Jun 9, 2009

Ten-Word Tuesday. Potluck Style.

It’s a dark rainy day here at Camp Bossy, and the distant thunderstorms are drawing closer to Bossy’s computer — so Bossy is going to make this short and sweet minus the sweet, and then scurry offline.

And no this abbreviated post has nothing to do with the fact Bossy digested her own brain after the first twenty-four hours without sugar and wine so quit asking.

Yesterday Bossy told you about her Poverty Party over the weekend. Well, instead, let’s pretend it’s a virtual potluck, and you’re all invited.

Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy what virtual food and drink you’re bringing?

And be sure to check back later today for the foodiest drink comments on the web — and lots of ideas about what to take to your next summer potluck.

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122 comments

1. 1
   on June 9th, 2009 at 7:47 am
   BOSSY said:

   Bossy will bring the vegetable broth and puckered smoothies. Yuck.


2. 2
   on June 9th, 2009 at 7:52 am
   Martha in Kansas said:

   I’m in for deviled eggs and tea. See ya there


3. 3
   on June 9th, 2009 at 7:52 am
   BOSSY said:

   And Bossy will bring lemon water. Also water with lemon.


4. 4
   on June 9th, 2009 at 7:54 am
   rockle said:

   i’ll bring some tupperware so i can take home leftovers.


5. 5
   on June 9th, 2009 at 7:58 am
   MariaV said:

   5 Ecco Chardonnay/Pinot, seafood stuffed mushrooms, beef beggar’s bags coming


6. 6
   on June 9th, 2009 at 7:58 am
   21st Century Housewife said:

   Retro bacon-wrapped yummies — and water with lemon for Bossy.


7. 7
   on June 9th, 2009 at 8:07 am
   hulagirlatheart said:

   Homemade strawberry ice cream with a homemade milk chocolate sauce on the side. Oh, and the Margaritaville Drink machine and sack of accessories.


8. 8
   on June 9th, 2009 at 8:08 am
   Lee said:

   Artichoke dip and a bottle of Pinot, do I need to bring my own chair too?


9. 9
   on June 9th, 2009 at 8:18 am
   Gail said:

   Watermelon whale – filled with melon balls, grapes, cherries, and blueberries.


10. 10
    on June 9th, 2009 at 8:20 am
    BOSSY said:

    Bossy will stand near the bacon wrapped with bacon appetizer.


11. 11
    on June 9th, 2009 at 8:21 am
    Sarah said:

    Cabernet Sauvignon through I.V., pastries stuffed with mushroom and onion.


12. 12
    on June 9th, 2009 at 8:37 am
    jp said:

    Kahlua Dark Chocolate Trifle, Vodka,Vodka, Vodka, Tonic and Limes!


13. 13
    on June 9th, 2009 at 8:45 am
    GK in MI said:

    Chips, salsa and corona!


14. 14
    on June 9th, 2009 at 8:46 am
    Debbie said:

    homemade brushchetta and my friend the captain’s margaritas and then some more friendly margaritas. yum…


15. 15
    on June 9th, 2009 at 8:55 am
    Michele P said:

    How about some bubbly, spinach & mozzarella calzone, crabmeat stuffed mushrooms?


16. 16
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:02 am
    ashley said:

    Huge Cheese service: Brie, Swiss, Havarti, crackers, garni de Grapes.

    (why suffer?)


17. 17
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:03 am
    bobbie said:

    Pork tenderloin with sesame noodles – plus Diet Coke, of course!


18. 18
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:06 am
    BOSSY said:

    So far: yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yummy.


