| Author | Message | ||
     Mustt_mustt Citizen Username: Mustt_mustt Post Number: 355 Registered: 8-2003 |
My wife (who will be helping me with the cooking) and six year old daughter will be coming too. | ||
| lah Citizen Username: Lah Post Number: 345 Registered: 5-2001 |
I've got other plans, but please sign up my spouse. (He's actually the better cook). | ||
| User58 Citizen Username: User58 Post Number: 241 Registered: 8-2004 |
Why not approach Neelam to have a class. This way everyone can support their business at the same time. | ||
| shh Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 2733 Registered: 5-2001 |
Mr. Shh promised he will get home in time for me to attend. Please post the start time, fee, and if there's anything we need to bring! Thanks! Looking forward to it! | ||
| Nonymous Reingold Supporter Username: Noglider Post Number: 8207 Registered: 1-2003  |
Two people, so far, have indicated they'd like to be in on the baking portion of the class. If you want to, please email me at noglider@pobox.com | ||
| Wilkanoid Citizen Username: Cseleosida Post Number: 405 Registered: 10-2002 |
For those who joined us late, here are the details. I'm assuming that Chris and Mustt will let us know what the materials fee will be soon. Chris, will you also be letting us order drinks (soda, water) at the restaurant? I know you're you're officially closed that night. Or will this be included in the materials fee? Date: Monday, 7/11/05 6:30pm Place: Cent'Anni Food: Challah - Tom Reingold South Indian Chicken dish - Mustt Vegetable dish - Mustt "Rasam", like a spicy soup - Mrs Mustt Pakoras - Marinab See you there! | ||
| Mustt_mustt Citizen Username: Mustt_mustt Post Number: 363 Registered: 8-2003 |
Chris -- I sent you a PL two days ago with some questions. Let me know if you didn't get it. Thanks. | ||
| Mustt_mustt Citizen Username: Mustt_mustt Post Number: 364 Registered: 8-2003 |
Hey folks, Am still waiting to hear from Chris about the logistics so I am not sure whether we are on or not for tomorrow. | ||
| jasper Citizen Username: Jasper Post Number: 297 Registered: 7-2001 |
Oh, gosh, I hope we're on. I've really been looking forward to it, though I haven't gotten my "supplies" list from Tom. Tom, did you send it out? I even made a brownie cake to celebrate my son's birthday. | ||
| Mustt_mustt Citizen Username: Mustt_mustt Post Number: 365 Registered: 8-2003 |
Sorry Jasper but looks like we would have to reschedule our "cooking do" to another date. Hope that is ok with the others. Hapy B'day to your son. | ||
| Nonymous Reingold Supporter Username: Noglider Post Number: 8234 Registered: 1-2003 |
You heard this directly from David? I've been spending my morning preparing, and this is bad timing to hear we're off. | ||
| Chris Farrow Citizen Username: Evrtnjrsy Post Number: 28 Registered: 3-2005 |
mustt - I have replied to your emails but it seems you're not receiving them for some reason, don't know why that would be...anyway we are still on, I thought around 6.30 to kick it off. I believe a fee of $10 will cover everything, including soft drinks (bar will be open for those requiring other beverages). Mustt, I plan on providing the chicken, beans, lentils - any spices or anything else you would like me to provide? Hope to see everyone there this evening. Regards. | ||
| Mustt_mustt Citizen Username: Mustt_mustt Post Number: 366 Registered: 8-2003 |
Hi Chris, Wonder why I did not receive your replies. Anyway, look forward to our event tonight. Glad it's on. Btw, I forgot to add tomatoes to the list. See y'all tonight. | ||
| jasper Citizen Username: Jasper Post Number: 298 Registered: 7-2001 |
Whew! I had already told my son that we'd be baking challah, and he told me he wanted to eat all the challah himself! We would have been rather disappointed if it was off. I'll be happy to use the challah to dip into my Indian food. Tom, don't forget to let me know what I need to bring, if anything. Otherwise, I'll just bring an apron. | ||
