PIGMON and I will be there...

We are bringing the Davies County, KY burgoo that we procured this summer with the Dritz's.

And something else too...some sort of North African hoagie.

Trixie Pea and Pigmon,

Looking forward to your attendance as well as the intriguing North AFrican Hoagie!

The only Burgoo I've ever had was one I made myself following a recipe from the Joy of Cooking. This was back in the 1970's when it struck me as an interesting regional food I had never had. I look forward to yours.

Regards,

If I were able to attend I would bring jerk chicken wings and Vietnamese marinated pork chops (Berkshire ones!), both for the grill. But, unfortunately I won't be in Chicago that weekend. I will be there in spirit.

Hammer wrote:If I were able to attend I would bring jerk chicken wings and Vietnamese marinated pork chops (Berkshire ones!), both for the grill. But, unfortunately I won't be in Chicago that weekend. I will be there in spirit.

You are a tease!

Catherine and I (Robert) will be there. We are planning to bring either Tunisian salad or tabbouleh.

Catherine and I (Robert) will be there. We are planning to bring either Tunisian salad or tabbouleh.

When in doubt, bring both!

Regards,

i'm there, plus 1-2. i'm thinking of my version of ensalada caprese w/asst heirloom tomatoes, mozz di buffala wrapped in grape leaves and grilled, drizzled w/12 yr old balsamic, x virgin o oil, basil chiffonade,
k salt and fresh ground pepper.

Count me in as well, plus 1-2 (at least one of whom is a 10-year-old).

I'll bring a softball & bat, maybe a kite. Also, I'll bring softdrinks (soda, water) artfully arranged in their perky plastic collars.

Maybe some other things, too, e.g., bologna for grilled sandwiches or emergency liquid sm*ke. ...hafta see what inspirations manifest, if any.

--Matt

Cathy2 wrote:
Bruce will bring his pit which will be available to keep foods warm and grilling with lump charcoal, if it is required.

Regards,

For those who may want to grill, keep something warm, or simmer, all techniques would be available. It would help if people would let me know, via this thread, what there needs would be. I'm planning on being there early and will have a couple of bags of lump charcoal.

Here's a link to a picture of the pit. The left side has a propane burner and four shelves to keep food warm. Grilling will done on the center portion which is 48" x 24". On the right, we can either grill or keep food warm. I can make adjustments depending upon what is needed, particularly if I have a good idea of the needs before hand.

See Above Post

JoelF wrote:

Bruce wrote:Just out of curiousity are dogs allowed at this park?

Generally, dogs are permitted at all Cook County Forest Preserves, but they must be leashed. Depending on the mood of any Forest Preserve police officers, you may be warned or ticketed if they are running free.

Even with a coupld of dog attack incidents at Busse Woods in recent years, enforcement is still sporadic, but keep a leash handy.

As a mother of small children who will be attending, I would appreciate it if anyone who brings a dog please leash it at all times, enforcement or not. This would help some of us (or at least one) neurotic adults have a relaxing time. Thanks!

I've got 2 packs w/70 plates total & 50 cups (someone else is bringing cups too) and a pack or two of plastic dinnerware (adds up to 16 sets) ...

Want to bring a sufficient amount and not oversupply ...

What's the grand total so far???

Hi SGFoxe,

Thanks for the inventory of what you intend to bring. It helps everyone plan what to bring.

So far we are 57 people strong. I plan to bring my bag of leftover plates and napkins from other occasions plus cups for our use.

Regards,

King's Thursday wrote:

JoelF wrote:

Bruce wrote:Just out of curiousity are dogs allowed at this park?

Generally, dogs are permitted at all Cook County Forest Preserves, but they must be leashed. Depending on the mood of any Forest Preserve police officers, you may be warned or ticketed if they are running free.

Even with a coupld of dog attack incidents at Busse Woods in recent years, enforcement is still sporadic, but keep a leash handy.

