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PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:40 pm 
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boudreaulicious wrote:
Are adult beverages permitted?



Technically no, that said I and most other people enjoying the park always do. CPD only seems to care if you're being obnoxious.


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:12 pm 
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boudreaulicious wrote:
Are adult beverages permitted?


Perhaps not officially permitted, but everyone typically has a cooler full of beer. In the 2 years doing this, never once have we noticed any type of enforcement.


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:14 pm 
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boudreaulicious wrote:
I need to use some okra from my garden so definitely going to do something with that--especially given how much ya'll raved about slimy stuff last weekend! From a bit of research, I've found that there are a number of popular southern and eastern med preparations--some as simple as soaking in salt and vinegar for an hour and then roasting which I should be able to do on the grill, right? I have a lot of shishito peppers too so maybe blister 'em up with the okra--may be straying from the med theme a bit but surely they have something resembling shishito peppers in the Mediterranean, right?

I'm thinking I'd also love to grill some flatbread/pizza with sliced tomatoes and onions atop an eggplant spread with feta and fresh oregano.

Is there grill capacity or do I need to bring one?

This will do a great job of cleaning out my fridge!!!


Sounds amazing! There will be plenty of time/space on the grill for you.


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:31 pm 
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laikom wrote:
boudreaulicious wrote:
I need to use some okra from my garden so definitely going to do something with that--especially given how much ya'll raved about slimy stuff last weekend! From a bit of research, I've found that there are a number of popular southern and eastern med preparations--some as simple as soaking in salt and vinegar for an hour and then roasting which I should be able to do on the grill, right? I have a lot of shishito peppers too so maybe blister 'em up with the okra--may be straying from the med theme a bit but surely they have something resembling shishito peppers in the Mediterranean, right?

I'm thinking I'd also love to grill some flatbread/pizza with sliced tomatoes and onions atop an eggplant spread with feta and fresh oregano.

Is there grill capacity or do I need to bring one?

This will do a great job of cleaning out my fridge!!!


Sounds amazing! There will be plenty of time/space on the grill for you.


Great--looking forward to conquering my fear of pizza :)

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:43 pm 
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btw, shishito peppers are some of my fav when charred up! Straying a bit from theme is A-OK!


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:08 pm 
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laikom wrote:
btw, shishito peppers are some of my fav when charred up! Straying a bit from theme is A-OK!

Have already made several batches of these this summer (blistered then stir fried with fermented black beans, garlic and a bit of soy sauce) and they were delicious.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 5:50 am 
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laikom wrote:
btw, shishito peppers are some of my fav when charred up! Straying a bit from theme is A-OK!


Shishito peppers and pimiento de padron have a lot in common. Blistered over a fire is very much in keeping with the theme. I'll bring some coarse salt and olive oil.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:05 am 
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I've seen several okra preps that look like you can do the same with them. Gonna give it a try.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:07 am 
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Will try to make it. If I can, how many pp/servings should I plan on?

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:56 am 
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Jazzfood wrote:
Will try to make it. If I can, how many pp/servings should I plan on?


there are usually about 6 or so people who come who don't post on here. leftovers are always good too. hope you can make it!


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PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 1:43 pm 
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Here are some pics from last bbq. Sorry, I haven't been very good at taking many pics this year. I'm especially bad at it after the food comes out I become a bit focused on eating. :)

pineapple in sichuan peppercorn/red pepper mix (thanks dansch!)
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Pipeworks sichuan peppercorn saison. OK beer, but no saison or sichuan peppercorn flavor...
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Later we decided that the chili oil best suits the pineapple and the pepper mix goes with the mango!
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gastrognome filling his dumplings (shrimp/pork and pork) turned out great especially when steamed then wok fried.
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Getting the water ready.
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Filling steamer basket/goat on stick in foreground (grilled then put into my soup later)
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RAB and Dansch deep in discussion about meat on sticks.
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REB's and RAB's lamb on sticks (delicious! but even more delicious and not pictured - their lamb tongue on sticks)
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the whole gang
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View looking south from our new location (instragram courtesy of Teresa)
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Only picture of my finished my Yang Rou Hui Mian with homemade noodles with same view. (Pic courtesy of Evelyn)
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:01 pm 
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Hi all, sorry for the delayed report on what i'm bringing.

I'll be making a veal breast porchetta (yeah no pork), rolled with veal sausage and lots of fennel, dates and other spices! Sure to be topped with yogurt sauce and mint. I guess I may smoke or grill it, not sure yet.

Also i have some purple potatoes and fresh zucchini from the farmers market, so probably toss together a cold dish with them.

I'm also bringing some ribs rubbed with Moroccan spices to slow cook.

Teresa is making rhubarb something, with the rhubarb from our garden, for dessert.


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PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 9:25 pm 
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I expect to have pancetta wrapped figs stuffed with Turkish spiced goat cheese. I'll be hoping to find some grill space for these. Will also bring bread, tomatoes, salt, oil, melon and prosciutto.

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 12:00 am 
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I'm bringing rhubarb and fig pie with yogurt custard. The recipe is from the "Everything Mediterranean Cookbook", so it must be authentic, right? Sure ...


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 12:47 am 
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I'll be making an grilled eggplant, mint, and feta sandwich. Something like this, but not exactly.


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 11:28 am 
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just another reminder so that nobody goes to the old location.

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Below is an approximation on Google maps. When you're driving on simonds it's toward the lake, across from the blue playground. Coming from foot, we're right at the north point of the dog beach just when the sand ends.

http://m.google.com/u/m/dWp9ie

email me if you get lost. mzatkoff @ g mail


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:18 pm 
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laikom wrote:
pineapple in sichuan peppercorn/red pepper mix (thanks dansch!)
Everything looks really good, though I'm wondering what you did with the fermented tofu pictured to the left of Dansch's sichuan peppercorn/red pepper mix.

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 5:21 pm 
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Hi,

How did the new location work out with the air and water show crowds?

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:10 pm 
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New location has been amazing. Never a single problem parking any time of day, and secluded enough to pee on a tree, not that I did that or anything... :twisted:

Last week was great, here's a recap, sure i'm missing many things, but:
gastrognome made some awesome sandwiches with grilled eggplant,
dansch grilled up some octopus,
Jazzfood showed up with some lardo wrapped breadsticks,
boudreaulicious brought some stuff from her garden which was great, including okra, shishito peppers, and a roasted veggie dish.
Kenny brought many simply prepared treats, see his post above, my favorite being the simplest of all, tomato guts spread on grilled bread.
My porchetta didn't hold together great, but was tasty.
Panther in the den and company brought hummus and pita and sausages, Lots of side dishes, i'm sure i missed naming quite a few dishes, sorry, it was a lot!
Dan had a few guests, who brought some potato salad.


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:14 pm 
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This sunday is Indian/Pakastani

So far on our list
Naan
seekh kabobs.
Chicken Boti
Palak Gohst
Fruit salad with mint and... cardamom
Mango lassi
samosas

The forecast shows scattered showers on Sunday. We will have a large tent to protect us if it comes to that. We have good shelter under the trees for minor showers.


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