On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 14:07:33 GMT, Wayne > wrote:


>> Christine, who is already trying to decide what to cook.
>>
>
>Christine, are you going to try to come to the planning dinner?

I am going to try to make it. I have to put in my schedule requests
tomorrow, so will try for one of the dates. What is the consensus on
the dates for the planning dinner.

Also, if anyone wants to meet for dinner before then, I would be
interested.

Christine, who is about to check out one of the farmers markets here.

Christine Dabney > wrote in
:

> I'd like to
>>see if I can find anything I remember.
>

That thing next to your thumb...It's your finger.

--
Once during Prohibition I was forced to live for days on nothing but food
and water.
--------
FIELDS, W. C.

Christine Dabney > wrote in
:

> I'd like to
>>see if I can find anything I remember.
>

That thing next to your thumb...It's your finger.

--
Once during Prohibition I was forced to live for days on nothing but food
and water.
--------
FIELDS, W. C.

Christine Dabney > wrote in message >. ..
> On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 08:54:26 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
> > wrote:
>
> >
> >"readah" > wrote in message
> .. .
> >> >
> >> I hope to make the next So Cali cookin, too. Maybe you can join us in
> >> the fall for the AZ cookin?
> >> readah
> >>
> >
> >I'd certainly try! I haven't been to Phoenix for many years. I'd like to
> >see if I can find anything I remember.
> >
> >CG
> >
>
> Yippee! Now see if you can drag more of the California contingent
> over here along with you, Charlie!
>
> Christine, who is already trying to decide what to cook.

I may be able to make it, depending on when. I usually am in the
valley @ least once per fall/winter. In fact, I missed the Sandy Eggo
cook-in because I was in the valley w/sick parent. I'll be watching
for dates.

Suzan

On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 21:56:16 GMT, hahabogus > wrote:

>Christine Dabney > wrote in
:
>
>> I'd like to
>>>see if I can find anything I remember.
>>
>
>That thing next to your thumb...It's your finger.

I didn't say that, Allen. Charlie said that, I think. Check your
attributions.

Christine

On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 21:56:16 GMT, hahabogus > wrote:

>Christine Dabney > wrote in
:
>
>> I'd like to
>>>see if I can find anything I remember.
>>
>
>That thing next to your thumb...It's your finger.

I didn't say that, Allen. Charlie said that, I think. Check your
attributions.

Christine

Wayne > wrote:
>readah > wrote in
:
>> What night works better? During the week or weekend? I posted two
>> dates towards the end of August, the 25th and 27th-- a Wednesday and a
>> Friday. Just let me know.
>
>I'll check in with Blair, but for me the Friday would be much better. We
>work a hellish M-F schedule. We'll e-mail you with the results. Thanks,
>readah!

I have no conflicts on any particular night. But I also
can't commit a month ahead, so whatever is good for the
most constrained among us is fine by me.

Thinking about it, the Baby Kay's on 20th between Camelback
and Highland sounds about right, if we're not too numerous.

Pappadeaux is good, but kind of corporate, being a national chain.

Baby Kay's is local and if the Camelback location is half as funky
as the Scottsdale one, we'll enjoy ourselves.

But if we get more than 8 or so, and it's as small as you
say it is, there might not be comfortable room for us.

--Blair
"There be gumbos here!"

Wayne > wrote:
>readah > wrote in
:
>> What night works better? During the week or weekend? I posted two
>> dates towards the end of August, the 25th and 27th-- a Wednesday and a
>> Friday. Just let me know.
>
>I'll check in with Blair, but for me the Friday would be much better. We
>work a hellish M-F schedule. We'll e-mail you with the results. Thanks,
>readah!

I have no conflicts on any particular night. But I also
can't commit a month ahead, so whatever is good for the
most constrained among us is fine by me.

Thinking about it, the Baby Kay's on 20th between Camelback
and Highland sounds about right, if we're not too numerous.

Pappadeaux is good, but kind of corporate, being a national chain.

Baby Kay's is local and if the Camelback location is half as funky
as the Scottsdale one, we'll enjoy ourselves.

But if we get more than 8 or so, and it's as small as you
say it is, there might not be comfortable room for us.

