Dictionary.com defines a potluck as a meal, especially for a large group, to which participants bring various foods to be shared. In my own words I would define potluck as "about as close as you can get to heaven."
Last night I had swim team banquet that just happened to be a potluck style celebration. This is why this wonderful kind of gathering is on my mind. I get so excited about these kind of things its kind of ridiculous. Potlucks are perfect for swim teams because we all know that we eat A TON. I am convinced that swimmers have to work to get full.
The huge assortment and variety of foods at your fingertips at potlucks is just mouth watering, literally. Most of the time there is a main dish or course that the host provides and then everyone else is required to bring drinks, salads, sides, and of course desserts.
-Drinks: This is probably the easiest component of a potluck dinner. Whatever part of the alphabet that gets assigned this one kind of lucks out. You cant go wrong with a jug of juice or an assortment of 2 liter bottles of soda like Mountain Dew, Sprite or Pepsi.
-Salads: This is a big one. You will never go to a potluck without 50 kinds of potato or fruit salad. There will literally be 10 different pots and pans of the exact same things in front of you. Which one do you pick? The one that is half gone of course, you know it must be good! Sometimes I wonder why people dont get creative, how fun is it bringing the exact same thing as everyone else? How about some Jello salad for once.
-Sides: In my opinion, salads and sides are classified differently. Sides consist of bread, veggies and dip, cheesy potatoes, chips or my favorite green bean casserole. You can get pretty creative in the side category yet most of the time people bring the same types of things. But then again I am not complaining because its all so delicious.
-Desserts: By far the best part of a potluck. An entire table full of desserts. I will admit that I am spoiled and am used to a homemade style of cooking. I always go for the homemade brownies, cookies, scotcharoos, Rice Krispy treats or cupcakes. Yes, my list is long don't judge me.
There is no way you will ever leave a potluck feeling hungry. I am convinced it is not possible. With so much good food, family, friends and teammates your bound to be in paradise!
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