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A Sumptuous Menu Makes the Baby Shower
The fare you have at your seems like just a background detail to many of the guests, but any hostess knows that much planning and preparation goes into this aspect of the party. Choosing not to spend much time planning the menu will not be the cause of any snide comments on the part of the guests, but putting your effort into choosing recipes and meal ideas might just lead to compliments!
Lighter Fare First
Before the main part of the meal, while the other events of the are going on, it is important to place little snacks throughout the room for the guests. Though these munchies might not seem an essential part of the menu, the truth is that guests appreciate such gestures. Bowls of honey roasted peanuts, pretzels, candies, mints, and oyster crackers can provide just the right touch.
Finger Food for Thought
When planning the menu, take into consideration the formality of the event. Will the meal be a big sit down affair, or will it be served buffet style? After making this decision, you can begin to plan out the specifics of the meal.
Most menus are more informal—after all, when you’re playing games and doing crafts, who wants to sit down for a
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fancy meal? In this case, finger foods will play an important role in the meal. You might want to consider making small tea sandwiches, devilled eggs, sticky buns, pigs in a blanket—any foods that the guests can easily handle with their hands. Fruit and veggie platters are also a must.
Delectable Desserts to Die For
One of the most anticipated parts of the menu at any is the dessert. That said, there really is no way to go wrong when planning this part of the meal. It is a good idea to bake cookies, or make a lighter dessert option for those who don’t want to indulge too much. However, make sure to also prepare something that screams “indulgence”—a cake, torte, chocolate mousse, or cheesecake would be a popular option.
Some baby showers choose to honor the baby in their menu choices by preparing a type of birthday cake. This can be a great idea to make the mother feel extra special. Have the guests sing “Happy Birthday” to the baby and allow the future mommy to blow out the candles. It is a special way to celebrate a special occasion.
Free From Restrictions
There are really no limitations to what can be prepared for a menu. The chef should trust their best judgment—chances are that if they think it tastes good, so will everyone else!
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