SC - Cooks Pot-Luck

[Philippa Alderton]

Kiri skrev:

>Hey all....
>Got a question:  for this pot-luck...what sort of dish should I be
considering >bringing?

Preferably a very large platter, well filled with goodies ;-)

>Actually, I have several questions:
 >There are a couple of new cooks in our camp...if they come with us, are
they >required to contribute a dish?  Must it be period?

It's entirely up to you. I'd expect YOU to come up with something period,
but not have such expectations of a new cook. All of you can collaborate on
one large dish, or perhaps you could guide them into a couple of easy period
dishes. I'd avoid a modern pizza, for example, but a nice salad or dessert,
or main dish would be great. If you need help, SPCA will be happy to help
you all.

>  Should we plan to bring copies of the recipes we use for our dishes?

Not required, but nice, particularly if it includes references.

>  How many people should a dish feed?

Usual rule is 8-10, but it will vary depending on what you have to hand, and
can transport.

>This will be our first time to participate in this, and we don't want to
commit any >faux pax (or fur paws, as our resident felines would say!).

Wish my kittens had more fur and less claws in their paws- they don't yet
understand the difference between climbing my jeans, and climbing my bare
legs.... I look like I lost a fight with a rose bush at the moment.

Seriously, I wouldn't worry. We've had people who showed up with nothing, or
a bottle of wine or home-made mead, and everyone is still welcome. We're
meeting to get to know the faces behind the computer screen, and to share
our mutual hobby. Rule # 1 is "Enjoy yourself". Rule # 2 is "When in doubt,
see rule # 1".

MK  Cooks, I'm ccing this to you, so that you, also, know what to expect.


Phlip

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Philippa Farrour
Caer Frig
Southeastern Ohio

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