I am helping organize a continuing education program for 100 people,
mostly women. I need to purchase snacks and beverages for the morning
and afternoon snacks. Lunch will be on their own. Coffee service has
been arranged by the meeting center, but nothing else.

It was suggested that I buy bottled water, as when they've provided
sodas in the past people would complain that there weren't enough diet
or regular (whichever ran out first?) or perhaps nothing for those who
don't drink sodas? It was also said that "When asked, they say they want
to eat healthy things, but it is the donuts and sweets that always run
out" LOL. Is there any established ratio of diet/non-diet foods or
drinks to help me go on?

I don't need to break the bank for this, yet have enough money available
to spend on it if needed. I'd like the snacks to add to the comfort of
the program. I don't belong to any buying club, but understand I can
shop at some if I pay a surcharge.

What would you like to eat for a snack during a conference? Sweets?
Protein? Fruits? Avoiding afternoon slump is a concern.

Does anyone see any potential issues I'm not thinking about here? Thanks
for any input.
Goomba

Goomba38 wrote:
I am helping organize a continuing education program for 100 people,
mostly women. I need to purchase snacks and beverages for the morning
and afternoon snacks. Lunch will be on their own. Coffee service has
been arranged by the meeting center, but nothing else.

It was suggested that I buy bottled water, as when they've provided
sodas in the past people would complain that there weren't enough diet
or regular (whichever ran out first?) or perhaps nothing for those who
don't drink sodas? It was also said that "When asked, they say they want
to eat healthy things, but it is the donuts and sweets that always run
out" LOL. Is there any established ratio of diet/non-diet foods or
drinks to help me go on?

I don't need to break the bank for this, yet have enough money available
to spend on it if needed. I'd like the snacks to add to the comfort of
the program. I don't belong to any buying club, but understand I can
shop at some if I pay a surcharge.

What would you like to eat for a snack during a conference? Sweets?
Protein? Fruits? Avoiding afternoon slump is a concern.

Does anyone see any potential issues I'm not thinking about here? Thanks
for any input.
Goomba
I think a nice variety of cookies would be good in the afternoon- you
said you have coffee. A good pick me up for that time of the day

In article ,
Goomba38 wrote:

What would you like to eat for a snack during a conference? Sweets?
Protein? Fruits? Avoiding afternoon slump is a concern.
Goomba

It was the 20th year of the Annual Church Women In Exile Fall Fishing
Trip * "We Troll With Credit Cards" this past weekend. I brought a vat
of "gorp" * my own version. I started with honey roasted peanuts that
were on sale at Fleet Farm -- a Bigass� plastic container for $2.25. I
added a medium-size bag of plain M&Ms, "some" raisins, "some" dried
cherries and dried crans, a small can of cashew pieces, a handful of
dried currants (finally got rid of those suckers), the remainder of a
purchased trail mix from TJ, and a small box of butter mint candies. It
was very nice.

What would I like for a snack during a conference? A small (6 oz size)
can of soft drink, maybe some bottled water, the likes of what I
described above. Wrapped hard candies. I would not like anything with
the remotest chance of leaving me with sticky fingers that would require
a damp cloth to clean, nor anything that requires anything more than my
fingers to get from service plate to mouth. I think it would be a nice
touch to provide some wipees. JMO.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
"Maligning an individual says more about you than the one you malign."
http://web.mac.com/barbschaller; blahblahblog 9/29/2006
http://jamlady.eboard.com

On Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:02:07 -0400, Goomba38
wrote:

Coffee service has been arranged by the meeting center, but nothing else.

It was suggested that I buy bottled water, as when they've provided
sodas in the past people would complain that there weren't enough diet
or regular (whichever ran out first?) or perhaps nothing for those who
don't drink sodas?

I would stick with bottled water and the coffee service. Does the
coffee service include tea, as well?

What would you like to eat for a snack during a conference? Sweets?
Protein? Fruits? Avoiding afternoon slump is a concern.

A.M.: Fruit, assorted bagels with cream cheese, muffins, pigs in
blankets

P.M: cheese and crackers, pretzels, spinach dip, hummus, fruit,
crudite, nuts, pinwheel sandwiches (our grocery store offers these
sold by the platter), cookies, brownies

Tara

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

It was the 20th year of the Annual Church Women In Exile Fall Fishing
Trip * "We Troll With Credit Cards" this past weekend. I brought a vat
of "gorp" * my own version. I started with honey roasted peanuts that
were on sale at Fleet Farm -- a Bigass� plastic container for $2.25. I
added a medium-size bag of plain M&Ms, "some" raisins, "some" dried
cherries and dried crans, a small can of cashew pieces, a handful of
dried currants (finally got rid of those suckers), the remainder of a
purchased trail mix from TJ, and a small box of butter mint candies. It
was very nice.

