quick easy 'snack'..for a guest

18 years ago

Tomorrow the Art teacher at the boys school will be stopping by. (I've helped out in her room many times a week for the last few school years, so we've become friends.)

She's never been to my house, but I always bring goodies into school to share.

Here's what I'm thinking of....

I have pears, grapes, a few fresh strawberries from the garden. I can bake just about anything. And I have this great raw milk cheese. I was thinking of making some home made crackers.

I was also thinking of serving cream cheese and the last jar of Habanero Gold.

Do you think the fruit, the crackers and the cream cheese/ jam and cheese wheel are good enough? Do I need a little sweet nibble? I was thinking of flourless brownie bites.

Just light..she's only stopping by for 30-60 minutes this time.

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trixietx
18 years ago
I think you have it just right for a 30-60 minute visit. I don't think you need the brownie bites.
rachelellen
18 years ago
When having new friends over, we foodies must remember that overwhelming a guest with elaborate hospitality can overwhelm a non-foodie into feeling too intimidated to return an invitation.

If you serve someone a 5 course, gourmet meal, made from scratch and served with your own baked bread and home made ice cream, and they don't know how to cook (or only cook simply), they aren't likely to feel comfortable asking you to their home in return.

Better that your welcome be a big smile, a warm welcome and some simple but tasty munchies. As a friendship develops, and you learn about each other, you can fuss over refreshments more.

I think what you have come up with is more than enough. In fact, I'd cut the cheese choice down to one or the other...my suggestion would be the cream cheese and Habanero jelly.

Have fun!
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jimster
18 years ago
That's very thoughtful advice, rachelellen. I've noticed that foodies are extremely zealous in their menu planning whatever the occasion. Come to think of it, I have had the same tendency, being somewhat of a foodie myself. Recently, I've felt it would be good to scale it down a notch or two.

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lindac
18 years ago
I agree with the above....but would rather see yous erve the raw milk cheese...habanero Gold and cream cheese is an aquired taste....don't waste it on the unappreciative.
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dgkritch
18 years ago
Terri,
Would you share the brownie recipe???
TIA,
Deanna
lpinkmountain
18 years ago
Make the brownies for YOU!
:)
triciae
18 years ago
Fruit, good cheese, & STORE bought crackers.

You are not auditioning here...it's just a casual acquaintance stopping by the house for a short visit.

If during your conversation you discover she shares an interest in cooking similar to your interest...there's plenty of time to show your stuff!

Enjoy the visit.

/tricia
Terri_PacNW
Original Author
18 years ago
Well, I'm not feeling superb today..so I have a box of Nut Thins out, picked the strawberries, have the pears washed, the grapes broke into little bundles and in the fridge...a little iced chai tea too..(she loves chai!).

Deanna, nothing fancy. I have a couple of recipes for flourless, or wheat free brownies..and I bake them however shape I feel like.. LOL
I'll post the few recipes that I really love for you later.
oh and BTW, the strawberries are actually called Tribute. (Joe's Best is the "brand") LOL They are still kicking out berries..in fact right now there are more little green guys and flowers than the first round.

Tricia, she and her husband enjoy my baked goodies all through out the year. I always bring in enough for her to have a bit to take home to hubby.
centralcacyclist
18 years ago
Rachel's comment made me recall a dinner party my ex and I hosted many years ago. I was a budding foodie in meat and spuds land. We invited two couples from my ex's firm to dinner. We set a lovely table with grandmother's china and sterling. The menu is long forgotten but I'm sure I fussed. Ex told me later that he overheard one wife say to her husband "I'm NOT reciprocating!"

Guess I tried too hard!

Your selection sounds delicious. I love those Nut Thins.

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