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Organizing a Family Reunion

#1 Post by christie1111 » Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:05 pm

The weekend of June 20th.

I feel like gsabc and should start a bblog! Um, the again maybe not! I couldn't do it justice!

So, why can people not respond to a simple email? I am organizing 3 days of food and entertainment. Responding to an email should be relatively easy in comparison. I am just trying to get an accurate head count.

I will post the menu later but it looks like 30 people for Friday night at my house for diner, then more like 50 for all day Saturday and brunch on Sunday.

Biggest disappointment so far, although one of the kids are coming, SwampyTurtles and the rest of her bunch will not. I will miss her being here big time.

But Mom1111 and 2 Brothers1111 will be here!
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Re: Organizing a Family Reunion

#2 Post by MarleysGh0st » Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:12 pm

christie1111 wrote: I will post the menu later but it looks like 30 people for Friday night at my house for diner, then more like 50 for all day Saturday and brunch on Sunday.
Goodness, you're ambitious! :)

I'm sorry that the SwampyTurtle branch of the family can't make it.

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#3 Post by christie1111 » Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:24 pm

Menu -

Friday Pasta Party

Bruschetta
White Bean Dip w/ Pitas
Olives
Margharita Foccacia


Tossed Salad
Romaine with Gorgonzola and red onions

Baked stuffed shells
Meatballs
Sausage and Onions and Peppers
Pasta
Vegetarian Lasagna

Zucchini and Carrot sauté
Garlic Bread

Saturday Breakfast

Coffee Cake (I have a great recipe from cake mix)
Bagels with assorted Cream Cheese, Lox, Capers and red onions

Melon and Proscuttio

Bacon
Sausage
Oven Scrambled Eggs

Saturday Lunch at the beach

Pasta salad (using leftovers from last night)
Family version Potato Salad (an ode to Junebug)
Burgers
Hot Dogs
Vegie Burgers

Potato Chips and other snack food for the kids

All the fixings of course.

Saturday Dinner


I will have some version of snacks – still under review

Salad
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil

Grilled Chicken
Grilled Steak

Mac and cheese

Baked Potato Bar
With chili (and veg chili) butter, cheese, broccoli, sour cream, chives, bacon, salsa

Sunday Brunch – at a local park with a hall

Sticky Buns (Junebug recipe)

Fruit Salad

Corned beef hash with baked eggs
Baked French Toast
Hash Browns (leftover potatoes?)

Ham with rolls
Probably more potato salad, etc.
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#4 Post by christie1111 » Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:26 pm

Goodness, you're ambitious!
You think I only cook this way for the EOSB&G?

:D

And one of Swampyturtles kids will be here to represent the Hawaiian branch.
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#5 Post by Bob78164 » Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:29 pm

christie1111 wrote:Menu -

Friday Pasta Party

Bruschetta
White Bean Dip w/ Pitas
Olives
Margharita Foccacia


Tossed Salad
Romaine with Gorgonzola and red onions

Baked stuffed shells
Meatballs
Sausage and Onions and Peppers
Pasta
Vegetarian Lasagna

Zucchini and Carrot sauté
Garlic Bread

Saturday Breakfast

Coffee Cake (I have a great recipe from cake mix)
Bagels with assorted Cream Cheese, Lox, Capers and red onions

Melon and Proscuttio

Bacon
Sausage
Oven Scrambled Eggs

Saturday Lunch at the beach

Pasta salad (using leftovers from last night)
Family version Potato Salad (an ode to Junebug)
Burgers
Hot Dogs
Vegie Burgers

Potato Chips and other snack food for the kids

All the fixings of course.

Saturday Dinner


I will have some version of snacks – still under review

Salad
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil

Grilled Chicken
Grilled Steak

Mac and cheese

Baked Potato Bar
With chili (and veg chili) butter, cheese, broccoli, sour cream, chives, bacon, salsa

Sunday Brunch – at a local park with a hall

Sticky Buns (Junebug recipe)

Fruit Salad

Corned beef hash with baked eggs
Baked French Toast
Hash Browns (leftover potatoes?)

Ham with rolls
Probably more potato salad, etc.
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#6 Post by ulysses5019 » Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:45 pm

christie1111 wrote:The weekend of June 20th.

I feel like gsabc and should start a bblog! Um, the again maybe not! I couldn't do it justice!

