My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been asked to
bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the goodies. There are
about 24 people expected and we're wondering how much and what to
consider putting into this.

3-4 types of melons, maybe some grapes, strawberries, oranges, apples
and what else and how much? Ideas???


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In article >, Ruddell
> wrote:

> My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been asked to
> bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the goodies. There are
> about 24 people expected and we're wondering how much and what to
> consider putting into this.
>
> 3-4 types of melons, maybe some grapes, strawberries, oranges, apples
> and what else and how much? Ideas???


If the other 23 are bringing goodies also, then I think that is way too
many types of fruit. I would suggest 2 melons, grapes and strawberries.

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In > Dan Abel wrote:
> In article >, Ruddell
> > wrote:
>
>> My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been asked
>> to bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the goodies.
>> There are about 24 people expected and we're wondering how much and
>> what to consider putting into this. 3-4 types of melons, maybe some
>> grapes, strawberries, oranges, apples and what else and how much?
>> Ideas???
>
>
> If the other 23 are bringing goodies also, then I think that is way
> too many types of fruit. I would suggest 2 melons, grapes and
> strawberries.

Oh, sorry guess I wasn't all that clear. There are only a few bringing
goodies and only one bringing fruit.


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Dennis

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In article >, Ruddell
> wrote:

> In > Dan Abel wrote:
> > In article >, Ruddell
> > > wrote:


> >> My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been asked
> >> to bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the goodies.
> >> There are about 24 people expected and we're wondering how much and
> >> what to consider putting into this. 3-4 types of melons, maybe some
> >> grapes, strawberries, oranges, apples and what else and how much?
> >> Ideas???


> > If the other 23 are bringing goodies also, then I think that is way
> > too many types of fruit. I would suggest 2 melons, grapes and
> > strawberries.


> Oh, sorry guess I wasn't all that clear. There are only a few bringing
> goodies and only one bringing fruit.


I take back my comment then. I personally think that 4 types of melons is
too many, but if your wife likes melons, then I think that her fruit
should reflect that. Pineapple wedges are another popular party food, if
they aren't too outrageously expensive.

--
Dan Abel
Sonoma State University
AIS

On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 21:40:21 -0000, Ruddell
> wrote:

>
>
>My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been asked to
>bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the goodies. There are
>about 24 people expected and we're wondering how much and what to
>consider putting into this.
>
>3-4 types of melons, maybe some grapes, strawberries, oranges, apples
>and what else and how much? Ideas???

Sounds like you have more than enough covered. Some ideas? Well cut
the melons in half then scoop out a half melon of each type and fill
it with red/green seedless grapes, cherries, and the other fruits.
Then cut up the remaining melon halves into little cubes and arrange
around the filled melon halves. If you want to go through the effort,
you can make tempura bannanas to arrange on the tray also.

storm clouds wrote on 27 Apr 2005 in rec.food.cooking

> On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 21:40:21 -0000, Ruddell
> > wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been
> >asked to bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the
> >goodies. There are about 24 people expected and we're wondering
> >how much and what to consider putting into this.
> >
> >3-4 types of melons, maybe some grapes, strawberries, oranges,
> >apples and what else and how much? Ideas???
>
> Sounds like you have more than enough covered. Some ideas? Well
> cut the melons in half then scoop out a half melon of each type
> and fill it with red/green seedless grapes, cherries, and the
> other fruits. Then cut up the remaining melon halves into little
> cubes and arrange around the filled melon halves. If you want to
> go through the effort, you can make tempura bannanas to arrange on
> the tray also.
>

A yoghurt based dip?

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One time on Usenet, Ruddell > said:

> My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been asked to
> bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the goodies. There are
> about 24 people expected and we're wondering how much and what to
> consider putting into this.
>
> 3-4 types of melons, maybe some grapes, strawberries, oranges, apples
> and what else and how much? Ideas???

I've always wanted to make one of these:

http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes...lonbasket.html

Seems like that would be enough for her gathering...

--
Jani in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
"The ships hung in the sky in much the same
way that bricks don't" - D. Adams, HGTTG

Ruddell wrote:

> 3-4 types of melons, maybe some grapes, strawberries, oranges, apples
> and what else and how much? Ideas???
Go with what the best fruit is. Underripe melon is lousy.

How about a sweetish dip, like sour cream sweetened with some white
grape juice concentrate? A little bowl with sweetened coconut shreds to
dip the peices in?
I personally think fruit should have a bit of cracker and cheese with
it, if they are both top quality.
blacksalt

"Ruddell" > wrote in message
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>
>
> My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been asked to
> bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the goodies. There are
> about 24 people expected and we're wondering how much and what to
> consider putting into this.
>
> 3-4 types of melons, maybe some grapes, strawberries, oranges, apples
> and what else and how much? Ideas???

Custard Apples!



'Many'

',;~}~

Shaun aRe

For my baby shower, a girlfriend carved a watermelon into a pram /
stroller! She carved about 1/4 of the shell off the melon ad hollowed
it out, then made "wheels" from slices of orange. It was a really cute
way to serve a fruie salad.

