Team Feed Everyone

We've Moved!

2009-12-15T16:13:00.000-08:00

We're still doing the potlucks - just posting to a new blog.

Check it out here:
TeamFeedEveryone.Wordpress.com

that time of year again

2008-10-20T10:32:00.000-07:00

i know the main lady isn't here to take care of this
i keep getting asked when the next potluck will be
well
it's this sunday oct. 26th,
that's when
i think a scary food theme is proper
either something you like made to look scary
or a thing you've always been too scared to try before

see you guys round 6 in the pm
there will be a movie on the outside screen

One Last Hurrah!

2008-09-17T14:05:00.001-07:00

New Blog and Pictures

2008-09-03T13:05:00.000-07:00

Hey all.
I'll be leaving at the end of September and traveling around the world for a year. We'll have one last big get together before I take off. Afterwards, I'm handing this blog over to Miguel (who will probably still host dinners periodically).

In the meantime, I'm working on a new site that I'll be updating during my trip. Check it out: CircleOurEarth.com
*I also have a vegan travel section and a vegan travel blog.

Here is a collection of photos from our Sunday dinners. It's been tons of fun and I'm happy so many people have come out to contribute. I'll miss you guys!

This Week (Sunday, August 17) = Picnic at the Lake!

2008-08-15T07:32:00.000-07:00

It's my birthday!
And instead of having a potluck at Miguel's, we're having a picnic at the Lake!!

The picnic will be at Commons Ford Park.
For those of you who haven't been out there, it's located on Lake Austin and it has hiking trails, a dock, some picnic tables, a volleyball court, a big open field for running around, and apparently some waterfalls (although I doubt there will be waterfalls right now).

We'll be making some veggie burgers and seitan ribs to put on the grill.
Miguel will be making his famous salsa.
If you want to contribute anything else to the picnic, feel free.
If you don't, that's cool too.

The park is only open from 1 - 6, so the party vans will be taking off at 12:30 sharp.
If anyone wants to carpool, feel free to call or email:
cristenrene@gmail.com
512-731-8544

If you'd rather head out there on your own, here are directions:

From MoPac, head west on Bee Caves Road (FM 2244). Continue west on FM 2244 through the intersection with Capital of Texas Highway. Aproximately 3.5 miles after that intersection turn right on Cuernavaca Drive and then take your first left on Commons Ford Road. Continue down this road for and look for the entrance to the park on the left (there's a big sign). Parking is along the shoulder of the road. Look for a brown wind gauge and antenna on the left for an indication of where to park. As you head down the road near the parking area, you'll see a path on the right that leads to the water. Walk down the path and that's where we'll be.
614 Commons Ford Rd. 78733
Here is a map.

Hope to see you guys there!!!

This Week--Sunday, August 3

2008-07-30T21:13:00.000-07:00

Hey guys. We're finally having another potluck! This one will be pretty low key and will start at 6:30pm.

We're having a kabob potluck. Bring some veggies. We'll supply the sticks and marinade.

Feel free to come up with your own ideas, but here are some things that have worked well in the past:
Onion, Garlic, Peppers, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli Stalks, Squash, Zucchini, Eggplant, Tofu, Seitan

*Let us know what you plan to bring so we don't all end up with only onions on a stick.

See you Sunday!

This Week - Sunday, July 27

2008-07-24T16:23:00.000-07:00

We're not having a potluck, but everyone should come to Miguel's show!
They have vegan pizza!

This Week--Sunday, July 13

2008-07-10T21:26:00.000-07:00

Sorry to keep slacking, but we're too busy this week.

No potluck.

:(

-Cristen

This Week - Sunday, June 22nd

2008-06-17T11:51:00.000-07:00

We'll be meeting at 7pm outside Barton Springs. Then from 9 -10 (the free hour), we'll all be jumping into the cold cold water. You'll be able to find us at a picnic bench nearby, but if you can't, call me: 512-731-8544.

Because we don't want to be lugging a bunch of silverware and plates down there, let's all make FINGER FOODS!

This Week--Sunday, June 14th

2008-06-09T12:01:00.000-07:00

No Potluck this week. We'll be swimming at the beach!

Next weekend though, we'll be having an evening potluck at Barton Springs. I'll post that theme closer to the time.

See you guys soon.

This Week--Sunday, June 1st

2008-05-29T09:08:00.000-07:00

The potluck theme this week is FIRE!

Bring something hot or something to cool it down.

We're reverting back to the usual time: 8:00pm.

