# data[].attributes.body
I will not be able to leave Brooklyn before 8am. It will probably take me at least 30 - 40 minutes to get to Manhattan.

# data[].attributes.body
I really think we need to leave the city no later than 7:30  -  Please !!!

# data[].attributes.body
Hello All

# data[].attributes.body
Sharon, I suggested "probably 9 am" because you asked for the pick up time "asap" and, out of consideration, thought you might need to plan for it at this point.  Everyone knows we need to get there as early as possible, but some may not be able to make it that early. Please hold on.

# data[].attributes.body
hi Tony I'm thinking we should get out of the city much earlier because there is so much to accomplish. If you pick me up at 9 am, that means we probably won't exit the city until close to 10 picking up the others etc...and that means getting to the lake at 1:00 which is cutting it close.  Sherry and I were talking about 7:30 am. Actually, I'd be ok with 8 am which leaves time to pick up fresh bread or any last minute thing. what does everyone else think?

# data[].attributes.body
I will get the cucumbers and theindt chocolate. I only need to have the chocolate amount again. One per person?

# data[].attributes.body
Barbara, your address is needed.

# data[].attributes.body
Sharon, I will know the time when I have all addresses. It will probably be around 9 oclock.

# data[].attributes.body
It came to me this morning that we need to have pineapples to serve for break on Saturday,  something special to mark the day.  If all agree,  Sharon can pick them up at Trader Joes today

# data[].attributes.body
Hello all

# data[].attributes.body
please advs asap about pick up time on Thursday morning . thank you

# data[].attributes.body
Hi Tony

# data[].attributes.body
hors d'oeuvres  not the goat cheese and there will be some Feta left over for the special meal salads.

# data[].attributes.body
Sharon,  my mistake - it is the Feta cheese that will be used with the cream cheese for the

# data[].attributes.body
Sorry that I reminded you, Tony about the Persian cucumbers.  I see that Sherry has already mentioned it. Barbara

# data[].attributes.body
Dear All, The Asian Pears are on Pete's Order.

# data[].attributes.body
Dear Tony, Have you or will you purchase the Persian Cucumbers?; also, in May, you were going to pick up Lindt chocolate pieces (in wrappers) for the Welcome break? Can you/will you do that again.  Thank you, Barbara

# data[].attributes.body
Sharon please mark the goat cheese ( use only for Saturday night appetizer filling -) so that it doesn't get taken for a break or such Thank you  the goat cheese will be mixed with the cream cheese to fill the spicey pickled cherry peppers

# data[].attributes.body
Today I purchased 300 assorted olives for the Welcome table,  300 black Kalamata olives for the salmon dinner,  150 pickled cherry peppers,  3 lbs almond butter, the other items i have purchased are the tahini for the hummus, zaatar for the pita chips, better than broth mushroom and better than broth vegetable, berbere spice mix and 3 cups of ghee for the soup on Thursday night and dried porcini mushrooms for the mushroom sauce for the nut cheese loaf

# data[].attributes.body
Hello All

# data[].attributes.body
Sharon,  I don't see the Asian pears on Pete's order -  so, yes they need to be shopped for.

# data[].attributes.body
Please confirm that you received my note and that you will bring the Persian cucumbers? Thank you

# data[].attributes.body
Tony

# data[].attributes.body
Sharon I thought that Petes was able to get the Asian Pears and which case you would not need to shop for them - I will check the Pete's produce order to be absolutely sure.

# data[].attributes.body
Shopping list for Sharon

Gouda 2 lbs

Gruyere 2 lbs

Goat cheese 3 logs

Pistachios 1 lb

Cashews 1 lb

Dark Raisins 2 lbs

Champagne vinegar 2 bottles (17 oz)

Salt: Red Baleine 1 container.  Blue Baleine 1 container

Asian pears:  ?  Figure 4 servings per piece of fruit?  Need 26 Asian pears.