As a mother of small children who will be attending, I would appreciate it if anyone who brings a dog please leash it at all times, enforcement or not. This would help some of us (or at least one) neurotic adults have a relaxing time. Thanks!

I'm not bringing my dog, since I'm bringing my BBQ pit. So you can leave your neurosis at home and enjoy yourself.

touche

We (2 people) will come! Is it okay to bring Beacon Hill Brownies, or is that all filled up according to the brownie-tasting?

I'll be there plus 1 but will be cutting out early (last Sox home game). Not sure what else I'll be bringing but I will be bringing a 5 gal bucket of pickles, compliments of ChipCo. Not planning on taking it back so bring containers and plan on taking some pickles home.

Is it okay to bring Beacon Hill Brownies, or is that all filled up according to the brownie-tasting?

Brownie tasting is a suggestion, which you are the first to take up the gauntlet. Please do bring those Brownies.

gp60004 - I will try to remember to bring ziploc bags to distribute the pickles.

We are now at 61 people.

Regards,

Can I suggest (or hope) someone bring, say, a new mexican chile stew? Seems like it'd be especially nice if the weather is a little chilly that day.

If anyone is stuck

Hey now,

Put me down for 2, the dogs will stay at home (but if you are in Chicago you can come meet one of the dogs at the Orleans Petco every 3rd Sunday of the month).

I guess I'll be bringing some brownies and something else. What do we need?

As an addendum to Cathy's note I wanted to remind people that I'm bringing my BBQ pit which will be available for grilling and to keep food hot.

Cathy, I'm (currently) planning to make Yucatecan pay de coco, coconut pie. Any general advice about the amounts each of us should bring?

Amata

Hi,

Any general advice about the amounts each of us should bring?

This may not be much of an answer for the present: time will tell.

Presently we are 67 people with 6 desserts offered. At present bring enough for 10 people, though the ratios may change in the coming days.

I don't think it will be offered in full serving size ratios. If many are like me and want to try everything, then portioned to 1/2 or 1/3 portions might be the call of the day.

Regards,

I'm going to try to make this and meet some of you, I might be in a sling and on pain meds, but I know where the place is. I'm not sure what to bring yet, but maybe I can throw it on Bruce's Pit.

I'm in for 1.

I've got some thinking to do about what to bring.

Okay, okay. This is clearly a "can't miss" event. I'm in for two (though the DH may well decide not to come) and will bring a couple of Baylor melons and a turkey for the fryer. Is there a suggested size on the turkey?

Aaron Deacon wrote:I'm in for 1.

I've got some thinking to do about what to bring.

How about a big ol' mess of chicken from Stroud's?

stevez wrote:How about a big ol' mess of chicken from Stroud's?

That's a good thought, though I'm not sure how fried chicken will travel. And I'm not sure how soon upon my arrival I'll have fridge space. I've been thinking about a big ol' mess of burnt ends from LC's and Bryant's. Any other KC-specific requests will be entertained.

I'm about committed to making my version of goi ga (Vietnamese chicken slaw) (inspired by a C2 rec & pic). Doesn't need to be refrigerated and I can make two pans, hot and not. It was a hit at a Mexican family picnic last year though I made too much.

Someone mentioned bat and ball -- I have bases.

Firm commitment on the pinata with foreign candy.

Could we get an account of kids and ages? Ramonita is 8 and her sister is 18. I'll probably have basic hotdogs and buns for those young 'uns yet to be food adventurists. I think more kids stuff may be needed and we can assist.

Isn't this the Forest Preserve across the street from the windmill house?...

-ramon

Ramon,
I hope you will consider bringing your turtle. . .

As for me, I am looking into a keg of something good, since I currently have no kitchen. Anyone interested in helping with the tapping? I am in need of technical assistance. I will bring cups.

Josephine wrote:As for me, I am looking into a keg of something good, since I currently have no kitchen. Anyone interested in helping with the tapping? I am in need of technical assistance. I will bring cups.

I don't do kegs, I do bottles, but I'll try to bring a reasonably good supply for folks.