Also, my friend Staci will be fire spinning around 9 or 10!

See you guys there.

This Week--Sunday, May 18th

2008-05-12T18:52:00.000-07:00

This week we're having a rainbow potluck.
Pick a color, make some food!
Potluck starts at 5:00

This Week--Sunday, May 11

2008-05-08T17:07:00.001-07:00

This week is Mother's Day.
Go spend time with you mom.

This Week--Sunday, April 27

2008-04-21T20:03:00.000-07:00

This week's potluck theme: Summer Camp!!

The potluck will start at 5:00 - so we can have 3 legged races, dodgeball, water balloon fights, and other fun games. I've never been to summer camp, but I imagine there will also be crafts involved (I'm a big fan of crafts).

Once it gets dark, we'll set up the projector outside and play some movies.
We'll have SummerCamp!, Meatballs, and Wet Hot American Summer.

Hope to see you all there.

This Week--Sunday, April 20

2008-04-17T11:39:00.000-07:00

Miguel we be working on his house and Cristen will be gardening.

So...no potluck this week.

But come to the Earth Day event at Republic Square Park (Saturday 9-6) and say hi to Cristen at her booth:
http://cristencrochet.blogspot.com

No Potlucks for 2 Weeks

2008-04-04T18:32:00.001-07:00

We'll be in Pittsburgh.

See you all when we get back.

This Week--Sunday, March 30

2008-03-28T09:43:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure what the weather will be like...but regardless, we're having a BEACH PARTY!

Come over anytime after 4:00. Bring whatever you think a proper beach party requires.

This Week--Sunday, March 16th

2008-03-12T18:20:00.000-07:00

This week we'll be having a vegan barbeque!
Bring a side or some stuff to put on the grill.

Unlike most potlucks, this one will start at 4pm.

We'll be outside playing croquet and there will probably be some bands, although I'm not promising anything. Bring an instrument if you want to play.

This Week, Sunday March 9th

2008-03-04T13:08:00.000-08:00

We are sorry to inform you that we won't be having a potluck this weekend.

Instead, we'll be hosting a daytime party next weekend during SXSW. We'll have bands and food and good times.

Stay tuned for details.

-Cristen

This Week--Sunday, February 24th

2008-02-17T22:00:00.000-08:00

As a tribute to the end of winter, we're having Iron Chef Squash!

Pick whatever type of squash you want and make something great with it.

**Extra points go to the person who brings the oddest looking squash.
Here is an example of a squash that would win the contest. It's called a turban squash.

This Week - Sunday, February 10th

2008-02-05T17:33:00.000-08:00

We're eating MINI FOOD!

New Potluck Schedule

2008-01-28T16:52:00.002-08:00

From now on, we'll be hosting a potluck every other week.

We'll continue to post the theme on this blog.
If there is no theme posted by Friday, there will be no potluck that week.

See you guys soon.

-Cristen

SUN 1/27/08

2008-01-22T19:03:00.001-08:00

lets go raw because
that's what ol' dirty
would have wanted

Eat raw food, and this can happen to you!!!

Here are some raw food recipe links:
Welikeitraw.com
Living-foods.com
Goneraw.com
Alivefoods.com
Thevegetariansite.com/rawfoods
Rawglow.com

Here is some information about the raw food diet:
http://www.living-foods.com/faq.html
http://altmedicine.about.com/od/popularhealthdiets/a/Raw_Food.htm

This Week--Sunday, January 20th

2008-01-16T22:29:00.000-08:00

No Potluck This Week.
We'll be in Eagle Pass.

This Week--Sunday, January 13th

2008-01-08T17:57:00.000-08:00

This week we're going to stuff ourselves with stuffed things!

This Week - Sunday, January 6th

2008-01-03T17:48:00.000-08:00

SOMETHING-YOU-WANNA-MAKE DAY

This Week--Sunday, December 30

2007-12-26T12:08:00.000-08:00

For Christmas, I got a soda siphon from my dad, along with some mixes for root beer, lemon lime soda, ginger ale, sarsaparilla, and others. I also got a grill press. I want to make grilled sandwiches and root beer floats....so I was thinking that a 50s theme would be fun! Feel free to dress the part if you want.

When I think of the 50s, I think of diner fast food (coffee, french fries, onion rings, potato chips, hamburgers, hot dogs, milkshakes, donuts, chicken fried steak, meat loaf, pies, biscuits, pudding), but you guys might have better ideas. Apparently casseroles and vodka were very popular then. I also think of Marshmallows and Jello, but they are NOT VEGAN.

