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From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By the time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in opposite directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. Too many dessert offerings too. BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. |
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"Kalmia" wrote in message ... Here's a chance to record for next year what you which you'd done or hadn't. From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By the time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in opposite directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. Too many dessert offerings too. BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. ~~~~~~~~~ I was invited to spend Thanksgiving with friends. There were 10 of us, and everyone brought something to share. It was a real feast and was served buffet style, just as you suggested. Everything tasted *great*--no mistakes except that there were more desserts than needed. The hosts divided all the leftovers (and there were *lots*) and sent them home with each of us, so we all had enough for another couple of meals. Great company, great food, great leftovers. What more could we want?? MaryL |
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On 11/29/2013 11:49 AM, Kalmia wrote:
> Here's a chance to record for next year what you which you'd done or hadn't. > > From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By the time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in opposite directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. > Too many dessert offerings too. > > BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. > What we did right is to not cook a big dinner but to accept an invitation from a friend. We took some appetizers and the wine. Only six of us at the table, serving family style was easy enough. |
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"Kalmia" > wrote in message ... > Here's a chance to record for next year what you which you'd done or > hadn't. > > From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By the > time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in opposite > directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. > Too many dessert offerings too. > > BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. I always serve food 'family style' and if I have a lot of people I will have for (example) dishes of green bean casserole dotted along the table. No need to be passing from one end to the other. That way too you don't need one huge dish of each and the various small dishes fit nicely on the table. Each set of dishes to serve 4 or 6 diners. I hate buffets. -- http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/ |
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"MaryL" > wrote in message ... > > > "Kalmia" wrote in message > ... > > Here's a chance to record for next year what you which you'd done or > hadn't. > > From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By the > time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in opposite > directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. > Too many dessert offerings too. > > BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. > > ~~~~~~~~~ > I was invited to spend Thanksgiving with friends. There were 10 of us, > and everyone brought something to share. It was a real feast and was > served buffet style, just as you suggested. Everything tasted *great*--no > mistakes except that there were more desserts than needed. The hosts > divided all the leftovers (and there were *lots*) and sent them home with > each of us, so we all had enough for another couple of meals. Great > company, great food, great leftovers. What more could we want?? Not a lot:)) -- http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/ |
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On Friday, November 29, 2013 10:49:01 AM UTC-6, Kalmia wrote:
> Here's a chance to record for next year what you which you'd done or hadn't. > > > > From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By the time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in opposite directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. > > Too many dessert offerings too. > > > > BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. I totally agree! Keep it simple as the drunks say lol.... This year's dinner went pretty well, except for I burned the rolls. |
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On 11/29/2013 10:49 AM, Kalmia wrote:
> Here's a chance to record for next year what you which you'd done or hadn't. > > From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By the time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in opposite directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. > Too many dessert offerings too. > > BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. > My DH suggested we do buffet this year. He set up a card table with the ice bucket, a pitcher of water and various other beverages. We put all the food on that table (we were only 5, so the turkey platter was a small one) except for the salt and pepper and the gravy which were on the main table. It worked very well. As guests wanted seconds, they got up and served themselves. -- Janet Wilder Way-the-heck-south Texas Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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This is difficult to admit, but I used a recipe from Kelly Ripa that she
