We are having a farewell party tomorrow for neighbors who have moved away
after 44 years in that house. We have been here 16 years, and they have
been wonderful neighbors. We will really miss them.

Anyway, menu consists of:

Appetizers:
Pinwheels made with dried tomato wraps-Salmon, hummus, green
chilies, and bacon dip (that is four different kinds, not a mixed mess)

Main meal:
Seasoned brisket (mother in law's recipe, really good)
Oven BBQ brisket (a crowd pleaser)
Baked beans (not like you think, limas, greens, soy, bacon and other
good stuff)
Mediterranean potato salad (a neighbor is bringing it, don't know
what to expect)
Tomato, mozzarella, basil salad (yawn!! another neighbor is bringing
it, and I am thankful)
Cucumber salad (my favorite)
Dinner rolls (Of a size for making a sandwich with the meat or not)
Pie (unknown, as still another neighbor's contribution)
Strawberry Rhubarb cake (?? yet another neighbor's doings, sounds
weird to me)
Fresh strawberries (to put on the cake)

We will offer a selection of wine, beer, margaritas, iced tea,
lemonade, and some sodas.

I am really looking forward to it, and hope it does not get too hot
tomorrow, as our yard does not get shade until about 7PM. We plan to eat at
7PM, after a social hour. It will be fine, and they are predicting hot and
no storms.

Later,

DP

On Sat 18 Jul 2009 09:59:03p, Dale P told us...

> We are having a farewell party tomorrow for neighbors who have moved
> away after 44 years in that house. We have been here 16 years, and they
> have been wonderful neighbors. We will really miss them.
>
> Anyway, menu consists of:
>
> Appetizers:
> Pinwheels made with dried tomato wraps-Salmon, hummus, green
> chilies, and bacon dip (that is four different kinds, not a mixed mess)
>
> Main meal:
> Seasoned brisket (mother in law's recipe, really good)
> Oven BBQ brisket (a crowd pleaser)
> Baked beans (not like you think, limas, greens, soy, bacon and
> other
> good stuff)
> Mediterranean potato salad (a neighbor is bringing it, don't
> know
> what to expect)
> Tomato, mozzarella, basil salad (yawn!! another neighbor is
> bringing
> it, and I am thankful)
> Cucumber salad (my favorite)
> Dinner rolls (Of a size for making a sandwich with the meat or
> not) Pie (unknown, as still another neighbor's contribution)
> Strawberry Rhubarb cake (?? yet another neighbor's doings,
> sounds
> weird to me)
> Fresh strawberries (to put on the cake)
>
> We will offer a selection of wine, beer, margaritas, iced tea,
> lemonade, and some sodas.
>
> I am really looking forward to it, and hope it does not get too
> hot
> tomorrow, as our yard does not get shade until about 7PM. We plan to
> eat at 7PM, after a social hour. It will be fine, and they are
> predicting hot and no storms.
>
> Later,
>
> DP
>
>

Have a great time and enjoy the food!

--
Wayne Boatwright
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The belly rules the mind. Spanish Proverb

On Sat 18 Jul 2009 10:08:14p, Christine Dabney told us...

> On Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:59:03 -0600, "Dale P" > wrote:
>
>
>> Mediterranean potato salad (a neighbor is bringing it, don't know
>> what to expect)
> That type of potato salad is usually made with an oil and vinegar
> dressing, unlike American potato salads. I have made it before
> myself... I think mine had chopped parsley in it...but would have to
> get up from here to check my particular recipe to see if anything else
> was in it. It can be very good.

The oil and vinegar dressing I make has some fresh garlic rubbed to a paste
with a bit of salt, along with a small amount of dijon mustard. Aside from
parsley, I usually add thin slivers of shallots, sometimes a few oil cured
olives.

