We’ve discovered that among the students in our class, only Stephanie cooks! But we have all been learning about food, the history, and culture of various food, people who cook food
and have beautiful food stories to be shared. We have even spent some time watching food talks, and kitchen work. I think it’s about time to try a few things. Time to eat!
Traditionally, the potluck offerings are a surprise, and you never know what you might get, AND it’s always made by the person bringing it. Well, with food allergies, non-cooks, and our class beginning at 9am, I think we have to make some alterations. You may purchase your item if you can’t cook – (better safe than sorry I guess).
I’d like to host a potluck AFTER Spring Break. It’ll be a great way for us to circle back to our class after several days away.
Have a think, and list some ideas for what you might bring…
We always need the eating supplies (napkins, cups, utensils, garbage bags). We can probably use our classroom or my department conference room (so I’ll choose a date and book the room for us). We have a microwave (much to the disappointment of some I know). If you have a hotplate that might work. As with everything I / we do, this has to be an opportunity to learn, so I’ll be asking for recipes & introduction to your selection/offering.
If you already know what you’re bringing, list it here.
-Dr.B.
March 29, 2017 at 2:19 pm
I think a potluck would be great! I personally am not a great cook, but I will ask my aunt to help me make one of my favorites – tortellini salad. It is an Italian side dish made with fresh tortellini and combined with common Italian ingredients (like peppers, olives, and oil). One of the great things about it is that basically any ingredients left in the pantry or fridge can be added to it. Moreover, it is made hot the night before and refrigerated over night, then served cold. Having a potluck the next morning would be great, as I could prepare the dish the night before and allow it to cool overnight.
March 29, 2017 at 4:04 pm
I can bring Mei Fun which is a classic chinese dish made out of rice noodles. It can have meats and vegetables and it is customizable to fit anyone’s taste buds. There is no specific recipe to it as different people make it a different way, but it would be great way for me to introduce how my family cooks it.
March 29, 2017 at 9:30 pm
This sounds awesome! I am definitely not a cook, but never too late to start, amirite? I will be more than glad to contribute by cooking up a vegetarian cholent, which I have been dying to try to make. For those of you who don’t know, a cholent is a jewish slow-cooked stew, with an amalgamation of barley, beans, various veggies, and pretty much whatever else I think is fitting. I can also contribute by bringing my coffee kit, and making my favorite blends of Turkish coffee (or Greek, I don’t want to be controversial). I have a plethora of different types of beans; I would love to share it with y’all, and show you the multifaceted process that goes into creating Turkish coffee.
March 30, 2017 at 3:19 pm
I really like the idea of a potluck! I love cooking so my issue is deciding what to bring! I could cook Jollof rice and/or Moin Moin (Nigerian dishes). I’ll probably make it considerably less spicy (much to my dismay) so that my classmates don’t die from the heat.
March 30, 2017 at 4:36 pm
A potluck sounds great. I would bring curry goat (one of my favorite Jamaican dishes before I became vegetarian!), but I don’t find curry to be as good when re-heated.
I’d like to bring bun and cheese (traditionally eaten around Easter) and spicy beef cocktail patties for everyone to try. I can also include mild beef patties, for those of us who aren’t spice lovers. If anyone else in the class isn’t a fan of or cannot eat beef, I’ll probably bring spinach patties in addition. Not traditional, but just as good.
March 31, 2017 at 12:50 am
I am also fond of the idea of having a potluck. On some weekends, my mother and I would spend our afternoons in the kitchen making wontons. She enjoys making her own wontons and I enjoy preparing it with her. To me, they are the best wontons I’ve ever eaten, and the sauce that she concocts pairs really well with the dish. I think there might be a strong taste for the sauce, so it’s best if the dish is enjoyed with a beverage. I think I can contribute that dish to the potluck!
March 31, 2017 at 1:35 am
This sounds like a great way to further discover one another’s cultures and food histories!! I’d like to bring my grandmother’s “mourat” , filah dough stuffed with spinach and cheese.
April 3, 2017 at 4:47 pm
Hi Everyone,
Let’s aim to organize our potluck for 4/28!
April 3, 2017 at 10:07 pm
Reading everyone’s posts about their native foods, I’m anticipating seeing a spread from so many cultures! So far, nobody has mentioned they plan to bring bread. Traditionally, the first sabbath after Passover is when Jewish women bake challah – bread made out of flour, water, eggs, sweetener, yeast, salt, and oil. Although the process takes over 4 hours, I enjoy kneading and braiding the dough and will do my best to bring in home baked challah. If not, I know a bakery which makes really great challah! Just a note – according to Jewish thought, food tastes better on the sabbath because it has “the sabbath spice.” This is one of my favorite foods though, and I’m excited for you all to try it.
April 4, 2017 at 3:18 pm
one of thing that I might be bringing is a popular pakistani summer drink mix called a roohfaza. I don’t know how to explain it but it is kind of like kool-aid but not in powder form nor does it taste like kool-aid. It is kind of a sweet sugery, pink syrup that people put in ice cold water or milk and drink in the hot summer to cool-off. This drink reminds me warm memories of my childhood and I want to share it with you guys to give you glimpse of my childhood in Pakistan and pakistani culture. I am also going to drink a dish but I am not sure yet what I am going to bring.
April 4, 2017 at 9:27 pm
I think having a potluck would be a great idea! I would love to try cooking baklava or something for the class.
May 4, 2017 at 2:33 pm
I can bring napkins tomorrow