Feel free to bring whatever you want that you think fits the theme.

I found these links. You can use them to get ideas, then modify them to be veganized.

Comfort Food from the 1950s

Fifties - Casserole Anyone?

The Moscow Mule - The Cocktail the Jump-started the American Vodka Vogue

Betty Crocker - Cookbook of the 50s

50s Restaurant Food - "Happy Days" or "Grease"?

This Week--Sunday Dec. 23

2007-12-19T18:42:00.000-08:00

I don't know how many of you will be in town, but this week we're having a Christmas potluck!! Bring you're families if they're around - they'll love it.

Miguel is making tamales. I'm not sure yet what I'm gonna make.

We're also having a white elephant gift exchange. If you want to participate, bring a wrapped gift under $5 or something used from your house.

As far as food goes, here are some ideas for vegan holiday food:

International Vegetarian Union - 64 Vegan Holiday Recipes

Vegan Society - Yuletide Recipes

Bryanna Clark Grogan - Vegan Christmas and Winter Holiday Season

BBC - Vegetarian and Vegan Christmas Menus

This Week--Sunday, December 16

2007-12-10T22:34:00.000-08:00

No Potluck this week.

If you think you'll miss us too much, and you still want some Sunday vegan cooking action...you can meet up with us here:

Vegan Cookie Exchange - Sunday from 3pm-6pm

Last week was awesome, by the way. Thanks to everyone who brought such amazing food!!!

This Week--Sunday, December 9

2007-12-05T22:22:00.000-08:00

We're having a formal!!
Bring fancy hors d'oeuvres, wear an evening gown or suit and tie, and be prepared to ballroom dance.

This Week--Sunday, December 2

2007-11-26T19:41:00.001-08:00

The theme for this week is CURRY

Once upon a time, I wrote a blog post about how much I love curry. This Sunday will be my lucky day.

No Potluck this Sunday

2007-11-21T23:24:00.000-08:00

We will not be around this Sunday, so don't show up.
Go hang out with your family and eat a celebration roast or a tofurkey.

This Week--Sunday, November 18

2007-11-14T19:49:00.000-08:00

This week we'll be cooking with seasonal vegetables.
While this theme obviously overlaps with many of the traditional Thankgiving vegetables, it doesn't limit us to making only traditional Thanksgiving foods.

Since everyone will probably be sick of Thanksgiving food soon, I figured this would be a good alternative.

Here are a few links about Eating Seasonally:
Sustainable Table - Eat Seasonal
Edible Austin - What's In Season
Pick Texas - Produce Availability
Food Network - Seasonal Produce Guide

This Week--Sunday, November 11

2007-11-06T21:57:00.001-08:00

Remember the lunches at your school cafeteria?
(the 4x6 pizzas, mashed potatoes, sloppy joes, salisbury steaks, chicken fingers, and corndogs)

Well now is your chance to make it right.
This week you get to make gourmet vegan versions of your school cafeteria favorites. yummy!

If you need some ideas, there are some amazing selections on the following menus:

*Don't forget your collared shirts, closed-toe shoes, aprons, and hair nets!

This Week--Sunday, November 4

2007-10-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

This week's theme is PIES!

pot pies, shepherd's pies, pumpkin pies, pecan pies, pizza pies, non-meat pies, etc. etc. etc.

The only obvious non-vegan ingredient in typical pies is the butter or margarine in the crust. This can be easily substituted with vegan margarine. At least one of these brands can be found at most grocery stores:

Earth Balance
Smart Balance (only the "organic" kind in green container is vegan - says 100% vegan on the top)
Soy Garden
Willow Run (comes in sticks and can sometimes even be found at Fiesta Grocery Store, watch out with portions b/c it is very salty)

Here is an easy recipe for vegan pie crust.

This Week--Sunday, October 28th

2007-10-22T12:46:00.000-07:00

It's Halloween time and the potluck theme for this week is...[insert favorite scary synonym here].

{creepy, spooky, ghostly, spookish, ghoulish, gruesome, hair-raising, unearthly, disturbing, dreadful, eerie, frightening, frightful, macabre, menacing, nightmarish, ominous, shuddersome, sinister, terrifying, horrid, monstrous, loathsome, odious}

Also, don't forget to dress up!!! If you don't have a costume yet, come with an idea and we'll help you make one at the potluck.

Additional Notes:
*I added a new section to the right, which provides a list of animal products.
**If you have questions about whether or not something is vegan, please ask me.
***Here is a list of vegan candy.