In article >, Ruddell
> wrote:

> My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been asked to
> bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the goodies. There are
> about 24 people expected and we're wondering how much and what to
> consider putting into this.
>
> 3-4 types of melons, maybe some grapes, strawberries, oranges, apples
> and what else and how much? Ideas???

KISS. I'd do the fruit kabobs. Strawberry, grape, pineapple chunk.
I'd skip the apples and bananas because they'll darken with standing. I
don't like to give people too many choices.
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"I read recipes the way I read science fiction: I get to the end and
say,'Well, that's not going to happen.'" - Comedian Rita Rudner,
performance at New York, New York, January 10, 2005.

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article >, Ruddell
> > wrote:
>
> > My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been
asked to
> > bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the goodies. There
are
> > about 24 people expected and we're wondering how much and what to
> > consider putting into this.
> >
> > 3-4 types of melons, maybe some grapes, strawberries, oranges,
apples
> > and what else and how much? Ideas???
>
> KISS. I'd do the fruit kabobs. Strawberry, grape, pineapple chunk.

> I'd skip the apples and bananas because they'll darken with standing.
I
> don't like to give people too many choices.
>
> -Barb

I knew you'd be the one to come up with the reason women have only two
breasts... 'cause men are so easily confused!

Sheldon

In article .com>,
"Sheldon" > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> > In article >, Ruddell
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been
> > > asked to bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the
> > > goodies. There are about 24 people expected and we're wondering
> > > how much and what to consider putting into this.
> > >
> > > 3-4 types of melons, maybe some grapes, strawberries, oranges,
> > > apples and what else and how much? Ideas???
> >
> > KISS. I'd do the fruit kabobs. Strawberry, grape, pineapple
> > chunk.
>
> > I'd skip the apples and bananas because they'll darken with
> > standing. I don't like to give people too many choices.

> > -Barb
> I knew you'd be the one to come up with the reason women have only two
> breasts... 'cause men are so easily confused!
>
> Sheldon

Hey, you said it, not me. I just like to keep things simple - cut to
the chase, eh?
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"I read recipes the way I read science fiction: I get to the end and
say,'Well, that's not going to happen.'" - Comedian Rita Rudner,
performance at New York, New York, January 10, 2005.

In article .com>,
"Sheldon" > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> > In article >, Ruddell
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been
> asked to
> > > bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the goodies. There
> are
> > > about 24 people expected and we're wondering how much and what to
> > > consider putting into this.
> > >
> > > 3-4 types of melons, maybe some grapes, strawberries, oranges,
> apples
> > > and what else and how much? Ideas???
> >
> > KISS. I'd do the fruit kabobs. Strawberry, grape, pineapple chunk.
>
> > I'd skip the apples and bananas because they'll darken with standing.
> I
> > don't like to give people too many choices.
> >
> > -Barb
>
> I knew you'd be the one to come up with the reason women have only two
> breasts... 'cause men are so easily confused!
>
> Sheldon
>

Yep!
That is one reason why men have only two hands.

Here is the other:

http://home.centurytel.net/Katraslin...veTwoHands.jpg

And here is why woman have two hands:

http://home.centurytel.net/Katraslin...veTwoHands.jpg

LOL!

Kat
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In > Katra wrote:

> Yep!
> That is one reason why men have only two hands.
>
> Here is the other:
>
> http://home.centurytel.net/Katraslin...veTwoHands.jpg
>
> And here is why woman have two hands:
>
> http://home.centurytel.net/Katraslin...veTwoHands.jpg
>
> LOL!

That is too funny. May I borrow it?


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Dennis

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In article >,
Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> In article >, Ruddell
> > wrote:
>
> > My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been asked to
> > bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the goodies. There are
> > about 24 people expected and we're wondering how much and what to
> > consider putting into this.
> >
> > 3-4 types of melons, maybe some grapes, strawberries, oranges, apples
> > and what else and how much? Ideas???
>
> KISS. I'd do the fruit kabobs. Strawberry, grape, pineapple chunk.
> I'd skip the apples and bananas because they'll darken with standing. I
> don't like to give people too many choices.

Cheese chunks to go with the fruit!
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"Ruddell" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> My wife is going to a wedding shower this weekend and has been asked to
> bring along a fruit tray as her contribution to the goodies. There are
> about 24 people expected and we're wondering how much and what to
> consider putting into this.
>
> 3-4 types of melons, maybe some grapes, strawberries, oranges, apples
> and what else and how much? Ideas???
>
>
> --
> Cheers
>
> Dennis

I would think 4 to 6 ounces of sliced, diced fruit per person would be more than
plenty.

24 people
4 OZ per person
--------------
96 ounces
16 ounces per pound
----------------------
6 pounds of fruit is more than enough you'll have leftovers.

You would need 9 pounds for 6 oz per person - way too much

Don't forget to toss the fruit with/in lemon juice to slow discoloration.

Dimitri