Semi sweet Callebaut Chocolate (for cake) 4 lbs

Halvah: 8 oz

Bringing from home:

Fresh thyme springs from garden

Sage (few bunches from garden just in case)

Sesame seeds

Pesto: about 8 cups

Sesame oil (for cookies)

Paper muffin cups for bran muffins

# data[].attributes.body
Halvah

# data[].attributes.body
sorry I keep hitting send by mistake .   I don't know what I"m doing wrong!

# data[].attributes.body
Here is a list of what I intend to purchase:

# data[].attributes.body
Hello all,

# data[].attributes.body
I live in Tribeca...25 Murray Street between Broadway and Church. 2 blocks south of Chambers.

# data[].attributes.body
Hi Tony

# data[].attributes.body
Tony we do  need the Persian cucumbers - please bring them I figure three people to one cucumber that would be 35 cucumbers - lets say 40 to be safe.  Please confirm.  if we figure 3 crackers per person - I would say to get 20 pitas.  Please confirm that you will bring the cucumbers. Thank you

# data[].attributes.body
By the way, the
NAt Kagan order was submitted. 35 lbs of Atlantic Salmon, and 135 pieces of chicken thighs. Eric said that it is extremely difficult to estimate how much white meat would a thigh yield. But he thought that the numbers seem to be right. Meat will be delivered on Wednesday.

# data[].attributes.body
how many Arabic bread do we need. One loaf cab yield 16 crackers. so I can get about 18 pitas. is that okay?

# data[].attributes.body
I will get the Pita.

# data[].attributes.body
my impression was that we are not getting the Persian cucumber because they are too expensive. I remember you said you want to check how much per pound you can get them for. please check and let me know, I can still get them if you didnt have a better price of 2..9 per lbs.

# data[].attributes.body
Tony please confirm that you will be bringing the Persian cucumbers and the pita bread for the pita toasts

# data[].attributes.body
my address is 336 East 83rd Street - between first and second - thank you. Hello Tony

# data[].attributes.body
Just called Nat Kagen (Monday 9:22) Eric was not available. No one else was available to take the order. Will try again before 10:30.

# data[].attributes.body
Please post addresses

# data[].attributes.body
I need to know where each of you live in order to pick you up accordingly.

# data[].attributes.body
Hello all,

Car has been reserved.

Meat order will go in before 1030 am today, Monday.
.

# data[].attributes.body
Dear Sherry, I am not touching the order thus far--was only responding to Sharon's email.  I mentioned the cream cheese, since now we have more than we ordered or anticipated. All good. Sorry for the extra posts--I accidentally hit the return key too many times.

# data[].attributes.body
Dear s

# data[].attributes.body
Dear Sherry,

# data[].attributes.body
Reminding you that we do need the cream cheese that we ordered please do not cancel

# data[].attributes.body
Dear Sharon,

Please see below and thank you for these details: Also, I am suddenly realizing that on the Menu planner, we have cold cereals, which we did not order……..!  Can you all think that through?  And, as I mention below, since the weather is cool, some folks will appreciate hot oatmeal… another thought.

Thank you and all, rest well.Warmly, Barbara

On Oct 14, 2018, at 9:58 PM, Sharon Denner <sharondenner@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello Team: I accepted the invitation to edit! Please note below.  Barbara, I can’t find the Pete’s order to reference the original quantity. Not sure if you sent it or not. So please note anything in red needs to be checked against the order to see if it needs revision

PANTRY:  1. Prunes:Noticed on the Freskeeto order that prunes were NOT listed. As per inventory, there are 7 lbs. We need total of 12.5 lbs. I will revise with Freskeeto’s tomorrow.

NO NEED TO ORDER; ON PETE’S ORDER

2. Raisins: There are enough raisins (although I bought 2 lbs of dark raisins…we can use for the break.

GREAT.

