baby shower menu....

kris_123

I'm planning a baby shower for the beginning of June for about 15-20 people.  The shower will start around 12 so I was thinking of doing a brunch rather than the typical sandwich and salads.  This is what I have for the menu so far, any advice is more than welcome.  Thanks in advance!

Main....

Homemade cinnamon buns
pigs in a blanket
mini quiches
muffins 2-3 kinds
scones of croissants
cheese platter
cold cuts
veggie tray
buns or french bread to go with cheese and cold cuts


dessert....

lemon bars
watermelon baby carriage
mini tarts/ apple and pecan

6fsn

Noon is lunch time not brunch time in my world.  Is there any way to move it back to 11? 

As for the actual menu it seems a little bread heavy- cinnamon buns, blankets, buns, muffins, scones.  Even the lemon bars and tarts have a crust and most likely the quiche too.  I'd get rid of the muffins or the scones.  I'd also have either the lemon bars (which I adore) OR the mini tarts and add some chocolatey dessert.

I'd also consider moving the fruit to a main dish and also throwing in a pasta salad/broccoli slaw of some sort.  It may just be me, but I don't really think of fruit as dessert.

Ally

kris_123:

Main....

Homemade cinnamon buns - yum!
pigs in a blanket
mini quiches  - could make mini frittatas to eliminate the starch of the crust
muffins 2-3 kinds
cheese platter
cold cuts
veggie tray
french bread to go with cheese and cold cuts - add croissants here (instead of the buns) - can be eaten plain or as a sandwich


dessert....

lemon bars
watermelon baby carriage
mini tarts/ apple and pecan

I love breakfat foods, so while noon is a little late for brunch, I think it is a great idea.

I agree with pp about something chocolate for dessert - brownie bites would be great or double chocolate cookies, though I also love the desserts you have planned.  I think fruit does count as a dessert (a healthy, yet still sweet alternative) and the carved melon will be a fun centerpiece.

sarahbear

I think you need some more lunch items. I think 12 is actually lunch time and not brunch time. I'd think 10:30-11am start would be more appropriate for the menu you have.

Maybride2

Noon is lunch time. And your menu seems really haphazard.

6fsn

One other thought: Does the mom-to-be have any cravings or concerns?  All I wanted when I was pregnant was fruit.  At the same time I had gestational diabetes.  There are also some pregnant women that won't eat lunch meat.  So take her into consideration and make sure she has food.

kris_123

Thanks for the suggestions, it is a little bread heavy so I'll eliminated a few things for sure. 

I don't think it's too late for brunch. I just wanted to do something different, every shower is the same I find, sandwiches and salads...it's ok but it gets old.

I think I will add at least one salad incase people were expecting more lunch than brunch. 

I'll serve the watermelon basket with the main meal instead of saving it for after (plus I'll get to show it off more!).  

I never thought about the sandwich meats before so I might have to rethink that. 

 

Thanks again for all the input, I can't wait for the party!

 

Heather&Ben

I did a brunch for my sister's bridal shower w/ the help of aunts & cousins. Some ideas I had after reading your post were: we did a simple baked ham that could be eaten w/ rolls & cheese & mustard & I think a toss salad would work well for your menu -- having those 2 items helps to balance the breakfast food well.  Have fun! 

Heather&Ben

oh, I'd do mini scones & muffins too not the regular sized ones.

PnkBride

I agree with the poster who suggested adding a baked ham and salad and your menu should be perfect.

kris_123

Ya, that is a good idea.  I think I'll do that and it will be more safe for the guest of honor to eat.  Thanks!

klaus

Yum, cinnamon rolls sound so good!

I did a brunch shower recently.  This is what we had:

to nibble on: shrimp cocktail, crackers and cheese

meal: crustless quiche, potato bake, raspberry/feta cheese with mixed green, chicken salad w/mini croissants, mini blueberry muffins

dessert: cheesecake (crustless) with fresh raspberries and blueberries and a raspberry sauce, homemade chocolates

drinks: hot cocoa bar (winter shower), pomegranate 7-up, champagne and oj

the mom to be is gluten free so she could eat everything with the exception of the croissants.  She loved it!  It wasn't too hard to put together either!  enjoy

kris_123

klaus:

Yum, cinnamon rolls sound so good!

I did a brunch shower recently.  This is what we had:

to nibble on: shrimp cocktail, crackers and cheese

meal: crustless quiche, potato bake, raspberry/feta cheese with mixed green, chicken salad w/mini croissants, mini blueberry muffins

dessert: cheesecake (crustless) with fresh raspberries and blueberries and a raspberry sauce, homemade chocolates

drinks: hot cocoa bar (winter shower), pomegranate 7-up, champagne and oj

the mom to be is gluten free so she could eat everything with the exception of the croissants.  She loved it!  It wasn't too hard to put together either!  enjoy

 

Thanks for the ideas, to be honest I'm just doing the brunch theme for the cinnamon buns! LOL!  What is a potato bake? It sounds interesting.  I think you did a great job with your menu especially since it had to be gluten free!