>> Strawberry Rhubarb cake (?? yet another neighbor's doings, sounds
>> weird to me)
> That is a classic combination. Strawberries and rhubarb can be
> wonderful together. Not weird at all.
>
> Christine



--
Wayne Boatwright
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Great food is like great sex. The more you have the more you want.
Gael Greene

In article > ,
"Dale P" > wrote:

> We are having a farewell party tomorrow for neighbors who have moved away
> after 44 years in that house. We have been here 16 years, and they have
> been wonderful neighbors. We will really miss them.
>
> Anyway, menu consists of:
>
> Appetizers:
> Pinwheels made with dried tomato wraps-Salmon, hummus, green
> chilies, and bacon dip (that is four different kinds, not a mixed mess)
>
> Main meal:
> Seasoned brisket (mother in law's recipe, really good)
> Oven BBQ brisket (a crowd pleaser)
> Baked beans (not like you think, limas, greens, soy, bacon and other
> good stuff)
> Mediterranean potato salad (a neighbor is bringing it, don't know
> what to expect)
> Tomato, mozzarella, basil salad (yawn!! another neighbor is bringing
> it, and I am thankful)
> Cucumber salad (my favorite)
> Dinner rolls (Of a size for making a sandwich with the meat or not)
> Pie (unknown, as still another neighbor's contribution)
> Strawberry Rhubarb cake (?? yet another neighbor's doings, sounds
> weird to me)
> Fresh strawberries (to put on the cake)
>
> We will offer a selection of wine, beer, margaritas, iced tea,
> lemonade, and some sodas.
>
> I am really looking forward to it, and hope it does not get too hot
> tomorrow, as our yard does not get shade until about 7PM. We plan to eat at
> 7PM, after a social hour. It will be fine, and they are predicting hot and
> no storms.
>
> Later,
>
> DP

Sounds perfect. :-)

Take pics?
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.


Subscribe:

"Dale P" > wrote in message
m...
> We are having a farewell party tomorrow for neighbors who have moved away
> after 44 years in that house. We have been here 16 years, and they have
> been wonderful neighbors. We will really miss them.
>
> Anyway, menu consists of:
>
> Appetizers:
> Pinwheels made with dried tomato wraps-Salmon, hummus, green
> chilies, and bacon dip (that is four different kinds, not a mixed mess)
>
> Main meal:
> Seasoned brisket (mother in law's recipe, really good)
> Oven BBQ brisket (a crowd pleaser)
> Baked beans (not like you think, limas, greens, soy, bacon and
> other good stuff)
> Mediterranean potato salad (a neighbor is bringing it, don't know
> what to expect)
> Tomato, mozzarella, basil salad (yawn!! another neighbor is
> bringing it, and I am thankful)
> Cucumber salad (my favorite)
> Dinner rolls (Of a size for making a sandwich with the meat or
> not)
> Pie (unknown, as still another neighbor's contribution)
> Strawberry Rhubarb cake (?? yet another neighbor's doings, sounds
> weird to me)
> Fresh strawberries (to put on the cake)
>
> We will offer a selection of wine, beer, margaritas, iced tea,
> lemonade, and some sodas.
>
> I am really looking forward to it, and hope it does not get too hot
> tomorrow, as our yard does not get shade until about 7PM. We plan to eat
> at 7PM, after a social hour. It will be fine, and they are predicting hot
> and no storms.
>
> Later,
>
> DP

Party was great!! Weather was somewhat cooperative. We had a smattering of
rain and some wind right as we were all sitting down to eat. We weathered
it out, and in 15 minutes it was great. We were getting ready in the
afternoon, and went to put up the side mount umbrella, and the rope broke!!
Had to resring a rope, and it was way hot in the sun. Put us behind
schedule. Had to rush at the end and run through the shower before everyone
arrived. More people than I thought showed up. Everyone left pretty early
(9:30 is) as the crowd is not really young. Everyone left and I looked at
my partner and said, "You know we have four kids watching TV in our
basement". The parents all thought they were over at one of theie houses,
and they were here watching Disney channel. Got them sent home and lots of
clean up. It is all done now and I am off to bed. It was a great evening!!