| Nonymous Reingold Supporter Username: Noglider Post Number: 8236 Registered: 1-2003 |
Uh oh. I thought we were off, so I left my stuff at home. I left a ball of dough in the fridge. I hope that will suspend the rising process. And for some reason, I called Chris "David." Sorry! jasper and Wilkanoid, if it's not too late and not too much trouble, please bring a large mixing bowl and a bread cooling rack. If it's any difficulty, we'll do fine without them. Also, please bring some bread flour. I like the King Arthur brand, if you can find it. | ||
| Chris Farrow Citizen Username: Evrtnjrsy Post Number: 29 Registered: 3-2005 |
BTW, for any of tonight's chefs - I will be at the restaurant from around 6pm for anyone who wants to come in a little earlier to do prep work..just show up, no notice required | ||
| shh Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 2741 Registered: 5-2001 |
Thanks! I think the time might be too early for Pippi but I'll be there. | ||
| jasper Citizen Username: Jasper Post Number: 299 Registered: 7-2001 |
Tom, I have a bowl and a rack, but I'll need to pick up the bread flour. I know Kings carries King Arthur brand, but do you know if they have bread flour in the Maplewood store? If not, where do you get it? | ||
| Nonymous Reingold Supporter Username: Noglider Post Number: 8250 Registered: 1-2003 |
I can get the flour just about anywhere, but I don't know if Kings Maplewood has it. If they don't, you can use regular white flour. I think I have enough, so your bag would be just in case I don't. Bread flour has more gluten, which makes the bread a bit softer. | ||
| jasper Citizen Username: Jasper Post Number: 300 Registered: 7-2001 |
Okay, I'll see what I can do. | ||
| Hillsider Supporter Username: Hillsider Post Number: 17 Registered: 3-2004 |
Hey Chris / Mustt_mustt, Chefs show up after 6PM... When do you think spectators should show up?? Are we allowed to cheer?? Maybe walk around asking questions a la Iron Chef America?? Shout out an accassional "BAM"?  | ||
| jasper Citizen Username: Jasper Post Number: 301 Registered: 7-2001 |
Just for the record, Kings Maplewood does carry King Arthur flour, but they only have the unbleached all purpose. For bread flour, I had to go with Pillsbury. I just don't have time today to run around in search of the best choice, so hopefully the Pillsbury will do fine. They do have a cute dough boy, after all. | ||
| Mustt_mustt Citizen Username: Mustt_mustt Post Number: 367 Registered: 8-2003 |
Hillsider - The whole point is to shout an occasional BAAM while the cokking is going on Chris - Should I cook the rice at home and bring it over or can I cook it at the restaurant? | ||
| Chris Farrow Citizen Username: Evrtnjrsy Post Number: 30 Registered: 3-2005 |
mustt, you can cook it at the restaurant, I also bought basmati rice....shouts of encouragement heartily welcomed | ||
| Nonymous Reingold Supporter Username: Noglider Post Number: 8260 Registered: 1-2003 |
Do spectators have to pay? | ||
| Mustt_mustt Citizen Username: Mustt_mustt Post Number: 369 Registered: 8-2003 |
Chris - I decided to cook the rice at home. We can cook more if run short of it. Would you have frozen cut beans? | ||
| Dego Diva Citizen Username: Fmingione Post Number: 526 Registered: 12-2003 |
I'm in Vegas at my conference, and I'm so sad to be missing tonight's cooking class. Have lots of fun, and please do tell us all about it afterwards! | ||
| Nonymous Reingold Supporter Username: Noglider Post Number: 8261 Registered: 1-2003 |
We had a lot of fun. Good food, good company, good conversation. I had the kids do most of the baking, and they were very good. Thanks, Chris and Laura! | ||
| shh Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 2742 Registered: 5-2001 |
That was a lot of fun, and very delicious! So nice to meet a few new people. Chris, I hope we can do it again! Thanks so much for your hospitality. | ||