did on her TV show. I did modify it a little and left out the chickpeas that she puts in for protein because she doesn't eat turkey. I also substituted low-sugar dried cranberries for the dried cherries. One guest, who swore left and right that he hated Brussels sprouts, loved the interesting vegetable. Here's the recipe: * Exported from MasterCook * Sweet & Savory Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup chopped Walnuts 2 lb Brussels sprouts -- trimmed and sliced Nutmeg 3/4 cup dried Cherries grated Pecorino Cheese 1/2 cup chopped Shallots 1 tsp thyme -- chopped 15 oz can chickpeas -- drained and rinsed 1/4 cup Olive Oil Salt & Pepper Slice the trimmed sprouts in the food processor using the slicing disk. Toast walnuts for around five minutes on medium heat in a skillet. Remove and reserve the walnuts. Warm oil on medium high in the pan. Once it's hot, add Brussels Sprouts, thyme, shallots, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for two to three minutes, until the sprouts wilt. Take off heat. Add cherries, walnuts, and chickpeas. Toss the ingredients together. Add pecorino and transfer to a bowl for serving. Description: "Kelly Ripa Thanksgiving Sweet & Savory Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe" NOTES : Really tasty and appreciated by non Brussels Sprouts people. -- Janet Wilder Way-the-heck-south Texas Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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"tert in seattle" > wrote in message ... > I just ever so barely overcooked the salmon and put a little too much > carrot in the fish stock. Otherwise I can't complain. > > This year I timed my hunger perfectly -- still coherent enough to operate > my knife & fork by the time I sat down. lol sounds fair enough <g> -- http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/ |
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I added sauteed onion and celery and herbs to the cornbread batter before
I baked it for dressing. The flavor really permeated the dressing. Tara |
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Ophelia wrote:
> > I always serve food 'family style' and if I have a lot of people I > will have for (example) dishes of green bean casserole dotted along > the table. No need to be passing from one end to the other. That way > too you don't need one huge dish of each and the various small dishes > fit nicely on the table. Each set of dishes to serve 4 or 6 > diners. I hate buffets. I bring serving dishes to the table and then like a proper host go about serving people their first helping, after that they're on their own. |
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"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message ... > Ophelia wrote: >> >> I always serve food 'family style' and if I have a lot of people I >> will have for (example) dishes of green bean casserole dotted along >> the table. No need to be passing from one end to the other. That way >> too you don't need one huge dish of each and the various small dishes >> fit nicely on the table. Each set of dishes to serve 4 or 6 >> diners. I hate buffets. > > I bring serving dishes to the table and then like a proper host go > about serving people their first helping, after that they're on their > own. Sounds very posh:)) -- http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/ |
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"Ophelia" wrote:
>"Brooklyn1" wrote: >> Ophelia wrote: >>> >>> I always serve food 'family style' and if I have a lot of people I >>> will have for (example) dishes of green bean casserole dotted along >>> the table. No need to be passing from one end to the other. That way >>> too you don't need one huge dish of each and the various small dishes >>> fit nicely on the table. Each set of dishes to serve 4 or 6 >>> diners. I hate buffets. >> >> I bring serving dishes to the table and then like a proper host go >> about serving people their first helping, after that they're on their >> own. > >Sounds very posh:)) Not posh at all, I don't hire buxom maids, I do it myself and typically someone offers to assist. Actually it's a lot neater serving that way, less slopping, spilling, and dropping than with guests reaching and passing. I feel the host/ess is obligated to perform a dynamic function, not just sit on their gluteus maximus laurels. However I don't do big dinners anymore, if I have another couple or two it's a lot nowadays. This year I had one guest, a neighbor whose husband passed away a few months ago and like me had no family or friends nearby to invite or visit, plus she didn't feel up to being a hostess right now. As folks age the people in their lives pass on or move to a distant location, and often married children celebrate holidays with their spouse's family. In the ten Thanksgivings I've been here my daughter, her husband, and grands joined us once, they go to his family on holidays. It would only cause friction to argue and then they'd never visit. Actually at this point in my life I prefer the more relaxed atmosphere. And I don't need people complaining about the cats. The woman I invited has cats too, and she went home with enough for her babies. One shouldn't make judgement calls about how people celebrate holidays, everyones life is different. "Father Knows Best" is a fairy tale. |
