What a Peachy Potluck!

Last week our Sholan Farm Community Garden hosted its 2nd annual potluck party for all of its gardeners to celebrate the harvest and share stories.

Tim brought along a big Le Creuset of summer sangria and a pitcher of pink raspberry lemonade.

I’m always pleasantly surprised by the vast variety of dishes people decide to bring to a potluck.

I saw zucchini bread, old-fashioned green bean casserole, cabbage salad, summer squash casserole, summer salad, a blueberry cake, pecan pie and few others.

My downfall is potlucks. I seem to load up my plate with too many bites of each dish. I’ve come up with some strategies to limit my caloric load when at a potluck:

• Bring something healthy! I attempted to make my contribution healthy by adding fruit, but I could have done better by bringing grilled vegetables, fresh corn on the cob or a heaping fruit salad.
• Take two bites worth of each dish you think looks appetizing. Make sure that half of your plate is filled with vegetable-based items.
• Keep your water glass full. Enjoy the cocktails in moderation (i.e. one sangria and fill the cup with fruit!)
• For dessert, bring along a smaller dish, share with a friend, and follow the “two-bites” rule.
• Enjoy the good company and beautiful weather!
  

How do you survive a potluck?

The winner of the City Sports t-shirt is Allison. Email me your mailing address to afeteforfood@gmail.com!

• Allison said...
  Hi! I'm visiting your blog for the first time and I think it's great! I totally identify with your point of view and really enjoy reading your take on all things food. Keep up the great work!
  August 19, 2009 11:17 AM

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