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"?
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
This Week--Sunday, December 30
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
This Week--Sunday Dec. 23
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
Monday, December 10, 2007
This Week--Sunday, December 16
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!!!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
This Week--Sunday, December 9
We're having a formal!!
Bring fancy hors d'oeuvres, wear an evening gown or suit and tie, and be prepared to ballroom dance.