What would I like for a snack during a conference? A small (6 oz size)
can of soft drink, maybe some bottled water, the likes of what I
described above. Wrapped hard candies. I would not like anything with
the remotest chance of leaving me with sticky fingers that would require
a damp cloth to clean, nor anything that requires anything more than my
fingers to get from service plate to mouth. I think it would be a nice
touch to provide some wipees. JMO.

I had just thought of the wipes myself! GMTA, eh? Someone else mentioned
hard candies scattered on the individual tables for people to help ward
off those annoying coughing spells people get during lectures.

I wonder how much trail mix (and how big a bowl!) I would need for that
size group? Would you be put off by that many strangers in a serving
bowl? I could put a scoop in there, and some small dixie cups next to it
for individual servings. Of course not everyone would eat it, so other
things would be nice. I'd like to have enough different items that I can
put out perhaps 2 things each break, and not have it get redundant.

Goomba38 wrote:



What would you like to eat for a snack during a conference? Sweets?
Protein? Fruits? Avoiding afternoon slump is a concern.


A fruit tray and a veggie tray. A tray of pretty cookies. Some whole
wheat bran mini-muffins, butter or cream cheese. A big bowl of goldfish
crackers. Definitely the bottled water. If you get candy, get a box of
nice chocolates from an upscale shop -- or their outlet -- and display
it prettily. Chicks dig that stuff.

If you have more to spend, get a cheese tray and some crackers. A bowl
of almonds. Clear juices like apple and cranberry.



Dawn

Goomba38 wrote:
I am helping organize a continuing education program for 100 people,
mostly women. I need to purchase snacks and beverages for the morning
and afternoon snacks. Lunch will be on their own. Coffee service has
been arranged by the meeting center, but nothing else.

It was suggested that I buy bottled water, as when they've provided
sodas in the past people would complain that there weren't enough diet
or regular (whichever ran out first?) or perhaps nothing for those who
don't drink sodas? It was also said that "When asked, they say they want
to eat healthy things, but it is the donuts and sweets that always run
out" LOL. Is there any established ratio of diet/non-diet foods or
drinks to help me go on?

I don't need to break the bank for this, yet have enough money available
to spend on it if needed. I'd like the snacks to add to the comfort of
the program. I don't belong to any buying club, but understand I can
shop at some if I pay a surcharge.

What would you like to eat for a snack during a conference? Sweets?
Protein? Fruits? Avoiding afternoon slump is a concern.

Does anyone see any potential issues I'm not thinking about here? Thanks
for any input.
Goomba

Depends a lot on location...
In the south it's beer nuts, slim jims, and sickingly sweet iced tea.
In the southwest it's burritos and tequilla mimosas. In the northwest
it's goat cheese wraps and Starbucks. In New England it's broccoli
quiche and clamato juice. In NY it's freshly baked bagels, w/ butter,
cream cheese, and cawffee.

Sheldon

On Oct 11, 7:32 pm, "Sheldon" wrote:

In the south it's beer nuts, slim jims, and sickingly sweet iced tea.

Sheldon


Oh gag, that just sounds sick.

Goomba38 wrote:
I am helping organize a continuing education program for 100 people,
mostly women. I need to purchase snacks and beverages for the morning
and afternoon snacks. Lunch will be on their own. Coffee service has
been arranged by the meeting center, but nothing else.

What would you like to eat for a snack during a conference? Sweets?
Protein? Fruits? Avoiding afternoon slump is a concern.



Coffee, tea, and bottled water.

Morning: juice; mini bagels with plain and flavored cream cheese
(salmon, strawberry, chive)

Afternoon: cheese and crackers, cut-up fruit. Make sure you have small
plates and toothpicks or forks if you have fruit.

gloria p

Dawn wrote:
Goomba38 wrote:



What would you like to eat for a snack during a conference? Sweets?
Protein? Fruits? Avoiding afternoon slump is a concern.


A fruit tray and a veggie tray. A tray of pretty cookies. Some whole
wheat bran mini-muffins, butter or cream cheese. A big bowl of goldfish
crackers. Definitely the bottled water. If you get candy, get a box of
nice chocolates from an upscale shop -- or their outlet -- and display
it prettily. Chicks dig that stuff.

If you have more to spend, get a cheese tray and some crackers. A bowl
of almonds. Clear juices like apple and cranberry.



Dawn




Big bowls of dry foods tend to have people reaching in with dirty hands.
Ugh. Make sure there's a scoop or spoon when you serve stuff like that.

gloria p

Goomba38 wrote:

What would you like to eat for a snack during a conference? Sweets?
Protein? Fruits? Avoiding afternoon slump is a concern.

