Perfect Potluck

Advent Feast 2026

81 of 187 spots filled · 106 still needed

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1st Stop - Garden

1 of 12 still needed Manda Bogers > (951) 500-6276 Sign Up and contact Manda to find out what she needs you to bring.
  • 1.
    Sliced Persian cucumbers + cut celery
    Gayle Diolazo
  • 2.
    Golden cherry tomatoes + baby carrots + colored sweet peppers sliced
    Vanessa Bowley
  • 3.
    Raspberries + blueberries + blackberries
    Susan Cochrane
  • 4.
    Honey + Candied Cashew Pomegranate Mix
    Alison Hougdahl
  • 5.
    Candied almonds mix + Spanish olives + black olives
    Shari Thorn
  • 6.
    Frozen diced mango + dried cranberries + dried chili mango
    Megan Purcell
  • 7.
    Candied pecans
    Christine Chicoine
  • 8.
    Plantain Crisps (Trader Joes) + Precut Apples
    Lindsey Rogers
  • 9.
    Guacamole
    Jolene McArthur
  • 10.
    Peanut butter filled dates
    Open spot
  • 11.
    Cut Strawberries (10 lbs) + Les Petites Carrots of Many Colors (quartered)
    Emily Cederquist
  • 12.
    Dried Mangos (sugared)
    Amy Howell

2nd Stop - Wilderness Wanderings

3 of 24 still needed Sara Sommers (714) 393-7794 Sign Up and contact Sara for the recipe!!
  • 1.
    (NEED 4) https://www.glowkitchen.com/2013/10/the-mother-of-all-dip-recipes/
    Susan Cochrane
  • 2.
    (NEED 2) Plain sourdough loaves
    Sarah Sommers
  • 3.
    (NEED 2) Plain sourdough loaves
    Deloris Apadaca
  • 4.
    (NEED 2) olive sourdough loaves
    Christi Reilly
  • 5.
    (NEED 2) sourdough loaves
    Vanessa Bowley
  • 6.
    Smoked salmon Torta
    Open spot
  • 7.
    Labneh jewels
    Debrah Newman
  • 8.
    Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad (recipe from Sara)
    Nick Morrison
  • 9.
    Bacon + Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates
    Michelle Bovee
  • 10.
    (NEED 2) https://www.thedeliciouscrescent.com/pomegranate-salsa-cheese-dip/
    Rebekah Baldwin
  • 11.
    Pita Bread 16 cut into 8ths (Homemade OR purchased from either Papa Feta or Ladera)
    Jane Crum
  • 12.
    Anchovy Cristinis + dips
    Shoh Ueno
  • 13.
    Goat Cheese Appetizer with Honey, Fig, and Pistachios
    Shari Thorn
  • 14.
    Lebneh with Confit Tomatoes and Garlic
    Sabrina Thorn
  • 15.
    Grissini: homemade, thin, crunchy breadsticks (recipe from Bekah)
    Sabrina Thorn
  • 16.
    Marinated Olives (Recipe from Sara)
    Nick Morrison
  • 17.
    sundried tomato pesto torta (Recipe from Sara)
    Open spot
  • 18.
    leeks with bacon + hazelnuts (Recipe from Sara)
    Alice
  • 19.
    (NEED 2) https://southerncastiron.com/onion-tarte-tatin/
    Open spot
  • 20.
    (NEED 2) https://southerncastiron.com/onion-tarte-tatin/
    Rebekah Baldwin
  • 21.
    Focaccia (x2)
    Christian
  • 22.
    Lavish Crackers (recipe from Sara)
    Sabrina Thorn
  • 23.
    Pita Bread 16 cut into 8ths (Homemade OR purchased from either Papa Feta or Ladera)
    Pam Greer
  • 24.
    Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad (x2)
    Eden McGee

3rd Stop - Exiles in Assyria

All filled ✓ Zuppa Toscana Soup > Message Brooke Murphy +1 (951) 795-2626 for recipe
  • 1.
    Zuppa Toscana Soup (Double Batch)
    Brooke Murphy
  • 2.
    Zuppa Toscana Soup (Double Batch)
    Debrah Newman
  • 3.
    Zuppa Toscana Soup (Double Batch)
    Kristin Cardwell
  • 4.
    Zuppa Toscana Soup (Double Batch)
    Sarah Summers

