The Critical Mass Winter Escape

Dinners

Dinners are a social event at the Winter Escape. Instead of eating in our houses with our housemates, folks are encouraged to visit another house and meet other people.

The way it works is that the menus are published (below) and folks sign up for the house they'll eat in.

So, please look the menus, then sign up by emailing winter-escape-registrar@fellowshipx.org with your first and second preferences.

We'll then post who's eating where.

Note about the Young Adult House: The dinner in the YA house will be used to promote YA community, so is open to YAs (18-35) only.

Process Note: Between now and Tuesday around 11pm, everyone has a "hold" on the spot in their own house: we won't give away that spot without being told to. This means that some people's assignment may be delayed.

We're doing this because, even though we encourage people to visit other houses during dinner, we want to avoid forcing people to do that if they'd really prefer the dinner in their own house.

We're releasing this "hold" on Tuesday to keep them from tying up the assignments and to encourage everyone to email in preferences.

Sorry for any confusion this causes. We're giving this a try this year and will re-evaluate for next.

Saturday (Z Lake Retreat (Kid-Friendly house) is dark)

Social House (Quality Time) David, Suzanne, and Ellen Chili Hors d'oeuvres Vegetarian black bean chili Chili accessories: spaghetti, cheddar cheese Home made corn bread Fresh green vegetable Salad Fresh frozen custard Also possible: Meat chili Also possible: Whiskey tasting before dinner Also possible: Shaggy dog stories after dinner Current participants (total 12 spots): David T Suzanne P Ellen W Al H Liz W Mike E Brita C Ken S Becky R Steven J Jen S ____	Games House (Terrapin Station) Peter & Shawnee Cuban Mojitos Tamales Sweetcorn or Okra/Plaintain Stew Black Beans & Rice (Pork / Tofu on the side to add to black beans or stew) Yam-Topped Mushroom Pie Whitefish with Capers Sweet Guava Squares Dessert Vegetarian unless otherwise noted. MSG free Current participants (total 11 spots): Peter D Shawnee H Robin K Liz C Robbie S Jeanne S Sandy A Shawn M Laura D Gina G John H	Late Night Party House (Crosswinds) Laury and Aaron Light and healthy elegant meal Tossed green salad Fresh Wild salmon with wild brown rice Accompanied by asparagus Fresh rolls Followed by a special yummy surprise dessert Current participants (total 12 spots): Laury B Aaron V Whitney N Mary K Greg M Melissa R Phyllis U Alexandra M Robert P Larry L Kevin K ____
Quiet House (180 Degrees) Ali D Tastes of the Morocco I've been studying and working with the spices of the Mediterranean especially Morocco and would like to test out my new recipes at the Winter Escape. This meal will be vegetarian friendly but there will be one meat dish. Moroccan food is healthy and light with rich flavors, think warm exotic spices like Coriander, cumin, paprika and saffron. Roasted Eggplant dip Saffron vegetable soup Moroccan carrot salad Sweet potato bisteya Egg Tangine with olives, onions and cilantro Chicken Tangine Couscous Mint tea Fresh fruit dessert Current participants (total 10 spots): Ali D Mark D Kim A Andy A Rachel P Scott J Andrea R Julie A Amy J Daniel B	Young Adult House (Lakeside Vista) Note: In order to promote Young Adult community, only Young Adults should sign up for this meal. Meg & Silas Mexican Tortilla Soup Tacos (corn & flour tortillas) with a variety of fillings: roasted tofu, peppers, onions, squash & yucca Corn salsa Chips Guacamole Rice & Black Beans Fried Plantain & Ice Cream Margaritas Current participants (total 14 spots): Meg J Silas L Helen R Nick A Lloyd Nikki Z Zach Z Scott G Anna S Patty G Alayna B Margaret L Ursula C Matthew M

Sunday (Z Lake Retreat (Kid-Friendly house) is dark)

Social House (Quality Time) Robbie & Robin Greek theme Greek appetizers: Spanokopita, hummus, pita, yogurt dip Vegetarian Moussaka Lamb stew Greek salad Greek Lemon Cake Meal is MSG-free and there will be plenty of food for vegetarians and non-dairy meat-eaters Current participants (total 12 spots): Robbie R Robin K Kim A Andy A David T Suzzane P Amy J Rachel P Brita C Shawn M Laura D Ellen W	Games House (Terrapin Station) Jeanne & Sandy Mexican Dinner Chips special home made salsa Guacamole Beef Barbacoa(Shredded Beef) Tacos (hard corn and soft flour shells) Jeanne's Cheesy Beans--(can also be Jeanne's Vegan Beans if desired) Taco fixings Dessert-- Flan (if we can pull it off) :-) Current participants (total 11 spots): Jeanne S Sandy A Al H Ali D Mark D Ken S Becky R Mary K Phyllis U ____ ____	Late Night Party House (Crosswinds) Greg & Melissa A New England Dinner Fish and Scallop Chowder Ceasar Salad Corn Bread Muffins Fresh French Bread Maple Pecan Pie Guiness Stout or dry white wine pairs well with this meal! Current participants (total 13 spots): Greg M Melissa R Liz C Aaron V Helen R Nick A Meg J Silas L Daniel B Steven J Laury B John H Kevin K
Quiet House (180 Degrees) Liz and Mike Tasty Vegetarian Pita chips, hummus, and crudites Butternut squash soup Green salad Mediterranian chickpeas and spinach with garlic-yogurt-mint sauce Saffron basmati rice Homemade chocolate-glazed toffee bars Wine, beer, and soda Current participants (total 12 spots): Liz W Mike E Julie A Nikki Z Zach Z Peter D Shawnee H Scott J Andrea R Gina G Jen S Larry L	Young Adult House (Lakeside Vista) Note: In order to promote Young Adult community, only Young Adults should sign up for this meal. Whitney N Personal Pizzas Fresh Mozerella, Basil, and Tomato Appetizer Vegetarian Minestrone Soup Tossed Green Salad Personal Pizzas w/ Homemade Dough and Sauce (Veggie and Meat Toppings Available) Cheesy or Garlic bread if anyone so desires Apple Cobbler w/Vanilla Ice Cream Red Wine Current participants (total 14 spots): Whitney N Patty G Matthew M Lloyd Robert P Alexandra M Alayna B Margaret L Ursula C Scott G Anna S ____ ____ ____

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