19. 19
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:06 am
    leslie said:

    Leslie will bring her homemade fresh from the oven seasame seed buns and her slow roasted pork with green chile and roasted pineapple to serve on the freshly grilled buns hot off Bossy’s bar-b-que. Additionaly she will bring a roaster full of Best Baked Beans EVVVARRR because that is what everyone exclaims when they take their first bite! And I won’t forget the garden macaroni salad that is dressed with a sweet and sour apple cider vinegar dressing and not the old tired mayonaise dressing–just to shake things up. For dessert I wil bring a 7 layer toasted cocnut cake with a lime cream lightly between the layers. This is what I served several years ago at a backyard get-to-gether and holy moly people are still talking about it. Delicious. Can you tell I have a serious problem with needing to please people? I love to cook and reinvent recipes and try it out on all my friends. Will be moving into a new home in one week and in July I plan on having an open house—come if you our anywhere near Sand Springs, OK and want to attend a feast.


20. 20
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:09 am
    leslie said:

    Yeah, yeah , yeah–I get it now–TEN Words or less:

    Sweet pork sandwiches, baked beans, toasted coconut cake–so there


21. 21
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:13 am
    Philly said:

    I have many recipes but would bring my red pepper aoli


22. 22
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:33 am
    Debby said:

    Seven layer dip, chips and a cooler o’ light beer


23. 23
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:41 am
    Birdie23 said:

    My amazing Sun Tea & Choco.chip cookies


24. 24
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:42 am
    vuboq said:

    Blueberry-infused gin, lemon italian soda, lime, and lots of ibuprofen.


25. 25
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:43 am
    Lisa said:

    Fetzer Cabernet,homemade chicken enchiladas and some more Fetzer cabernet.


26. 26
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:45 am
    tina de luxe said:

    unfortunately, homemade sushi might poison guests when brought from germany.


27. 27
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:46 am
    Kait said:

    Booze – and lots of it!


28. 28
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:46 am
    sherry said:

    Bathtub sangria, minus the bathtub. Bossy can fish for fruit.


29. 29
    on June 9th, 2009 at 9:50 am
    Daisy said:

    Rhubarb-raspberry crisp, best potato salad IN THE WORLD, hibiscis tea


30. 30
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:06 am
    Patricia said:

    Dish pile high with Chocolate covered strawberries and dark beer


31. 31
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:06 am
    chocolatechic said:

    Swiss cheese dip, with bacon and butter pretzels, Water, ’cause I’m so vanilla


32. 32
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:10 am
    rebecca said:

    olive cheese bread and a six-pack of honey moon.


33. 33
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:18 am
    K said:

    I’ve got the barbecued beef and some artisan style brews.


34. 34
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:20 am
    Jean said:

    I’ll bring chicken arugula meatballs and shiraz. See you soon!


35. 35
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:24 am
    Owengirl79 said:

    Mexican corn dip, Fritos scoops, Corona with lime, white wine.


36. 36
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:27 am
    Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

    Fresh fruit salad, dressing: sour cream & brown sugar, champagne.


37. 37
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:28 am
    Little Miss Sunshine State said:

    Hot crabmeat and cheese dip to be spread on crackers.


38. 38
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:32 am
    Sandy said:

    Tacos with all the fixin’s and an icy cooler of Bud Light Lime!


39. 39
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:32 am
    Shelley said:

    BBQ meatballs, cheese and cracker platter, margaritas with salt. Burp.


40. 40
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:35 am
    Almudena said:

    Cups, napkins, plasticware – oh yeah – i’m one of those people.


41. 41
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:38 am
    Almudena said:

    Culinarily challenged but will make sure nothing goes to waste.


42. 42
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:40 am
    Smalltown Mom said:

    I am bringing pomegranate martinis and hot artichoke parmesan dip.


43. 43
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:42 am
    Virginia said:

    I’ll be bringing stuffed mushrooms and beer! Hubby will bring bourbon.


44. 44
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:48 am
    TanyaK said:

    No one has mentioned guacamole, can no one spell it?


45. 45
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:50 am
    RuthWells said:

    Mojito basket, baby: limes, rum, mint syrup, seltzer, mint garnish.


46. 46
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:54 am
    JennC said:

    Sundried tomato and goat cheese crostini, fresh made sun tea.


