First FPPC in the New House!

Hi Friends!! Thanks to the hard work of many friends and family last weekend, we are now fully moved into our new house! What better way to celebrate than with a Fancy Paper Plate Club meeting??

Where: 3234 W North Loop Ave (@ Finch Arboretum in West Spokane)
When: Saturday, November 17th starting around 6:30pm
What: We will make Spaghetti Bolognese, you bring an italian-y side dish to share. Some possible options: green salad, fruit salad, garlic bread, tiramisu, gelato etc. Can't wait to see you there!

The More Green Food Coloring the Merrier!

Location: The Motaghadi-Radoslovich Residence
In Attendance: Ben & Sara, Cait & Pat, Amanda & Sean, Jillian & Gordon, Leah & John, Kent

Menu:
Green Pancakes
Diced, fried Potatoes
Scrambled Eggs
Guacamole & chips
Italian loaf, cheese, and prosciutto
Cupcakes w/ Green Frosting and Sprinkles
Caitlin's Overzealous Lime Jello (no alcohol! at all!)
Green Beer & Wine

Lots of laughter, lots of leprechaun jokes, lots and lots of jello.....Happy St. Pat's!!

FPPC Goes Green!

Feeling a bit Green?

You are invited to
Green Pancakes & Eggs
in honor of St. Patty's Day!

When: Wednesday, March 16th @ 6:30pm
Where: The "Rad" House

Rule: you must bring something GREEN to share with those attending that compliments pancakes and eggs.

For example:
Green drinks *beer, juice etc.
Green pudding or pie
Green jello or jello shots
Green ham
Green peppers
Green onions
Green fruit
Green yogurt
Guinness
Leprechauns

(food coloring will be available)

***A Bit of Education Prior to Party**
How to speak in Irish..heheh

Em (Irish for pausing to think)
Bollocks (Irish for testicles)
Cheers (Irish for cheers)
Peckish (Irish for hunger)

~Ben & Sara Radoslovich

Noodles 'N' Rice

Location: Cait and LPL's
Date: Tuesday, January 18th
In Attendance: Caitlin & Pat, Jill and Gord, Amanda and Sean, Ryan, John and Leah, Kent

Menu:
Noodle & Veggie Stir Fry
Fried Rice
Won tons
Coconut Curry Egg Rolls
Sake and vino

We made huge mountains of food, then promptly ate it all : ). Cassius was entertaining, as always.




Jill's Vegetarian Fried Rice
4 Cups cooked brown rice
1/2 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped or julienned
2 eggs
Sesame oil
Soy sauce
Toasted Sesame Seeds

In large wok, heat several tablespoons of sesame oil. Add chopped onion, cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add celery and carrots. Cook until veggies are tender. Push veggies to one side of wok. Break both eggs on the empty half of the wok and scramble thoroughly. Mix with veggies, add rice. Continue to fry the rice for about 8 minutes, adding a little extra sesame oil and soy sauce to taste. Sprinkle individual servings with toasted sesame seeds. Devour!

You May be Right, We May Be Crazy...

It's 15 degrees outside. It's after dark. It's January. There is a half-foot of snow on the ground. It's time for........a barbecue and lawn games in the backyard!!

In attendance: CAITLIN!! Lewis Patrick Lewis, Jillian, Gordon, Amanda, Sean, John, Leah, Kent

Menu:
Grilled veggie shishkabobs
Grilled veggie burgers with all the fixings
Salt and pepper potato chips
Beer & Red Wine


Strangely, I was unable to find any google images of ladder golf in the snow....

Pre-Xmas Festivus

Location: John & Leah's
In attendance: John, Leah, Jillian, Gordon, Lewis Patrick Lewis, Angie, Sean, Amanda, Ryan

Menu: PIZZA!

Gordon tried out a new pizza dough recipe that requires the dough to be refrigerated overnight. This allows for a very slow raising process which improves texture and flavor. It is delicious!

Gordon's Pizzeria-Quality Pizza Dough
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, chilled
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon instant yeast
1/4 cup olive oil (optional)
1 3/4 cups water, ice cold (40°F)
Cornmeal for dusting

Stir together the flour, salt, and instant yeast in a 4-quart bowl (or in the bowl of an electric mixer). With a large metal spoon, stir in the oil and the cold water until the flour is all absorbed. The dough should clear the sides of the bowl but stick to the bottom of the bowl and be springy, elastic, and sticky. Place dough on parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and put into the fridge overnight. Before making your pizza, bring dough back to room temperature. Flatten and stretch dough using your fists, then toss the dough until it reaches your preferred thickness and shape. You could use a rolling pin if you prefer, but that method is not best.

Dress up your fabulous pizza crust with all the toppings you desire, then bake until crust is golden brown. Devour!

Happy Holidays With the FPPC!

Who: You! And your friends!
When: Monday, December 20th
Where: John and Leah's Place
What: PIZZA!

Over the next two weeks, it will be nothing but back-to-back family get-togethers with big meals, meat with gravy, potatoes with gravy, vegetables with gravy, and christmas cookies (gravy optional), plus a sprinkling of fancy holiday parties with picturesque but inedible crudites and fancy alcoholic drinks with mini candy cane garnishes. So let's kick it all off with something completely un-christmassy!




Pizza dough will be provided, just bring toppings (including cheese) and beers. Feel free to be creative!

See you there!