Cajun/Creole Mardi Gras Get-Together & Food Exchange Feb 18
Cajun/Creole Mardi Gras Get-Together & Food Exchange Feb 18
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Cajun/Creole Mardi Gras Get-Together & Food Exchange Feb 18
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Post #1 - February 1st, 2012, 9:36 amWell, Mardi Gras time has crept up, and again I say Laissez les Bon Temps Roullez!
Here's some of the fun from last year: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=31093&hilit=Mardi+Gras&start=30#p365590
I am proposing the Mardi-Gras friendly date of Sat afternoon Feb 18.
NOTE: TIME CHANGE!
I am shifting the time somewhat to 3PM- 8ish to accommodate the musicians in the group-
I hope this doesn't throw a wrench into anyone's plans too badly...
My place is in the Northern suburb of Deerfield, very close to the Deerfield Road exit of either the Edens or 294.
I'll be PM'ing address and directions on Thursday night.
I am also only 1/2 mile from the Deerfield Metra station,
and if neccessary we could organize a commuter run....
I am going to cap attendance at 20ish-
Bring something Cajun, creole, or southern.
I'm thinkin I'll do some Gumbo, and I still have an ample stock of beads to "throw" in!
We may even convince Mr. H to have a repeat performance of live Cajun and Irish music to enjoy while we eat and socialize ....
Woo hoo!
I'll bet you thought I forgot!
Attendees:
Irisarbor+ : Gumbo + an appetizer tbd
Cathy 2: pork shoulder and grits
Pairs4life+1: meatless red beans/rice, boiled peanuts
CookieMonster +2: exotic paczki
Mrs Ingie +1: Sweet potato pie (Mr. H will be SO Happy
) smothered okra, and corn bread, ?beignets?
LauraS +1: Shrimp Creole + King Cake
Abe_Froeman +Mr. Maki: Bananas Foster Bread Pudding & Ice Creammmmmm
Fresser: tbd
Newbie Friends Ginnie & Dave : tbd
Asst Musician friendsLast edited by irisarbor on February 17th, 2012, 2:47 pm, edited 17 times in total."If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
~James Michener
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Post #2 - February 1st, 2012, 9:39 amHI,
Sure, especially since you are less than 15 minutes from my home!
Thank you for your willingness to do this.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #3 - February 1st, 2012, 11:57 amMe + 1 please.
I'm bringing Red Beans & Rice, sans meat. It was a big hit at last year's dessert exchange at my home. I can also bring a jar of boiled peanuts.
Ava-"If you get down and out, just get in the kitchen and bake a cake."- Jean Strickland
Horto In Urbs- Falling in love with Urban Vegetable Gardening
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Post #4 - February 1st, 2012, 6:15 pmDear Iris, I'm so glad to see that you and your family are willing to open your home to do this again. Please count me +2. My sister who came with me last year will be with me, as well as my other sister. Thanks!"Your swimming suit matches your eyes, you hold your nose before diving, loving you has made me bananas!"
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Post #5 - February 2nd, 2012, 8:49 amKatie, I will be so glad to see you and your sisters-
I'm just sorry I spaced out and posted this so late...
E"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
~James Michener
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Post #6 - February 3rd, 2012, 9:00 amI would love to join, not sure what I will be bringing yet. It was great last year.
Maybe I will bring langniappe so people can take it home as last year we could barely move.
Is it ok if I bring my two cookie monsters with me?Cookie Monster
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Post #7 - February 3rd, 2012, 9:20 amCount me in with a plus one. The sweet potato pie was a hit last year, so I'll bring it again along with the smothered okra.Ms. Ingie
Life is too short, why skip dessert?
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Post #8 - February 3rd, 2012, 9:46 amI would love to come.
I will post my contribution soon.
Thanks for having this lovely event.
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Post #9 - February 4th, 2012, 1:23 pmI am thinking of making red beans with ham and andouille sausage (pairs4life is making meatless red beans), unless anyone thinks that's too much red beans, in which case I'll come up with another idea."Your swimming suit matches your eyes, you hold your nose before diving, loving you has made me bananas!"
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Post #10 - February 4th, 2012, 6:22 pmSo glad you are doing this again! Please count me in, +1. Not sure yet what we will be bringing.
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Post #11 - February 5th, 2012, 3:24 amI was going to suggest that I switch from Sweet Potato Pie to a King's Cake, but that may provoke an angry response. I could perhaps make one pie and one King's Cake and no okra. Let me know what you think.Ms. Ingie
Life is too short, why skip dessert?
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Post #12 - February 6th, 2012, 9:22 amSounds like this is coming together so nicely-
For those who are not sure what to bring-
The Jambalaya and etoufee categories are still unrepresented favorites...
Just a thought...."If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
~James Michener
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Post #13 - February 6th, 2012, 11:26 amMs. Ingie wrote:I was going to suggest that I switch from Sweet Potato Pie to a King's Cake, but that may provoke an angry response. I could perhaps make one pie and one King's Cake and no okra. Let me know what you think.