So, why can people not respond to a simple email? I am organizing 3 days of food and entertainment. Responding to an email should be relatively easy in comparison. I am just trying to get an accurate head count.

I will post the menu later but it looks like 30 people for Friday night at my house for diner, then more like 50 for all day Saturday and brunch on Sunday.

Biggest disappointment so far, although one of the kids are coming, SwampyTurtles and the rest of her bunch will not. I will miss her being here big time.

But Mom1111 and 2 Brothers1111 will be here!


Is it being held in Hawai'i? I'll be there. But don't expect me to eat any poi.
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#7 Post by hermillion » Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:54 pm

christie1111 wrote:Menu -

Friday Pasta Party

Bruschetta
White Bean Dip w/ Pitas
Olives
Margharita Foccacia


Tossed Salad
Romaine with Gorgonzola and red onions

Baked stuffed shells
Meatballs
Sausage and Onions and Peppers
Pasta
Vegetarian Lasagna

Zucchini and Carrot sauté
Garlic Bread

Saturday Breakfast

Coffee Cake (I have a great recipe from cake mix)
Bagels with assorted Cream Cheese, Lox, Capers and red onions

Melon and Proscuttio

Bacon
Sausage
Oven Scrambled Eggs

Saturday Lunch at the beach

Pasta salad (using leftovers from last night)
Family version Potato Salad (an ode to Junebug)
Burgers
Hot Dogs
Vegie Burgers

Potato Chips and other snack food for the kids

All the fixings of course.

Saturday Dinner


I will have some version of snacks – still under review

Salad
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil

Grilled Chicken
Grilled Steak

Mac and cheese

Baked Potato Bar
With chili (and veg chili) butter, cheese, broccoli, sour cream, chives, bacon, salsa

Sunday Brunch – at a local park with a hall

Sticky Buns (Junebug recipe)

Fruit Salad

Corned beef hash with baked eggs
Baked French Toast
Hash Browns (leftover potatoes?)

Ham with rolls
Probably more potato salad, etc.
Since SwampyTurtles can't make it, I've cleared my calendar, and will stop by Toys 'R Us for the Jr. Police Officer Kit (complete with badge). Do you think anyone will notice the substitution?
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#8 Post by christie1111 » Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:44 pm

Given my family and the amount of food that will be prepared, anyone in the neighborhood is welcome.

Hey come to think of it, I have a new BB neighbor!

Hot Seat or Bust? Want to swing by Short Beach Pavillion #1 on Sat June 21 and say hi?

One question for all you Potent Potable imbibers......

Ideas for drinks for Friday or Sat. Night? Everyone is supposed to BYOB but I would like to have one house drink to host with. I do have one of those frozen drink machine thingies that needs to be test driven.
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#9 Post by christie1111 » Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:54 pm

ulysses5019 wrote:
christie1111 wrote:The weekend of June 20th.

I feel like gsabc and should start a bblog! Um, the again maybe not! I couldn't do it justice!

So, why can people not respond to a simple email? I am organizing 3 days of food and entertainment. Responding to an email should be relatively easy in comparison. I am just trying to get an accurate head count.

I will post the menu later but it looks like 30 people for Friday night at my house for diner, then more like 50 for all day Saturday and brunch on Sunday.

Biggest disappointment so far, although one of the kids are coming, SwampyTurtles and the rest of her bunch will not. I will miss her being here big time.

But Mom1111 and 2 Brothers1111 will be here!


Is it being held in Hawai'i? I'll be there. But don't expect me to eat any poi.

No, sorry. CT this time.

In the NY area that weekend?

:)
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#10 Post by sunflower » Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:08 pm

christie1111 wrote:Given my family and the amount of food that will be prepared, anyone in the neighborhood is welcome.

Hey come to think of it, I have a new BB neighbor!

Hot Seat or Bust? Want to swing by Short Beach Pavillion #1 on Sat June 21 and say hi?

One question for all you Potent Potable imbibers......

Ideas for drinks for Friday or Sat. Night? Everyone is supposed to BYOB but I would like to have one house drink to host with. I do have one of those frozen drink machine thingies that needs to be test driven.
What about sangria? You can make a huge batch of it ahead of time and it's always a popular party drink, since you don't get it all the time. Good for the summer too!

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#11 Post by christie1111 » Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:13 pm

sunflower wrote:
christie1111 wrote:Given my family and the amount of food that will be prepared, anyone in the neighborhood is welcome.

