Varmint's Pig Pickin'

[Varmint]

We can get that figured out in the final week, but Zeb's quite knowledgable about kegs!

[Blondie]

Still working on some music options, but please bring the acoustic instruments.  We might need it for entertainment during the all night pig cooking.

I'll bring an acoustic guitar and djembe (West African hand drum). I can't play either of them very well, but anyone's welcome to use them.

[Varmint]

Give me the drum. I've got a touch of rhythm. But just a touch.

[tommy]

Give me the drum.  I've got a touch of rhythm.  But just a touch.

you get the tambourine. trust me on this one.

[hjshorter]

For those of you driving, if any of you have very large bowls or sheet pans, please bring them.

We have four half sheets. I'll chuck them in the car before we leave.

And remember we're bringing the napkins, utensils, cups, etc. I copied Tommy's list from the NJ event so that I won't forget anything.

[Varmint]

Thanks!!!

[Varmint]

We just poured a new concrete sidewalk between the house and the tennis court yesterday, so you won't even have to worry about getting your feet dirty. How's that for southern hospitality?!?!

[Varmint]

A truckload of pecan wood is being delivered today. We'll supplement this with some oak or hickory.

[tommy]

And remember we're bringing the napkins, utensils, cups, etc.  I copied Tommy's list from the NJ event so that I won't forget anything. 

fwiw, i brought about 500 too many of each thing. people were very good about using very few plates and utensils. i think this had to do with the fact that everyone ate at once, albeit for about 3 hours straight. and since there was no keg or massive common source, the red cups went largely unused.

[Rachel Perlow]

Hey Varmint -- if you want to buy the leftovers from the party from tommy (do you think there was enough left over tommy?) we could drive the stuff down, we're renting a minivan so I think we'll have enough room.

[tommy]

i'll have plenty of use for the stuff once the summer rolls around, although that was a good idea.

[hjshorter]

And remember we're bringing the napkins, utensils, cups, etc.  I copied Tommy's list from the NJ event so that I won't forget anything.

fwiw, i brought about 500 too many of each thing. people were very good about using very few plates and utensils. i think this had to do with the fact that everyone ate at once, albeit for about 3 hours straight. and since there was no keg or massive common source, the red cups went largely unused.

Thanks Tommy. I will keep it in mind.

There will be a keg at this one, right? So red cups, and a permanent marker so that folks can write their names on the cups. And if Costco has them I might pick up a box of wet naps.

Is anyone bringing white bread?

[guajolote]

Is anyone bringing white bread?

I'm pretty white-bread.

[Varmint]

Is anyone bringing white bread?

No bread. We may need some rolls if someone wants to make a barbecue sandwich, but Malawry is making fresh hushpuppies that day!

[hjshorter]

Is anyone bringing white bread?

I'm pretty white-bread.

Using that definition, just our being there should be enough.

[Varmint]

Who will be in town Thursday evening? We could try to do something that night (i.e., a trek for barbecue).

[Varmint]

I'll need some volunteers to help make some dishes the day before and the day of the pig pickin'. Here's where I need help:

Cole Slaw (I'll have the recipe)

Boiled taters

Greens

I'd love to do fried okra, too, but that may not happen. We're talking mega-quantities of these items, by the way.

[Marlene]

Who will be in town Thursday evening?  We could try to do something that night (i.e., a trek for barbecue).

We'll be in town by Thursday noon or so. We'd be up for it!

[guajolote]

I'd love to do fried okra, too, but that may not happen.

Pickled Okra is coming. It's pink !

[Varmint]

I'd love to do fried okra, too, but that may not happen.

Pickled Okra is coming. It's pink !

?????

[guajolote]

I'd love to do fried okra, too, but that may not happen.

Pickled Okra is coming. It's pink !

?????

I bought this maroon colored heirloom Okra variety (picture). After pickling it the Okra turned green but the pickle juice is a beautiful dark pink color. I have 12 pints of it.

[guajolote]

Could we add peas to the menu? I really want to see Heather's trick.

I learned my most amusing party trick there long ago...retreiving peas from my bra with chopsticks. It was 3am and I'm sure I don't need to say this but we were all drunk as hell.

[maggiethecat]

Could we add peas to the menu? I really want to see Heather's trick.

I learned my most amusing party trick there long ago...retreiving peas from my bra with chopsticks. It was 3am and I'm sure I don't need to say this but we were all drunk as hell.

Maybe if we get as drunk as hell while it's still daylight....

[hjshorter]

Could we add peas to the menu? I really want to see Heather's trick.

I learned my most amusing party trick there long ago...retreiving peas from my bra with chopsticks. It was 3am and I'm sure I don't need to say this but we were all drunk as hell.

Maybe if we get as drunk as hell while it's still daylight....

I don't remember the last time I got drunk. Not sure I want to start again now. Besides, someone has to put the kids to bed that night.

[Varmint]

We can start them in bed at our house and schlep them to the hotel later on. Slumber party!!!!