47. 47
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:56 am
    Renee in Seattle said:

    Trader Joes sesame crackers with tapenade and keg of wine.


48. 48
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:56 am
    Kris said:

    Hickory smoked bbq ribs, Malibu Rum, and cold pineapple juice.


49. 49
    on June 9th, 2009 at 10:57 am
    Diane said:

    Green apples with cream cheese caramel skor dip and lemonade.


50. 50
    on June 9th, 2009 at 11:16 am
    Stacey Ball said:

    Artichoke hearts, mayo, cream cheese, parmesean, green chilies: Bake 350.


51. 51
    on June 9th, 2009 at 11:23 am
    Linda_M said:

    Marinated mushrooms, rum cake, bat-bites (cranberry, black rum, lime)


52. 52
    on June 9th, 2009 at 11:29 am
    Liz said:

    Pioneer Womans jalapeno thingies. Yum. Negro Modelo Beer


53. 53
    on June 9th, 2009 at 11:30 am
    Baby Favorite said:

    Buffalo chicken dip and Scoop Fritos to eat it with.


54. 54
    on June 9th, 2009 at 11:34 am
    Jamie said:

    This simple girl brings chips, french onion dip, and beer.


55. 55
    on June 9th, 2009 at 11:34 am
    Jamie said:

    Or maybe I shall bring Texas Caviar and Frito Scoops.


56. 56
    on June 9th, 2009 at 11:35 am
    Jamie said:

    Maybe pumpkin bars w/cream cheese frosting. Off season – who cares?!


57. 57
    on June 9th, 2009 at 11:43 am
    Dharmamama said:

    Watermelon thai soup with coconut, lime & lemongrass. Served cold. Yum.


58. 58
    on June 9th, 2009 at 11:43 am
    gina said:

    arroz con gandules (rice and beans) awesome for potlucks yum


59. 59
    on June 9th, 2009 at 11:49 am
    bossys mom said:

    A bottle of scotch, a kosher salami, some chocolates and Hal’s Uncle Harry.


60. 60
    on June 9th, 2009 at 11:51 am
    joeinvegas said:

    The best homemade chocolate cake ever with some cold milk.


61. 61
    on June 9th, 2009 at 11:52 am
    bossys mom said:

    Or I’ll bring Tony Soprano who will bring ricotta pastry.


62. 62
    on June 9th, 2009 at 11:58 am
    Dr. Liz said:

    Scotch and deviled eggs – because I’m not inventive that way..


63. 63
    on June 9th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
    MariaV said:

    macaroni and cheese with bacon, best cheese from Murray’s, wine


64. 64
    on June 9th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
    Meg at the Members Lounge said:

    Spicy Thai Meatballs, Orange zest courtesy of new Microplane Zester!


65. 65
    on June 9th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
    Reeb said:

    Imaginary me: delectible morsels wrapped in phyllo dough, hot. Wine.

    Real me: bread. cheese. wine. wine. wine. wine. wine. wine.


66. 66
    on June 9th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
    Liz said:

    Curry beef puffs piled high, vodka, tonic, limes!


67. 67
    on June 9th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
    Reeb said:

    No fair Bossy! Now I’m desperately salivating. Send leftovers. Quick.

    I’d love recipes: 57/watermelon thai soup, 34/arugula meatballs. But how?


68. 68
    on June 9th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
    Liz said:

    Is bossy a masochist? Food talk is torture while cleansing.


69. 69
    on June 9th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
    Donna said:

    Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Quinoa/garbanzo/black bean salad, hummus, pita


70. 70
    on June 9th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
    ScottsdaleGirl said:

    Best damn guacamole you ever tasted and a vat of Tecate Beer with some limes and salt.


71. 71
    on June 9th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
    Reeb said:

    Found recipes online. I’ll never make them. Will bring wine.


