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Barnraising Foodcom

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This page WILL BECOME MORE ORDERLY -- I promise. I'm (Jeff) just compiling all the FOODCOM links and such for the 2013 Barnraising.

Team

We'll be heavily recruiting for actual food prep and cleanup, of course!

2012 FOODCOM documents

Prepared and immaculately managed by Jen Hudon:

2013

Total budget this year: ~$2k, roughly 36 people

Dietary Restrictions

  • wheat allergy / gluten free - 0 people
  • dairy allergy / lactose intolerant - 3 person request soy milk for coffee
  • tree nut allergies - 0 people
  • vegetarians - 0 people
  • salt-free - 1 person

Suggestions

  • Hagit: red/yellow/green smoothies for the mornings...
  • curry potato and lentils
  • kimchi tofu stew
  • BBQ night: burgers, spicy cheesy corn, roast veggies
  • red beans and rice? w/ veg/vegan option
  • a big vegetable stir-fry with (cooked separately and individually) tofu (or tempeh), chunked chicken breast or other meat, and rice (preferably brown).

Offers

Chris Esposito and Matt P can bring some food down (and beer!), but not until Saturday.

Misc

Nearest grocery stores: (Staff will do the shopping on Thursday for meals)

Lapeyrouse Seafood Bar and Grocery: 7243 Shoreline Drive, Chauvin, (985) 594-3054 Piggly Wiggly: 5308 Louisiana 56, Chauvin, 985-594-3076 Costco

Our cooking facilities

  • Lounge:
    • 1 oven
    • 4 burners
  • Apartment kitchens:
    • 3 ovens
    • 12 burners
  • Grill -- if we bring it

Suggested Quantities:

  • For individual meats, fish, poultry: 5 - 6 ounces per person
  • For multiple meat meals and buffets: 4 - 6 ounces per person
  • For pasta dishes: a pound will serve 8-10 people
  • For vegetables: With a premixed salad, estimate one handful per person; One head of lettuce will feed approximately 5 people, 4 medium heads will serve 15-20 people
  • For appetizers: Estimate about 10-12 items total per person; Make 3-4 of each item per person, keeping in mind that everyone may not take all of the items
  • For desserts: Calculate one full portion of dessert per person