Hey you!

I'm missin the creamed corn, stuffing, lasagne, apple pie n' candied yams n' good company back at home..
It would be nice to have some homemade food for a change made with looovveee.

Anyone wanna lend a location for a potluck dinner w/ random strangers? Anyone wanna cook a dish and share your secret recipe to a potluck dinner w/ random strangers? Anyone wanna lend an oven? Anyone wanna jam?

I'm throwing this out to you users out of inspiration from the recent diesel campaign: be stupid. Yes momma, I'm talking to strangers.

Who knows. It could make a difference.

sounds cool

hey you too!

sounds like a good idea.
not willing to "lend a location," but might be interested in joining...

keep me posted.

Lemme check if I have a kitchen....

I'd actually consider hosting this, but I doubt anyone wants to come to Pudong Jinqiao area. Otherwise, I'm no cook, but could contribute some soft drinks or wine or something.

Except, we're not random strangers.

I'm having a potluck at my place on Friday with some friends. It'll be a small, student-budget, Chinesified affair (id est, nothing on OP's list), but others are welcome to join in.

apod wrote:I'd actually consider hosting this, but I doubt anyone wants to come to Pudong Jinqiao area. Otherwise, I'm no cook, but could contribute some soft drinks or wine or something.

Except, we're not random strangers.

I don't have an oven, and my cooking is "dusty", but I have enough space for a few nice people. In Puxi.

well...so where are we going then?

Crispy Pork rinds with sweet chili sauce dippings from Moi.....

Ah...Jinqiao a tad bit far!

Potlucks are fun!
I did ask the kitchen and a few culinary schools if they had an open venue, n' we could offer them good publicity, but they weren't keen on it without a fee.

I have an industrial oven! but can't find a venue. People are welcome to borrow it!

Good one!

well, we have 2 days left.....
the pork rinds are boiled and seasoned..just waiting for the venue...

make sure somebody brings some wine

No worries, the gluttony is on!! We'll make it Saturday because I understand people have busy work schedules and don't want to rush people. Details TBA very soon!

Here are the details for the Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner

Date/Time: This Saturday the 27th of November.Dinner starts at 7:30!

Location: aLeGna has kindly offered to host.

Table will be for food and drinks. We will have two microwaves to heat up the food, and disposable plates n' cups. If there are more than 12+ attendees, there might not be enough chairs and some people may have to stand n' eat. Note: There is a cat in the house!

Door Entry: A dish enough for at least 8 servings/person, bottle of wine, or what you think would complement the dinner! RSVP by Friday night via PM, and we'll send you the details for address and directions.

We'll update the menu on the forum...when we have the confirmed attendees.

So far attendees and what they're bringing to the dinner:

vinabobina- candied yams! wine! microwave, foldable chairs, speakers

will go to walmart now to check up on turkey prices...keep u updated

alright, roasted turkey is roughly 300rmb. to book or not to book, that is the question!

-v

which would be better? I'm thinking of making some sides. Any suggestion? (Easy to make ones )

can you make creamed spinach or mashed potatoes?

vinabobina- candied yams! wine! microwave, foldable chairs, speakers, roasted turkey (it's 300rmb, ill put in a donations box on the side for those who can chip in on the costs)

ant- something french and something baked

alex- central asian food

Juan_Tamad- either pork rinds or beef ribs beef+wine or vodka, chopsticks and a doggybag

apod- b/t wine, soft drinks, chips & dip, veggies & dip, bread/rolls & butter, cake/pie/dessert stuff..what do you think is best, guys?

aLegna- venue!

For any last minute pick up, Carrefour is only 10 minutes away by foot, and there are Chinese grocery stores as well as City Shop within 2-5 minutes walk.

I can make mashed potatoes, and will try creamed spinach too.

Would love to join but I already have plans for Saturday. Have a good Thanksgiving, all ya'll!

I'll probably pick up some veggie/dip and rolls/butter. We'll see, my shopping skills are almost as bad as my cooking skills!

Is anyone bringing cranberry sauce? It needs to be there. If not, I'll bring.

Yes, I agree. Bring some to be sure.

i'll bring the gravy sauce for the turkey!

Updates:

vinabobina- candied yams! wine! microwave, foldable chairs, speakers, roasted turkey (it's 300rmb, ill put in a donations box on the side for those who can chip in on the costs), gravy

ant- something french and something baked

alex- central asian food

Juan_Tamad- either pork rinds or beef ribs beef+wine or vodka, chopsticks and a doggybag

apod- veggies & dip, bread/rolls & butter, cranbery sauce

aLegna- venue, mashed potatoes/creamed spinach

Shar- not confirmed what to bring, first thanksgiving! ideas?

matrimx +1 or 2- couple of roast chickens, and some salad(s) and or drink/wine/softdrink beer

hehe im in the festive mood

Shar, I miss you!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Shar - get some desserts, and drinks!

Should we prepare some ice as well? Depending on how many drinks we end up having, and wine to chill, we may need a cooler and lots of ice. Unless you like room-temperature drinks.

Guys, you may also want to bring some games and DVD.

how big is the doggie bag i should bring?

Juan_Tamad wrote:how big is the doggie bag i should bring?

better question: what size is the dog???

Juan_Tamad wrote:how big is the doggie bag i should bring?

As big as your head. That'll do.