[Green] Just Dinner preparations

Thu Feb 16 10:18:19 CST 2017

I like the idea of an octagonal shape of tables to facilitate conversation!

Cloth napkins: YES!  Good thinking, Adeline!

--dawn, at work

> On February 16, 2017 at 9:51 AM Ralph Olander via Green <green at fuusm.org>
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Adeline,
> 
> Since I volunteered for setup and you suggested getting started on that after
> your committee meeting, I can be there, what, about 11:00 or 11:30?
> 
> Given the number of guests, I suggest a square or octagon of tables to
> facilitate conversation—just a thought….
> 
> Ralph
> 
> > On Feb 16, 2017, at 9:26 AM, Adeline Bailey via Green <green at fuusm.org>
> > wrote:
> > 
> > Our contributions -if all goes well in the kitchen today - will be these:
> > Big pot of green bean casserole
> > Cherry dessert, from local cherries I picked and froze
> > Deviled eggs from my chickens (as hors d'oeuvre?) and organic carrots relish
> > tray
> > Something made with sweet potatoes left over from Mike's Men's Group
> > preparations
> > I also bought some "salad in a bag" stuff that I will bring - it's not
> > organic, but it would be vegetarian��.
> > 
> > Do we know if anyone else from GS is coming and bringing food? I think some
> > others responded when we had our e-vote. Will check old email to see if I
> > can figure it out.
> > 
> > I like the idea of the video. I will bring my Pollan books to share as well.
> > Dawn, you do a good job of leading discussions, so I vote for you.
> > 
> > Do we still need
> > Bread/butter
> > Coffee additions
> > More wine?
> > Other beverages
> > 
> > Should I bring cloth napkins? Are we setting up one long table, or three or
> > four smaller ones, with plates and tableware in place? Appetizers, wine, and
> > desserts on the buffets in FH, and other stuff served buffet-style in the
> > kitchen?
> > Mike and I will be in the FH tomorrow morning for a meeting. If nothing else
> > is scheduled for the afternoon we can start setting up if we know what is
> > planned.
> > 
> > See you all soon!
> > Adeline
> > 
> > 
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
> > On Feb 16, 2017 8:14 AM, Patty Dickey Troisi via Green <green at fuusm.org>
> > wrote:
> > Dawn, 
> > I think there will be enough food with the two "something elses." Maybe one
> > of them could bring the salad as you already are fixing a lot but a salad
> > would be good. Also, maybe some bread would be good. Should I buy some? 
> > Patty
> > 
> > Sent from my iPhone
> > 
> > On Feb 15, 2017, at 11:50 PM, Dawn Hewitt via Green <green at fuusm.org
> > <mailto:green at fuusm.org>> wrote:
> > 
> > Hello again, green friends,
> > 
> > I have a feeling I’m going to be spending most of Thursday night cooking
> > madly. 
> > 
> > So, here’s what I know for sure is on the menu for the Just Dinner:
> > 
> > Cheese & crackers - Patty
> > Vegetarian lasagna - Dawn
> > Arroz con pollo - Patty
> > Ginger snaps -Cindy
> > Chocolate torte -Dawn
> > Wine -Gary, Patty and Dawn
> > Vegetarian chili - Kelcey & Chris
> > Something else - Adeline & Mike
> > Something else - George
> >  
> > Did I miss anyone or anything?  If some of you stated what you intended to
> > bring, I’m sure it’s in the notes I took at the January meeting which are on
> > this desk … someplace. I’m sorry I’ve forgotten. Do we have enough variety?
> > Will we have enough food for 20?  Will attendees be satisfied that they
> > received a $15 meal? I hope so!
> > 
> > I have ingredients enough to make a large (95% organic) tossed salad, so I’d
> > be happy to contribute that, too.
> > 
> > Adeline will bring the thought-provoking tents to foster discussion, but can
> > we each make notes about why we consider the dish we brought to be
> > environmentally or socially conscientious?  Like:
> > 
> > Vegetarian lasagna contains:
> > 	Local lasagna noodles from Rossi Pasta
> > 	Sauce made partially from home-grown tomatoes and basil, and locally grown
> > garlic
> > 	Local eggs
> > 	(And other ingredients)
> > 
> > Chocolate torte contains:
> > 	Organic and fair-trade chocolate
> > 	Local eggs
> > 	Organic butter
> > 	(And other ingredients)
> > 
> > Set-up at 5: Patty, George, Ralph, and Dawn volunteered. Additional help
> > will be gratefully accepted!
> > 
> > The topic of discussion will be mindful eating, which, I’m certain all of us
> > think about often. But our guests might not! Maybe we should consider this
> > Mindful Eating 101, and focus on why eating locally, and organic, and
> > fair-trade, and low on the food chain—matter. Maybe instead of little notes
> > to accompany each dish, we should, after the meal, have each of us food
> > contributors state why the dish or dishes we brought are “just."
> > 
> > Should we show the Michael Pollan “Food Rules” video?  If so, Mike, can you
> > make this display on the big TV? I can bring my iPad, but I’ll need to
> > connect to the FUUSM WiFi, and I’d need a USB to HDMI cable. 
> > 
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaqhKYdhSu8
> > <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaqhKYdhSu8>
> > 
> > Or should we skip the video? Seeking input on the after-dinner conversation.
> > Any volunteers to facilitate the discussion?  I can, if no one steps up, but
> > I would be thrilled if someone else wants to do it!
> > 
> > What am I forgetting?  Anything else we need to think about to make sure
> > this meal is satisfying, both gastronomically and inspirationally?
> > 
> > One item of protocol, if I may:  We GSC members should be last to eat. Make
> > sure all of our paying guests have full plates, and have sampled all the
> > items they wish to try before we dig in. 
> > 
> > Thanks to ALL OF YOU for pitching in on this!!
> > 
> > —dawn
> > 
> > 
> > 
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