Hey come to think of it, I have a new BB neighbor!

Hot Seat or Bust? Want to swing by Short Beach Pavillion #1 on Sat June 21 and say hi?

One question for all you Potent Potable imbibers......

Ideas for drinks for Friday or Sat. Night? Everyone is supposed to BYOB but I would like to have one house drink to host with. I do have one of those frozen drink machine thingies that needs to be test driven.
What about sangria? You can make a huge batch of it ahead of time and it's always a popular party drink, since you don't get it all the time. Good for the summer too!
Nice idea, but I was thinking something trendy for the younger cousin crowd. They seem to know what the next Mojito is going to be, if you catch my drift.

Maybe something rum or vodka based.
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#12 Post by silvercamaro » Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:18 pm

You have made me so hungry!

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#13 Post by sunflower » Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:30 pm

christie1111 wrote:Nice idea, but I was thinking something trendy for the younger cousin crowd. They seem to know what the next Mojito is going to be, if you catch my drift.
I think I was just called old and uncool!! :(

Lol...you can mix anything with vodka and it would work. Pomegranate and espresso martinis are very popular but that's going to be more work for you, it's not the kind of thing that is good if it's sitting around too long. I don't know, I'll just give up since I'm not young and trendy!

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#14 Post by christie1111 » Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:41 pm

sunflower wrote:
christie1111 wrote:Nice idea, but I was thinking something trendy for the younger cousin crowd. They seem to know what the next Mojito is going to be, if you catch my drift.
I think I was just called old and uncool!! :(

Lol...you can mix anything with vodka and it would work. Pomegranate and espresso martinis are very popular but that's going to be more work for you, it's not the kind of thing that is good if it's sitting around too long. I don't know, I'll just give up since I'm not young and trendy!
My apologies!

We don't know each other well yet, but I think I tend to be pretty non-insulting!

And of course, I am asking because I am untrendy and older than I feel!

I know....

Hey Uly? What they drinking on the left coast these days? You have your finger on the pulse of those cool college kids.

Mind you, it better just be on the pulse and nothing more!

:D
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#15 Post by Hotseat Or Bust! » Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:03 pm

christie1111 wrote:Given my family and the amount of food that will be prepared, anyone in the neighborhood is welcome.

Hey come to think of it, I have a new BB neighbor!

Hot Seat or Bust? Want to swing by Short Beach Pavillion #1 on Sat June 21 and say hi?

One question for all you Potent Potable imbibers......

Ideas for drinks for Friday or Sat. Night? Everyone is supposed to BYOB but I would like to have one house drink to host with. I do have one of those frozen drink machine thingies that needs to be test driven.
How sweet of you to think of me. I would love to! Thank-you so much!

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#16 Post by christie1111 » Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:14 pm

Hotseat Or Bust! wrote:
christie1111 wrote:Given my family and the amount of food that will be prepared, anyone in the neighborhood is welcome.

Hey come to think of it, I have a new BB neighbor!

Hot Seat or Bust? Want to swing by Short Beach Pavillion #1 on Sat June 21 and say hi?

One question for all you Potent Potable imbibers......

Ideas for drinks for Friday or Sat. Night? Everyone is supposed to BYOB but I would like to have one house drink to host with. I do have one of those frozen drink machine thingies that needs to be test driven.


How sweet of you to think of me. I would love to! Thank-you so much!
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#17 Post by ulysses5019 » Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:17 am

christie1111 wrote:
sunflower wrote:
christie1111 wrote:Nice idea, but I was thinking something trendy for the younger cousin crowd. They seem to know what the next Mojito is going to be, if you catch my drift.
I think I was just called old and uncool!! :(

Lol...you can mix anything with vodka and it would work. Pomegranate and espresso martinis are very popular but that's going to be more work for you, it's not the kind of thing that is good if it's sitting around too long. I don't know, I'll just give up since I'm not young and trendy!
My apologies!

We don't know each other well yet, but I think I tend to be pretty non-insulting!

And of course, I am asking because I am untrendy and older than I feel!

I know....

Hey Uly? What they drinking on the left coast these days? You have your finger on the pulse of those cool college kids.

Mind you, it better just be on the pulse and nothing more!

:D

Dang! I was just at a party on Saturday night in the Hollywood Hills and the bartender had something on the bar he had made. And it sounded delish. But I didn't have any since I was working and I never caught the name.

