mdt Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 ...or write down "Hi! I'm DonRockwell" and watch what happens. It gets you many various reactions, trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chica Grace Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 WOW. Its time for the picnic again. Excellent. Thanks to crackers, zaramargolis and goldenticket for organizing. This is always a great event and neat to see familiar faces and meet new ones. So, as for the dish. Gee- if I think COMPETING PIG ROAST, well, that takes me back to my Cuban heritage... therefore, I will bring rice and black beans a la cubana! See you all there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 WOW. Its time for the picnic again. Excellent. Thanks to crackers, zaramargolis and goldenticket for organizing. This is always a great event and neat to see familiar faces and meet new ones. So, as for the dish. Gee- if I think COMPETING PIG ROAST, well, that takes me back to my Cuban heritage... therefore, I will bring rice and black beans a la cubana! See you all there Do you think you could bring anything authentically Cuban that us cigar smokers would appreicate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Here's who has said they are coming, so far: goldenticket Crackers mdt Jacques Gastreaux Crescent Fresh Zoramargolis Escoffier Cucas87 RaisaB Pat+1 StephenB Scott Johnson bbq4me+1 Rissa P Shogun Bilrus Dame Edna Barbara ScotteeM JParrott JPW xcanuck+1 Chica Grace Demvtr+ And the food list, so far (not including chili or pig) Appetizers/snacks/finger food Now Notorious Deviled Eggs with Caviar: StephenB never will be famous curried deviled eggs: Scott Johnson Pork lumpia +finadene sauce: bbq4me Sides/salads Spicy roasted sweet potato salad; roasted corn salad+ avocado: (veganx2): Cucas87 Zucchini: Dame Edna Corn bread: Rissa P Green bean salad with pecans & blue cheese: ScotteeM Saffron rice and black beans a la cubana: Chica Grace Main course Meat- ? grilled chicken: bbq4me grilled skirt steak salad Vegetarian Noodle-cheese casserole: Pat Tofu in curried coconut milk; an eggplant entree: Demvtr Desserts/sweets RaisaB- 2 desserts to be named later Barbara ? cheesecake Beverages Wine: Cucas87 Wine: JPW Wine: JParrott Canadian beer: xcanuck Misc. Keep me posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Knowing my husband, I expect we'll be bringing a pot of his Thermonuclear Chili. Personally, I'd rather bring the New Braunfels smoker and a cochon de lait, but the smoker won't fit in the car. Re: chili style. It will have beef. It will have beans. It will have tomatoes. It will have habanero peppers. I don't know what all else goes in there. Before he finishes it, he puts a bowl aside for me that doesn't get the full treatment. I just shelled three pounds of fresh Jacob's Cattle beans I got at Grand Mart in Centreville. I bet they would make excellent chili. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 You say that as if it would prevent you from attending! It's simple: Have everyone in your wedding party join DR.com, and make the picnic your reception. No worries!M______________[ ] Accept [ ] Regret [ ] Pig roast [ ] Whatever shogun is bringing [ ] The Chicken Option [ ] Martian Pig Slop From Hell, and when that runs out, wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisaB Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 WOW. Its time for the picnic again. Excellent. Thanks to crackers, zaramargolis and goldenticket for organizing. This is always a great event and neat to see familiar faces and meet new ones. So, as for the dish. Gee- if I think COMPETING PIG ROAST, well, that takes me back to my Cuban heritage... therefore, I will bring rice and black beans a la cubana! See you all there Wow, another Cuban on this board! I am just hoping one of the pigs will be adobado con mojo criollo! Cubans definately make the best lechon in the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joncephine Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 M______________[ ] Accept [ ] Regret [ ] Pig roast [ ] Whatever shogun is bringing [ ] The Chicken Option [ ] Martian Pig Slop From Hell, and when that runs out, wine You don't understand - that is totally becoming our wedding invite. We'll just have to schedule it to coincide with a DR.com picnic. And, I'll have to get my other of the significant type to propose. And, if I can get over my fear of internet friends, even attend a DR.com event.edited to remove the triple space, to show i'm not a total shrimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 And, I'll have to get my other of the significant type to propose. And, if I can get over my fear of internet friends, even attend a DR.com event.I promise most of these people aren't scary in person, and we'll keep the ones that are in the corner with their own bottle of wine and pot of chili so they don't have to mingle with the rest of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I promise most of these people aren't scary in person, and we'll keep the ones that are in the corner with their own bottle of wine and pot of chili so they don't have to mingle with the rest of us What? I thought you said I could mingle at the next one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catharine Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 As I indicated on the chili thread, I plan to be there. I'm bringing my +1 I am making vegetarian chili, which contains lots of veggies and beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Here's who has said they are coming, so far:goldenticket Crackers mdt Jacques Gastreaux Crescent Fresh Zoramargolis Escoffier Cucas87 RaisaB Pat+1 StephenB Scott Johnson bbq4me+1 Rissa P Shogun Bilrus Dame Edna Barbara ScotteeM JParrott JPW xcanuck+1 Chica Grace Demvtr+ I'll bring some slaws to go with all that fabulous pork and chili. I would love to see some more names on the attendee list of people I don't know in real life. We're generally harmless, don't bite (well Peanut has been known to upon occasion, but she is only 2), and believe it or not are pretty friendly. We may be weird, but we're not weirdos and no one (that I know of) has been convicted of a major felony (yet). So, come on out. You'll have a good time. I promise: Or my name's not Orville Redenbacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Children of all ages are welcome as well. These picnics also are family affairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I'll go if Eve and Eammon go. But not the British children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Tripewriter and I will be there, chili and a mystery dish in tow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I am very much looking forward to attending a DR.com picnic as a lady of leisure. Unfortunately, it will probably be just me since rwtye is leaving early the following morning for a boondoggle to Europe and may not be able to find the time in his busy schedule to be anti-social at the picnic. As of the moment, I am planning on making another attempt at bacons buns (sans splinters) and plus some other grain-based, leavened, baked product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I was thinking today that we should also have some homemade sauces available for the pork. I have a couple I have been tweaking and will bring a bottle of each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 I was thinking today that we should also have some homemade sauces available for the pork. I have a couple I have been tweaking and will bring a bottle of each. Bring 'em on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treznor Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 If I'm able to make it (which I'm almost 100% certain I will) I'll bring some Carolina-style BBQ sauce. It works best when the pig is cooked in the sauce and then the sauce used when eating as well, but it works as a sauce by itself decently well also, though it's very thin compared to most BBQ sauces. I'm thinking of another dish still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halloween Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I'll be there. Come on newbies and lurkers. Join in the fun! You won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanrens Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Me and Wife and Boy will be there...we'll bring soemthing spicy and beefy to grill on skewers at the park... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayrae Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I’ll be there, with possibly one or two in tow, and a yet undetermined consumable. (I have little experience with both pork and chili. What desserts go well with pork and chili? Suggestions? Requests?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I’ll be there, with possibly one or two in tow, and a yet undetermined consumable.(I have little experience with both pork and chili. What desserts go well with pork and chili? Suggestions? Requests?) Don't know if (or care) if it goes with pork or chili, but I will request a Boston Creme Pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'll be there, with possibly one or two in tow, and a yet undetermined consumable.(I have little experience with both pork and chili. What desserts go well with pork and chili? Suggestions? Requests?) If you're really adventurous, a Black Forest cake would be REALLY nice (you gotta love a cake made with kirsch). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotQuickDraw Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I’ll be there, with possibly one or two in tow, and a yet undetermined consumable.(I have little experience with both pork and chili. What desserts go well with pork and chili? Suggestions? Requests?) If you're taking orders, I'd love red velvet cake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonaire Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Ok, semi-lurker coming out of the shadows for this one, with a friend in tow (in case you people are really crazy and I need back up). The last time I cooked I burnt my spaghetti o's, so I'll bring BEER and some dip! And I second the red velvet cake call..mmmm, red velvet cake.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'll bring BEER and some dip! Gosh, bringing beer is a great idea, but that's not a very nice name to call your friend! Seriously, I brought back-up to the first picnic too. Not that it turned out to be necessary at all. People new to the board, lurkers, semi-lurkers and ex-pats are all especially welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 OK, scrap the cheesecake; I'll bring a Red Velvet Cake, instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonaire Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 OK, scrap the cheesecake; I'll bring a Red Velvet Cake, instead.Oh, I think I heart you. I'm DEFINITELY coming now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMc Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I was thinking today that we should also have some homemade sauces available for the pork. I have a couple I have been tweaking and will bring a bottle of each. I'll bring two kinds of homemade chow chow for the pork and something to drink-- sweet tea, half and half, spiked lemonade, something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaShanta Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'm coming and bringing a +1! And I'm totally open to suggestions of a type of dessert to bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I won't be able to make it this time around as my stigmata is acting up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I'm getting married that day. Do you guys cater?Puh-leeze! That's on par with "the dog ate my homework". Besides, what better place to have a reception! So what if there's a smear of BBQ on your tux/her gown. Think of the stories you'll be able to tell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotQuickDraw Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Mmmm! Pig taste good! http://mfrost.typepad.com/cute_overload/20..._snoutlici.