3. Apricots: There are 9 lbs of apricots in the inventory. We need 6 lbs. I will call Freskeeto tomorrow to revise.

THE 6 LBS. ARE FOR THE PRUNE COMPOTE.  IF WE FEEL WE CAN USE THE APRICOTS FOR BREAKS IN SOME WAY, THEN THE EXTRA 3 LBS. ARE OKAY.  I LEAVE THAT UP TO THE FOUR OF YOU.

4. Oats: There are 14 lbs of oats in the pantry, butnot gluten free. Technically, oats are gluten free, and fine for gluten-free diets…the difference with gluten free oats is that there is no possible contamination of any wheat in processing. Up to you to keep the current gluten free oats order.

WE ORDERED GLUTEN FREE OATS FROM PETE’S.  SINCE OATS ARE A STAPLE AT THE LAKE AND IT IS GETTING COOLER, I THINK IT IS OKAY TO LEAVE OUR ORDER, AS IS. ALSO, IF THE WEATHER IS VERY COOL, THERE MAY BE A FEELING FOR SOME OATMEAL AND THE EXTRA OATS ON HAND WILL BE USEFUL.

5. Dried cranberries: There are 4.5 lbs. in the pantry. Noticed that this was NOT on my Freskeeto’s order list with the other dried fruits. We need 3 cups for Persian jeweled rice, so we are good to go.

I ORDERED FRESH CRANBERRIES FOR SOMETHING… HMM.  SHERRY, CAN YOU CHECK PETE’S ORDER?  DID WE ORDER INCORRECTLY OR ARE THE FRESH CRANBERRIES FOR ONE OF THE DESSERTS?

WALK IN PANTRY:  1. As we discussed, extra half/half is ok.

YES.

2. Whole yogurt: 6 lbs. Depends on what the expiration date is..but we should use. Reduce the amount of yogurt on order?

THIS WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA.  SHERRY, IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ASK DAISY IF WE CAN CUT THE ORDER DOWN BY 6 CONTAINERS; OTHERWISE, WE WILL HAVE TO ACCEPT IT.

3. Cream cheese: 3 lbs Not an ingredient we need, but we can use for breaks or breakfast on the day we serve the muffins.

WE DO HAVE CREAM CHEESE ON THE ORDER FOR THE HOT CHERRY PEPPERS FOR THE LAST MEAL; WE ALSO ORDERED THE “BREAD OF SAINTS” BREAD FROM BEACHLAKE—IT WOULD BE LOVELY TO HAVE IT WITH SOME CREAM CHEESE, IF WE WISH.  THE OTHER OPTION WOULD BE TO ASK DAISY, SHERRY, IF WE COULD REMOVE IT FROM THE ORDER AND THEN USE WHAT IS AT THE LAKE FOR THE PEPPERS AND THE BREAD OF SAINTS BREAD.

4. Butter 5 lbs: If we have any left over, could be put in the freezer, soI would leave the order as is.

I AGREE.  THANKFULLY, 5 LBS. IS NOT SO MUCH.

5. Brie: 1.25 lbs: I ordered 6 lbs from Freskeetos. It comes in 2 lbs wheels, soI suggest keep the order as is.Can be used at break.

I AGREE.

6. Gouda: 1.15 lbs: Freskeetos doesn’t have so I was planning on buying 2 lbs.I can buy 1 lb, or keep as is, and use up at breaks. Thoughts?

THE 1 LB. IS NOT DRAMATIC AND THE 2 LBS. OF GOUDA ARE FOR THE FIRST NIGHT’S DINNER, SO THE EXTRA MAY BE USEFUL AT BREAKS.  I LEAVE THAT UP TO ALL OF YOU…

7. Onions: Only 7 leftI don’t know how many are needed/ordered, so please revised if necessary.

WITHOUT LOOKING AT THE ORDER, WE ORDERED ABOUT 75-80 ONIONS, BUT WE NEED THEM BASED ON THE RECIPES.  I THINK WE ARE OKAY HERE.