72. 72
    on June 9th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
    Kelly H said:

    Smitten Kitchen’s broccoli slaw (it’s to DIE FOR!)
    http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/05/broccoli-slaw/

    And my specialty summer drink: Principal’s Potion – vodka, Collins mix and a splash of grenadine. Yum!


73. 73
    on June 9th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
    Amelia said:

    Bectcha didn’t know Arkansas has wine country. Weiderkehr Chardonnay = YUM!


74. 74
    on June 9th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
    Gramps said:

    I will bring my old, slightly overweight body—-and a huge smile


75. 75
    on June 9th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
    janet said:

    I’ll bring the hamburgers. We need some actual food, right?


76. 76
    on June 9th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
    Laurellee said:

    Pioneer Woman’s Potluck Peanut butter pie and some local growlers.


77. 77
    on June 9th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
    Vanessa said:

    Bleu Cheese & Pecan Dip for veggies & crackers


78. 78
    on June 9th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
    kate said:

    i will bring sangria and chee-tos.

    what?


79. 79
    on June 9th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
    Suzanne said:

    I will bring an appetite, for which I am famous!


80. 80
    on June 9th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
    Tracy (Oklahoma) said:

    Appletinis. More Appletinis. Brisket. Cheesy Potatoes. Baked Beans and Appletinis!


81. 81
    on June 9th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
    Jen H. said:

    Gin.


82. 82
    on June 9th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
    kay said:

    root beer floats; I’m killing two birds with one dish.


83. 83
    on June 9th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
    delilah said:

    My famous taco dip, Fritos Scoops, and elastic-waisted pants.

    Because Bossy needs CHEESE.


84. 84
    on June 9th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
    Deedle said:

    Pomegranate tequila and good guacamole or white wine with tofu spring rolls with peanut sauce – hostess’ choice!


85. 85
    on June 9th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
    Lizzy said:

    Booze, booze, booze, booze, booze,booze, booze, booze and ice.


86. 86
    on June 9th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
    Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy said:

    Mimosas, melon salad, mojitos, macaroni and cheese, margaritas and me!
    (this comment brought to you by the letter m)


87. 87
    on June 9th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
    Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy said:

    And I agree with Reeb (#67) recipes, please!!!


88. 88
    on June 9th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
    Surcie said:

    Pig Candy (This recipe is from the Sweet Potato Queens: Take strips of raw bacon, coat well in dark brown sugar, place on a rack atop a cookie sheet, and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.)

    Since orange juice goes well with bacon, I’ll bring mimosas.


89. 89
    on June 9th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
    jamie said:

    Absolut vodka with lots of lime, and salted edmame


90. 90
    on June 9th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
    jill said:

    Toasted Head Chardonnay. Homemade hummus. Pita Crisps. It’s party time!


91. 91
    on June 9th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
    Ruth said:

    Hobo Casserole… in a crockpot which is E.M.P.T.Y. before the end of hte party so no full tupperware for you!


92. 92
    on June 9th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
    heidi said:

    From Heidela: french fries & french toast from “Better off Dead.”


93. 93
    on June 9th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
    reen said:

    Chili and Shiner Bock coming from Austin!


94. 94
    on June 9th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
    Susan said:

    Kibbeh, tabbouleh, wara’enab, baklava, and frothy margaritas made with love.


95. 95
    on June 9th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
    Diane said:

    Prawns wrapped in proscuitto with a bottle of white zin.


96. 96
    on June 9th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
    chrissy said:

    Sludge cup. Only for me. I’m a bit antisocial.


97. 97
    on June 9th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
    Suzi said:

    Angel food cake to eat and limoncello to drink. Yummy!


98. 98
    on June 9th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
    Nancy said:

    Dirty vodka martinis with blue-cheese stuffed olives, chicken wings


99. 99
    on June 9th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
    Deb said:

    Mozzarella/tomato/basil drizzled with olive oil/balsamic and wine


100. 100
     on June 9th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
     Manic Mommy said:

     Cheese dip in bread bowl, spinach dip, nachos, Corona Lite


101. 101
     on June 9th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
     Catherine McP said:

     I’ll carry #45 Ruths Mojito basket, love it! “Mojito basket”

     Now I gotta stop somewhere on my way home from work…yum!


