Comments on: Feeding a Crowd

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:02:36 +0000

I know it’s past the party date – but a friend years ago taught me that if you put ice in brown paper bags and put it back in the freezer (so you can slowly build a supply without buying tons of it)… it won’t stick to itself and is easy to use.

By: marina

marina — Mon, 18 May 2009 23:25:14 +0000

Suggestions? None, you have it worked out faily well.
Promotion? That is lovely. In Italy they say that “God sees and foresees”…you lot deserve this.
Anxiety? of course, this is a huge deal. Cora, the birth issues, getting back to normal, and now the promotion…but as you said, you are positive.
Just enjoy your day. Somethings will be perfect, some will be a little less perfect but just enjoy every moment.

By: Cindy S

Cindy S — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:36:54 +0000

If the party is going to be outside don’t forget the bug spray and tiki torches or candles. They now have some stands for the tiki torches that are made me feel better about safety for kids so this is the first year we purchased any.

By: Upstatemomof3

Upstatemomof3 — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:50:17 +0000

First of all congrats to your husband!!! That is great. Second the thing that stands out to me is the thing I always forget – coffee. I don’t drink it so I never remember it but people always ask. Have a nice party!!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:53:58 +0000

Congratulations to your husband! Can’t wait to see all the food pics! You will do great! If you need some info on how much meat and stuff to buy, let me know. I have a great catering handbook for things like that.

By: Bree

Bree — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:13:34 +0000

I have been to many many military celebrations and I must say you are one brave woman to host at your house! I think your menu is great with the variety of meats. One thing that might help if you have not thought of it already is to use the (what we call on Army posts) “The Lending Closet” You can borrow pots, pans, ladles, serving trays beds, vacuums, chairs. It is for anyone to use not just people who just moved and have not received their household goods. When I ran the family readiness group they would always encourage us to use it for parties, or even if you had family in town and needed a few dishes etc. CONGRATS on the promotion!

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:17:23 +0000

When you say big cans of baked beans – how big? In my mind this is not enough. Beans are such a yummy, filling and inexpensive foods adored by almost all (including picky kids). I am picturing the 2 big cans I feed my family of 10, but maybe you mean food service size?

By: Courtney @ Sister To Sister

Courtney @ Sister To Sister — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:05:12 +0000

How exciting! Congrats!

By: Somebody's Mimi

Somebody's Mimi — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:33:03 +0000

I meant “YOU ARE the best!”

By: Somebody's Mimi

Somebody's Mimi — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:32:15 +0000

Put your ice in zip locks then drop that in your drink pitchers… keeps them cold and NOT watered down. Your the best when pulling a big event together, after all you do it every day!