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Default Another party invitation...

On Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:41:25 -0400, kilikini wrote:

> ChattyCathy wrote:
>> On Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:22:32 -0400, kilikini wrote:
>>
>>> ChattyCathy wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Ya know, we have something similar to what you guys call a
>>>> 'potluck', I think? We call it a 'bring and braai' (braai = out
>>>> door grilling). Somebody offers the venue and everybody supplies
>>>> either a few pieces of meat and a side dish, theoretically enough
>>>> to feed themselves, but we all share everything when it's ready. We
>>>> all buy a few soft drinks and/or booze and share that out too. It's
>>>> fun, and everybody does it here in summer. That's fine in my book,
>>>> as everybody knows they have to bring something, but that
>>>> invitation got on my last nerve. <g>
>>>
>>> Yep, that's kind of what we call pot luck. That's basically what
>>> we're attending tomorrow. The hosts are providing lasagna, but we,
>>> as guests, have been asked to provide a dessert, appetizer, or side
>>> dish. That's fine with me! It's not like we're being asked for a
>>> refrigerator. Sheesh!

>>
>> Sounds good to me. Have you decided what you gonna make to take with
>> yet?

>
> I'm going to make a champagne cheddar cheese dip with veggies and toasted
> baguettes.


Where is this shindig taking place? I'll be there ;-)

> There's going to be salsa for an appetizer, so if anyone wants
> to dop a baguette with my dip and salsa, I think it will fit right in.
> Hubby's at the grocery store now, picking up ingredients. :~)


Enjoy!

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Chatty Cathy

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