LCGIV Sat potluck

[madjack]

...what do y'all wanna do...similar to last year??? Keep in mind, we are looking at having a record number of people this year...probably 200-250 folks for supper...
madjack

[oklahomajewel]

I knew other people were getting excited !!! haha

I know we always have good food and seems we have a LOT of food...

Would it be an idea that those that do meats so well, they list what they 'll bring and then the rest of us do the sides and desserts . Maybe just remind people that they don't have to fix but one dish and it doesn't have to feed all 200 people.... haha

By the way ... I STILL talk about that Shrimp Etoufee you made the first year !!! mmmmmmm

[madjack]

...well to start it off, I will probably do up some pork roasts or a brisket...so what are y'all gonna do??? Julie is correct...don't try to fix enough for 200+ folks, a side which will provide servings for your party and 6-10 others will be sufficient.....................
madjack

[Txbum]

Madjack, I would be honored to donate a cooked brisket or two and some sausage and pinto beans all prepared ala central Texas style, deep smoked mesquite, slowly cooked about seven hrs...Some teardroppers had a taste at the Spinnernut's Guadalupe Adventure. I would be happy to do this again. It ain't Cajun but here's the beef, pork and frijoles! Rick and Jane....Txbum

[Mrs Rayvillian]

I will make my Dutch Oven Pumpkin Pecan cake

[Nobody]

I'll do a couple or three pork tenderloins as usual.

[caseydog]

Hey, what about this. Make it a three part deal, with people volunteering for each part.

Part One: Appetizers and Tasty Beverages (from a blender or food disposal).

Part Two: Main course foods.

Part Three: Deserts, coffee and Digestifs (google it if you don't know)

Set each part up in three areas. You go from one area to the next. It's kind of like a progressive dinner, only bigger and with only three stops.

I think it is a cool concept, but, is it logistically possible?

The Drink/Appetizer people would have no problem making it to all three parts, since they are first. And, the desert people can make there stuff in advance and let it sit until it is time for dessert.

But, will the Main Course people have to miss out on the Drink/Appetizer part in order to have their stuff hot and fresh? Is there a way for them to cook their stuff and still enjoy part one? Maybe the people who don't drink can do the main course. But, then again, I never trust a man who doesn't drink.

Anyone have any ideas?

CD

[caseydog]

...what do y'all wanna do...similar to last year??? Keep in mind, we are looking at having a record number of people this year...probably 200-250 folks for supper...
madjack

Hey MJ, if you do gumbo again on Friday, I'll bring some rice -- and lock it up in my car for safe keeping -- if ya' know what I mean.

CD

[Loader]

...what do y'all wanna do...similar to last year??? Keep in mind, we are looking at having a record number of people this year...probably 200-250 folks for supper...
madjack

Hey MJ, if you do gumbo again on Friday, I'll bring some rice -- and lock it up in my car for safe keeping -- if ya' know what I mean.

CD

We have a couple of rice cookers (1 large, 1 small) we can bring if needed.

[madjack]

Thanks Earl...over the last three years, we have learned how to cook 25#s of rice at one time...just like the directions on the bag...who knew
madjack

[EVAC A SHACK]

Collard greens and hot-water corn bread for a southern flair to cajun country. So now we can have Tex-Mex, Cajun and Soul Food for Pot Luck.

Eddie

[son of a shack]

I'll bring something from the Pacific NW to share...count me in to have something in the appetizer category and the dessert category. Is it time yet?

[Loader]

Thanks Earl...over the last three years, we have learned how to cook 25#s of rice at one time...just like the directions on the bag...who knew
madjack

Oh, I can vouch for that, you guys do know how to cook it!

We'll figure out what are bringing to share when we get a little closer to the big event.

[Mary K]

I'll do my POT -OH- Turnip greens as unusual.

Y'all dont want me cooking any meat, I stress out bad enough cooking greens.

[oklahomajewel]

You know me .... cheap and easy .... haha I'll likely do some yummy deviled eggs...