What a good idea! I'd do 2 9x13 dishes, one quiche and one something else. Since you ask, broccoli would be my preference for the quiche -- but I don't think many people would dislike either choice.

How about adding some chocolate (simple Hershey Kisses so there is no extra baking), and a bouquet of grocery store roses to share afterward?

Sounds good the way it is.

I had never heard of Galentine before, but my daughter said it was being in the “city”...LOL

Something chocolate.

I had thought of strawberries dipped into chocolates but with shaky hands that would never work and I am 55 miles away free anywhere that sells them. I doubt very much if I could cut brownies and decorate them either...I just am so darned limited on what I can do...that is why I want to do as much the day before as I possibly can. When I cook, I drop and spill all over the kitchen! I saw a juice drink with cranberry and pineapple juices and 7 up that was a pretty red... i am going to try to make that German Fruit Cake, which is actually like a quick bread made with fruit preserves...very good if I remember correctly...so with the French bread, that should be enough unless I go to our local bakery and get some small pastries also.

i appreciate your thoughts!

You are so sweet to do this for your friends. I am so sorry about how challenging the cooking is.

I also think this is a really sweet idea for your single friends!

If you can get fresh strawberries, you could heat up some chocolate sauce (or make your own and reheat at the party) and let your guests dip their own strawberries as they eat them.

I make a chocolate dipping sauce in the summer for sweet cherries and guests just dip and eat, kind of like fondue; it would work great with strawberries and it's fun.

It sounds delightful and delicious! I hope that you do not add anything that you cannot manage easily with your tremors. Forget the strawberries.....yes to the chocolate kisses!

I do this about once a year with my friends. Have done pulled pork with salads and desserts. Also a French toast casserole with an egg casserole another time. Did a Crescent Roll ham log with a turkey one too. Desserts are all ways one store bought and one homemade.

Is it important to you to prepare everything yourself?

I'll do things, eg, like cube store-bought pound cake and serve it with macerated fruit. I put it in margarita glasses and it looks stunning while easy peasy.

I think this is such a great idea, and really give you credit for being so ambitious to do it ALL. I think your menu sounds perfect, and I agree that when there is more than one to choose from, you will have plenty. If you make 2 ( a quiche and a casserole) for example, and each feeds 8, you really will have way more than enough for everyone to be happy. I would say make it easy on yourself as much as you can.

Enjoy!

You have a lovely idea. Dd wants to have a tea at our house for Valentine's Day. Menu is still being decided, but maybe lemon cookies, some type of cake or cupcakes, spring salad, and croissant sandwiches.

what a wonderful, thoughtful idea!!

i love the idea of french toast casserole and as for the quiche, i would prefer spinach and mushroom! if you do one of each, i feel that is plenty. love the idea of adding a spring mix salad

yogurt with fruit, chocolate anything, cookies - anything sweet that you and guest enjoy would be lovely.

coffee, tea/ice tea, some type of punch with/without alcohol, sparkling water with cranberries etc,... perfect!!!

Everything sounds wonderful. I agree with Annie......when you have several casseroles, people just take a tiny bit of each so a casserole that serves 8 will serve twice as many. I vote for spinach quiche. Also like the idea of people dipping their own strawberries. Remember, no matter what you serve, everyone will be happy just for the fact that you invited them.

I think I might have found an answer to the chocolate.... When I was at the store today, I saw Russell Stovers chocolate hearts ♥️ No shaking hands involved in those.

13 of my closest widow friends in this little town have graciously accepted my invitations to be a part of my Galentine’s brunch. No one has declined, so I have to stop asking ...13 is all I have comfortable seating for. I spent some time yesterday combining the ingredients I need to purchase...eggs, cheese, milk etc. This is going to be a physical challenge, but almost every thing can be put together the day before and I am excited to do this for my friends...because some feel we are the forgotten group on the “day for lovers”.