--Blair
"There be gumbos here!"

Christine Dabney > wrote in
:

> On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 14:07:33 GMT, Wayne > wrote:
>
>
>>> Christine, who is already trying to decide what to cook.
>>>
>>
>>Christine, are you going to try to come to the planning dinner?
>
> I am going to try to make it. I have to put in my schedule requests
> tomorrow, so will try for one of the dates. What is the consensus on
> the dates for the planning dinner.

Friday the 27th works best for me. Readah and Blair are open to either.
It would be great if you could come!

>
> Also, if anyone wants to meet for dinner before then, I would be
> interested.

I wouldn't mind doing that but my schedule is unpredictable right now.
I'll certainly keep it in mind.

> Christine, who is about to check out one of the farmers markets here.
>

--
Wayne in Phoenix

If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.

Christine Dabney > wrote in
:

> On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 14:07:33 GMT, Wayne > wrote:
>
>
>>> Christine, who is already trying to decide what to cook.
>>>
>>
>>Christine, are you going to try to come to the planning dinner?
>
> I am going to try to make it. I have to put in my schedule requests
> tomorrow, so will try for one of the dates. What is the consensus on
> the dates for the planning dinner.

Friday the 27th works best for me. Readah and Blair are open to either.
It would be great if you could come!

>
> Also, if anyone wants to meet for dinner before then, I would be
> interested.

I wouldn't mind doing that but my schedule is unpredictable right now.
I'll certainly keep it in mind.

> Christine, who is about to check out one of the farmers markets here.
>

--
Wayne in Phoenix

If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.

Blair P. Houghton > wrote in
:

> I have no conflicts on any particular night. But I also
> can't commit a month ahead, so whatever is good for the
> most constrained among us is fine by me.
>
> Thinking about it, the Baby Kay's on 20th between Camelback
> and Highland sounds about right, if we're not too numerous.

Socially, I think it might be more fun.

> Pappadeaux is good, but kind of corporate, being a national chain.
>
> Baby Kay's is local and if the Camelback location is half as funky
> as the Scottsdale one, we'll enjoy ourselves.

My guess is they are about the same.

> But if we get more than 8 or so, and it's as small as you
> say it is, there might not be comfortable room for us.
>
> --Blair
> "There be gumbos here!"

I e-mailed readah with menus from both restaurants since she probably
won't be posting until after her business trip.

At present I don't think we'll exceed 8 for the dinner, as right now we
are 4 if Christine comes. Actually, make it 5 if my SO comes. I hope we
can generate a good group for the cook-in.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.

Blair P. Houghton > wrote in
:

> I have no conflicts on any particular night. But I also
> can't commit a month ahead, so whatever is good for the
> most constrained among us is fine by me.
>
> Thinking about it, the Baby Kay's on 20th between Camelback
> and Highland sounds about right, if we're not too numerous.

Socially, I think it might be more fun.

> Pappadeaux is good, but kind of corporate, being a national chain.
>
> Baby Kay's is local and if the Camelback location is half as funky
> as the Scottsdale one, we'll enjoy ourselves.

My guess is they are about the same.

> But if we get more than 8 or so, and it's as small as you
> say it is, there might not be comfortable room for us.
>
> --Blair
> "There be gumbos here!"

I e-mailed readah with menus from both restaurants since she probably
won't be posting until after her business trip.

At present I don't think we'll exceed 8 for the dinner, as right now we
are 4 if Christine comes. Actually, make it 5 if my SO comes. I hope we
can generate a good group for the cook-in.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.

On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 05:29:31 GMT, Wayne > wrote:


>Friday the 27th works best for me. Readah and Blair are open to either.
>It would be great if you could come!

Okay, I will ask for that night off. I work from 7pm to 7am, so I
have to take a night off to be able to go out like that.

>> Christine, who is about to check out one of the farmers markets here.
>>

I tried to find the Thursday farmers market that I saw listed at the
USDA website for farmers markets. I saw one lonely vendor there (I
think), as I was trying to figure out where it was held. Is this
typical of farmers markets in this area?

Mind you, I am coming from a farmers market paradise (California) so
maybe I am expecting too much.

