The Dilemma: How much is too much?
We will be hosting at least 4 other people (plus ourselves) and possibly more who have not yet RSVP’d, and I’m supposed to cook for them all! I have so much on the menu that I think I’ll make too much and be stuck with a boat load of leftovers. Not to mention the prep time that I’ll have to put into all the cooking. On top of all that I have the dreaded TURKEY to worry about. I’ve never, and I mean never cooked a turkey in my life! What if it’s horrible… the whole meal will be ruined.
That’s where you come in. I am asking for your comments, concerns, or stories of turkey’s gone bad and gone good. I have looked up a recipe and think I have the perfect “taste-alizing” combo. Let me know what you think.
That’s where you come in. I am asking for your comments, concerns, or stories of turkey’s gone bad and gone good. I have looked up a recipe and think I have the perfect “taste-alizing” combo. Let me know what you think.
So, how much is too much- when it come to Easter Dinner? If it’s just going to be us and 4 close friends, then why all the fuss, I don’t really need to decorate do I? Should we dye eggs and place them all around for everyone to see? Should I provide tiny Easter baskets as a parting gift for my friends? Should everything be in Pastel? After some research I have found many ideas that I think would go off well and would like a second, third and even fourth opinion and some advice on it all.
First there is egg dying... Now I may not be a kid anymore, but I still love this tradition. Here is a twist on a timeless family activity: Using empty Egg Shells.
http://www.purpletrail.com/partytrail/party_planning/party_decorations/easter-egg-dyeing-and-decorating-tips
These eggs look fabulous, just not certain how mine would turn out if I attempted this.
Then there is also the decorations/flowers/place settings. I found this wonderful blog titled: Attractive Home Design for less (http://attractivehomedesignforless.blogspot.com/) that also has some wonderful ideas.
How cute are these little flowers? I think this would make an excellent and subtle touch to the table. Now if I can only figure out the rest of my Easter dinner plans.So tell me: Does ‘Over the Top’ really not exist? And how much is ‘TOO MUCH’?
I don't think there is too much when you're hosting a dinner party, unless you are trying to cram in too many activities or too many courses.
ReplyDelete1- I'm in favor of you making a HAM instead of TURKEY as it is more traditional. AND you can pick up a Honey Baked Ham. Aaron and I got one for Christmas for $40 and we ate like a fourth of it (over the whole Christmas break!)
It's so much easier to cook then a turkey is and tastes even better. This looked like a good recipe: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Honey-Glazed-Ham/Detail.aspx
2- what else are you planning on serving? I would make a few side dishes you can make in advance and then heat up/cook the day of.
3- If you have too much food, divide the rest on plates and send it home with your guests
4- Decorate. Having people over is just as much about the ambiance and conversation as it is good food. Something hanging and a centerpiece for the table should be enough. Or a wreath on the door. (See my blog for that bunny bunting you could cut out of felt and string across a wall or mantle. Easy, cute and cheap)
5- One adult activity should be good. I like the Easter Egg dying idea. Or they could decorate little cakes or cookies for dessert.
6-Since you are hosting with the dinner it's not necessary to give parting gifts. BUT you can get cute gift bags/boxes at Joanne's and fill them with cheap green fake grass, peeps, and Easter candy. Pretty cheap and a cute parting gift.