102. 102
     on June 9th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
     Patti in NJ said:

     Pita, cream cheese mixed with Italian dressing, cucumbers, lemon pepper.*

     Build in that order.


103. 103
     on June 9th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
     alwyn said:

     Bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese. Had you at “bacon”.


104. 104
     on June 9th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
     clickmom said:

     Must be gluten, dairy, corn, tomato, and coconut free. Boring.


105. 105
     on June 9th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
     anne marie in philly said:

     sweet and spicy turkey meatballs, a merlot, and fudgy brownies.


106. 106
     on June 9th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
     Have the T-shirt said:

     Put me down for the World’s Greatest Brownies and Amaretto


107. 107
     on June 9th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
     Bush Babe of Granite Glen said:

     Lamingtons, sausage rolls and spinach and feta cigars…and chardonnay!


108. 108
     on June 9th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
     Kathy from NJ said:

     Lemon/limeade made with real lemons & limes and cookies.


109. 109
     on June 9th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
     heidi said:

     Box wine from Target and left over fancy birthday cake


110. 110
     on June 9th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
     Catherine McP said:

     Wish I was in that back porch now. In AZ


111. 111
     on June 9th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
     Cupcake Murphy said:

     Smoked gouda, fancy olives, homemade crostini, sparkling cranberry italian soda.


112. 112
     on June 9th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
     sugarpie said:

     Fritos, guacamole (sp?), Lonestar, spiked watermelon, and a blindfold for Bossy.


113. 113
     on June 10th, 2009 at 12:20 am
     Meredith said:

     Mango mimosas, amaretto cheesecake with vanilla cookie crust, and wine.


114. 114
     on June 10th, 2009 at 12:36 am
     Marjorie of Connecticut said:

     I will bring my specialty for potlucks: chinet paper plates.


115. 115
     on June 10th, 2009 at 1:43 am
     amy said:

     Hmmm, I would bring my kick ass garlic/parmesan chicken fingers (cut smaller than I serve for dinner) with some yummy dips. And my latest crave, a soft taco slathered with cream cheese and then a delish sweet pepper sauce. Rolled and cut. Easy peasy and so yummy.

     To drink, gin and tonic is my current fave, so refreshing!


116. 116
     on June 10th, 2009 at 1:47 am
     amy said:

     Sorry, too much g&T. Could not restrict myself to ten words apparently!


117. 117
     on June 10th, 2009 at 2:47 am
     Melanie said:

     Beans, duh.


118. 118
     on June 10th, 2009 at 10:03 am
     pkzcass said:

     This will not be limited to 10 words but I had to share. I had a party too on Saturday. I supplied the alcohol but everyone had to bring an appetizer or a dessert. Talk about leftovers; I haven’t cooked yet! Anyway, I live in a twin and I know so many people who are intimidated to throw parties at their houses if they’re not McMansions with two dishwashers and three ovens. I admire Bossy for entertaining as much as she does and not letting size be an issue. Life is too short to put off hosting that party until the house is expanded or the kitchen is redone, blah blah blah. To make a long comment even longer, thank gah someone else besides me doesn’t let her house stand in the way of a good party.


119. 119
     on June 10th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
     Bechtoldlifework said:

     Cucumber sandwiches and Pimms Cup…All Hail Good Queen Bossy!


120. 120
     on June 10th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
     Adorable Girlfriend said:

     I’m bringing the AG, who’s bringing the single Jewish doctor for her to meet?


121. 121
     on June 10th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
     Swistle said:

     Chocolate mint brownies and vanilla vodka and orange soda.


122. 122
     on June 11th, 2009 at 10:12 am
     Amy said:

     Fruit and Cheese Platter, Merlot, Excedrin, Pepto, and Cab Fare.