cathyxyz wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
>>
>> The Dead Spread: Something on the order of a frittata or baked eggy
>> dish - it had potatoes in it; a beautiful fruit plate with cantaloupe,
>> whole strawberries, honeydew, and grapes; scalloped pineapple (I
>> think); tuna salad; mixed breads; lox with onion, tomatoes, and
>> cucumbers. The synagogue is bright and new and their social area is
>> in the front of the building at the main entrance. The tables were
>> appointed with cloths and stemmed glasses with cloth napkins artfully
>> folded and tucked in each glass. I think there was a dessert table
>> but I didn't see it.
>> Enough already. Rest in peace, Barbie.
>
>
> Regardless of religion, or the quality of the food, I think all this
> talk about "Dead Spreads" is a bit ghoulish, considering the "Guest of
> Honor" is no longer around to enjoy it.
>

While it might seem ghoulish, it does serve a purpose. Out of the pain
and sadness comes a little good. The guest of honour is there just in
another form. Here's my feeling on the topic. Dead spreads happen and
some are betteve all thoses spices, herbs, sauces, and goodies to? I
wonder if this has ever been written into a will. Dear Cousin Betsy
gets all of my hot sauce collection while Uncle Buck get my one of a
kind vinegar collection. Now this could really be interesting! I might
just have to specify a menu in the event of my demise. I've already
decided against that open coffin thing. I don't wear make-up now and
haven't since being alive so I'll be darned if I'll wear it then. I
want a party so they had best give it to me I think I want a nice
band or at least up beat music. I have a list of my favourite songs I'd
like played, non of the hymns outside of the actual service. I wouldn't
mind having foodnetwork set up during the reception. I want nice,
hearty sandwiches not those little fussy things. I would like the fussy
fancy cut garnishes, lots of cheese, and lots of vegetables. DH rolled
his eyes when I said a steak bbq would be in order. I'd rather have
steak than sandwiches anyway! The food must be healthy and I want a
dessert even though I don't like desserts myself. The dessert will be
in tribute to my family who likely would have liked more of it but
didn't get it. I think cheescake would be suitable. I'd like an ice
scuplture too just because they are pretty. I'd like sparklers for the
kids or kids at heart and fireworks afterwards. I can tell you, my dead
spread is going to be so non-conformist and that is just the way I want
it!