| mantram Citizen Username: Mantram Post Number: 140 Registered: 8-2003 |
That was a lovely evening -- makes me so glad to be a part of this town. And a big thank you to Chris for being such a generous and gracious host. | ||
| jamie Moderator Username: Jamie Post Number: 961 Registered: 6-2001  |
I stopped by for a taste - the chettinad pepper chicken was delicious. As was the chickpea dish and challah. I was too late and missed out on the green beans with coconut, but I got the recipe at least. | ||
| Mustt_mustt Citizen Username: Mustt_mustt Post Number: 371 Registered: 8-2003 |
Thanks a lot, Laura and Chris for offering your space and being such gracious hosts. It gave us a wonderful opportunity to make new friends. I think we should do this more often. See you'll on Thursday - can't wait for the Red Snapper and some Blues....... | ||
| something witty Citizen Username: Buckneja Post Number: 52 Registered: 1-2003  |
Ok, missed the thread as this was all developing and now I'm REALLY REALLY feeling down for being diagnosed with strep throat today and having to miss out entirely... Maybe we'll join you next time? Congrats on what sounds like a new way to F-2-F... Chris, we'll be sure to come and try your regular menu... | ||
| jasper Citizen Username: Jasper Post Number: 302 Registered: 7-2001 |
What a fun evening that was! The food was great, the people were delightful, I loved learning how to make challah, and little jasper had a great ending to his birthday. I'll upload some photos that Mr. jasper took of the event tomorrow evening. I've got a challah in the oven and then I need to get to sleep! Thanks to all for sharing your cooking talents, and especially to Chris and Laura for hosting the event. It was a special treat to work in a real restaurant kitchen. Oh, and thanks to Jamie and Dave for creating MOL, which makes so many great things possible. I agree with mantram - our two towns are truly an awesome place to live. | ||
| shh Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 2743 Registered: 5-2001 |
I am SO tired from standing around the hot kitchen! I can only wonder how those who actually cooked feel this morning. And I don't know about anyone else, but I had weird dreams last night. Maybe I'll stop in Thursday night too, after the opening at the CDF Gallery. | ||
| lah Citizen Username: Lah Post Number: 350 Registered: 5-2001 |
Mr. lah says that he really enjoyed the evening. Now I'm looking forward to some really great Indian food (and maybe a good adventure shopping for Indian spices)! Thanks to all who made it a fun evening! | ||
| marinab Citizen Username: Marinab Post Number: 210 Registered: 8-2002 |
Yes, thanks Chris--it was very generous of you. | ||
| algebra2 Supporter Username: Algebra2 Post Number: 3674 Registered: 5-2001  |
Jasper -- I didn't know it was his birthday -- say happy birthday from us!! | ||
| jasper Citizen Username: Jasper Post Number: 303 Registered: 7-2001 |
shh, we're pretty tired too, especially since I stayed up to bake the challah last night. It came out beautifully. I'll post pictures tonight, as I have to run for the train. Thanks, alg. I'll tell him tonight! | ||
| Wilkanoid Citizen Username: Cseleosida Post Number: 407 Registered: 10-2002 |
Thanks everyone, for the great night we had last night. The adults had fun, the kids were on a sugar high, and the food was excellent. I'm getting hungry again just thinking about it. We really appreciated the hard work that went to each of the dishes on a boiling hot day. Tom, Marinab, Chris, and Mr. and Mrs. Mustt were troopers. Tom was especially patient with the wandering attention span of the younger set of kids. I felt like we were playing 'kitchen' with the restaurant's super-sized equipment and supplies. Our apologies for eating and running (and not helping with the clean-up), but I had visions of scooping the melted, temperamental five-year old up after she exploded. I'm looking forward to exploring South Indian cuisine this summer! |
