Comments on: BBQ/Cocktail meetup

BBQ/Cocktail meetup

Greg_Ace — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 21:26:27 -0800

It's BBQ Time again! Also, at a recent meetup someone mentioned that another cocktail event would be fun - so let's combine the two!

I plan on smoking a pork roast and a chicken. Anyone else who wants to provide additional things to be smoked, MeMail me ahead of time so we can coordinate (I'd need at least 2-3 days notice). Otherwise people can bring hors-d'oeuvres or side dishes such as salad, veggies, potatoes, dessert, ...you know the deal. At a guess, I'd think bourbon-, scotch-, or tequila-based drinks would pair well with BBQ, or I'm sure you can find plenty of suggestions online. I'll start a spreadsheet for food and beverage ingredients soon, and post a link here.

By: mrzarquon

mrzarquon — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 08:54:45 -0800

Selfishly, I'd suggest something in November since the only weekend I'll be in Portland during October is the 18th/19th and those days are spoken for. To make up for that, I can smoke some brisket.

By: Greg_Ace

Greg_Ace — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 09:01:44 -0800

November's fine with me. I had a suspicion that might be better scheduling anyway, but I wanted to include all possibilities.

By: Greg_Ace

Greg_Ace — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 09:02:12 -0800

Not to imply that brisket would be unwelcome!!

By: janell

janell — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 10:23:18 -0800

I kinda think we should combine this and the other into one colossal meetup.

By: nickthetourist

nickthetourist — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:24:30 -0800

I'm completely unsure of which weekends may or may not work, so I think I'll hold out for the consensus and plan accordingly.

By: Greg_Ace

Greg_Ace — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 21:12:25 -0800

It looks like the other meetup is possibly settling on the third weekend in November, leaving us to choose from the first (11/1 or 11/2) or second (11/8 or 11/9) weekends. Does anyone have a preference? Saturday? Sunday? Can't do certain days? Shall I flip a coin and let the chips fall where they may, to mix a metaphor?

By: Sibrax

Sibrax — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 10:21:23 -0800

We're busy the 8th, but any of the other three would be fine.

By: curious nu

curious nu — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 17:18:32 -0800

A Saturday late-afternoon start would be my preference, I think. I'm flexible on dates.

By: Greg_Ace

Greg_Ace — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 18:14:37 -0800

Then that would be November 1, unless people prefer Sunday the 2nd or 9th. Speak up...

By: mimo

mimo — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:42:50 -0800

Sorry to be unhelpful, but all those days work for me.

By: janell

janell — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 17:39:07 -0800

Me too, all are equally OK for me.

By: Greg_Ace

Greg_Ace — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:34:26 -0800

Does Saturday Nov. 1, around late afternoon/dinnertime, NOT work for anyone?

By: curious nu

curious nu — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:49:27 -0800

Set it!

By: Greg_Ace

Greg_Ace — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 11:08:23 -0800

Set!

By: Greg_Ace

Greg_Ace — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:00:04 -0800

This is coming up in less than a week, but unless more people sign up I may need to cancel it. Also (assuming it's not cancelled), I'll remind anyone who plans to bring meat for smoking that they'll need to let me know pretty soon.

By: vespabelle

vespabelle — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:11:02 -0800

I have switched to a yes! (because meat is my favorite!) I will bring a nice fall salad and maybe some deviled eggs.

By: janell

janell — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:16:39 -0800

I will bring some sort of a side dish that wants to be near smoked meat. It might be a vegetable (read: brussels sprouts), or else a mac-and-cheese.

By: mrzarquon

mrzarquon — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:50:36 -0800

I'm in, I'll bring brisket if I can manage it (I fly back from Chicago Thursday and this will be my first weekend home in two weeks).

By: Sibrax

Sibrax — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:29:23 -0800

*hangs IGNORE CANCEL banner*

By: Secretariat

Secretariat — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:13:49 -0800

If I get around to making it, I'm going to bring a quinoa squash pomegranite salad. If not, I'll bring something that I didn't have to plan ahead to make!

By: Greg_Ace

Greg_Ace — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 21:08:59 -0800

Meat is brining as we speak!

By: mrzarquon

mrzarquon — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:33:39 -0800

I have acquired the necessary brisket

By: mrzarquon

mrzarquon — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 08:04:56 -0800

Brisket is on the smoker

By: Greg_Ace

Greg_Ace — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 10:15:08 -0800

My house also has a certain smoky savory atmosphere! I bought some rye, I figured we could make Manhattans.

By: mrzarquon

mrzarquon — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 10:55:08 -0800

I also have some Rye.

By: janell

janell — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 11:30:55 -0800

I made a Big Mac and cheese, but am now felled with disease so I won't be seeing y'all today. Enjoy the meats and liquors.

By: Greg_Ace

Greg_Ace — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:39:53 -0800

Sorry you'll miss it! I hope you get better soon.

By: vespabelle

vespabelle — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:30:27 -0800

She just wants to hog all the Big Mac and Cheese!

By: Greg_Ace

Greg_Ace — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 17:00:27 -0800

Just follow your nose!

By: Secretariat

Secretariat — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 17:09:08 -0800

We're bringing 3 bean salad for you all to overthink!

By: Secretariat

Secretariat — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 10:22:21 -0800

Fun meetup, delicious meats! Would meat again.

By: Greg_Ace

Greg_Ace — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 10:50:52 -0800

Until we meat again, then! Thanks for coming, everyone.