RIPENING RACK:  1. Garlic: 10 heads. I don’t know what has been ordered. Please revise if necessary. Thoughts?

WE ORDERED 25 HEADS FOR ALL OF OUR MEALS.  IF PETE’S IS WILLING TO MINIMIZE, I AM OKAY WITH THAT, BUT I AM NOT SURE HOW THEY MIGHT RECEIVE ALL THESE REVISIONS.  IF THE ORDER IS IN, I WOULD SIMPLY LEAVE IT.  THE EXTRA HEADS CAN BE REFRIGERATED IF THEY ARE NOT USED.

2. Apples: 27 Can be used for break. Not listed what kind of apple. We could make a baked apple for a gluten free dessert, ot use for break  if the apples are good (not mushy).I would not change the apple order (Granny Smith for apple crumble.)WELL, WE COULD TRY TO CANCEL THE FUJI APPLES (WE ORDERED 20 OR THEREABOUTS FOR BREAK), BUT AGAIN, IF THE ORDER IS IN, THIS IS TRICKY. THE 105 GREEN APPLES ARE FOR DESSERT.
SPICES:  Seems like all sufficient except for Smoked Paprika. I can buy.
FREEZER: Nothing relevant

FLOUR, SUGAR: As per inventory, there are big trash cans with flour and sugar. I don’t know if additional quantity has been ordered

WE ORDERED 10 LBS. OF FLOUR AND I BELIEVE THE SAME FOR SUGAR.  IT WILL GET USED AT THE LAKE, GOING FORWARD.

Dear All,
Overall, I think we did remarkably well, considering that we put our order in without a real inventory to work with.  Most of the extras can all be kept in some way, so I am thankful that we may not face too much waste.  If we could cancel 6 of the yogurts and maybe the cream cheese we purchased, along with the Fuji apples, that might be sensible, but otherwise and even with these elements, we do not really seem too excessive.  Hopefully, what we purchased will be used and not be excessive… we shall see.
Many thanks to all, Barbara

# data[].attributes.body
Also emailed... want to be sure things are up on Padlet, as well.

# data[].attributes.body
Dear All,  Just sent you all an email with the following message: Dear Joyce,

Thank you very much for addressing the coffee order with Glen Agrin.

Can you let me know what coffee you chose both for regular and decaf—as I mentioned to Glen in my email, Kobrick’s is new for me, so I appreciate the learning experience.

We will still need to finalize the tea order, too.  Feel free to do that together tomorrow evening, when at least 3 of you are able to meet, or, if your preference is to do other things together, I can connect with one or more of you tomorrow evening to finalize that.   The order can be called into Porto Rico Coffee (their plant store in Brooklyn—“Chantal”—we have a wholesale account with them)--for pickup at the Greenwich Village store on Bleecker Street for Wednesday.  I will be happy to take care of the pickup either on Wednesday evening or Thursday a.m.  These are the choices we considered in May, since then, as now, black tea was needed. The tri-group also mentioned that Mint tea was needed.  I have not been able to carefully review the inventory, as yet, so I will trust you with any additional teas that we should add to the order, if necessary. And feel free to tweak those below, if you wish—just a suggestion based on our May efforts.

With sincere thanks, Barbara

========================

| TEA | BOXES
| English Breakfast | 2 @ 20 bags each
| Earl Grey | 2 @ 20 bags each
| Lady Grey | 2 @ 20 bags each
| Prince Wales | 2 @ 20 bags each
| Orange Pekoe | 2 @ 20 bags each

# data[].attributes.body
Barbara I can help with the plates, Sharon, Joyce and I will be meeting at 5 tomorrow, Tony will not be able to join us.and hopefully we can make a very early start on Thursday obviously we have very much to accomplish.

# data[].attributes.body
Another email I just sent your way: Dear All,

Sherry has just informed me that the Coffee at the Foundation did get to the Trip-Group as planned, so we will simply need to get the coffee inventory from the Lake today, in order to place our own order for tomorrow.