4th Stop - Exiles in Babylon

5 of 10 still needed Maple Glazed Carrots with Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Pomegranate Arils and Thyme, > Lenny Pirschel (909) 744-7361 Message for recipe
  • 1.
    Maple Glazed Carrots + Cranberries
    Marney
  • 2.
    Maple Glazed Carrots + Cranberries
    Steffen
  • 3.
    Maple Glazed Carrots + Cranberries
    Kaitlin Acton
  • 4.
    Maple Glazed Carrots + Cranberries
    Maria Alva
  • 5.
    Maple Glazed Carrots + Cranberries
    Christina Begnaud
  • 6.
    Chopped Pecans (4.5 lbs)
    Open spot
  • 7.
    Chopped Pecans (4.5lbs)
    Open spot
  • 8.
    Pomegranate Arils (3lbs)
    Open spot
  • 9.
    Pomegranate Arils (3lbs)
    Open spot
  • 10.
    Fresh Thyme leaves (yields half cup of leaves once removed from stem)
    Open spot

4th Stop

7 of 9 still needed Roasted Pork + Rice Pilaf + Potato Dinner Rolls
  • 1.
    Roasted Pork
    Garrett Newman
  • 2.
    Rice Pilaf
    Belinda Watkins
  • 3.
    Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (6 dozen)
    Open spot
  • 4.
    Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (6 dozen)
    Open spot
  • 5.
    Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (5 dozen)
    Open spot
  • 6.
    Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (5 dozen)
    Open spot
  • 7.
    Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (5 dozen)
    Open spot
  • 8.
    Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (5 dozen)
    Open spot
  • 9.
    Martin’s Potato Dinner Rolls (5 dozen)
    Open spot

4th Stop

2 of 6 still needed Apple Bourbon Chutney > Lenny Pirschel (909) 744-7361 Message for recipe and container
  • 1.
    Apple Bourbon Chutney (double batch)
    Lenny Pirschel
  • 2.
    Apple Bourbon Chutney (double batch)
    Marney Powell
  • 3.
    Apple Bourbon Chutney (double batch)
    Silvia Elder
  • 4.
    Apple Bourbon Chutney (double batch)
    Jackie Hollander
  • 5.
    Apple Bourbon Chutney (double batch)
    Open spot
  • 6.
    Apple Bourbon Chutney (double batch)
    Open spot

5th Stop- A Child is born

6 of 16 still needed Bring 4 dozen rich bite size desserts > Message Manda with any questions
  • 1.
    Mini chocolate cheesecakes (4dozen)
    Christine Chicoine
  • 2.
    OREO TRUFFLES https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a37826209/oreo-truffles-recipe/
    Open spot
  • 3.
    MINI CANOLI CUPS https://www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com/mini-cannoli-cups/
    Open spot
  • 4.
    Mini vanilla bean cupcakes (4dozen)
    Christine Chicoine
  • 5.
    Apple Cider Donut Holes (Recipe from Manda)
    Open spot
  • 6.
    Mini Cheesecake fruit medley (4dozen)
    Christine Chicoine
  • 7.
    Crème Brûlée
    The Begnauds
  • 8.
    Tiramisu Cups (4 dozen)
    Christine Chicoine
  • 9.
    Buckeyes
    Lauren Purcell
  • 10.
    Pizelles- Anise, Chocolate & Gingerbread (12.5 dozen)
    Christine Chicoine
  • 11.
    Christmas Crack https://showmetheyummy.com/christmas-crack-recipe/
    Open spot
  • 12.
    Banana caramel pudding trifle (Recipe from Manda)
    Open spot
  • 13.
    Cranberry orange mini cupcakes (2 dozen) Recipe from Manda
    Open spot
  • 14.
    Snickerdoodle Cookies
    Amy Howell
  • 15.
    Mini vanilla bean cheesecakes(4 dozen)
    Christine Chicoine
  • 16.
    Ginger Molasses Cookies
    Christine Chicoine

5th Stop- A Child is Born

12 of 12 still needed Champagne + Sparkling Cider Toast > (26) bottles of champagne + (14) bottles of Sparkling Cider are need > Please specify which item + how many bottles you will bring
  • 1.
    Open spot
  • 2.
    Open spot
  • 3.
    Open spot
  • 4.
    Open spot
  • 5.
    Open spot
  • 6.
    Open spot
  • 7.
    Open spot
  • 8.
    Open spot
  • 9.
    Open spot
  • 10.
    Open spot
  • 11.
    Open spot
  • 12.
    Open spot

