The Mid Century Supper Club Potluck is this Saturday!
Don't forget -- the Mid-Century Supper Club Potluck is Saturday! If you'd like to come and bring a "delectable" dish, let me know...
Have you ever been curious about aspic? Perhaps you've itched to try out a Spam casserole? Inspired by the Mid-Century Supper Club, this is a potluck party for those of us who collect vintage cookbooks, or for those of us that merely wish to pay homage to the dietary delights of our parents' generation. Let's put those mid-century cookbooks and magazine spreads into action! Tie on your most fabulous apron, prepare a dish from a vintage cookbook or magazine, bring the source of inspiration to the party, and submit it for judging.
If you've ever looked through vintage cook books and booklets, you know that in the mid-century era, creative and stylish presentation was almost as important as the taste of the food ... judging by some of the ingredients, maybe more so! That's why we're not worried in the least about any substitutions you may want to make ... meat substitutes for the vegetarians, replacements due to allergies, heck, even shortcuts like cake mix are fine! The point is to make the dish look more-or-less like the original image, or in the mid-century spirit!
That said, dishes will be judged on accuracy of presentation, and a winner will be determined by our esteemed panel of gourmand judges.* Bonus points for vintage cookware/serving dishes!
Please also bring whatever you'd like to drink (highly recommended to wash down the uh, creations). Champagne would be most welcome!
We look forward to seeing you! HAPPY COOKING!
For ideas, inspiration, and a point of reference, please visit the Mid-Century Supper Club on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/midcenturysupperclub/pool/>
And last spring's Potluck pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sparkleneely/sets/72157604205787340/
And video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueMLAO6dmCs
*If you would like to be a judge rather than enter a dish, please let us know!
Have you ever been curious about aspic? Perhaps you've itched to try out a Spam casserole? Inspired by the Mid-Century Supper Club, this is a potluck party for those of us who collect vintage cookbooks, or for those of us that merely wish to pay homage to the dietary delights of our parents' generation. Let's put those mid-century cookbooks and magazine spreads into action! Tie on your most fabulous apron, prepare a dish from a vintage cookbook or magazine, bring the source of inspiration to the party, and submit it for judging.
If you've ever looked through vintage cook books and booklets, you know that in the mid-century era, creative and stylish presentation was almost as important as the taste of the food ... judging by some of the ingredients, maybe more so! That's why we're not worried in the least about any substitutions you may want to make ... meat substitutes for the vegetarians, replacements due to allergies, heck, even shortcuts like cake mix are fine! The point is to make the dish look more-or-less like the original image, or in the mid-century spirit!
That said, dishes will be judged on accuracy of presentation, and a winner will be determined by our esteemed panel of gourmand judges.* Bonus points for vintage cookware/serving dishes!
Please also bring whatever you'd like to drink (highly recommended to wash down the uh, creations). Champagne would be most welcome!
We look forward to seeing you! HAPPY COOKING!
For ideas, inspiration, and a point of reference, please visit the Mid-Century Supper Club on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/midcenturysupperclub/pool/>
And last spring's Potluck pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sparkleneely/sets/72157604205787340/
And video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueMLAO6dmCs
*If you would like to be a judge rather than enter a dish, please let us know!