VegKC's Annual Holiday Potluck 2025!
Details
On the 4th Saturday of the Month, VegKC is having a Holiday Potluck at the Dragon's Cozy Cave...
Bring a tasty vegan dish at about 6:00pm. If you have a recipe you want to try, know how to make, or if you feel inclined to lighten things up a bit with a good salad, dessert, favorite dish associated with your heritage, or something else that intrigues you - feel free.
Please read the full event details before coming!
For privacy the venue address isn't listed publicly, please email one of the hosts via Meetup 2-3 days before the event, for the address and directions.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
For December, we will be doing a Christmas / Holiday themed potluck, so bring your favorite holiday foods - like roasted garlic mashed potatoes, corn pudding, cranberry sauce, baked lentil loaf, Scottish shortbread, condensed rum(non-alcoholic) date balls, focaccia, corn bread, dinner rolls with jam and apple butter, sweet potato casserole, apple pie, pecan pie, ginger cookies. Or whatever floats your boat.
What was traditional for you growing up? What favorite family recipes can you make vegan?
We (your hosts) typically provide the vegan roast, and either dressing or a green bean casserole. Jami also usually bakes pumpkin pie...hopefully with pumpkin from our garden this year.
We will have a "white elephant" gift exchange. Please bring 1x gift worth between about $15 to $25 for each person who would like to participate. We might suggest gifting something nice that you already have and no longer need, in order to make it more sustainable; but picking up something you think others would enjoy is an option, too.
This will be a relaxed and casual event. We will mainly be enjoying the delicious food that everyone brings, once most everyone is ready - typically after about 30-60 minutes, unless there are appetizers in the mix to snack on right away! There will definitely be good conversation and relaxed visiting...
We may follow dinner up with board games, a jigsaw puzzle, a movie, or something like Mario Kart, depending on the crowd...
WHAT DO I BRING?
- Yourself (of course). Family and friends are welcome, too. The event will be kid-friendly (VegKC events generally maintain an Alcohol-free environment).
- Comment here with what dish you intend to bring!
- Vegan food dish(es) with serving utensils:
- Everything must be vegan (no dairy, no eggs, no honey, no animal products of any kind).
- Bring a tasty main dish, side dish, or dessert, and bring the utensils needed to serve it.
- Any dish should be big enough to feed about 8 people, and you must bring one dish for every 1-2 guests (including yourself).
- If you need ideas, there are a number of vegan recipe blogs and sites online - such as Gaz Oakley, The Minimalist Baker or VegWeb.com, The Candle Cafe Cookbook, or ask for recommendations.
- Feel free to bring a beverage for yourself or to share. There will be an electric hot water kettle and assorted teas available.
- We have enough dishes and utensils for a moderate sized group (at least about 25).
Optionally - bring some easily packed reusable travel tableware if you have it - plate, bowl, utensils, cup and or mug for teas or drinks. - List of ingredients or a recipe: Helpful for those with food allergies, and curious chefs. Alternatively post a link in the comments below. Comment if you have any dietary restrictions and other guests may choose to accommodate. (Raw, GF, Oil Free, etcetera.)
WHERE IS IT?
The potluck is at "Dragon's Cozy Cave". There is limited table seating, assorted couches and chairs, benches, cushions, and plenty of space to sprawl around casually and visit.
This is a private residence, so please be respectful of the space so that we may continue to host future events here!
This space is home to a clowder of kitties, so please be mindful coming in and closing the door to keep our furry friends safe. We do have hardwood floors which helps if you have allergies.
HOW DO I GET THERE?
It is located near I-29 and Barry Road about 20 minutes North of downtown / the River Market, please email the organizers for directions 2-3 days before the event (Click on an event host, click "Chat with [name]").
The parking is in a residential area on the street, please be mindful of leaving driveways, roadways, and fire hydrants clear.
ACCESSIBILITY
It is a split level with stairs and no front railing - it is unfortunately not wheelchair friendly. The house is in reasonable shape, but is gradually undergoing renovations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
If you RSVP yes, please commit to showing up so everyone can better plan and prepare.
Covid / Flu / Colds, if you are sick, or have had close proximity, please be considerate of others' health and cancel your RSVP this time around.
Please - Update your RSVP if anything changes so everyone can plan accordingly for the size of the group!!! While you're at it, please specify to the group what dish you plan on bringing!