The next thing that the health permit requires is a list of what we plan to serve. We have to certify that anything we serve is either prepared on site or from a licenced food establishment, which means no home-made brownies. This really shouldn't be a problem. There is another specific regulation that states that Ice which is intended for human consumptino or which will com in contact with food or be used as a source of refrigeration be obtained from an approved source. Again, I don't think that will be a problem.

OK. For the menu. Here is what we have so far:

Pancakes. This will be easy. We can get 'complete' mix such as Krusteaz and just add water. Each 10 lb bag should serve around 80 breakfasts.

Syrup. Again, this should be easy. We have had several offers from folks volunteering to bring their favorite syrups. That is great, but I think we will also have a volume purchase from Costco or some place like that.

Coffee. We went through a lot of coffee last year and probably wiped several camps out of their supply of grounds. This will be another item on the Costco shopping list.

Tea.

Juice. Anything that is to be served cold needs to be kept at 40 degrees or colder. I'd like to be able to serve real juice and not have to mix up something on site. Does anybody have any suggestions?

Bread. We have several options here, including bagels or english muffings. I have served toast on the playa several times over the years and I can tell you that it doesn't take too many toasters to out pace a small portable generator. Pancakes are bread. How much more do you think folks will want?

Fruit. Fruit on the Playa is always a special treat. We have had fresh oranges and canned peaches. They all went over well. What else would you like to see?

What else?