On Thu, 28 Apr 2005 15:03:52 GMT, "Dimitri" >
wrote:

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>"Jules" > wrote in message
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>> please help, I am trying to organise a christening on a budget! can anyone
>> give me the recipe for a fool-proof cake? also need ideas for finger buffet
>> food that I can cook in advance and freeze as am catering for 65 people!
>> thank you very much!
>> Lorna
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>Think about "pulled pork" this can be done with very inexpensive pork shoulder
>like a Boston but or a fresh picnic both less than $1.50 per pound. Basically
>you cook the living daylights out of the cuts. They can be sauced with a
>vinegar and ketchup type of sauce. Normally the meat is smoked but you can
>"cheat" by using liquid smoke. Use the chopped/shredded meat for sandwiches on
>hamburger buns - extra sauce on the side. Make your own baked beans - at less
>than $1.00 per pound dry it ain't a lot of money. Cole slaw and or corn on the
>cob and you've got a sensational lunch.
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>As far as the cake is concerned - pop for a Costco cake - it really is your best
>value - it may net be the best cake but it should do nicely.

My sisters-in-law organised a wedding cake from us and they got it
from Walmart. It was surprisingly good... Publix also has a very good
bakery section

~Karen aka Kajikit
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