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I will also bring a assortment of cigars....my thanks to the person who gave me some last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Here is the ongoing list of who is coming to the picnic. Please let me know if you are planning to come and are not on the list, or if your name is there and you will not be. Crackers+1 Porcupine agm mdt Jacques Gastreaux Crescent Fresh zoramargolis Escoffier Cucas87 RaisaB Pat+1 StephenB Scott Johnson bbq4me+1 Rissa P Shogun Bilrus Dame Edna Barbara ScotteeM JParrott JPW xcanuck+1 Chica Grace Demvtr+1 Tripewriter Walrus Iliane+1 Catherine+1 brr+3 mktye treznor Monique DC rvanrens+2 clayrae+1or2 bonaire+1 LaShanta+1 Lydia R legant And here are the food pledges so far, other than pig and chili+fixin's: Appetizers/snacks/finger food Now Notorious Deviled Eggs with Caviar: StephenB never will be famous curried deviled eggs: Scott Johnson Pork lumpia +finadene sauce: bbq4me ?Cheese and bread: brr Dip: bonaire Sides/salads Spicy roasted sweet potato salad; roasted corn salad+ avocado: (veganx2): Cucas87 Zucchini: Dame Edna Corn bread: Rissa P Green bean salad with pecans & blue cheese: ScotteeM Saffron rice and black beans a la cubana: Chica Grace Slaw(s): JPW Main course Meat ? grilled chicken: bbq4me Homemade smoked salmon: xcanuck Grilled beef skewers: rvanrens Vegetarian Noodle-cheese casserole: Pat Tofu in curried coconut milk; an eggplant entree: Demvtr Desserts/sweets 2 desserts to be named later: RaisaB Red velvet cake: Barbara Beverages Wine: Cucas87 Wine: JPW Wine: JParrott Canadian beer: xcanuck ?Beer: brr Beer: bonaire Misc. Bacon buns; mystery bread: mktye Cigars: Scott Johnson Keep me posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm212 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Put me down for brownies and I will be +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 We now have a full complement of ten different and varied chilis for the picnic - Thank you everybody! So how about them sides? Take a look at Porcupine's suggestions for ideas. We're also going to want some more beer to wash it all down, so that when the pigs emerge from the roaster we'll be primed. porcupine: beef and chili pepper stew, beans on the sideJacques Gastreaux: smoked pork butt chili? green chili with tomatillos? Pat: turkey chili with beans tripewriter: Cincinnati chili with five way fixins xcanuck: a pot of chili with chunks of pork, lamb, and beef bilrus: Red Ranch Chili with Pork Shoulder Crackers: chicken chili, with sour cream, shredded cheddar, sliced scallion, diced avocado Ilaine's husband: Thermonuclear chili, with beef, beans, tomato, habanero Catharine: vegetarian chili, with cauliflower hm212: New York version of Texas chili (ground beef) ------------------ Anybody interested in bringing chili-compatible sides? We needs lots o' cornbread. And cheese. And sour cream. And onions. And peppers... personally I like having a bowl of minced fresh peppers as a topping, for those who want a spicier dish. And corn chips. And guacamole... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Jlock and I will be there, but we have no idea what we are bringing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayrae Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Ok. I’m abandoning my dessert making plans. Instead I’ll bring a large bowl of guacamole al la Café Atlantico and to join in the porky fun, I’m going to try my hand at a Prosciutto and Artichoke Schiacciata (bread with stuff in it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 At the spring picnic we ran out of water, of all things. I'll bring a case of half-litre bottles, but I'm sure we'll need a lot more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Honestly, if everyone brought a case of water, it'd only be overkill by a shade. Better than running out with a bunch of out-of-shape, two-sheets alleged footballers needing resuscitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Honestly, if everyone brought a case of water, it'd only be overkill by a shade. Better than running out with a bunch of out-of-shape, two-sheets alleged footballers needing resuscitation. I thought you were retired? Actually, I'm nursing a torn calf muscle right now, from tennis a couple of weeks back. Rehab is going slowly, so I might not be lacing up the boots at the picnic. I'll still bring the equipment so children (current and former) can still relive glory days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 +1, bringing plantanos maduros (fried plantains) maybe with black beans if I have time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 At the spring picnic we ran out of water, of all things. I'll bring a case of half-litre bottles, but I'm sure we'll need a lot more than that.Good idea, I'll bring a couple of cases of water as well. (ZoraMargolis, would you add this to the list so I don't forget?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Good idea, I'll bring a couple of cases of water as well. (ZoraMargolis, would you add this to the list so I don't forget?) OK, looks like there will be water! Feel free to bring more, but we are still looking for food and (non-water) drink contributions. [cheese, fruit, rolls/bisquits, collards, cookies. . . ] We may also need some picnic supplies once Jacques has had a chance to inventory the ever-growing stash of leftovers from prior picnics that are sitting in bags in his basement. Zora will post any deficiencies so those who may want to bring that sort of thing can know what is needed.Reminder that there are no grills at this picnic site, so plan to bring your own if you will be grilling. There will be hot coals on top of the pig roasters for toasting marshmallows though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 We will try to make it (me + 3), and if we do we will bring juice/milk boxes and some sodas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfish Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 i will be there and bringing some booze of sundry sorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame11 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Reminder that there are no grills at this picnic site, so plan to bring your own if you will be grilling. There will be hot coals on top of the pig roasters for toasting marshmallows though. Count me in for s'mores. My other contributions are going to be healthy, raw alternatives to the gluttony that is being offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Count me in for s'mores. My other contributions are going to be healthy, raw alternatives to the gluttony that is being offered. I'll be there (+2), and I will be providing some gluttony to be named later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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