roped into a baby shower...help me!
I got roped into having a baby shower. The original hostess decided it was too much work. Whatev. Its 10 people on Sunday. 95 degrees. Blech. We all know I do NOT do well in heat and humidity so some afternoon backyard tea is OUT. I called the remaining girls and asked them all to bring something and I will provide the main. Previous hostess was going with sloppy joes. HUH? I havent a clue why in the sam hell she would ever consider that but..... Here's what I got..
Chicken salad croissants
Pulled pork sandwiches with spicy pickles I just put up.
macaroni salad
veggie pizza
some hot corn bacon dip stuff
fruit tray/dip
veggie tray/dip
a pepperoni something or other appetizer
punch/pink lemonade
cake
No theme technically except pink. I need a nice fine shredded tangy slaw to go with the pulled pork. Any ideas out there? I DO NOT want to turn my oven on, so if it isnt cold, it ain't happening. What am I missing?
This girl is a hot mess and quite frankly rude. However, since I am attempting to be a nice girl and pick up the slack 36 hours before the party, here we go.
Thanks bunches in advance!
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8 Comments:
I think you may be reaching a little far. That seems like an awful lot of food for just ten people, especially if other people are bringing stuff, too. I would pick either the chicken salad or the pulled pork. Maybe rethink the macaroni salad as it will be outside and mayo and 95 degree heat do not play well together, maybe the chicken salad for the same reason.
But good on you for being so nice as to handle this!
DCraver at 3:43PM on 08/01/08
oh my god I love you- "sloppy joes-what-in-the-sam-hell"..right? LOL!
I'm with Dcraver- remember KISS- "keep it simple silly"
do those pulled pork sandwiches-sounds yummy(!!), some punch, some stupid baby games (or NOT-I vote not- but then again I HATE baby showers), open presents then ya'll go home...it's hot. That's what I say- I would doubt that anyone would expect more than that especially since you got last minute duty.
However... I thought that watermelon feta salad (posted on SE earlier this month would go with your "pink" theme and keep everyone cool nicely.
bisbee at 4:33PM on 08/01/08
my bad- here's the watermelon/feta salad recipe link:
http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/007288watermelon_salad_with_feta_or_cotija.php
good luck with your party!
bisbee at 4:36PM on 08/01/08
If that list is what the others are making, I don't think you need to do much except set a nice table close to the air conditioner and have plenty of ice on hand. There is usually too much food at such events anyway. And I bet the others will do large quantities knowing the fix you are in.
Relax and enjoy.
Blue Iris at 4:37PM on 08/01/08
@bisbee....this shindig is in 2300 square feet of air conditoned house. I do not go outside if I dont have to. Humidity? Ick. I can feel my underwire rusting already!
The menu includes all the things everyone is bringing. I am all about the eat, play a game, open crappy gifts and get the eff out. Take your dish with you!
I am the original watermelon/feta hater in that post. HATE HATE HATE it. Slime. Blech. Over it.
Anybody got a good vinegar slaw to go with that pulled pork????
ChelleyD01 at 7:15PM on 08/01/08
That's a lot of food your planning, especially considering the number of guests and the temps. You might want to consider making skewers alternating grapes, melon pieces strawberries and some cheese. (You can probably get these items already cut at your deli counter to save time and work. I'd probably eliminate the vegie & dip tray and the pepperoni "somethin or other dip".
Think cool thoughts - - and here's a recipe for slaw dressing, hope you'll enjoy it as much as my family does.
1 C sugar
1 C cooking oil
1 C vinegar
1 tsp salt
2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp dry mustard
dash of garlic salt (optional)
Mix ingredients together, bring to a boil. Pour over shredded coleslaw.
bubbamom at 10:42AM on 08/02/08
Hoo-boy - what, you trying for sainthood? Good luck! Here's a recipe for the fastest coleslaw in the world and even people who hate coleslaw eat it by the bushel. You can double, triple, quadruple, whatever. Very forgiving.
1 bag coleslaw mix
1 bag broccoli slaw mix
1 bag shredded carrots
1 bottle Ken's Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing, reg or lite
Mix, chill, serve. You can add dried cranberries, golden raisins, cooked crumbled bacon, pine nuts, almonds, whatever you think will be yummy or whatever YOU like. Just make sure you do it at least a couple of hours ahead of time to make sure everything gets "slaw-y".
Spike your punch with something clear and potent! (Your OWN glass!)
Bhc62 at 7:54PM on 08/02/08
No Games!
cucinacecilia at 10:53PM on 08/02/08