I will try to see if one of the Saturday farmers markets are any
better. Anyone got any suggestions in the way of which farmers
markets are good? Is it worth trying to find one of the Saturday
farmers markets?

Or do I have to quell my longing for a good summer tomato or really
fresh produce until I manage to get back to CA?

Christine

On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 05:29:31 GMT, Wayne > wrote:


>Friday the 27th works best for me. Readah and Blair are open to either.
>It would be great if you could come!

Okay, I will ask for that night off. I work from 7pm to 7am, so I
have to take a night off to be able to go out like that.

>> Christine, who is about to check out one of the farmers markets here.
>>

I tried to find the Thursday farmers market that I saw listed at the
USDA website for farmers markets. I saw one lonely vendor there (I
think), as I was trying to figure out where it was held. Is this
typical of farmers markets in this area?

Mind you, I am coming from a farmers market paradise (California) so
maybe I am expecting too much.

I will try to see if one of the Saturday farmers markets are any
better. Anyone got any suggestions in the way of which farmers
markets are good? Is it worth trying to find one of the Saturday
farmers markets?

Or do I have to quell my longing for a good summer tomato or really
fresh produce until I manage to get back to CA?

Christine

Christine Dabney > wrote in
:

> On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 05:29:31 GMT, Wayne > wrote:
>
>
>>Friday the 27th works best for me. Readah and Blair are open to
>>either. It would be great if you could come!
>
> Okay, I will ask for that night off. I work from 7pm to 7am, so I
> have to take a night off to be able to go out like that.

Great!

>>> Christine, who is about to check out one of the farmers markets
>>> here.
>>>
>
> I tried to find the Thursday farmers market that I saw listed at the
> USDA website for farmers markets. I saw one lonely vendor there (I
> think), as I was trying to figure out where it was held. Is this
> typical of farmers markets in this area?
>
> Mind you, I am coming from a farmers market paradise (California) so
> maybe I am expecting too much.
>
> I will try to see if one of the Saturday farmers markets are any
> better. Anyone got any suggestions in the way of which farmers
> markets are good? Is it worth trying to find one of the Saturday
> farmers markets?
>
> Or do I have to quell my longing for a good summer tomato or really
> fresh produce until I manage to get back to CA?
>
> Christine
>
>

I have to honestly say that I've never been to one, as my schedule always
seems to conflict.

There is supposed to be one on Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm at the Town
and Country Shopping Center at Camelback & N. 20th Street (in the parking
lot on 20th). I haven't been to that one either, but have talked to
people who have and like it. This one is supposed to be year-round.
This, BTW, is the same parking lot where Baby Kay's Caju Kitchen is
located.

Many of the farmer's markets here don't run through the hottest summer
months.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.

Christine Dabney > wrote in
:

> On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 05:29:31 GMT, Wayne > wrote:
>
>
>>Friday the 27th works best for me. Readah and Blair are open to
>>either. It would be great if you could come!
>
> Okay, I will ask for that night off. I work from 7pm to 7am, so I
> have to take a night off to be able to go out like that.

Great!

>>> Christine, who is about to check out one of the farmers markets
>>> here.
>>>
>
> I tried to find the Thursday farmers market that I saw listed at the
> USDA website for farmers markets. I saw one lonely vendor there (I
> think), as I was trying to figure out where it was held. Is this
> typical of farmers markets in this area?
>
> Mind you, I am coming from a farmers market paradise (California) so
> maybe I am expecting too much.
>
> I will try to see if one of the Saturday farmers markets are any
> better. Anyone got any suggestions in the way of which farmers
> markets are good? Is it worth trying to find one of the Saturday
> farmers markets?
>
> Or do I have to quell my longing for a good summer tomato or really
> fresh produce until I manage to get back to CA?
>
> Christine
>
>

I have to honestly say that I've never been to one, as my schedule always
seems to conflict.

There is supposed to be one on Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm at the Town
and Country Shopping Center at Camelback & N. 20th Street (in the parking
lot on 20th). I haven't been to that one either, but have talked to
people who have and like it. This one is supposed to be year-round.
This, BTW, is the same parking lot where Baby Kay's Caju Kitchen is
located.

