Friend-mas Picnic

This is a vegan picnic but you don't have to be vegan to attend, you just have to bring along a vegan dish to share.

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You're not alone this Christmas, you have us! Imposingly so!

We have had many amazing Christmas picnics, would you like to join us again? Make new friends and new traditions this Christmas!

Bring a vegan plate to share. How much? Just enough for yourself and 2 or 3 more serves. They will be A LOT of food so don't stress about cooking too much.

I will cook something and bring for everyone - so please let me know your dietary preferences.

Event fee: The event fee serves 3 purposes.

1. Discourage flakiness

2. Time & effort to organise the event

3. Biodegradable plates, glasses & cutlery to make it convenient for everyone + post-event cleanup

Cheap + easy potluck ideas that are vegan & mostly gluten-free:

1. Fried rice: https://m.youtube.com/@YEUNGMANCOOKING/search?query=Fried%20rice

2. Vegie hash: https://youtu.be/D-iG93ksR8w

3. Chili: https://youtu.be/9-92sYzA75A

4. Quinoa: https://youtu.be/XBGKg-_1i0w

5. Budget-friendly: https://youtu.be/gjpj7CSOTMY

6. Types of salad: potato, mixed bean, lentil, cous cous

7. Taquitos: https://youtu.be/j9tjYWigeNE

8. Any one-pot-wonders: https://youtu.be/9we4K9AvLH8

9. Lentil shepherds pie

10. Roasted smashed potatoes

Some housekeeping guidelines to help everyone have a good time:

• This is a social event to share food & meet great people.

• It is not about preaching what is healthy & it is definitely not about trolling vegans. So come along if you’re genuinely interested in good food & company

• If you absolutely need to bring dessert & nothing else then please send a quick email to discuss further.

• Please stay up to date with event notifications via email &/or Facebook

• Please ensure food is vegan: no dairy, eggs, honey or any animal derived products.

Let me know if you want me to bring a slab of IPA or some Prosecco. I'll stop by at the Dan Murphy's on the way.

Lastly, please be kind to your host and keep your RSVPs up to date.

For Facebook banter join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vgnmel

One-way Whatsapp reminders here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FXbMCesNAEvF4QXO2dN3rw

There is plenty of of parking on Pier Rd