"tvor" > wrote in message
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> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
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>> "tvor" > wrote in message
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>>> We're hosting a 40th birthday party and was wondering what you normally
>>> server for snack foods for a group of 35-40 adults (no kids)? I already
>>> know the main dinner will be smoked pork and turkey sandwhiches. Just
>>> wondering what other snacks/finger foods to serve.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
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>> Just a few questions.
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>> How long is the cocktail time.
>> Since the Bill of Fare is sandwiches what are you serving for Booze?
>> Beer & Wine or full cocktail service?
>> How hammered do you want the people to get?
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>> Some Random thoughts
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>> I think you can easily make a salty mix based on Japanese rice
>> crackers. - nice and puffy and not too filling.
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>> I would stay away from Chips & Dip's unless you want them to fill up
>> before dinner - in that case chili con queso with tortilla chips & salsa
>> will do nicely. Don't forget the small plates.
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>> A veggie platter from Costco or your local market will do for a wine
>> crowd.
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>> The saltier the snacks the more people will drink (usually)
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>> Dimitri
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> My wife and I discussed this last night. We like to keep things fairly
> informal, dinner begins at 6:30-7ish. It's mostly beer and wine although
> I'm thinking there will be som mixed drinks. Mom likes amaretto sours,
> dad likes tequila sunrises', and a good friend likes white russians and of
> course margaritas are always a hit.
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> I don't want people to get to full otherwise the party always seems to
> peter out kind of early so other than the sandwiches I'd like to keep the
> food on the lighter side. After all it is a drinking holiday, not an
> eating holiday. But at the same time I don't want to rip open a bag of
> chips and pour them in a bowl next to a bowl of pretzels.
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> I've never had Japanese rice crackers, so that would be different.
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> Thanks for the suggestions.


If you have a smart and Final around (Commercial Grocer) take a walk through
their Bar supplies. Slim Jims, a big jar of pickled eggs, small Peanut and
Frito bags along with some pretzels could be a kick.

:-)

Dimitri