Help me with a menu?

[bina]

I'm hosting a baby shower at 11am, kid friendly. Its what the mom requested so I'm rolling with it. 

So should i plan on serving heavy apps or lunch? Brunch? 

There will be cake. 

Other than that i'm completely open to ideas. Please? 

I know you ladies won't steer me wrong. 

[Vespasia]

I feel like brunch would be easiest. There are a lot of make ahead recipes that can serve a crowd. This one is a personal favorite.
www.browneyedbaker.com/cheesy-sausage-spinach-breakfast-casserole/

[Deleted]

Brunch is always the right choice. If the party was at 3 PM and you gave brunch as an option, I would still choose it.

[tacosforlife]

I would do a brunch.

An egg dish - either quiche or egg casserole.

PIGS IN A BLANKET. You can buy a gigantic thing of frozen ones at Costco. Or obviously you could make them yourself. These are always a hit with kids and adults alike.

Fruit salad.

Maybe some yogurt.

Tater tots. I know that sounds a little odd, but after all, they are just bite sized hash browns! I hosted a big brunch party last year and made two bags' worth of tater tots. We ate every last tot. NOMMMMMMMM.

Mimosas. Have ginger ale to mix with OJ for the guest of honor, kids, and other non-drinkers.

[ijack]

definitely brunch!
I would probably do
quiche
waffle bar
candied bacon
fruit

[omgzombies]

Brunch all the way.

Quiche, fresh fruit, some muffins or pastries, maybe a sausage based dish or pigs in a blanket. Serve cake at the end.

Add in a mimosa bar to Pinterest that shit up. Orange Juice, a couple other random juices (peach, guava, whatever), put in cute carafes and serve.

[Deleted]

mini corn dogs never fail me with kids - if the adults don't get to them first!

[msmerymac]

I would say some quiches or breakfast casseroles, a green salad, maybe a fruit platter, some sausage, and some pastries or cheesecake bites or something to serve along with the cake.

[sfy]

Cheese plate
Fruit tray
Green salad (maybe a kale salad)
Quiche
Fried potatoes
Sausage
French toast casserole or pancakes (I like waffles, but I think they tend to harden too easily)
Smoked salmon (cream cheese, sliced red onion and capers on the side)
Bagels, muffins and danishes
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, orange juice, grapefruit juice, mimosas, bellinis and bottled water

[tacosforlife]

Am I the only one who is getting secondhand diabetes looking at recommendations for waffles or French toast casserole AND cake? OMG. I love sugar, but sweet Jesus that is so much.

Personally, I would go heavy on the savory if there's cake.

You could always do a breakfast taco bar!!!

[omgzombies]

Dec 29, 2015 12:12:49 GMT -5 tacosforlife said:

Am I the only one who is getting secondhand diabetes looking at recommendations for waffles or French toast casserole AND cake? OMG. I love sugar, but sweet Jesus that is so much.

Personally, I would go heavy on the savory if there's cake.

You could always do a breakfast taco bar!!!

Yes, I agree it's too much.  You should have chocolate chip waffles with whipped cream instead , double diabetes cancels itself out.  

[sfy]

Dec 29, 2015 12:12:49 GMT -5 tacosforlife said:

Am I the only one who is getting secondhand diabetes looking at recommendations for waffles or French toast casserole AND cake? OMG. I love sugar, but sweet Jesus that is so much.

Personally, I would go heavy on the savory if there's cake.

You could always do a breakfast taco bar!!!

You have to give people options.  You never know when a greedy Gretchen like myself might show up.  I do like your yogurt idea, though.  I wish to add that to my list.  Now beat it with your shameless taco plugs.

[tacosforlife]

Dec 29, 2015 12:17:36 GMT -5 sfy said:

Dec 29, 2015 12:12:49 GMT -5 tacosforlife said:

Am I the only one who is getting secondhand diabetes looking at recommendations for waffles or French toast casserole AND cake? OMG. I love sugar, but sweet Jesus that is so much.

Personally, I would go heavy on the savory if there's cake.

You could always do a breakfast taco bar!!!

You have to give people options.  You never know when a greedy Gretchen like myself might show up.  I do like your yogurt idea, though.  I wish to add that to my list.  Now beat it with your shameless taco plugs.

Never!

Tortillas

Scrambled eggs

Chorizo

Pico de gallo

A mild and a hot salsa option

Cheese

Beans

Avocado

MMMMMM, BREAKFAST TACOS.

