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alfie_md6

wanted: mag spring swap: food/potluck

alfie_md6
13 years ago

2011 Spring MAG Swap: Potluck List

Saturday May 14, 2011 from 10am to 1pm

at GardengrammaâÂÂs Gorgeous Encampment (see link below)

DIRECTIONS (I know that nobody ever reads directions, including me. But please read them anyway.)

DO bring either something yummy, something to help eat yummy things with, or something (or somebody) to help prepare or clean up yummy things. For specific items, see below.

DO post here what you plan to bring.

DO NOT leave the leftovers, if there are any, with Gardengramma -- unless she specifically asks for them.

Non-food needs:

-Sticky nametags (for the plant swappers, not for the food)

-Charcoal and lighter fluid, if there will be grilling

-Utensils

-Napkins

-Paper towels

-Plates

-Cups

-Large heavy-duty garbage bags for clean-up

-Toilet paper

-People to do the grilling

-PEOPLE TO DO THE CLEANING UP

Food

-Things to drink

-Food with meat

-Food with no meat

-Dessert

There is power for crockpots, a microwave for reheating, and a refrigerator for cold things.

Here is a link that might be useful: Gardengramma's Gorgeous Encampment

Comments (24)

  • busyasabee
    13 years ago

    I plan on bringing protein for the grill.....chicken wings and chicken kabobs

    Jette

  • shadysite
    13 years ago

    I will bring a lentil salad, home-made hummus, veggie dippers.

    LISA

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  • chrismd
    13 years ago

    I have assorted plastic silverware - maybe not enough for everyone but it's a start.

  • Babyberg
    13 years ago

    I will bring a tossed salad and bowls/forks.

  • skp123
    13 years ago

    Hello all,
    I stumbled onto to the forum and would like to join your Plant Swap if that's OK. I have no plants to offer for the swap, but I do know how to cook. I need plants and gardening advice, willing to bargain with food, chocolate even.

  • busyasabee
    13 years ago

    Hi skp123 ~
    You are more than welcome to join us. Bring food to fill our tummies, and we will fill your car with plants!

    Jette

  • perennial_flower
    13 years ago

    I'll bring some of the paper products: plates, paper towels, napkins.

  • green_fingers
    13 years ago

    I have just moved back to the area and this time I actually saw the post BEFORE the swap! I would love to attend. I have a tiny & shady backyard but a lot of my plants perished in the years we were away. However, I will try and get what I can in exchangeable plant life (hardiness guaranteed..hee-hee) and the rest in edibles or accessories to the party.

  • dawnstorm
    13 years ago

    Skip123, if you're not careful, you'll find your car loaded with plants! And don't fret: good cooks are always welcome!

  • ellicottcitycathy
    13 years ago

    Meatballs and gravy in a crock pot

  • kimka
    13 years ago

    I'll bring a lemon coconut bundt cake and some plastic silverware.

  • antiqueorchid
    13 years ago

    I'll bring brownies and something else.

    Denise

  • alfie_md6
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    I will bring lemon-olive oil cake and an Indonesian rice salad.

  • gardnwatch
    12 years ago

    I will bring a pasta/mediterranean salad.

  • mirka_g
    12 years ago

    Should have a bunch of uncommons as I am no longer participating in the rock garden club. The group is becoming a little too snooty for me.
    I ordered seeds from Germany and England, will have a buch of seedlings
    Mary

  • nancy123
    12 years ago

    I'll bring deviled eggs. Can't wait!

    Nancy

  • burry
    12 years ago

    I so eager to come to the plant swap. I don't have many plants to bring, but will bring a dessert, can bring utensils and chocolate!

  • winnie850
    12 years ago

    This is the 3rd time I have attended. I am so happy with all the great plants I received at these swaps and I'm really looking forward to this swap.

    I'll bring hot dogs and rolls.

    Gladys

  • tropic_of_chesapeake
    12 years ago

    I'll bring some tabouleh and maybe something sweet.

  • alfie_md6
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    Are there enough cups, plates, forks, napkins, and garbage bags?

  • shadysite
    12 years ago

    I'm switching the lentil salad to a quinoa pilaf. Lisa

  • venusruiz
    12 years ago

    Hi,

    I will bring sodas and juice.

    Maria

  • burry
    12 years ago

    I am so sorry, but I can't make it tomorrow -- I have to go out of town for a family emergency. Please have a wonderful time, and I'll see you next year.

    Burry

  • mootgirl
    12 years ago

    Not sure if "better late than never" really applies here, but I'll be bringing banana bread and some home-packed dilly beans.

    Also, some "Hello My Name is" stickers, since my husband just brought me a package as an option to label seed packets!

    I'm so looking forward to this today!

    Leah

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