Water and Ice

2 of 3 still needed Needed ahead of time > Contact Manda Bogers (951) 500-6276 about details/amounts
  • 1.
    100 lbs ice
    Watkins
  • 2.
    15 gallons water
    Open spot
  • 3.
    15 gallons water
    Open spot

Bottled Beverages in Bulk

4 of 5 still needed Base ingredients needed ahead of time for various beverages made on site >Ask Manda (951) 500-6276 for more information
  • 1.
    (7) bottles of Trader Joe’s Honeycrisp Apple Cider https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/100-honeycrisp-apple-cider-unfiltered-053902
    Open spot
  • 2.
    (7) bottles of Trader Joe’s Honeycrisp Apple Cider https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/100-honeycrisp-apple-cider-unfiltered-053902
    Open spot
  • 3.
    (7) bottles of Trader Joe’s Honeycrisp Cider
    Angela Froistad
  • 4.
    *Bottle of Baileys Irish Cream
    Open spot
  • 5.
    *Bottle of Jameson whiskey
    Open spot

Setup Day Before

10 of 18 still needed Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm at Fork & Plow Lavender Farm; Light Breakfast and full LUNCH PROVIDED (25 people NEEDED)
  • 1.
    Cheerful heart
    Brad Bogers
  • 2.
    Cigars
    Isaiah Thorn
  • 3.
    Jeff Reilly
  • 4.
    The Cederquists
  • 5.
    Johnny Wolfe
  • 6.
    Mike & Avery
  • 7.
    Dave + Jack Purcell
  • 8.
    Adam Barret
  • 9.
    Open spot
  • 10.
    Open spot
  • 11.
    Open spot
  • 12.
    Open spot
  • 13.
    Open spot
  • 14.
    Open spot
  • 15.
    Open spot
  • 16.
    Open spot
  • 17.
    Open spot
  • 18.
    Open spot

Parking Attendants

1 of 3 still needed Arrive by 1:30pm (4 people NEEDED)
  • 1.
    Johnny Wolfe
  • 2.
    Froistads
  • 3.
    Open spot

Trash + Restroom Monitors

9 of 9 still needed 15 MINUTE SHIFTS - Emptying trash cans + refilling liners periodically + monitoring restrooms for trash + restocking toilet paper/paper towels
  • 1.
    GARDEN (END of 1st Stop)- move trash cans to second stop area after the buffet table + empty any full bags + replace with new liner bag + tie full bag and take up to the big dumpster + check bathrooms
    Open spot
  • 2.
    WILDERNESS WANDERINGS (END of 2nd Stop) - empty bags, refill liners in cans , and take up your the big dumpster + check bathrooms are clean; restock supplies if needed (post out of order sign if full)
    Open spot
  • 3.
    EXILES IN ASSYRIA (END of 3rd Stop)- empty bags, refill liners in cans, take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + check bathrooms are clean; restock supplies if needed (post out of order sign if full)
    Open spot
  • 4.
    BABYLON (MIDDLE of dinner) -empty bags, refill liners in cans, take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + check bathrooms are clean; restock supplies if needed (post out of order sign if full)
    Open spot
  • 5.
    BABYLON (END of dinner) -empty bags, refill liners in cans, take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + check bathrooms are clean; restock supplies if needed (post out of order sign if full)
    Open spot
  • 6.
    BABYLON (END of dinner) -empty bags, refill liners in cans, take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + check bathrooms are clean; restock supplies if needed (post out of order sign if full)
    Open spot
  • 7.
    A CHILD IS BORN (MIDDLE of dessert)- empty bags, refill liners in cans, take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + check bathrooms are clean; restock supplies if needed (post out of order sign if full)
    Open spot
  • 8.
    END OF NIGHT (FINAL CLEANUP)-empty ALL bags + take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + bring trash cans up to pebbled road by dumpster + check bathrooms are clean
    Open spot
  • 9.
    END OF NIGHT (FINAL CLEANUP)-empty ALL bags + take tied trash bag up to big dumpster + bring trash cans up to pebbled road by dumpster + check bathrooms are clean
    Open spot