Thanks for clarifying this, Sherry.

Best, Barbara

# data[].attributes.body
I also sent a follow-up that we ordered (after inventory in May), 30 lbs. coffee (French Guatemalan) and 10 lbs. decaf.

# data[].attributes.body
Just sent this to all via email:  Dear All,

It appears, that coffee possibly intended for the Lake for this weekend, did not make it there.  While I am trying to verify that and also to find out whether we might use it (and how much the quantity is), I wanted to keep you aware. Once I find out more, I will let you all know, especially you, Joyce, since you are due to place the order.  I have been in touch with the Office about this, since the coffee in question is currently at the Foundation.  I have already indicated to the Office that we MUST finalize our order to PR by tomorrow, to ensure delivery to the Lake in time.  If we use the coffee already at the House, we will need to know how much there is both in regular and decaf.  Meanwhile, attached is May’s order, which was determined by the current events at that time, and could change completely based on all the new factors--this includes the Tea, as well.   So, we need to settle the coffee at the Foundation, along with the Lake inventory about the coffee/tea after this weekend.

Anyway, just stay with me on this…

Thank you all, Barbara

# data[].attributes.body
Dear All, The message I just sent was sent to all of you via email.  I just copied and pasted it to Padlet, for those who are looking here... Best, Barbara

# data[].attributes.body
Dear All,

The kitchen heads at the Lake will be sending us an inventory, as soon as possible.  I reached out to them last evening particularly about the coffee/tea quantities, the dried fruit and nuts and the list of spices that we need including vanilla extract and have already received a response that such information will come our way.  Someone else from the Lake also indicated that the spices are abundant, along with all gluten free items in the pantry, but of course, I understand that specifics are useful.  I for one, am holding off on picking up certain shopping items (I would recommend you all do the same except for what some of you have already purchased), until we hear back re: the inventory, since already we will have a fair amount of overlapping, given the fact that we had to place our orders, side by side with the tri-group effort.

As soon as the inventory comes in, I will send it to all of us, so that we can each review.

The two final orders: Kagan and Porto Rico have to go in by tomorrow, so these are in the forefront.  The latter is the most affected by what is currently at the Lake.

A few other things:

1) Tony, speaking for myself, I need to know when we are leaving on Thursday and how the pickup will work.  I assume you have already or will shortly, rent the car.

2) I will be sending the menus and planner to Sharon, who will be putting the books together.  She and I spoke yesterday—we should have one book that has all the recipes in plastic and then, at least a couple of copies for us. However, I will leave all of this up to Sharon….:).

3) We will have to collect the dessert dishes going to the Lake for travel by bus on Thursday.  I can meet one of you at the Foundation tomorrow, if possible to verify the plate and will appreciate some help in counting out and getting them ready for the bus, along with some extra thermoses and water pitchers.

Thank you.

For now, Barbara

# data[].attributes.body
Za'atar. Its It's uptplo you Sherry. Just an idea' we can make some with zaatar and some without. Either or is fine too.

# data[].attributes.body
Sorry, I did not mean to send that message, which I had not finalized editing or writing... accidentally, hit the return key.  The "kitchen" I am referring to is the Trip-Group; I will email the heads to see if they or someone doing the inventory can provide the coffee and tea quantities. As for the chicken, what if the thighs we order are very large... I remember such an experience some years back when I was working in the kitchen...pretty excessive.  Perhaps the Kagan folk have a sense of the size, but it would be good to have an idea, if possible.  :)   Thank you all, Barbara

