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kilngod

HAVE: 2013 mag spring swap: food/potluck list

kilngod
11 years ago

2013 MAG Spring Swap: FOOD List

******* POTLUCK *******

Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 10am to 1pm
at GardengrammaâÂÂs Gorgeous Encampment in Burtonsville (see link below)


KEY THINGS WE MUST DO (read carefully!):

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.
POST here what you plan to bring.
LEAVE NO TRACE - do not leave the food leftovers, if there are any, with Gardengramma (unless she specifically asks for them).

Non-food:

  • -Sticky nametags (for the plant swappers - so we can connect faces with names & screen names, now that we are swapping in the real world)
    -Sharpie markers
    -Charcoal and lighter fluid, if there will be grilling
    -Utensils
    -Napkins
    -Plates
    -Cups
    -Large heavy-duty garbage bags for clean-up
    -Paper towels
    -Toilet paper
    -People to do the grilling
    -PEOPLE TO DO THE CLEANING UP (Remember: we must leave no trace of the plant swap.)

Food

  • -Things to drink
    -Food with meat
    -Food with no meat
    -Food with plants (edible ones of course)
    -Food with chocolate
    -Dessert (with or without chocolate)
    -Dessert (with or without plants)
    -We'll try weird things in the name of science, plants, and....chocolate. Chocolate zucchini casserole? Endive ice cream? We're game.

*There are electric outlets 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)

  • gardnwatch
    11 years ago

    I'll bring an enchalada casserole.

  • brubeckgal
    11 years ago

    I'll bring a hearty salad, unless its chilly. Then I will bring a soup. I also saw a recipe for vegan black bean brownies that I might give a whirl.

    Can't wait!

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  • alfie_md6
    11 years ago

    I will bring a salad thing (in the "food with no meat" category) and a sweet thing (in the "dessert with or without chocolate" category).

  • annebert
    11 years ago

    baked beans and home brew

  • chrismd
    11 years ago

    I have plastic cutlery for about 20 people.
    Someone else will need to bring some too.

    Eight hot dogs and eight buns
    Two large sodas (Diet and regular Coke)

    This post was edited by chrismd on Thu, Apr 11, 13 at 18:19

  • busyasabee
    11 years ago

    i'll bring rotisserie chicken

    Jette

  • kimka
    11 years ago

    Brownies from me

  • nancy123
    11 years ago

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

  • dawnstorm
    11 years ago

    I will bring cutlery, plates and cups!

  • wtgxi
    11 years ago

    salad or some kind

  • springplanter
    10 years ago

    graham cracker brownies

  • shadysite
    10 years ago

    I will bring a vegetarian entree salad and home-made whole wheat bread, possibly a spread or cheese.

    Lisa

  • janetm_md
    10 years ago

    I will bring a variety of sodas, some plastic cups, and something chocolate.

  • edtktdtt
    10 years ago

    I can bring curry chicken

    Emily

  • tropic_of_chesapeake
    10 years ago

    I will bring summer slaw.

  • kilngod
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    I am bringing the make-it-work miscellaneous stuff...

    nametags & sharpie markers
    napkins
    toilet paper
    lg heavy duty garbage bags
    paper towels

  • preppyboy1957
    10 years ago

    A newby here, I am bringing marinated asparagus and stuffed eggs. Sorry no plants this year. Hal

  • kilngod
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Since we will likely have some rain....I will bring lots of "rag towels" (please bring some if you can) so folks can dry off before entering the house to use the bathroom.

    (And printed a sign that says "please remove shoes & towel off" for the door...)

  • gardengranma
    10 years ago

    We will grill rain or shine. We have hot dogs and hamburgers- if it really storms we can do those in the kitchen. Whatever does not show up we'll work around. We can't wait to see you all again. Hugs, garden granma and grandpa.

  • lisamarie76
    10 years ago

    Just discovered I don't have to work, so I am coming! I will stop by and pick up something yummy. Sorry, no plants as I'm a newby. Thanks!!
    Lisa Marie

  • gardnwatch
    10 years ago

    Oh gosh...I'm so sorry I didn't get a chance to taste many of the food offerings. I must remember to get up to the house sooner next time. My enchalada casserole was gone when I arrived....I guess it was good....lol.
    What salads I did eat were scrumptious, and Annebert's baked beans were out of this world. Thanks everyone for bringing all the great food.

    Bonnie

  • gardengranma
    9 years ago

    Whatever is missing we'll have I assume- it always works out.

  • ssmdgardener
    9 years ago

    I'll bring dessert. Maybe cookies or cronuts.

  • kilngod
    Original Author
    9 years ago

    ***Do not post here.***

    ****This is last year's thread.****

    :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

    This post was edited by kilngod on Thu, May 8, 14 at 21:21

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