This Week--Sunday, October 21

2007-10-15T23:55:00.000-07:00

In case you don't know, Iron Chef is a quirky Japanese cooking show that is dubbed in English and shown on the Food Network. In each episode, famous chefs duel to create the best dish that is centered around a common ingredient. The commentary is very dramatic and amazing. Unfortunately, the featured ingredient is usually something like angler fish, lobster, eel, squid, etc.

This week, we're having our own iron chef (minus the dramatic contests, intense panel judges, fancy kitchen setups, cheesy announcers, and meat). For us, it will just be delicious vegan food around a campfire.

This week....the theme is.....Iron Chef Pumpkin!

Make anything you want, as long as one of the ingredients is pumpkin.
If pumpkin seeds (or nuts of any kind) are used in your creation, please make a mental note of it so we can notify our friendly folks with nut allergies.

This Week--Sunday, October 14th

2007-10-10T14:36:00.000-07:00

Theme = Finger Food!

yay. no forks allowed. We're eating with our fingers.

No Potluck this Sunday

2007-10-02T21:15:00.000-07:00

We'll be in Marfa.

See you guys next week.

This Week--Sunday, September 30

2007-09-26T20:06:00.000-07:00

This week we're having a soup and salad bar.
We're making broccoli cheese soup (vegan version, of course).

Please bring a soup, salad, or salad topping. Please post what you plan to bring, so we have a variety of things. The goal is to make salads that aren't boring like this:

If you're unsure of what to bring, here are some things we absolutely need:
Bunches of spinach
Several heads of lettuce (the good kind, not iceberg)
Lots of nuts
Sprouts
Vegan salad dressing (Annie's Goddess Dressing, which is sold at places like Wheatsville and Central Market is great).
Basalmic Vinegar
Olive Oil

If you'd rather make something, you can find good salad/soup ideas here or here.

This Week--Sunday, September 23

2007-09-19T18:09:00.001-07:00

We're making Tacos this week.

Miguel and I will make beans, rice, corn and flour tortillas.

Bring a taco filling.

yum yum.

-CRA

No Potluck this Weekend

2007-09-12T17:10:00.000-07:00

We'll be listening to Bob Dylan instead!

See you guys next week.

-Cristen

Another Vegan Potluck in Austin

2007-09-05T19:44:00.000-07:00

For anyone who's interested in attending 2 vegan potlucks in one weekend....check it out:

http://www.veganaustin.org/event.php?id=100

This Week -- Sunday, September 9

2007-09-05T19:38:00.000-07:00

BAKED POTATOES!

We'll supply the potatoes, you bring your favorite topping.

Check it out....

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http://tomorrowaustin.wordpress.com/2007/08/31/austinists-vegan-survival-guidehuh/

This Week--Sunday September 2

2007-08-29T23:54:00.000-07:00

Theme=BBQ

Bring a side or something to grill. Also bring your own cup, plate, utensils.

-Cristen

Pictures from Past Sunday Dinners

2007-08-25T08:14:00.000-07:00

I definitely forgot to take pictures of some things, but here are the ones I could find:

New Potluck Rules

2007-08-22T12:04:00.000-07:00

I have a new rule that will help us and help you. It will help us reduce the amount of cleaning we have to do afterwards and it will help you eat without waiting for a plate to be washed first.

This new rules is:

Bring your own plate, fork, cup.

Thanks.

-CRA

Sunday Breakfast Dinner--August 26

2007-08-20T22:36:00.000-07:00

This week we're going to have breakfast for dinner.
So now is your chance to make a veganized version of your favorite breakfast food. yay!

Miguel is making biscuits and gravy. I'm making vegan migas (or vegas). We'll also have waffle batter and a make-your-own waffle station.

Here is a list of vegan breakfast recipes.
Here are some more recipes.

But first, everyone should go to the Hot Sauce Festival.

sunday the 19th in the pm:

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garlic mashed taters
brown gravy
steamed broccoli
mac-n-cheez

Sunday Dinner: 8-19-07

2007-08-17T22:51:00.001-07:00

Hello. Welcome to our Sunday dinner blog!
Miguel will post the dinner theme soon. I think it involves mashed potatoes and gravy, but I'm not sure. I'll be out of town until Sunday night so everything is up to him.

If he doesn't post the theme, feel free to make/bring whatever the hell you want. We hope to see you there!!

I'll add more links to this blog later. Right now I'm going to sleep.

-Cristen