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ThinkingOutLoud — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:21:43 GMT

I'm the meet up point for people going in different directions next week, some of whom I've never met (friend of relative, relative of friend). I'd like something to offer to eat that's not fussy, sticky, crumby or waits to be cooked since they'll want to get on their way once everyone arrives. I also wonder about having something for them to do that isn't time-constrained. Any ideas welcome! tia

Wednesday am:

eat - bananas, yogurt, herbal tea

do - jigsaw puzzle?, quick tour of area?

Sunday evening:

eat - granola bars?, crackers?, herbal tea

do - jigsaw puzzle?, quick tour of area?

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mimomof4 — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:37:17 GMT

How about having something easy in a crockpot such as Meatballs, Rice or Pasta dish. This would give someone a quick snack along with giving yourself something to eat.

Have Board and Card games available. Also some magazines or books.

Provide a list of suggested activities in the area - Holiday markets, light displays etc which they may want to see.

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WRXtoo — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:40:56 GMT

Jigsaw puzzle sounds great! So does the food--fruit, yogurt, granola bars, and tea. If it was me, I'd add cheese for the crackers as a choice. How nice of you to be the "way station".

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Desert Lily — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:42:40 GMT

@mimomof4 has some good suggestions.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:44:40 GMT

Remember some of those peeps will be on special diets. Your selections have a lot of sugar. I like the idea of cheese,not so much yogurt. With so many on specials diets it is hard to know.

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tends2dogs — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:54:29 GMT

I like the CrockPot idea. I would make chili and have crackers and cheese or rolls and butter. If people have special needs, I still wouldn't offer a huge menu of choices. People seem to make do when they have nutritional needs.

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LindaSal — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:02:30 GMT

I too would go with a crockpot meal. I would do sauce and meatballs and have fresh rolls and parmesian cheese on the side. As far as passing the time, the puzzle is a good idea. Also some books, even perhaps maps of the area with points of interest.

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50Mickey — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:49:48 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud That sounds like a very light snack almost like what you would serve children for snack time. If you are not offering a meal I would go with something a little more substantial. They may come in hungry. How about sliced bagels and cream cheese and fruit in the morning and chili and crackers at night. Especially if they are going to be with you long enough to do a puzzle or take a tour of your area.

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Sooner — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:59:03 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
I'm the meet up point for people going in different directions next week, some of whom I've never met (friend of relative, relative of friend). I'd like something to offer to eat that's not fussy, sticky, crumby or waits to be cooked since they'll want to get on their way once everyone arrives. I also wonder about having something for them to do that isn't time-constrained. Any ideas welcome! tia

Wednesday am:
eat - bananas, yogurt, herbal tea
do - jigsaw puzzle?, quick tour of area?

Sunday evening:
eat - granola bars?, crackers?, herbal tea
do - jigsaw puzzle?, quick tour of area?

@ThinkingOutLoud

A.M. Bananas, oranges, berries, apples (could take with them), purchased small muffins, boiled eggs, maybe some sliced ham and croissants (purhased bread of some sort), non-hebal tea and coffee or individual small juices.

Sunday p.m. Bought cookies (packs of Belvita maybe), crackers and cheese, grapes, tea and coffee, bottled water or mineral water. I love those 8 oz. bottled waters.

I wouldn't put out a jigsaw puzzle, it would be messy and seems like sort of a quite time and people will want to relax and visit.

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On It — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:42:54 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud I like your original idea of snack type foods. A meal would be difficult with people arriving at different times. some posters added muffins or bagels for morning. That is a fairly simple option. The addition of apples alongside the bananas seem easy enough.

As for the PM just keep it snacks. I would choose things you enjoy so if there are extras you will eat them. Cookies, crackers, fruits and cheese should keep them satisfied.

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Kitlynn — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:53:03 GMT

A good vegetable soup in the crock pot along with some nice bread and different cheese. Some grapes and maybe some homemade cookies.

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meem120 — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:04:02 GMT

How about coffee/tea and cake, pie or cupcakes? Initially, it didnt sound like they would be with you for any length of time. Id do easy. I think to if youre a meeting place, then both parties are traveling somehow. I dont think Id want to go out sightseeing after traveling for a bit. You'd want to get to your next destination.

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Krimpette — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:15:45 GMT

I agree with bagels and cream cheese and maybe some fruit for the AM. For the evening, I'd put out a charcuterie board, with a variety of meats and cheeses.

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occasionalrain — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:18:12 GMT

Bagels, English muffins, cream cheese, butter, coffee/tea for the AM. Soup, bread, butter, coffee/tea for the PM. Nothing heavy like chili that may cause indigestion.

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DottieBlue — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:43:12 GMT

For AM: Fresh fruit, bagels, English muffins, assorted pastries, coffee and tea.

For PM: Cheese and sausage tray with assorted crackers; cookies; fresh fruit; "finger sandwiches," a soup in the crockpot; beverages.

Things to do: They may just want conversation, or read the newspaper or magazines, or watch the news on TV, or take a short walk around your neighborhood.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:58:01 GMT

First I would check with the guests, to see if there are any dietary restrictions or preferences. I'd offer hard boiled eggs, yogurt, berries, and blueberry or pumpkin muffins on Wednesday, and soup or chili with cornbread muffins on Sunday.

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Chopsmom — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:15:55 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud

It's very nice and generous to open your home and offer such hospitality.

I'm the worst entertainer in the world, so I don't have much input, but want to say your guests are very fortunate. If I was one of your guests, especially if I didn't know you, I would be happy with any snack you had to offer and be thankful for your kiindness.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 02:04:09 GMT

@Chopsmom As long as you do not have any dietary restrictions you would be happy.

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twinny70 — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 02:05:50 GMT

@Chopsmom wrote:
@ThinkingOutLoud

It's very nice and generous to open your home and offer such hospitality.

I'm the worst entertainer in the world, so I don't have much input, but want to say your guests are very fortunate. If I was one of your guests, especially if I didn't know you, I would be happy with any snack you had to offer and be thankful for your kiindness.

Chopsmom, great advice. We like to entertain, but try to keep it simple. We eat whatever is offered to us and are thankful for their hospitality when we are in someone else's home.

Glenda

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Chopsmom — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 02:13:05 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
@Chopsmom As long as you do not have any dietary restrictions you would be happy.

@Group 5 minus 1

I actually do. Recently diagnosed gluten intolerant, but I'm sure there would be something I could eat. I've gotten pretty resourceful with this. Too bad, since I'm kind of a foodie😊