# data[].attributes.body
Dear All,  I spoke with Sherry earlier today and mentioned that it would be helpful to receive each of your personal shopping orders to add to all our vendor orders.  After speaking with Pete's Market yesterday, there are certain items (so far), that they are unable to get and will need to be shopped for. I will aim to get them in addition to some other items I have committed to.  It would be helpful to receive your shopping orders, either as an attachment via email or on the email screen (whatever is easiest).  One cannot copy from Padlet, as best as I can tell, so it is extra work to put them here.  However, given that Sherry has done so already, I will simply re-type them. :).   Regarding the Fish order, I quantified 32 lbs. based on our number (102-103) and our special diets.  However, 35 lbs. is reasonable.  Regarding the Chicken Thighs, I only want to say that we should be sure to have a yield of at least 1/3 lb. per person (not including the bone), and should omit the count for the vegetarians, even if we still aim for a bit extra. I hope that corresponds Tony, to your order noted above.  The final order to be placed is the Coffee/Tea order.  I was unable to email the kitchen earlier today, but will send an email to them to ask them to touch base with us on Sunday regarding the Coffee and Tea.  We have our order from May.  The coffee was from scratch, but the tea was based on what was needed, so their input will be appreciated, if someone is able to connect.  Espresso will be coming to the Lake separately.

# data[].attributes.body
Tony do you need zata'ar for the pita chips?

# data[].attributes.body
I am also bringing ghee for the Thursday soup, better than broth mushroom stock and vegetable stock, dried porcini mushrooms for the cheese nut loaf, dried cranberries for the Saturday rice

# data[].attributes.body
Ok thank you Joyce

# data[].attributes.body
Berbere spice mix for the red lentil soup on Thursday night, 175 fresh sage leaves for the salmon on Saturday night,

# data[].attributes.body
I will be bringing Thursday, Tahini for the hummus,  5 cups soaked chick peas for the hummus, black olives and assorted olives for the welcome table, almond butter ( welcome table) Assorted colored cherry tomatoes for the salmon dinner salad, spicey cherry peppers for the Saturday dinner hors'doevre

# data[].attributes.body
I will meet you on Monday at 5pm.

# data[].attributes.body
Hello all, It does not seem that I will be able to make it this Monday. I am fine with whatever tasks schedule you put for Thursday.

# data[].attributes.body
Hello Joyce and Tony,  will you be able to meet with Sharon and I in the coffee shop Monday at 5 to review special meals and to make a schedule for ourselves - so we care clear what needs to be done each day and in advance of each day -

# data[].attributes.body
Hello All,  Meghan from Pete's market does have Asian pears

# data[].attributes.body
We need to firm up the special diet meals and go over the details of what we need to do upon arrival also to make sure we each understand what we will be shopping for and bringing with us in the car please let me know about your availability to meet on Monday

# data[].attributes.body
Hi everyone are you available to meet on Monday at 5 in the coffee shop

# data[].attributes.body
I just placed our order with Lisa from Beach Lake Bakery - She will send a confirmation email later and she will mark each loaf with the meal it is to accompany -  6 rustic country loaves will come thawed to have with Thursday dinner.  All the other breads will come to us frozen and we will defrost them as we need them ( she recommends defrosting them in the paper bag that they come in and they can be put in the oven to warm uncovered on baking sheets.

# data[].attributes.body
Hello all

# data[].attributes.body
That seems good Tony.  Thank you

# data[].attributes.body
MEATS: Eric from Nat Kagan suggested to get 35 lbs of salmon (farm raised Atlantic). This will yield around 112 pieces if each person gets 5oz piece. Is everyone okay with this?

# data[].attributes.body
MEATS:

Last night, we discussed the chicken thighs amount. There was a consensus that we will order one bone-in chicken thigh per person and to add 35 extra thighs for those who prefer to have some more. So in total: 139 thighs (104+35). Is everyone in agreement on this?