Later,

DP
>

On Sun 19 Jul 2009 09:35:04p, Dale P told us...

> "Dale P" > wrote in message
> m...
>> We are having a farewell party tomorrow for neighbors who have moved
>> away after 44 years in that house. We have been here 16 years, and
>> they have been wonderful neighbors. We will really miss them.
>>
>> Anyway, menu consists of:
>>
>> Appetizers:
>> Pinwheels made with dried tomato wraps-Salmon, hummus, green
>> chilies, and bacon dip (that is four different kinds, not a mixed mess)
>>
>> Main meal:
>> Seasoned brisket (mother in law's recipe, really good)
>> Oven BBQ brisket (a crowd pleaser)
>> Baked beans (not like you think, limas, greens, soy, bacon and
>> other good stuff)
>> Mediterranean potato salad (a neighbor is bringing it, don't
>> know
>> what to expect)
>> Tomato, mozzarella, basil salad (yawn!! another neighbor is
>> bringing it, and I am thankful)
>> Cucumber salad (my favorite)
>> Dinner rolls (Of a size for making a sandwich with the meat or
>> not) Pie (unknown, as still another neighbor's contribution)
>> Strawberry Rhubarb cake (?? yet another neighbor's doings,
>> sounds
>> weird to me)
>> Fresh strawberries (to put on the cake)
>>
>> We will offer a selection of wine, beer, margaritas, iced tea,
>> lemonade, and some sodas.
>>
>> I am really looking forward to it, and hope it does not get too
>> hot
>> tomorrow, as our yard does not get shade until about 7PM. We plan to
>> eat at 7PM, after a social hour. It will be fine, and they are
>> predicting hot and no storms.
>>
>> Later,
>>
>> DP
>
> Party was great!! Weather was somewhat cooperative. We had a
> smattering of rain and some wind right as we were all sitting down to
> eat. We weathered it out, and in 15 minutes it was great. We were
> getting ready in the afternoon, and went to put up the side mount
> umbrella, and the rope broke!! Had to resring a rope, and it was way hot
> in the sun. Put us behind schedule. Had to rush at the end and run
> through the shower before everyone arrived. More people than I thought
> showed up. Everyone left pretty early (9:30 is) as the crowd is not
> really young. Everyone left and I looked at my partner and said, "You
> know we have four kids watching TV in our basement". The parents all
> thought they were over at one of theie houses, and they were here
> watching Disney channel. Got them sent home and lots of clean up. It
> is all done now and I am off to bed. It was a great evening!!
>
> Later,
>
> DP

Sounds like a pretty great evening!

--
Wayne Boatwright
------------------------------------------------------------------------
If organic farming is the natural way, shouldn't organic produce
just be called "produce" and make the pesticide laden stuff take
the burden of an adjective? Ymber Delecto

Christine Dabney wrote:
> On Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:59:03 -0600, "Dale P" > wrote:
>
>
>> Mediterranean potato salad (a neighbor is bringing it, don't know
>> what to expect)
> That type of potato salad is usually made with an oil and vinegar
> dressing, unlike American potato salads. I have made it before
> myself... I think mine had chopped parsley in it...but would have to
> get up from here to check my particular recipe to see if anything else
> was in it. It can be very good.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Italian Potato Salad

Recipe By ante Antonioni; Antonio Gatto Lodge; OSIA
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
5 pounds potatoes
1 bunch fresh Italian parsley -- chopped
dab wine vinegar
1 red onion -- chopped
2 pounds celery -- finely chopped
olive oil to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Boil potatoes whole with skins on Do not overcook. When potatoes are
cooked, peel skin off while still hot Cut into cubes.
Add all ingredients and stir
Refrigerate

Goomba wrote:

> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Italian Potato Salad
>
> Recipe By ante Antonioni; Antonio Gatto Lodge; OSIA

