Janet Baraclough wrote:
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>
> I'd advise you to cater to the children, quite simply, and don't
> waste energy trying to wow their parents with a creative/ superhealthy
> spread.
>
> When small children are very excited they aren't very hungry, and
> while they are all hyped up at someone elses house is NOT a time they
> will try out anything unfamiliar.

Janet is right, when you get children together, the last thing they are
thinking about is food. They will take a bite, run off to chatter with
their friends, then come back for a second bite.


It was 102 (F) today, and when I gave a party on June 13th, it was 99 or
100 outside. I know how you feel about having a party when it is this hot.


What I would do, is serve fruit, cheese & crackers, mini-burgers with
chips and I would make tiny little cupcakes.


I would cook the hamburger patties and the cupcakes the day before the
party. I would buy (yes, buy) the small Parker House rolls and use
those for hamburger buns. I would make tiny meat patties, serve cheddar
cheese as an appetizer because most children like it, and I would serve
strawberries, grapes and I would buy apple slices from Sam's, because
they are cheaper than I can buy in the store, they are treated so the
apples will not turn brown and they are ready to serve. This way you
can spend time with the parents and the children, and not spend all your
time fussing over the food.


BTW, for an appetizer, I made mini muffalettas using the Parker House
rolls and everyone loved them.


Since the party begins at 3:00, it is the hottest part of the day, so
have plenty of beverages for the kidlets. Have a great time.


Becca