On Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:32:40 -0700, sf > wrote:

>On Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:06:40 -0700 (PDT), cjra >
>wrote:
>
>>I'm stumped for food for the kiddos. Ages will range from a few months
>>to about 7 yrs. It's not really a meal time, but I gather I need more
>>than cake It'll also be hotter than h*ll. It's been in the 100s
>>here and doesn't look to give anytime soon. I reallllllllly don't want
>>to grill anything. Cooking inside is cooler, but I'd rather have
>>stuff I can prepare in advance.
>
>Kids that age like popcorn (caramelize it for adults) and hot dogs.
>I'd make jello wigglers, but I live in a cool climate where it won't
>melt. How about watermelon or fruit shish kabob? Trail mix is grab
>and go as is the all hallowed marshmallow treat (oops, that's too
>sticky for your heat).

Put the marshmallow treats into small paper cups and make them 'mini'.
That way the kids have something to hang onto and if it starts to melt
it won't run away.

Beware the hotdogs - very small kids can easily choke on them. But
since it's a 4th birthday party I'm sure you know that already.