Community Meals

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The deadline has passed for Community Meals sign-up.

6 days/2 meals each day, first meal...Tues brunch, last meal Sunday dinner. Brunch begins 8-9 ish and cleanup at 10-11AM.. Dinner prep at 5, eat 6-8 PM, cleanup 8-9 PM

All menus reflect the attempt to avoid refrigeration, be able to use minimal pots/pans to prepare, and be able to cook up and set out in less than an hour.

All dinners include a lite dessert, end the day on a sweet note.

Extras available: salt, pepper, salsa, garlic (dried), soy sauce, dried basil, butter, olive oil, sugar, dried creamer, dehydrated milk

THE MEALS

Every AM brunch:

coffee, tea, fruit juice, cold cereal, fresh fruit, eggs and vegies ( to make your own omelette...when you want) bread/bagels (early in the week), tortillas, pancakes (later in the week), peanut butter and jelly (to make sandwiches and head out on your bike....for those who really need to eat on the run).

DINNERS: *Note: all menus are subject to change based on availability of ingredients.

TUESDAY — Italia a la playa
Spaghetti, marinara sauce (veggie and meatballs on the side), dried parmesan cheese, lettuce/spinach salad with Italian dressing, garlic toast, chocolate mint cookies.

WEDNESDAY — Brent's R&B
Single pot rice and beans, fried tofu on the side, spinach salad, pita bread, butter cookies

THURSDAY — Stone soup
Playa stones, water, add carrots, onions, potatoes, beans, spices, crusty rolls, green salad, fig/fruit newtons (natural laxative, for those who may be feeling a tad 'bound up' by this point)

FRIDAY — Playa toes
Meatless chili, onions, cheese, Fritos, coleslaw, oreos

SATURDAY — La quemadura - olé
Fajita/taco bar, TVP, beans, cheese, tofu, lettuce and tomatoes (if still avail) onions, salsa, spanish rice, taco shells, tortillas, chips, Mexican cookies

SUNDAY &mdash Dusty comfort
Macaroni and cheese, three bean salad, hot dogs and meatless dogs on the side, Twinkies

HOW MUCH DO YOU PAY?

$10 per person / per day. This happens to be the same that is suggested on the BM website for 2 meals a day for camps doing a group kitchen. All my costs are estimated, but I think this is pretty close. I promise to all that I will not be making any profit on this deal, and should I have extra left over....I shall donate it to our camp fund or return it to the individuals...as you all wish.

If you choose to join us, you can send me your $60, check to Judy Beaudoin, 28683 SE Paradise Rd, Eagle Creek OR 97022. Or you can give me a check at camp, but please don't give me cash at the playa. Also, consider this an ALL OR NONE deal. Please don't ask to just join a few selected meals or days.

WHO IS CURRENTLY SIGNED UP?

Let Kim and Judy know ASAP if you want to be added or do not want to be on this list by contacting them here. Also, let them know if you're a strict veggie or flesh eater. Sorry. Sign-ups are closed.

30 people are committed:

Alisha, Benjamin(V), Beth, Brent, Cado, Candace, Dawn, DeEtte(V), Drew, Dusty, Ella, Eunice, Janessa, Judy, Kiko, Kiko's wife, Kim, Kristy, Luke, Mandi(V), Marty, Nhon, Nick, Paul(V), Paul T., Preston, Steven A., Steven S., Tim, Tommy

WHAT SHOULD EACH PERSON BRING?

A plate, large bowl, cup, fork, spoon, knife, (all should be clearly marked with your name, or bring paper and plan to burn it all). Also, your own choice of drinks, extra spices/flavorings, between meal snacks and any meat/food you feel the need to supplement the above. It would be nice for all to bring chips, nuts, sunflower seeds, etc to share during 'happy hour' pre dinner.

HOW WILL THE WORK BE DIVIDED?

I think if each person signs up to prep one dinner, one breakfast and one cleanup....we'll be more than covered. There will be a sign up in the kitchen, first signers, first choice. Someone will need to do an ice run every day.

I'll have clear instructions for all meals and we hope to set up a pantry area where all group meal food is stored. Also.....I'll have bags of red wine hanging around to keep preppers and cleaners happy. (Think 'The Big Chill' cleanup scene).