Many of the farmer's markets here don't run through the hottest summer
months.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.

Christine Dabney wrote:
> I will be in the place I said I would never go during the summer:
> Phoenix. I will be there for 3 months, til October 23.


Hi, I'm glad you found an assignment.

Christine Dabney wrote:
> I will be in the place I said I would never go during the summer:
> Phoenix. I will be there for 3 months, til October 23.


Hi, I'm glad you found an assignment.

On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 13:45:24 -0700, Michael Nielsen
> wrote:

>Christine Dabney wrote:
>> I will be in the place I said I would never go during the summer:
>> Phoenix. I will be there for 3 months, til October 23.
>
>
>Hi, I'm glad you found an assignment.

Yep, I am here until October 23 at least. Depending on how much I like
it, and if I am tired of moving about, I might stay longer. Time will
tell.

Christine

On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 13:45:24 -0700, Michael Nielsen
> wrote:

>Christine Dabney wrote:
>> I will be in the place I said I would never go during the summer:
>> Phoenix. I will be there for 3 months, til October 23.
>
>
>Hi, I'm glad you found an assignment.

Yep, I am here until October 23 at least. Depending on how much I like
it, and if I am tired of moving about, I might stay longer. Time will
tell.

Christine

On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 13:24:50 GMT, Wayne > wrote:


>I have to honestly say that I've never been to one, as my schedule always
>seems to conflict.
>
>There is supposed to be one on Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm at the Town
>and Country Shopping Center at Camelback & N. 20th Street (in the parking
>lot on 20th). I haven't been to that one either, but have talked to
>people who have and like it. This one is supposed to be year-round.
>This, BTW, is the same parking lot where Baby Kay's Caju Kitchen is
>located.
>
>Many of the farmer's markets here don't run through the hottest summer
>months.

Well, I am going to try to find the ones tomorrow, and hope there is
something good there. I will let you know.

Is there anywhere in town, other than someone's garden, where I could
find really good ripe tomatoes? That you know of, that is? Anyone
in Phoenix know where I can find this?

Christine, on the hunt for good produce

On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 13:24:50 GMT, Wayne > wrote:


>I have to honestly say that I've never been to one, as my schedule always
>seems to conflict.
>
>There is supposed to be one on Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm at the Town
>and Country Shopping Center at Camelback & N. 20th Street (in the parking
>lot on 20th). I haven't been to that one either, but have talked to
>people who have and like it. This one is supposed to be year-round.
>This, BTW, is the same parking lot where Baby Kay's Caju Kitchen is
>located.
>
>Many of the farmer's markets here don't run through the hottest summer
>months.

Well, I am going to try to find the ones tomorrow, and hope there is
something good there. I will let you know.

Is there anywhere in town, other than someone's garden, where I could
find really good ripe tomatoes? That you know of, that is? Anyone
in Phoenix know where I can find this?

Christine, on the hunt for good produce

Christine Dabney > wrote in
:

> On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 13:24:50 GMT, Wayne > wrote:
>
>
>>I have to honestly say that I've never been to one, as my schedule
>>always seems to conflict.
>>
>>There is supposed to be one on Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm at the Town
>>and Country Shopping Center at Camelback & N. 20th Street (in the
>>parking lot on 20th). I haven't been to that one either, but have
>>talked to people who have and like it. This one is supposed to be
>>year-round. This, BTW, is the same parking lot where Baby Kay's Caju
>>Kitchen is located.
>>
>>Many of the farmer's markets here don't run through the hottest summer
>>months.
>
> Well, I am going to try to find the ones tomorrow, and hope there is
> something good there. I will let you know.
>
> Is there anywhere in town, other than someone's garden, where I could
> find really good ripe tomatoes? That you know of, that is? Anyone
> in Phoenix know where I can find this?
>
> Christine, on the hunt for good produce
>

Unfortunately, I don't know all of Phoenix...wish I did! There are two
places in the east valley, one in Mesa at 4755 E. Main St. in Mesa, and
one at 10715 East Apache Trail in Apache Junction, both called
Superstition Ranch Market. I have bought very good tomatoes and produce
there, but there isn't always consistency there. I'd hate to have you
make the trip and it be a bad day.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.