On 10/20/2014 5:21 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago.
> I had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
> treatments every day.
>
> I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
> Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10
> people.
>
>
> I will smoke a medium brisket probably Thursday so I can slice it and
> warm it for the party. Just my rub and no wet stuff.
>
> I will have home-made Texas-style sauce on the side with sliced onion
> rings, dill pickle slices, and some whole wheat buns. (forget about the
> thick Wonderbread)
>
> I am making coleslaw and potato salad and will also make some "baked"
> beans (I *will* soak the beans) which will slow cook in the crock pot
> over night.
>
> Should I also have a green salad? I would make a balsamic dressing
> myself. I hate going to a party where there are bottles of dressing
> provided.
>
> I thought about making a watermelon bowl (you hollow out the watermelon
> and use it as the bowl) with other fruit and melon balls for dessert.
> Will this be enough dessert? Should I bake some cookies as well?
>
> I think a few bottles of good red Texas wine, like a Becker Farms Merlot
> and maybe one white wine for those who don't drink red, some beer and
> some soda would fill the drink needs. I do have nice wine glasses and
> red Solo cups.
>
> I know this will be a lot of work for me, so I will pace it out over
> several days. It is nothing compared to the effort these people made
> for me over the 7 weeks of treatment. They deserve the very best. Also
> my Oncologist is invited and says he wants to come.
>
> I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Sorry that my response is a bit late! Your menu is fabulous & more!
What -- No "texas toast" LOL!!! I agree, it's nasty stuff ~~

You have a perfect menu, and all of the items can be made well in
advance so the official day won't be overwhelming.

A green salad would be a wonderful and colorful 'foil' to the fruit
salad in the watermelon bowl. Although, if you want both coleslaw AND
potato salad, then a green salad is a bit over the top

Sky

..... don't forget the "diggles"