potlucks are a super fun way for like minded fatties to get together and geek off about food. potlucks are just this. they're like the Comicon for foodies. except instead of getting anxiously excited about graphic novels, we're all talking about vegan recipes and how this is the most food in one place that we can actually eat. I have themed potlucks once a month, and everyone brings something vegan for everyone to share. I did a Mexican potluck for Christmas time and i made a motherload batch of vegan tamales. It takes awhile, but its rewarding for sure.  i used the traditional masa flour mixed with veggie shortening (instead of lard) and made yummy fillings. the home made tomatillo sauce was the most fun vegan chili reyenos are fatty yum. and the vegan or cooking Intimidated brought guac or salsa so everyone wins.  everyones bellies. winners. the bellies.

Potlucks are great!  One thing my wife and I do to make it a little more focused is to suggest a theme -- usually a cuisine or region.  That way, the dishes brought end up fitting together a little better.