Plant-Based Picnic Potluck
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6 p.m. (ET) Dinner starts at 6.

Location
Presque Isle Park, Marquette(meet in the parking lot by the Presque Isle Pavilion). We will use the picnic tables next to the pavilion if the pavilion is not rented for a private party. Otherwise, we will pull together some picnic tables nearer the water. In case of inclement weather, we will meet in the Shiras Room upstairs at the Peter White Library. Check www.plantbasedup.com or text/call Natasha at 906-235-5430 the day of the event if the weather is questionable to see where we will meet.

Description
Bring a whole food, plant-based dish to share along with the recipe.  Whole food, plant-based dishes exclude meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk from animals, added oils (even olive), and processed/ready-made meat and dairy alternatives (think Daiya cheese, Tofutti sour cream, Impossible burgers). This event is meant to be a celebration of the many delicious and healthy dishes that can be prepared without the use of added oils or processed meat and dairy alternatives. Meat and dairy alternatives like sour cream made in your own kitchen with tofu or cashews, burger crumbles made from tempeh, or a cheese sauce made with nutrtional yeast are welcome.  The opportunity to try new recipes is a great way to encourage us to move beyond the handful of dishes rotating through our kitchens and help those who are new to plant-based eating to begin creating their own repertoire.  Spread the word about this event, and brings friends and family.

Important Details
1.  For those who aren’t sure how to cook without oil and/or how to skip the meat and dairy alternatives, a great place to start is the recipe collection found on the Shane & Simple website.  Shane specializes in practical, not pretentious, whole food, plant-based recipes made with simple ingredients.  If you still aren’t quite sure what to bring, consider fresh fruit, veggies with hummus, or a salad. If it just isn’t in the cards for you to bring a dish, just bring yourself. There will be plenty. All are welcome!

2.  Attendees are responsible for providing their own non-alcoholic beverages, table service (plate, bowl, utensils), and serving utensil for their dish.