I spoke with Dobra last night and she's had both my sweet potato pie and King's Cake and suggested I make the pie. So, I will stick to the original.Ms. Ingie
Life is too short, why skip dessert?
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Post #14 - February 6th, 2012, 3:03 pmPlease sign up RheS and me. We'll let you know what we're bringing later, but he was looking up hurricane recipes.
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Post #15 - February 6th, 2012, 4:23 pmI am 99% sure Mr. Maki and I are available that day, but it's sticking out in my head for some reason, hence the 1% uncertainty. Assuming it is a good day, the two of us will be there and we'll bring paczkis from Bennison's.
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Post #16 - February 6th, 2012, 4:40 pmabe_froeman wrote:I am 99% sure Mr. Maki and I are available that day, but it's sticking out in my head for some reason, hence the 1% uncertainty. Assuming it is a good day, the two of us will be there and we'll bring paczkis from Bennison's.
If Dobra is coming, she is the pazki making queen! Sorry this is so far for me.... sounds like a lot of fun and good food! I'd go for crawfish etouffee
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Post #17 - February 7th, 2012, 10:23 pmNOTE: TIME CHANGE!
I am shifting the time somewhat to 3PM- 8ish to accommodate the musicians in the group-
I hope this doesn't throw a wrench into anyone's plans too badly..."If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
~James Michener
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Post #18 - February 7th, 2012, 11:19 pmirisarbor wrote:NOTE: TIME CHANGE!
I am shifting the time somewhat to 3PM- 8ish to accommodate the musicians in the group-
I hope this doesn't throw a wrench into anyone's plans too badly...
For me, this is perfect. I have a morning program in Chicago. This makes my life easier!
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #19 - February 8th, 2012, 3:02 pmGood for us too, and good for the beans. Thanks."Your swimming suit matches your eyes, you hold your nose before diving, loving you has made me bananas!"
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Post #20 - February 8th, 2012, 8:36 pmirisarbor wrote:NOTE: TIME CHANGE!
I am shifting the time somewhat to 3PM- 8ish to accommodate the musicians in the group-
I hope this doesn't throw a wrench into anyone's plans too badly...
We have an evening event in the Loop, so regretfully, we'll have to opt out.
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Post #21 - February 13th, 2012, 10:19 amHi- all you tbd peoples...
any thoughts on what you're bringing?
It will make it easier for your fellow attendees to plan also...."If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
~James Michener
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Post #22 - February 13th, 2012, 3:48 pmBought some cornmeal today. Do we need some cornbread?Ms. Ingie
Life is too short, why skip dessert?
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Post #23 - February 13th, 2012, 4:39 pmIs there room for Fresser? I'd love to join aboard.
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Post #24 - February 13th, 2012, 10:06 pmI'm thinking I will make shrimp creole because I look for any excuse to make it
Also, if Ms. Ingie isn't making a king cake, I thought I might give it a try, too.
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Post #25 - February 13th, 2012, 10:17 pmLauraS wrote:I'm thinking I will make shrimp creole because I look for any excuse to make it Also, if Ms. Ingie isn't making a king cake, I thought I might give it a try, too.
I'm making two sweet potato pies, smothered okra and, if time permits, corn bread. The King Cake is all yours. Oh, I could make beignets...Ms. Ingie
Life is too short, why skip dessert?
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Post #26 - February 13th, 2012, 11:25 pmHi,
I have just received the Lee Brothers book of Southern food. I will dig through it tomorrow evening to see what I can make.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #27 - February 14th, 2012, 8:47 amI'm not going to make it, I'm afraid. Can't pull my team together and it doesn't look like I'll have a car available on Saturday. Better to let you know sooner than later, I suppose. It was great fun last year and I"m sure it will be for all of you again this year. Laissez les bon temps roulez!"Your swimming suit matches your eyes, you hold your nose before diving, loving you has made me bananas!"
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Post #28 - February 14th, 2012, 9:09 amI received an email from Cookie Monster. She'll be bringing Paczki with exotic fillings.Ms. Ingie
Life is too short, why skip dessert?
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Post #29 - February 14th, 2012, 10:03 amFresser, there is definitely room for you! please come!
Katie, we are only 1/2 a mile from the DF train station, and if the weather is bad one of us can run over and pick you up.
Also, I don't know where you're coming from, but maybe you are near one of the other attendees?
Cornbread- yes mmmmmmm"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
~James Michener
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Post #30 - February 14th, 2012, 2:48 pmirisarbor wrote:Fresser, there is definitely room for you! please come!
Katie, we are only 1/2 a mile from the DF train station, and if the weather is bad one of us can run over and pick you up.
Also, I don't know where you're coming from, but maybe you are near one of the other attendees?
Cornbread- yes mmmmmmm
If anyone wants to ride in the Fressermobile, just shout!
