Public:Hparty Meal Prep Signups
Meal Prep Etiquette, Expectations, and Coordination
Expectations
This page will be the authoritative list of who is preparing what meals. Be honest with yourself but don't be afraid to try something big. The idea is that if you commit here, people will not have other plans for food in that time period, and while folks might not be able to really chow down, but there will usually be enough for everybody to have portion. That said, people who go hungry have only themselves to blame. You are offering to prepare a meal, not taking charge of someone's diet.
If you would like to prepare a meal, but can not edit the wiki, please email seanth@gmail.com
Etiquette
If you can't make a slot, clear it quickly so that A) people can make other arrangements and B) someone else can step up. Those who are not cooking will be expected to help with clean up, but you are not exempt from being responsible for your own messes. Try to plan ahead as much as possible and get your ducks in a row to avoid lots of shouting, "Kelly! Where is X?" in the midst of merriment or childcare. Also try to be mindful of regular operations at the house (specifically meal prep for Sophus and other sacred household rituals), so that you can clear a little space to keep them running smoothly.
RULES: There aren't any rules, as such, but we can offer some guidance as to what history has shown to be Bad
- do not sign up for more than three full "meals"
- do not sign up to cook everything for any particular day
Coordination
Acquisition of ingredients is usually a very fluid and organic process. In the interest of maximizing utility and equity, try and provide as much of your own ingredients as you can, with the exception of common items between dishes, where you can coordinate quantities and availability amongst yourselves. Make sure to compensate people who go on grocery runs or talk with them to "make things right", since these trips can add up. In the slots below, describe the meal and the dishes that will comprise it, along with two lists of ingredients: those you will bring or provide yourself and those you will need from the shared pile. We hope to be able to use this page to plan our grocery runs to make them as efficient as possible. Where appropriate, provide rough amounts, and make sure to update your list if things change. Some good things it *is* possible to have too much of. If you have a complementary dish for a slot (for instance, a side or a dessert) make sure to talk to the person preparing the main dish.
Meal Slots
Tuesday
Dinner
Estimated number of people: 4 (updated SeanT 18:55, 13 October 2010 (UTC))
This will be a dinner for the Hosts. The guest has not finalized the dish.
- Mesclun Salad with Fried Shallots and Blue Cheese
- Prosciutto Wrapped Persimmons
- Warm Winter Vegetable Salad
- Apricot-Stuffed Pork Shoulder with Soy-Honey Glaze
- Chocolate Bourbon Tart
Wednesday
Dinner
Estimated number of people: 12 (updated SeanT 18:55, 13 October 2010 (UTC))
The Hosts have not finalized the dishes.
| Dish | Dietary Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Murgh musallam | Omnivorian | Whole chicken baked with yogurt, onion, garlic and ginger sauce |
| Spiced rice | Vegetarian | Basmati rice cooked with turmeric and Cinnamon |
| Something TBD | ? | Indian something something |
| Carrot halwa | Vegetarian | Carrot and cream goodness |
| Masala Chai | Vegetarian | Delicious tea |
Thursday
Breakfast
Estimated number of people: 12 (updated SeanT 18:55, 13 October 2010 (UTC))
Joshua has this covered with several casseroles and junk.
Lunch
Estimated number of people: 12 (updated SeanT 18:55, 13 October 2010 (UTC))
Dinner
Estimated number of people: 17 (updated SeanT 18:55, 13 October 2010 (UTC))
Dessert: Something awesome by Lyndsay Calusine
Friday
Breakfast
Estimated number of people: 23 (updated SeanT 18:55, 13 October 2010 (UTC))
Lunch
Estimated number of people: 23 (updated SeanT 18:55, 13 October 2010 (UTC))
Christine and Rory are bringing some of Christine's homemade ricotta gnocci and Rory's sauce, enough for about 30 people.
Dinner
Estimated number of people: 31 (updated SeanT 18:55, 13 October 2010 (UTC))
Alex and Giles will be cooking chili for dinner, along with fresh corn bear and beer bread.
Joshua is going to prepare something with chocolate and layers for dessert.
Saturday
Breakfast
Estimated number of people: 40 (updated SeanT 18:55, 13 October 2010 (UTC))
Starving + eHawk dynamic duo return with pancakes of beery goodness, miso soup, scallion pancakes, and ever so much bacon
Lunch
Estimated number of people: 40 (updated SeanT 18:55, 13 October 2010 (UTC))
Andrea will cook something delicious. covered. please help. (need food prep person, and clean up if willing) Caroline - Andrea's side-kick.
Dinner
Estimated number of people: 40 (updated SeanT 18:55, 13 October 2010 (UTC))
Pam would like to make sweet potato, black bean, and corn enchiladas with cilantro tofu sauce. (Inspired by a recipe from the veganomicon...Remember that one, Shotglass?!) Motivation/sufficient help permitting, I'd also like to bust out a batch each of homemade guacamole and mango black bean salsa. I'm planning on showing up with the roasted pepper sauce pre-made, but I'll still need two or three volunteers for chopping and assembly line action (i'm down with veggie prep/assembly -jwm).
Andrea would like to cook something amazing for dessert. She would love some help in doing so =) Will probably happen during lunch hours.
WARNING: Pam might feel the need to make chocolate chip pamcakes (yes, pamcakes) for the masses in the middle of the night.
Sunday
Breakfast
Estimated number of people: 40ish (updated SeanT 18:55, 13 October 2010 (UTC))