Church Items to Clean

14 of 26 still needed At the end of the night, take home items to clean and return to church
  • 1.
    (4) Dinner chafing pans
    Open spot
  • 2.
    (4) dinner chafing pans
    Open spot
  • 3.
    (4) dinner chafing pans
    Open spot
  • 4.
    (4) dinner chafing pans + serving utensils
    Lindsey Rogers
  • 5.
    (3) silver dinner salad bowls + (1) oval chafing pan
    Lindsey Rogers
  • 6.
    (2) soup pots + ladles
    Brooke Murphy
  • 7.
    Mulled wine and hot cider pots + ladles
    Open spot
  • 8.
    (2) crates wine glasses
    Open spot
  • 9.
    (2) crates wine glasses
    Open spot
  • 10.
    (1) crate wine glasses (not full crate)
    Open spot
  • 11.
    Bin of 1/2 the Garden Dishes
    Open spot
  • 12.
    Bin of 1/2 the Garden Dishes
    Open spot
  • 13.
    Garden Stop Table Cloths
    Manda Bogers
  • 14.
    Soup Stop Table Cloths
    Manda Bogers
  • 15.
    8 Rectangular Dinner Buffet Tablecloths
    Open spot
  • 16.
    8 Circular Dining Table Cloths
    Lenny Pirschel
  • 17.
    8 Circular Dining Table Cloths
    Open spot
  • 18.
    8 Circular Dining Tablecloths
    Open spot
  • 19.
    Dessert Stop Rectangular Table Cloths (7)
    Debrah Newman
  • 20.
    All table runners
    Manda Bogers
  • 21.
    Dessert Dishes
    Manda Bogers
  • 22.
    Wilderness Stop Tablecloths
    Open spot
  • 23.
    Bin Wilderness Dishes
    Open spot
  • 24.
    (1) 3 gal water dispenser
    Tessa Clem
  • 25.
    (2) 5 gal water dispensers
    Tessa Clem
  • 26.
    Coffee percolator
    Tessa Clem

Clean Up/Tear Down MEN + WOMEN

30 of 30 still needed Many hands make light work! Sign your family up or find a friend to team up with! For on-site directions/questions look for Nicole Schleiger, Adam Barret, Manda and Brad Bogers, Avery and Michael Duby
  • 1.
    Fold/Stack Chairs
    Open spot
  • 2.
    Fold/Stack Chairs
    Open spot
  • 3.
    Fold/Stack Chairs
    Open spot
  • 4.
    Fold/Stack Chairs
    Open spot
  • 5.
    Clear Trash + Wine Glasses from the Tables
    Open spot
  • 6.
    Gather Dining Table Decor (into separate piles categorized by item)
    Open spot
  • 7.
    Gather Dining Table Decor (into separate piles categorized by item)
    Open spot
  • 8.
    Gather Dining Table Decor (into separate piles categorized by item)
    Open spot
  • 9.
    Pack LED candles (batteries removed from tapers)
    Open spot
  • 10.
    Pack candle holders
    Open spot
  • 11.
    Pack glass candle holders
    Open spot
  • 12.
    Take down netted lights from bushes + battery pack lights from garlands (remove batteries) fold and pack
    Open spot
  • 13.
    Dessert table cafe light removal
    Open spot
  • 14.
    Gather + Separate tablecloths/runners (clean vs soiled/wet) into clear bags
    Open spot
  • 15.
    Fold/Roll Dinner Tables
    Open spot
  • 16.
    Fold/Roll Dinner Tables
    Open spot
  • 17.
    Fold/Roll Dinner Tables
    Open spot
  • 18.
    Fold/Roll Dinner Tables
    Open spot
  • 19.
    Fold/stack Rectangular Tables (dinner buffet)
    Open spot
  • 20.
    Fold/stack Rectangular Tables (champagne/cider area)
    Open spot
  • 21.
    Fold/stack Rectangular Tables (dessert buffet)
    Open spot
  • 22.
    Fold/Stack Rectangular Tables (wilderness buffet/stop 2)
    Open spot
  • 23.
    Fold/stack Rectangular Tables (Soup Stop)
    Open spot
  • 24.
    Cleanup Dessert Table Decor
    Open spot
  • 25.
    Heaters (turn off propane, move heaters)
    Open spot
  • 26.
    Heaters (turn off propane, move heaters)
    Open spot
  • 27.
    Pack mulled wine/cider stove
    Open spot
  • 28.
    Cleanup Mulled WIne/Cider Bar
    Open spot
  • 29.
    Collect Wreaths signs + Shepard Hooks from the 5 stops
    Open spot
  • 30.
    Collect Vases from scattered farm tables
    Open spot

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