The eGullet PIE Potluck

Rachel Perlow · January 4, 2004

I know that I will just seem like a "bumpkin from Flyoverville" by asking this but-Is Durian easy to find up there in that Culinary Mecca that is New York? I once made a fairly serious effort to find it in New Orleans, but no dice.

They're easy to find at the produce stands in the Chinatown area (although it might be seasonal, I don't know). That's where we bought one about six months ago. We had just had a discussion about durian and I noticed them at a stand as we were driving by. Had Jason pull over and I bought one. We brought it to our local Vietnamese restaurant to share. In the dining room Jason was the only one who liked it, but the owner's mother was very happy to take our leftovers!

Suzanne F · January 5, 2004

Oh. I always thought those hanging things were jackfruit, and you couldn't actually get durian here. Not that I ever bought one and tried it.

Then again, I think I read that FROZEN durian was not as, um, odoriferous.

Pan · January 5, 2004

The durian for sale in Chinatown and Flushing is super-expensive, and keep in mind that the older a fruit like that is, the less good. That's true of most fruits, isn't it?

sherribabee · January 5, 2004

So, we're having durian pie, right? :biggrin:

Suzanne F · January 5, 2004

Hmmm. :hmmm: We shall see. :unsure:

sherribabee · January 6, 2004

I'll bring noseplugs. Just in case.

Has anyone figured out whether cooking a durian reduces the odor? Or is no one willing to go that far in the name of curiosity? :raz:

Edited January 6, 2004 by sherribabee (log)

MHesse · January 7, 2004

Perhaps the Durian Pie should be saved for an outdoor venue, rather than in our friends' apartment?

I will be doing something lemony, that doesn't require any expertise with beef.

SobaAddict70 · January 8, 2004

A preliminary list of people attending the PIE potluck is below. We'll probably take a final count the day before to confirm, but I wanted to get the ball rolling since it's literally a week and a half away.

Suzanne F & HWOE (as gracious hosts)

me

elyse

Jason and Rachel

El Gordo and Ellen

R Washburn and his wife

blovatrix

sherribabee

Bond Girl

KirkL and Picaman

bergerka and slkinsey

Pan

wawairis

MHesse

jeunnefilleparis

megc

SethG

alacarte

laurenmilan

forkandpen

Al_Dente

Total so far: 27

Oh, and what exactly is a shoofly pie?

Soba

JosephB · January 8, 2004

Donna and I will gladly attend if the time remains the late afternoon or later.

sherribabee · January 8, 2004

So what's everyone gonna bring?

I'm bringing the potato pie, and maybe a fruit tart of some sort (depends on how ambitious I feel that morning). :raz:

slkinsey · January 8, 2004

Oh, and what exactly is a shoofly pie?

I'm not quite sure... but I understand that it pairs quite well with apple pan dowdy. Indeed, some say these two in combination will make your your eyes light up and your tummy say "howdy," whereas others allege that they make the sun come out when heavens are cloudy. I don't know about any of that, but I do know that I never get enough of that wonderful stuff. :wink:

alacarte · January 8, 2004

Oh, and what exactly is a shoofly pie?
Soba

Soba, please put me down as plus one, the hubby may be joining us if there's enough room for all of us (plus pie!). Thanks!

Are we supposed to claim what we're bringing at this point?

Shoo-Fly Pie is a Pennsylvania Dutch pie with a molasses and/or brown sugar filling. The name supposedly comes from having to shoo the flies away from the sweet pie.

JosephB · January 8, 2004

Soba, please put me down as plus one, the hubby may be joining us

Excellent.

Pan · January 8, 2004

Suzanne:

What time of day do you envision this taking place?

laurenmilan · January 8, 2004

So what's everyone gonna bring?

I'm bringing a chai spice apple pie with 5-spice whipped cream, a white chocolate mousse/pumpkin spice mousse pie in gingersnap crust, and if my stomach permits it, a durian meringue pie.

bloviatrix · January 8, 2004

I'm not sure if my schedule next week allows me time to bake. Would it acceptable if I made sorbet?

alacarte · January 8, 2004

I'm going to try making the vinegar pie, and picaman can tell me if it's authentic or not!

SobaAddict70 · January 9, 2004

Soba, please put me down as plus one, the hubby may be joining us if there's enough room for all of us (plus pie!). Thanks!
Are we supposed to claim what we're bringing at this point?
Shoo-Fly Pie is a Pennsylvania Dutch pie with a molasses and/or brown sugar filling. The name supposedly comes from having to shoo the flies away from the sweet pie.

Certainly.

Probably would be a good idea if you did mention your contribution, we'll update the list as things progress.

Pan: Since it gets dark fairly early, I was thinking that things might begin at or around 3 pm -- time enough for people to get home at a reasonable enough time especially if they have to work that following Monday. (If they don't have to, then so much the better.) Suzanne might want to weigh in here.

Blovie: No problem.

SethG isn't coming unfortunately. :shock:

Soba

picaman · January 9, 2004

I'm going to try making the vinegar pie, and picaman can tell me if it's authentic or not!

It's been probably twenty years since I've had it. As I can't even remember what I had for dinner two days ago, I'm sure your vinegar pie will be a tasty, marvelous, and above all, new experience for me.

:laugh: :laugh:

Jamie

Suzanne F · January 9, 2004

3 o'clock is exactly what I was thinking. And it's a holiday for some the next day (MLK jr), but yes, for those for whom it is not, that should be a good time.

There's plenty of room for hubbies. And even kidlets (too bad, yeah, I was looking forward to meeting SethG's).

Once again, whoever is coming and needs the address and directions, PM me.

SethG · January 9, 2004

There's plenty of room for hubbies. And even kidlets (too bad, yeah, I was looking forward to meeting SethG's).

I am sorry I won't be able to make it. I was really looking forward to meeting all of you!

Some other time.

Moopheus · January 12, 2004

I might be able to make it to this. I'd like to meet you all and I'm always up for an excuse to bake. I'd be dragging the spousal unit along; she made me go ice skating today so she owes me one.

elyse · January 12, 2004

Moopheus, your kitty looks like a real pothead.

bergerka · January 12, 2004

3 o'clock is exactly what I was thinking. And it's a holiday for some the next day (MLK jr), but yes, for those for whom it is not, that should be a good time.
There's plenty of room for hubbies. And even kidlets (too bad, yeah, I was looking forward to meeting SethG's).
Once again, whoever is coming and needs the address and directions, PM me.

Oh wait wait...I thought this was on the 25th, but if the next day is MLK day, that makes the potluck the 18th?

That being the case, I can't make it...I have a performance that day at 4pm in New Jersey. I'm sorry. :sad:

K

Rachel Perlow · January 12, 2004

The 25th is the Chinese New Year dinner in NJ.

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