[bina]

Dec 29, 2015 12:19:05 GMT -5 tacosforlife said:

Dec 29, 2015 12:17:36 GMT -5 sfy said:

You have to give people options.  You never know when a greedy Gretchen like myself might show up.  I do like your yogurt idea, though.  I wish to add that to my list.  Now beat it with your shameless taco plugs.

Never!

Tortillas

Scrambled eggs

Chorizo

Pico de gallo

A mild and a hot salsa option

Cheese

Beans

Avocado

MMMMMM, BREAKFAST TACOS.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS IDEA

MMMM

[tacosforlife]

Dec 29, 2015 12:21:01 GMT -5 bina said:

Dec 29, 2015 12:19:05 GMT -5 tacosforlife said:

Never!

Tortillas

Scrambled eggs

Chorizo

Pico de gallo

A mild and a hot salsa option

Cheese

Beans

Avocado

MMMMMM, BREAKFAST TACOS.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS IDEA

MMMM

Neener neener, sfy!

[Deleted]

Well then you should clearly make some sort of southwest, TexMex breakfast bar.

And add chipotle roasted sweet potatoes to the list, diced sweet potatoes coated with olive oil, salt, and chipotle powder roasted to perfection. Some of us like breakfast burrito bowls instead of breakfast tacos.

And also make sure you invite everyone in this thread. That wouldn't be awkward at all.

[bina]

The mom to be loves tacos so I'm going for it. Thanks papiercherri for the sweet potato idea! I cant invite everyone but i can take pictures! Food porn?

[omgzombies]

Dec 29, 2015 12:19:05 GMT -5 tacosforlife said:

Dec 29, 2015 12:17:36 GMT -5 sfy said:

You have to give people options.  You never know when a greedy Gretchen like myself might show up.  I do like your yogurt idea, though.  I wish to add that to my list.  Now beat it with your shameless taco plugs.

Never!

Tortillas

Scrambled eggs

Chorizo

Pico de gallo

A mild and a hot salsa option

Cheese

Beans

Avocado

MMMMMM, BREAKFAST TACOS.

Are there breakfast margaritas that go with this?

[tacosforlife]

Dec 29, 2015 13:30:43 GMT -5 omgzombies said:

Dec 29, 2015 12:19:05 GMT -5 tacosforlife said:

Never!

Tortillas

Scrambled eggs

Chorizo

Pico de gallo

A mild and a hot salsa option

Cheese

Beans

Avocado

MMMMMM, BREAKFAST TACOS.

Are there breakfast margaritas that go with this?

I'd probably do a tequila sunrise because it's easier. And pretty!

[omgzombies]

Dec 29, 2015 13:44:59 GMT -5 tacosforlife said:

Dec 29, 2015 13:30:43 GMT -5 omgzombies said:

Are there breakfast margaritas that go with this?

I'd probably do a tequila sunrise because it's easier. And pretty!

I'm in!

[bina]

Dec 29, 2015 13:28:33 GMT -5 mryrcn said:

Is this going to be held in the south? If so, the sweet potato biscuits are a must along with cucumber sandwiches.

It is, we're still in J-ville . What's in a cucumber sandwich? I have to say I've never had one

[bina]

You guys are the best. <3

[StrawberryBlondie]

If you do quiche, or any other sort of baked egg, make sure there's another filling option for non-egg eaters. I've gone to way too many brunches where the food is something like quiche and a fruit salad.

ETA: just saw you decided on tacos. Love it. Just make sure there's a more traditional taco option, too. I can see kids side-eyeing sweet potato or chorizo tacos.

[bina]

Dec 29, 2015 19:15:25 GMT -5 mryrcn said:

bina - they are a southern staple at showers & events held in the church fellowship hall. I truly don't expect you to serve them. They are a holdover from the Brits. Here's a link to favorite finger foods.

www.southernliving.com/m/food/entertaining/favorite-finger-sandwiches-for-a-luncheon

I will do this. I have had sweet potato biscuit's and those are good, so I will serve these as well.

[bina]

Dec 29, 2015 21:16:09 GMT -5 mryrcn said:

Dec 29, 2015 21:13:11 GMT -5 bina said:

I will do this. I have had sweet potato biscuit's and those are good, so I will serve these as well.

When is this shower? I'm at WB until Saturday.

Not until the 23rd, but I think I'm going to Raleigh Friday

[bina]

Wait wrightsville beach by Wilmington? Want to do a meet up?

[bina]

I could do that, I actually have to go pick something up in Wilmington that day so that's perfect!