That's a nice recipe, another one is without onion, like this

- boiled, peeled and sliced potatoes
- garlic, minced
- fresh parsley, finely chopped
- EVO oil
- freshly ground black or white pepper
- wine vinegar
- salt

Oil the dish and sprinkle it with some garlic and parsley, lay the potato
slices and cover with the rest of the ingredients.
Akin to the one who you posted, this too has to be slightly refrigerated.
Since it's so fresh, we typically do this recipe in summer.
--
Vilco
Mai guardare Trailer park Boys senza
qualcosa da bere a portata di mano

ViLco wrote:
> Goomba wrote:
>
>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> Italian Potato Salad
>>
>> Recipe By ante Antonioni; Antonio Gatto Lodge; OSIA
>
> That's a nice recipe, another one is without onion, like this
>
> - boiled, peeled and sliced potatoes
> - garlic, minced
> - fresh parsley, finely chopped
> - EVO oil
> - freshly ground black or white pepper
> - wine vinegar
> - salt
>
> Oil the dish and sprinkle it with some garlic and parsley, lay the potato
> slices and cover with the rest of the ingredients.
> Akin to the one who you posted, this too has to be slightly refrigerated.
> Since it's so fresh, we typically do this recipe in summer.

I don't actually get around to refrigerating mine. We mix it and eat it
soon after at room temp. I made some last night. The trick, IMO, is
plenty of good olive oil and to dress it a little heavy on salt. The
right amount of wine vinegar, lots of salt, good olive oil.... Delicious!

Goomba wrote:
> ViLco wrote:
>> Goomba wrote:
>>
>>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>>
>>> Italian Potato Salad
>>>
>>> Recipe By ante Antonioni; Antonio Gatto Lodge; OSIA
>>
>> That's a nice recipe, another one is without onion, like this
>>
>> - boiled, peeled and sliced potatoes
>> - garlic, minced
>> - fresh parsley, finely chopped
>> - EVO oil
>> - freshly ground black or white pepper
>> - wine vinegar
>> - salt
>>
>> Oil the dish and sprinkle it with some garlic and parsley, lay the
>> potato slices and cover with the rest of the ingredients.
>> Akin to the one who you posted, this too has to be slightly refrigerated.
>> Since it's so fresh, we typically do this recipe in summer.
>
> I don't actually get around to refrigerating mine. We mix it and eat it
> soon after at room temp. I made some last night. The trick, IMO, is
> plenty of good olive oil and to dress it a little heavy on salt. The
> right amount of wine vinegar, lots of salt, good olive oil.... Delicious!

I make a non mayo potato salad with quartered red potatoes, red onion,
cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil. I agree it needs plenty of
salt and good olive oil. I call it Moroccan potato salad - because
that's where I got it from - my in laws - most of whom have a strong
aversion to mayonnaise.

Tracy

On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:13:24 -0400, Goomba wrote:

> Christine Dabney wrote:
>> On Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:59:03 -0600, "Dale P" > wrote:
>>
>>> Mediterranean potato salad (a neighbor is bringing it, don't know
>>> what to expect)
>> That type of potato salad is usually made with an oil and vinegar
>> dressing, unlike American potato salads. I have made it before
>> myself... I think mine had chopped parsley in it...but would have to
>> get up from here to check my particular recipe to see if anything else
>> was in it. It can be very good.
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Italian Potato Salad
>
> Recipe By ante Antonioni; Antonio Gatto Lodge; OSIA
> Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : Salads Vegetables
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 5 pounds potatoes
> 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley -- chopped
> dab wine vinegar
> 1 red onion -- chopped
> 2 pounds celery -- finely chopped
> olive oil to taste
> salt and pepper to taste
>
> Boil potatoes whole with skins on Do not overcook. When potatoes are
> cooked, peel skin off while still hot Cut into cubes.
> Add all ingredients and stir
> Refrigerate

i think any method of making potato salad is improved when you mix the
ingredients with the potatoes when they are still hot. (or at least those
involving oil and vinegar.)

