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Critique my menu for 1st Bday Party Please

togotogo
in Entertaining Ideas

I am having about 50 people and the party starts at 3:00pm. What am I missing and do I need to add/or remove anything? Thanks!!

Apps:

Veggie Platter

Goldfish/pretzels/peanut mix

Buffalo Chicken Dip w/ tortilla chips

Cheese and Crackers

Dinner:

Ziti and Meatballs

Penne Rustica (Chicken Penne in Marsala Cream Sauce)

Salad

Rolls (can be used as sandwich rolls for the meatballs.)

Dessert:

Birthday cake

cookies

Apple Crisp w/ Ice Cream

Coffee, juice, water, pumpkin martini's, beer and wine

IVF #3 = ID Twin Boys TTC #3, June 2011 FET #1 m/c 9 Weeks, October FET #2 BFN, December FET #3 BFN, March FET #4 c/p, June FET #5 BFN, July FET #6 embie didn't survive the thaw IVF#4 September 2012 Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Identical twin boys born at 30 weeks 2 days due to HELLP
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Re: Critique my menu for 1st Bday Party Please

  • SG5506SG5506 member
    Ninth Anniversary 500 Comments Combo Breaker
    Sounds good.  It sounds like something I plan on serving.  How many people are coming?
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  • togotogo
    I'm guessing between 30-50 people, kids included.
    IVF #3 = ID Twin Boys TTC #3, June 2011 FET #1 m/c 9 Weeks, October FET #2 BFN, December FET #3 BFN, March FET #4 c/p, June FET #5 BFN, July FET #6 embie didn't survive the thaw IVF#4 September 2012 Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Identical twin boys born at 30 weeks 2 days due to HELLP
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  • Jim&JaimeJim&Jaime
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    The buffalo dip seems out of place to me.  I would go with something like an artichoke dip that skews a little more Italian in line with the rest of your meal.
    Jaime Cooks: Endevours in Eating & Entertaining
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  • togotogo

    imageJim&Jaime:
    The buffalo dip seems out of place to me.  I would go with something like an artichoke dip that skews a little more Italian in line with the rest of your meal.

    Good point and everyone loves Artichoke Dip. Thanks!

    IVF #3 = ID Twin Boys TTC #3, June 2011 FET #1 m/c 9 Weeks, October FET #2 BFN, December FET #3 BFN, March FET #4 c/p, June FET #5 BFN, July FET #6 embie didn't survive the thaw IVF#4 September 2012 Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Identical twin boys born at 30 weeks 2 days due to HELLP
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  • Jim&JaimeJim&Jaime
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    This one is delicious, if I do say so myself: Delafield Brewhaus?s Asiago Artichoke Dip
    Jaime Cooks: Endevours in Eating & Entertaining
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  • 6fsn6fsn
    Agreed on changing out the dip.  If you want to lose something, get rid of the cookies.  You have a cake and a fruity dessert.  That should be plenty.
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  • togotogo

    That Artichoke Dip recipe sounds really good. If I can find the chipotle peppers I will give it a try.

    Re: the cookies, I was thinking that it would be something for the kids to just grab and eat. But less is more (and much easier!)  

    IVF #3 = ID Twin Boys TTC #3, June 2011 FET #1 m/c 9 Weeks, October FET #2 BFN, December FET #3 BFN, March FET #4 c/p, June FET #5 BFN, July FET #6 embie didn't survive the thaw IVF#4 September 2012 Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Identical twin boys born at 30 weeks 2 days due to HELLP
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  • LMS05LMS05
    I think it sounds great!
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  • DarrensgirlDarrensgirl
    Looks great! I would just caution on mixing nuts in with the goldfish in case there are any kiddos with a known or not known yet peanut allergy.
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  • vjcjenn1vjcjenn1 member
    I think this sounds good
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  • jdbmjmjdbmjm
    I say no peanuts because they could pose a choking hazard, and people are all crazy about peanut allergies. And the buffalo chicken dip is a little out of place. And I feel liks chips and crackers and veggies are a lot of things to dip. Maybe no chips??
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