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Pearl and I made the cucumber ,avocado, bacon, feta... salad. I'll post up the recipe in a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoonwalker Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Oh man those pictures do look awesome. I'm glad everyone had an awesome time and I'm sad I couldn't make it due to sickness and basketball playoffs :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwayshungry Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Thank you everyone so much! It was so nice to put faces with people I hadn't met in person yet. Matthew (my husband), Adam (my brother) and I ate so much good food. There was nothing I ate or drank that wasn't just lovely. Particular favorites for me were the brisket, haggis, cucumber-avocado salad, the ventworm and the fresh spring rolls. And of course the pig. And the unhopped beer, I don't really like beer, but I liked this. But really bite after bite was so good. Thank you everyone. Can I ask the person who brought the brie and other two hard cheeses (I believe one was jarlsberg) what the other hard cheeses was? Please please post your recipes as I really loved so much of what was made! Oh and I really loved the salty chocolate bars. If whoever made those hasn't posted the recipe can you please? I made the trifle and posted the recipe. Hello! I am the newbie who made the salted chocolate caramel bars. I will post the recipe shortly! catherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flygirl Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 "Have you tried the brisket?" "Have you tried the arancini?" "Have you tried the pound cake? The spring rolls? The kibbee footballs? The haggis? The wings? The other wings? The s'mores? The beer?" "Here, have some fava bean crostini." "Let me bring you some ..." There is always great food at these picnics, but I don't remember quite this much swooning and raving, and steering of others towards favorite items. Just one great hit after another, a seemingly never-ending parade of dishes. "I can't eat another bite ... ooooh, gelato!" sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwayshungry Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Thank you everyone so much! It was so nice to put faces with people I hadn't met in person yet. Matthew (my husband), Adam (my brother) and I ate so much good food. There was nothing I ate or drank that wasn't just lovely. Particular favorites for me were the brisket, haggis, cucumber-avocado salad, the ventworm and the fresh spring rolls. And of course the pig. And the unhopped beer, I don't really like beer, but I liked this. But really bite after bite was so good. Thank you everyone. Can I ask the person who brought the brie and other two hard cheeses (I believe one was jarlsberg) what the other hard cheeses was? Please please post your recipes as I really loved so much of what was made! Oh and I really loved the salty chocolate bars. If whoever made those hasn't posted the recipe can you please? I made the trifle and posted the recipe. Here is the recipe I used for the salted chocolate caramel bars: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chocolate-Caramel-Slice-238232 -- catherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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