your pal,
blake

blake murphy wrote:
> On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:13:24 -0400, Goomba wrote:
>
>> Christine Dabney wrote:
>>> On Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:59:03 -0600, "Dale P" > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Mediterranean potato salad (a neighbor is bringing it, don't know
>>>> what to expect)
>>> That type of potato salad is usually made with an oil and vinegar
>>> dressing, unlike American potato salads. I have made it before
>>> myself... I think mine had chopped parsley in it...but would have to
>>> get up from here to check my particular recipe to see if anything else
>>> was in it. It can be very good.
>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> Italian Potato Salad
>>
>> Recipe By ante Antonioni; Antonio Gatto Lodge; OSIA
>> Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Salads Vegetables
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 5 pounds potatoes
>> 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley -- chopped
>> dab wine vinegar
>> 1 red onion -- chopped
>> 2 pounds celery -- finely chopped
>> olive oil to taste
>> salt and pepper to taste
>>
>> Boil potatoes whole with skins on Do not overcook. When potatoes are
>> cooked, peel skin off while still hot Cut into cubes.
>> Add all ingredients and stir
>> Refrigerate
>
> i think any method of making potato salad is improved when you mix the
> ingredients with the potatoes when they are still hot. (or at least those
> involving oil and vinegar.)
>
> your pal,
> blake

Emphatic agreement here.

--
Jean B.

"Dale P" > wrote in message
m...
> We are having a farewell party tomorrow for neighbors who have moved away
> after 44 years in that house. We have been here 16 years, and they have
> been wonderful neighbors. We will really miss them.
>
> Anyway, menu consists of:
>
> Appetizers:
> Pinwheels made with dried tomato wraps-Salmon, hummus, green
> chilies, and bacon dip (that is four different kinds, not a mixed mess)

Appetizers were rushed due to the umbrella breaking in the hot sun!!!
Everyone commented how good they were, but they were not really eaten with
gusto.

> Main meal:
> Seasoned brisket (mother in law's recipe, really good)
> Oven BBQ brisket (a crowd pleaser)

Brisket was well recieved, and virtually none left over. It came out very
good and tender.

> Baked beans (not like you think, limas, greens, soy, bacon and
> other good stuff)

This is really good (furnished by a neighbor lady) and the dish was scraped
clean!!

> Mediterranean potato salad (a neighbor is bringing it, don't know
> what to expect)

The potato salad that she raved about was rather normal. A normal potato
salad with radish slices and some other stuff. Not Mediterranian at all.
It was good, but not great.

> Tomato, mozzarella, basil salad (yawn!! another neighbor is
> bringing it, and I am thankful)

This was eaten readily, and I have never cared for this salad! Go figure.

> Cucumber salad (my favorite)

This was good and was well received. The left overs were even better.

> Dinner rolls (Of a size for making a sandwich with the meat or
> not)

Came from the big store, and were okay, but nothing really special.

> Pie (unknown, as still another neighbor's contribution)

Fresh cherry pie and was very good, went over very well if you were lucky
enough to get a piece.

> Strawberry Rhubarb cake (?? yet another neighbor's doings, sounds
> weird to me)

Was kind of odd. It was more like a crumb cake or a cobbler. I do not care
for Rhubarb, so I only took a taste. It did not go over well.

> Fresh strawberries (to put on the cake)

These just got eaten without the cake, and were very good.



We will offer a selection of wine, beer, margaritas, iced tea,
> lemonade, and some sodas.

I did not get enough wine, and had too much beer. I actually had to dip
into our private reserve of wines to keep it flowing! Enough beer left over
for us to last all year.

Overall, a great time and good food. Today I returned all of the borrowed
patio furniture and returned the dishes left behind.
>
>
> DP
>