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Farm Kitchen:  Chili Bar - is it tacky?  |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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 Posted - Jun 14 2017 : 06:25:08 AM
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Hi guys! So I heard from my aunt the other day... she and her hubby were suppose to come visit mid to late July until the beginning to middle of August. They are traveling with their neighbors, who are headed to a family reunion in Idaho... The plan was for the neighbors to drop them off son their way out and then a couple weeks later to pick them back up on their way home. Anyways, they will now be here on the 11th of July... AND I will need to feed dinner to the neighbors as well... this is an additional 9 people... they are Ammonite... basically too Amish to be called Mennonites, but too Mennonite to be Old Order Amish. Added to my aunt and her hubby and my family, that is 20 people. I was thinking of doing a chili bar. Is this tacky? Basically I was thinking to types of chili (one with beans and one without.), rice, baked potatoes and hotdogs, and then toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, olives, jalapeños, and fixings for the hotdogs. Thoughts???
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2017 : 06:38:00 AM
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Shannon, a chili bar with all the fixings sounds good to me. A little something for everyone works well with a crowd. And by all means use as much paper goods as possible for less clean up. If possible do prep work the day before. The two important things are to feed everyone and not to stress yourself out.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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texdane
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2017 : 06:47:21 AM
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I agree with you Shannon that a chili bar would be a great idea and a welcomed way to feed a hungry and diverse crowd. Plus Sara has an important point that you want to feed everyone but not get so stressed out that you cannot enjoy the company and time together.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2017 : 09:28:55 AM
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MailLady
Farmgirl in Training
49 Posts
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2017 : 11:02:58 AM
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Around here the Amish do a Haystack dinner which is basically the same thing. So I would say it isn't tacky at all.
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2017 : 11:11:32 AM
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Thank you all for the encouragement! i think that is what I'm going to do then!
Sara - I hadn't thought about using paper products. What a great idea! Because of the issues we have with our sewer, we do not use the dishwasher, and rather wash everything by hand. It will be so nice not to have that many dishes to wash, lol.
Christine - I don't think I've ever heard of Haystack dinner. Can you tell me more???
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2017 : 11:52:00 AM
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I think it's a good idea, Shannon. Sounds easy, simple and delicious. I have had Haystack dinner before but I'm not sure if it's the same as Christine's. So basically it's shredded chicken, rice, and gravy as the main part of the dish and then you add additional toppings on top such as cheese, celery, tomatoes, onions, olives, pineapple, cherries, and Chow Mein noodles. You just put everything in separate bowls even the rice, chicken, and gravy and everyone dishes up what they want.
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2017 : 4:35:11 PM
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Shannon, sounds good to me. Anything that you can do to save time and energy so you can visit more. Have fun.
Nora
Farmgirl Sister #7131
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2017
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2017 : 4:49:50 PM
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Chili bar sounds YUMMY to me! And the directions to your house is ? LOL! You sold me when you said sour cream and jalapenos. LOL! Everyone will love it!!!!!
Hugs and Giggles!
Deborah Horn
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2017 : 8:16:14 PM
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Sounds good to me. Make it easy on yourself. Remember you're pregnant! Hope you'll have some help!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jun 15 2017 : 05:58:38 AM
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If you are going to keep the chili warm in crockpots you might consider getting some of those plastic crock pot liners to save on clean up?
And you could also get some foil pans in varying sizes from the $ store to hold the other items on the buffet - or at least some of them - just rinse and toss in recycle when done.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2017 : 10:55:48 PM
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ummm, what's your address,,, I think you may have to make enough food for a handful of your farm gal sisters!!!lolol!
For sure,,, crock pots and give your self a break and use disposable plates and utensils... no muss, no fuss...
oh and hubby and I are big chili and pasta lovers,,, I cook up pasta 'Bowties' and smoother them with chili and shredded cheese !
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2017 : 05:32:24 AM
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For all my Farmgirls who can make it, you are ALWAYS welcome!!! In all seriousness, if you are ever this way, let me know, and you will be served <3
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2017 : 06:02:46 AM
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Deborah and Grace - What time will you guys be here on the 11th?
Darlene - Is it bad to say that most of the time I forget that I'm pregnant????
Jaime - LOVE the idea of foil pans!!!
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2017 : 08:18:49 AM
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Shannon, don't forget to make cornbread. It goes great with the chili.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2017 : 3:04:03 PM
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Shannon, enjoy it while it lasts, pretty soon you'll be remembering! LOL!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2017 : 08:25:07 AM
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So here is my menu as of right now... Anything I am forgetting?
Two types of chili... one with beans and one without
Hotdogs, buns, and fixings
Rice
Baked Potatoes
Nacho Chips
Possibly pasta... we are gluten free, so keeping it warm, but not sticky or mushy can be difficult
Toppings, including cheddar cheese, goat cheese (a few of us are dairy free - I have a yummy jalapeño monteray jack cheese), sour cream, jalapeños, olives, guacamole, cilantro, green onions, diced tomatoes, and corn
Cornbread
Am I forgetting anything???
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2017 : 11:34:15 AM
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Sounds delicious, Shannon! Wish I was coming over for dinner now! Just make sure to have the toppings for your cornbread and I think your set!
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2017 : 3:21:50 PM
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Toppings for cornbread????? What are you thinking? I was going to do rhubarb jam, strawberry jam, and honey butter as offerings. Do you have other suggestions??? And you know you are welcome Krista!!!!
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - hudsonsinaf on Jun 22 2017 3:22:24 PM |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2017 : 12:17:56 PM
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That's perfect! I bet the rhubarb jam is delicious! Wyoming is so much closer than where you were before. We really should plan a meet up sometime. I just looked it up and we live about 8 hours away from each other...not bad!
Krista |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2017 : 4:10:56 PM
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Shannon, your menue sounds over the top! We had a chili buffet for my son's rehearsal dinner. By the couple's request. It turned out great! You are serving a lot more than we did. Good luck! And remember to try and have a good time yourself,#128522;
Farmgirl sister #3926
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AutumnCountyGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kiersten
Suffolk
Virginia
USA
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