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"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message ... > "Ophelia" wrote: >>"Brooklyn1" wrote: >>> Ophelia wrote: >>>> >>>> I always serve food 'family style' and if I have a lot of people I >>>> will have for (example) dishes of green bean casserole dotted along >>>> the table. No need to be passing from one end to the other. That way >>>> too you don't need one huge dish of each and the various small dishes >>>> fit nicely on the table. Each set of dishes to serve 4 or 6 >>>> diners. I hate buffets. >>> >>> I bring serving dishes to the table and then like a proper host go >>> about serving people their first helping, after that they're on their >>> own. >> >>Sounds very posh:)) > > Not posh at all, I don't hire buxom maids, I do it myself and > typically someone offers to assist. Actually it's a lot neater > serving that way, less slopping, spilling, and dropping than with > guests reaching and passing. I feel the host/ess is obligated to > perform a dynamic function, not just sit on their gluteus maximus > laurels. However I don't do big dinners anymore, if I have another > couple or two it's a lot nowadays. This year I had one guest, a > neighbor whose husband passed away a few months ago and like me had no > family or friends nearby to invite or visit, plus she didn't feel up > to being a hostess right now. As folks age the people in their lives > pass on or move to a distant location, and often married children > celebrate holidays with their spouse's family. In the ten > Thanksgivings I've been here my daughter, her husband, and grands > joined us once, they go to his family on holidays. It would only > cause friction to argue and then they'd never visit. Actually at this > point in my life I prefer the more relaxed atmosphere. And I don't > need people complaining about the cats. The woman I invited has cats > too, and she went home with enough for her babies. One shouldn't make > judgement calls about how people celebrate holidays, everyones life is > different. "Father Knows Best" is a fairy tale. You have a kind heart! I hope you both had a nice Thanksgiving:) -- http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/ |
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On 11/29/2013 11:49 AM, Kalmia wrote:
> Here's a chance to record for next year what you which you'd done or hadn't. > > From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By the time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in opposite directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. > Too many dessert offerings too. > > BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. > We always serve buffet style. There just isn't enough room on the dining room table for all of the dishes so the kitchen table is the buffet table and we all load our plates and go to the dining room. The dining room table only has S&P, butter, gravy and rolls on it. -- CAPSLOCK–Preventing Login Since 1980. |
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On Friday, November 29, 2013 3:33:32 PM UTC-5, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> Ophelia wrote: > > > > > > I always serve food 'family style' and if I have a lot of people I > > > will have for (example) dishes of green bean casserole dotted along > > > the table. No need to be passing from one end to the other. That way > > > too you don't need one huge dish of each and the various small dishes > > > fit nicely on the table. Each set of dishes to serve 4 or 6 > > > diners. I hate buffets. > > > > I bring serving dishes to the table and then like a proper host go > > about serving people their first helping, after that they're on their > > own. The hostess was trying to do just that, but people starting grabbing other dishes she'd put on the table first. What's wrong with each serving himself from a buffet, then sitting down to a table set with condiments etc.? The table was so crowded with huge serving pieces, it was like musical chairs to find a spot for the bowl-in-the-air. |
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On Friday, November 29, 2013 5:03:07 PM UTC-6, Ophelia wrote:
> "Brooklyn1" > wrote in message > > ... > > > "Ophelia" wrote: > > >>"Brooklyn1" wrote: > > >>> Ophelia wrote: > > >>>> > > >>>> I always serve food 'family style' and if I have a lot of people I > > >>>> will have for (example) dishes of green bean casserole dotted along > > >>>> the table. No need to be passing from one end to the other. That way > > >>>> too you don't need one huge dish of each and the various small dishes > > >>>> fit nicely on the table. Each set of dishes to serve 4 or 6 > > >>>> diners. I hate buffets. > > >>> > > >>> I bring serving dishes to the table and then like a proper host go > > >>> about serving people their first helping, after that they're on their > > >>> own. > > >> > > >>Sounds very posh:)) > > > > > > Not posh at all, I don't hire buxom maids, I do it myself and > > > typically someone offers to assist. Actually it's a lot neater > > > serving that way, less slopping, spilling, and dropping than with > > > guests reaching and passing. I feel the host/ess is obligated to > > > perform a dynamic function, not just sit on their gluteus maximus > > > laurels. However I don't do big dinners anymore, if I have another > > > couple or two it's a lot nowadays. This year I had one guest, a > > > neighbor whose husband passed away a few months ago and like me had no > > > family or friends nearby to invite or visit, plus she didn't feel up > > > to being a hostess right now. As folks age the people in their lives > > > pass on or move to a distant location, and often married children > > > celebrate holidays with their spouse's family. In the ten > > > Thanksgivings I've been here my daughter, her husband, and grands > > > joined us once, they go to his family on holidays. It would only > > > cause friction to argue and then they'd never visit. Actually at this > > > point in my life I prefer the more relaxed atmosphere. And I don't > > > need people complaining about the cats. The woman I invited has cats > > > too, and she went home with enough for her babies. One shouldn't make > > > judgement calls about how people celebrate holidays, everyones life is > > > different. "Father Knows Best" is a fairy tale. > > > > You have a kind heart! I hope you both had a nice Thanksgiving:) > Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahaha. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahaha. Gee, you're funny. --Bryan sex+ |
