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Carrboro, NC March 29th
Anyone interested in cooking in Carrboro on the 29th? I just saw this on Amanda's twitter and jumped at the chance. I'm also having a hard time finding information about how much to cook and if I should prepare a whole dinner or just a dish, etc. At present, I'm planning on veggie lasagna and some brownies. Any collaberators?
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Permalink Reply by Torry on -
I did this last year for the Raleigh show with mucho success. I just emailed to get signed up. I'll let you know when I get the green light, let's brainstorm.
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Permalink Reply by Jess on -
\ I know veggie options are preferred, but do you know how they feel about cheese and eggs? I only use free range, but I was just wondering. I plan on packing the lasagna full of farmer's market veggies (fortunate, that this is on a Sunday!) and depending on Weaver Street for the rest of the ingredients. What do you think? Also, how many do you think I should prepare for. I know she's sans Danger Ensemble now, so I'm not sure about numbers.
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Permalink Reply by Cornelia on -
Looks like you'll be cooking for five people. There's an update on the main page of this group. Have a blast!
Jess said:\ I know veggie options are preferred, but do you know how they feel about cheese and eggs? I only use free range, but I was just wondering. I plan on packing the lasagna full of farmer's market veggies (fortunate, that this is on a Sunday!) and depending on Weaver Street for the rest of the ingredients. What do you think? Also, how many do you think I should prepare for. I know she's sans Danger Ensemble now, so I'm not sure about numbers.
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Permalink Reply by Jess on
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Thanks for the info! Should I assume this is a green light despite the fact that I have yet to receive an official email?
In the vegan wheat-free case, I think I'm going to still do the lasagna and make a separate vegan wheat-free friendly dish of similar proportions. I'll dig though my recipe book!
Wildman, do you have plans for what you're doing yet? I think it'd be nice to coordinate so we cover all meal bases (:
Hooray! I"m excited!
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Permalink Reply by Lauren E O'Connor on -
hey, is anyone planning on doing dessert? i'm a vegan pastry chef and would love to help out!
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Permalink Reply by Len Tower Jr. on -
in the form letter reply,
team afp asked for no desserts
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:30:41 -0700
From: food@amandapalmer.net
To: tower@MIT.EDU
Subject: [UTF-8] Feed The Artist :: A Thank You From Team AFP
Thank you so much for writing in with your offer to feed us! Feeding
the artists is very important and MUCH appreciated. Please stay tuned,
as we'll be getting back to you to let you know if we will be taking
you up on your generous offer..
Love,
Team AFP
P.S. A small warning: Dessert foods kill us, so please don't bring us
cakes and cookies and evil foods. Last time around in Europe, everyone
brought cake and chocolate and we got fat. Loving the belly is one
thing but, for Christ's sake, keep us healthy!
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Permalink Reply by Lauren E O'Connor on
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haha yeah i got that reply right after i posted this. nevermind!
Len Tower Jr. said:in the form letter reply,
team afp asked for no desserts
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:30:41 -0700
From: food@amandapalmer.net
To: tower@MIT.EDU
Subject: [UTF-8] Feed The Artist :: A Thank You From Team AFP
Thank you so much for writing in with your offer to feed us! Feeding
the artists is very important and MUCH appreciated. Please stay tuned,
as we'll be getting back to you to let you know if we will be taking
you up on your generous offer..
Love,
Team AFP
P.S. A small warning: Dessert foods kill us, so please don't bring us
cakes and cookies and evil foods. Last time around in Europe, everyone
brought cake and chocolate and we got fat. Loving the belly is one
thing but, for Christ's sake, keep us healthy!
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Permalink Reply by Jess on
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I know it says no desert, but I wonder if yogurt counts? A friend and I make home-made yogurt out of local milk, so would that served with fruit be an okay "dessert"?
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Permalink Reply by Torry on
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I will not be making any plans until I hear back from the crew. When I do, I'll plan a somethin-somethin with whatever's growing fresh on the homestead. Keep ya posted.
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