Does anyone see any potential issues I'm not thinking about here? Thanks
for any input.
Goomba

oh hell, just get some cheap 3 liter bottles of soda, a few jugs of
water some paper cups a bag of ice. some POTATOE CHIPS AND DIP

cause thats what people want, sugar and grease

damn all that little dainty expensive waters

tellem to hit the water fountain

why can't people be real
why do we have to pretend

why do we nibble on a pretzel when we want to drag our knuckles through
the dip

why do people live in fear

WHATS THE PROBLEM?

get some sugar snacks too.. like gummie worms, and chocolates, like m
and m's
simple stuff.. big bag stuff

toss out a few apples for the squares

but I damn sho wouldn't provide pretty little bottles of water, they
can get a cup

ginger-ale is nice.. some folk don't like all high octane in colas

chex mix is cheap... LMAO

DO UP SOME CHEX PARTY MIX~!!!!

do popcorn and water

that's it, just popcorn and water

Goomba38 wrote:

What would you like to eat for a snack during a conference? Sweets?
Protein? Fruits? Avoiding afternoon slump is a concern.


Most supermarkets have vegetable trays and fruit trays all made up for
you. I recommend those. The vegetable tray normally has carrot sticks,
celery sticks, broccoli and cauliflower florettes and radishes with some
dip in the middle. The vegetable tray might have watermelon,
canteloupe, peaches, strawberries. Also put out bowls of Hershey's
kisses, raisins and nuts.


--Lia

Goomba38 wrote:
I am helping organize a continuing education program for 100 people,
mostly women. I need to purchase snacks and beverages for the morning
and afternoon snacks. Lunch will be on their own. Coffee service has
been arranged by the meeting center, but nothing else.

It was suggested that I buy bottled water, as when they've provided
sodas in the past people would complain that there weren't enough diet
or regular (whichever ran out first?) or perhaps nothing for those who
don't drink sodas? It was also said that "When asked, they say they want
to eat healthy things, but it is the donuts and sweets that always run
out" LOL. Is there any established ratio of diet/non-diet foods or
drinks to help me go on?

I don't need to break the bank for this, yet have enough money available
to spend on it if needed. I'd like the snacks to add to the comfort of
the program. I don't belong to any buying club, but understand I can
shop at some if I pay a surcharge.

What would you like to eat for a snack during a conference? Sweets?
Protein? Fruits? Avoiding afternoon slump is a concern.

Does anyone see any potential issues I'm not thinking about here? Thanks
for any input.

A nice selection of fresh fruit and bottled water would be fine, and if
the fat ****s don't like it they can bring their own damn snacks lol

Goomba38 wrote:
I am helping organize a continuing education program for 100 people,
mostly women. I need to purchase snacks and beverages for the morning
and afternoon snacks. Lunch will be on their own. Coffee service has
been arranged by the meeting center, but nothing else.

It was suggested that I buy bottled water, as when they've provided
sodas in the past people would complain that there weren't enough diet
or regular (whichever ran out first?) or perhaps nothing for those who
don't drink sodas? It was also said that "When asked, they say they want
to eat healthy things, but it is the donuts and sweets that always run
out" LOL. Is there any established ratio of diet/non-diet foods or
drinks to help me go on?

I usually go half and half, diet and regular. The flavored waters
without sweetners are great - La Croix makes a few different flavors.
But you need something with caffeine, too - like pop and/or coffee.

I make a snack mix using deluxe mixed nuts, mini pretzels (Snaps by
Snyder's - they hold up well), honey-roasted peanuts, roasted soy nuts,
small snack crackers like low-fat Wheat Thins, dried fruit (raisins,
usually), Teddy Grahams, and sometimes plain M&Ms. It always gets eaten
quickly, supplies protein and people remark that its a good mix.

I never ate the donuts but would go for oatmeal cookies or some other
type of snack that wasn't too sweet. Fruit trays and vegetables/dip
are always good, as are a cheese and cracker mix.

-L.

Goomba38 wrote:
I am helping organize a continuing education program for 100 people,
mostly women. I need to purchase snacks and beverages for the morning
and afternoon snacks. Lunch will be on their own. Coffee service has
been arranged by the meeting center, but nothing else.

What would you like to eat for a snack during a conference? Sweets?
Protein? Fruits? Avoiding afternoon slump is a concern.

Check on the Coffee service. Most come with bottled water. And some
come with sweets.
You may add donuts and bagels in the A.M. about a 100 each.

Will the meeting hall provide coffee service in the P.M.?
Include in the afternoon, cokes (ect.) and single portion size chips,
pretzels, and other finger food. again about 100 each.
Make sure plenty of napkins.

Any left over in the A.M. will be lost, any leftover in the P.M. will
be useable at another time.