HOLIDAY PARTY in MASS!

[perc-o-prince]

Hey there,

We have the house back, well, 95% back anyway, and would like to have a holiday party. But, time is tight for everyone right now. So, we'll plan one for January as kind of a 'last hurrah' for the holidays!

We're looking at January 9th. The plan would be pot-luck finger foods/appetizers/desserts. Things people can grab and go. We had a party like that last night w/ Rich's work people, and it went over very well!

By the way, in case a lot of bad weather is forecast for that day, we would do it the following Saturday, the 16th. The final determination would be made on Thursday the 7th, right here on this thread.

It was a real bummer that we couldn't have a summer party with everything that was going on, but we're thrilled to be able to do this one. Up until a couple of weeks ago, it was still up in the air!

Please let us know if you're available!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich and Chuck

 

[kenmore58]

I'm in!

Ron

 

[louvac]

Count me in too!

Louis

 

[shawn]

I will be there!!

 

[bobbyderegis]

Count me in too.
Bobby in Boston

 

[perc-o-prince]

I forgot to mention that we were thinking of starting it in the afternoon... say, 2:00?? No ending time- whatever time it ends, it ends! Our party this past Saturday finally ended at about 2am with people coming and going at all times!

We could put food out at intervals so nothing goes bad, and everyone's food is enjoyed! Whaddya think?

Chuck

 

[perc-o-prince]

bump

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[toploader55]

Hey Rich and Chuck

I have not spoken to John yet, but there is a chance I can make it this year. More than likely, we would drive up together. Is that OK John ??? LOL

 

[bobbyderegis]

Me thinks I just might play like crap at the church service the following morning. (hic)
Bobby in Boston

 

[super32]

ME TOOOO

Are spouse/date/signifficant others welcome? I would LOVE to come. Unfortunatlly for me the week between the 2 dates you mentioned i will be out of town. I SHOULD be able to make it as long as work doesnt radicaly alter my plan. Keep us posted as to the menu, or what you would like for us to bring.

Scott Z.

 

[coldspot66]

Noted on calendar....now let's see.....what shall I bring?????

 

[toggleswitch2]

GadgetGary is working on getting the night off, so that we both may attend.

Let me know if a spanakopita and a pastitsio are in order.
If not, let me know what I/we can make to "fill the gap"

Salad, vegetables, roasted meats, rice, oven-roasted potaotes. You name it.

Shall I be daring and bring dandelions *LOL*?

Pastitsio - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[toggleswitch2]

Girls, boys an girly-boys:

NJ, NY, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, ME,

If you are from these states, you need to show up! This is a laugh-riot, good time. Nothing beats the boys' hospitality!

Launderess, where can I pick you up for the drive? How about the Astoria Boulevard stop of the "N" train in Queens, at the foot of the RFK (formerly the Tri-borough) Bridge?

 

[bobbyderegis]

Spanakopita?!!

My favorite Greek food!
Bobby in Boston

 

[toggleswitch2]

Well in all fairness, it is pretty popular in the enitre Balkan region......

 

[bobbyderegis]

But the name is Greek in origin, no?
Bobby in Boston

 

[toggleswitch2]

Salt on top of feta , are you mad? *LOL*

yes 'tis.

Same stuff, different names!

Recipe Three
Albanian Vegetable Pies (Albanian Name: Byrek shqiptar me perime)

Servings: 4-6.
Albanian pies are generally made of thin pastry leaves which can be rolled out at home or bought as FILO dough at a supermarket. Most of the pies prepared by Albanian cooks are not sweet; instead, pie fillings are almost always salty. Thus, a piece of such a pie may well serve as the main dish of a meal.

Spinach Pie (Albanian Name: Byrek me spinaq)

Ingredients:

1 cup oil, preferably olive oil
1 1/2 packets (or about 30) pastry leaves (Filo Dough)
1 1/2 pounds spinach, chopped
1 cup diced feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 eggs
salt, half teaspoon
(NOTE: A medium-sized, round baking pan is recommended because it's more authentic but any medium-sized baking pan will do).

Cooking Instructions:

Brush the baking pan with some of the oil, and start laying the pastry leaves inside. First, lay two leaves, sprinkle or brush with oil, then lay two other leaves, and repeat the procedure until half of the leaves are laid. Make sure that they cover the pan by hanging them about one inch over the edges of the pan.
Sprinkle spinach with salt, then mix well by hand. Add the feta cheese, oil, onions, eggs and salt, and spread this mixture over the already laid pastry leaves. Finish by covering the spinach with the rest of the pastry leaves repeating the first-half procedure and then roll the hanging edges of the bottom leaves over the pie (think of a pizza crust), sprinkle top with oil and bake moderately at 3501_F for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot, accompanied with buttermilk, or beaten yogurt, thinned down in cold water or with chilled stewed prunes. Enjoy it.

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[toggleswitch2]

I live on in infamy.

My Puerto Rican ex makes a mean Spanakopita.

..and he wonders WHY his family always asks for me when he arrives at holiday time with a pita platter in hand! *LOL*

 

[peteski50]

HOLIDAY PARTY

I am going to try to make it. I will let you guys know!
Best Wishes
Peter