How about this:

Rosa Mexicano's Pomegranate Margarita:

Ingredients:
2 ounces white tequila
1/2 ounce Triple Sec
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh pomegranate juice (Can substitute bottled pomegranate juice)
6 ounces ice (or more)
Garnish with lime wheel or wedge




Directions:

Mix all the ingredients in a blender until smooth and frothy. Serve in a chilled glass and garnish with lime.


I was looking for pomegranate marqueritas and I found this:

P.S.U. Victory Dance

Ingredients:

2 oz Gin
1 1/2 oz Raspberry liqueur
1 oz Vanilla liqueur
1 oz Coconut rum (Coco Ribe)
1 oz Lemon juice
3 oz Club soda
1 tsp Powdered sugar

Mojitos are still one of the "in" drinks now that summer is rolling around but they are labor intensive.
I know that the kids love drinks made with Red Bull or other energy drinks.
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#18 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:41 am

Both Pama and St. Germaine are good straight, chilled.


St. Germaine is elderflower liqueur
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Pama is pomegranate liqueur

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#19 Post by ulysses5019 » Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:43 am

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:Both Pama and St. Germaine are good straight, chilled.


St. Germaine is elderflower liqueur
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Pama is pomegranate liqueur

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I notice a certain liquor recommendation is absinthe.
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#20 Post by SloppyDrunkGuy » Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:44 am

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:Both Pama and St. Germaine are good straight, chilled.


St. Germaine is elderflower liqueur
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Pama is pomegranate liqueur

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Thank you (Hic!) Don't mind if I have a glash or sheven..... (HIC, HIC!!)

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#21 Post by ulysses5019 » Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:47 am

SloppyDrunkGuy wrote:
PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:Both Pama and St. Germaine are good straight, chilled.


St. Germaine is elderflower liqueur
Image

Pama is pomegranate liqueur

Image

Thank you (Hic!) Don't mind if I have a glash or sheven..... (HIC, HIC!!)
Hey SloppyDrunkGuy.....shouldn't you be in bed? And your medicine should be taken intravenously.
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#22 Post by HelpBrainTumorPatients » Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:50 am

ulysses5019 wrote:
SloppyDrunkGuy wrote:
PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:Both Pama and St. Germaine are good straight, chilled.


St. Germaine is elderflower liqueur
Image

Pama is pomegranate liqueur

Image

Thank you (Hic!) Don't mind if I have a glash or sheven..... (HIC, HIC!!)
Hey SloppyDrunkGuy.....shouldn't you be in bed? And your medicine should be taken intravenously.

SDG chose one of our alternative therapies. Jack Daniels conveniently comes in a pre-filled IV bag....

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HelpBrainTumorPatients wrote:
ulysses5019 wrote:
SloppyDrunkGuy wrote:
Thank you (Hic!) Don't mind if I have a glash or sheven..... (HIC, HIC!!)
Hey SloppyDrunkGuy.....shouldn't you be in bed? And your medicine should be taken intravenously.

SDG chose one of our alternative therapies. Jack Daniels conveniently comes in a pre-filled IV bag....
Do you have it some Tullamore Dew?
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#24 Post by earendel » Thu Jun 05, 2008 5:35 am

ulysses5019 wrote:
PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:Both Pama and St. Germaine are good straight, chilled.


St. Germaine is elderflower liqueur
Image

Pama is pomegranate liqueur

Image
I notice a certain liquor recommendation is absinthe.
That's because as everyone knows, absinthe makes the heart grow fonder.
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#25 Post by minimetoo26 » Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:59 am

ulysses5019 wrote:
christie1111 wrote:The weekend of June 20th.

I feel like gsabc and should start a bblog! Um, the again maybe not! I couldn't do it justice!

So, why can people not respond to a simple email? I am organizing 3 days of food and entertainment. Responding to an email should be relatively easy in comparison. I am just trying to get an accurate head count.

I will post the menu later but it looks like 30 people for Friday night at my house for diner, then more like 50 for all day Saturday and brunch on Sunday.

Biggest disappointment so far, although one of the kids are coming, SwampyTurtles and the rest of her bunch will not. I will miss her being here big time.

But Mom1111 and 2 Brothers1111 will be here!


Is it being held in Hawai'i? I'll be there. But don't expect me to eat any poi.
Does that mean you plan on being in Hawai'i on the weekend of the 20th?

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