# data[].attributes.body
Barbara there is hard copy of the inventory from this past weekend in the office at the Foundation it is being kept for Sherryl Durant who is doing the ordering for the Tri-group.  I will make a copy of it when I get there tonight

# data[].attributes.body
I need to know how much parsley and cilantro we need - we can order from them as well -

# data[].attributes.body
the Freskeeto order has to be called in by Friday.October 12 to Scott or Jeremy - at that point they will be able to tell us what they can get at the market.  It sounds to me that if we can get the quantities we need from Pete's - It will be easier - I will call Daisy now and see what they have in fresh herbs

# data[].attributes.body
The order for Freskeeto has to be in by October 15

# data[].attributes.body
good night Barbara dear - rest well.

# data[].attributes.body
I did email Audrey - hopefully she will get back to me today.

# data[].attributes.body
I will be signing off shortly.  I still have some highlighted rows in our Pete's order, but all the items in quantity (lemons, flour, sugar, garlic, onions, oats, etc. have been quantified).  The other piece that concerns me is the juice for break--undoubtedly, there was a good deal of juice at the Lake in May, since we only ordered one gallon of Cranberry Juice (other than Orange Juice for breakfast).  Other than the one gallon of Cranberry, we have a gallon of Apple Cider... it all depends on what is up there, of course.  It will be a help to hear from Audrey and I will still contact Pat K. re: the upcoming weekend.  Thank you.

# data[].attributes.body
ok thanks for the herb count

# data[].attributes.body
haha

# data[].attributes.body
I will ask in the morning - if they can deliver a quantity of fresh beautiful scallions -  either vendor is ok

# data[].attributes.body
Yes; I will bring the brandy... if I do not drink it first...

# data[].attributes.body
GROCERY | Bay leaves, dried | 162 count |
PRODUCE-HERB | Sage, Fresh | 150 leaves |
PRODUCE-HERB | Thyme, Fresh | 185 sprigs |  That's exacting based on recipes...

# data[].attributes.body
When you call Freskeeto's, Sherry, can you ask them how they sell scallions and how fresh they are.  We need 50--or do you think we should just order them from Pete's.

# data[].attributes.body
So you say you will bring the 8 tbsp brandy?

# data[].attributes.body
what are the quantities of sage  - we need 200 springs of thyme - how much sage do we need and how many bay leaves was it?

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you very much.

# data[].attributes.body
I will call Freskeeto's in the morning

# data[].attributes.body
I have that and can pick it up along with the Lentils de Puy and Quinoa. No worries on the chocolate response---thank you for responding. Also, it will help to know if we can get the bulk order of Sage, Thyme and Bay leaves from Freskeeto's; otherwise, they will go in the Pete's order--not sure how the Bay leaves will come via Pete's...

# data[].attributes.body
we also need 8 tablespoons of brandy or rum for the cake - I can bring a small bottle

# data[].attributes.body
I can get the bittersweet chocolate at Fairway Barbara - I was concentrating on the soup and forgot to answer on the chocolate.

# data[].attributes.body
Also, perhaps someone has responded and I missed it, but will we personal shop for the 4 lbs. of bittersweet chocolate?  Apologies, if someone has responded and I have not seen it. Thanks, Barbara

# data[].attributes.body
I like that idea--yes; the broth should make a difference. Thanks.  On a completely different note, we will have to check our milk and half&half amounts before putting in Pete's order.  It almost seems like the amounts we have are decreased amounts (May amounts that were decreased as a result of the inventory).  The quantities listed seem a bit small, though I could be wrong.

# data[].attributes.body
Yes, I understand the multiplication; I was just checking/verifying if the 3 cups in the recipe instructions should be multiplied to 36 cups for the quantified recipe. :)

# data[].attributes.body
some better than broth vegetable stock can be added to the water to give more flavor if we feel it needs it.  We will go by taste. d

# data[].attributes.body
Yes,  Barbara - 3 cups x 12.5  is 36 cups of water

# data[].attributes.body
Dear All, In the instructions below the Minestrone Soup ingredients, the recipe calls for 3 cups of water.  Will this be multiplied to 36 cups of water based on 12.5 the original recipe?  We do not have any broth on our vendor list?  Will we be needing any for any reason??? THANKS, Barbara