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On Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:49:01 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> wrote: >Here's a chance to record for next year what you which you'd done or hadn't. > >From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By the time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in opposite directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. >Too many dessert offerings too. > > BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. We always passed in both directions. We got pretty good at it! We had everything on a kitchen island table this Thanksgiving, and we'd just go in to get whatever we wanted! John Kuthe... |
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On Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:38:29 -0600, Janet Wilder
> wrote: >This is difficult to admit, but I used a recipe from Kelly Ripa that she >did on her TV show. I did modify it a little and left out the chickpeas >that she puts in for protein because she doesn't eat turkey. I also >substituted low-sugar dried cranberries for the dried cherries. > >One guest, who swore left and right that he hated Brussels sprouts, >loved the interesting vegetable. > >Here's the recipe: > > >* Exported from MasterCook * > > Sweet & Savory Brussels Sprouts Salad > >Recipe By : >Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 >Categories : Vegetables > > Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method >-------- ------------ -------------------------------- > 1 cup chopped Walnuts > 2 lb Brussels sprouts -- trimmed and sliced > Nutmeg > 3/4 cup dried Cherries > grated Pecorino Cheese > 1/2 cup chopped Shallots > 1 tsp thyme -- chopped > 15 oz can chickpeas -- drained and rinsed > 1/4 cup Olive Oil > Salt & Pepper > >Slice the trimmed sprouts in the food processor using the slicing disk. > >Toast walnuts for around five minutes on medium heat in a skillet. > >Remove and reserve the walnuts. > >Warm oil on medium high in the pan. Once it's hot, add Brussels >Sprouts, thyme, shallots, salt and pepper. > >Cook and stir for two to three minutes, until the sprouts wilt. > >Take off heat. Add cherries, walnuts, and chickpeas. > >Toss the ingredients together. Add pecorino and transfer to a bowl for >serving. > >Description: > "Kelly Ripa Thanksgiving Sweet & Savory Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe" > >NOTES : Really tasty and appreciated by non Brussels Sprouts people. I just snagged a recipe very similar to that from Saveur magazine, it sounds wonderful. I'll be making that tomorrow. koko -- Food is our common ground, a universal experience James Beard www.kokoscornerblog.com |
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"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
... > need people complaining about the cats. The woman I invited has cats > too, and she went home with enough for her babies. One shouldn't make > judgement calls about how people celebrate holidays, everyones life is > different. "Father Knows Best" is a fairy tale. Actually "Father Knows Best" wasn't a fairy tale on Thanksgiving and Christmas in our house when I was growing up, they were pretty Norman Rockwell-ish for most of them with lots of relatives etc. The rest of the year was not at all, 7 kids and a lot of chaos going on at times. Cheri |
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On Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:49:01 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> wrote: > BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. Totally agree. I hate cluttering up valuable table space with food. Okay, a few of the smaller items can be on the table besides candles and flowers... but not everything, for god sake. -- Food is an important part of a balanced diet. |
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On Fri, 29 Nov 2013 20:06:46 -0500, Cheryl >
wrote: > On 11/29/2013 11:49 AM, Kalmia wrote: > > Here's a chance to record for next year what you which you'd done or hadn't. > > > > From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By the time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in opposite directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. > > Too many dessert offerings too. > > > > BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. > > > > We always serve buffet style. There just isn't enough room on the dining > room table for all of the dishes so the kitchen table is the buffet > table and we all load our plates and go to the dining room. The dining > room table only has S&P, butter, gravy and rolls on it. That's the way it goes at my house too. My table has what you have on yours, plus cranberry relish. :) -- Food is an important part of a balanced diet. |
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"Cheryl" > wrote in message b.com... > On 11/29/2013 11:49 AM, Kalmia wrote: >> Here's a chance to record for next year what you which you'd done or >> hadn't. >> >> From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By the >> time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in >> opposite directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. >> Too many dessert offerings too. >> >> BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. >> > > We always serve buffet style. There just isn't enough room on the dining > room table for all of the dishes so the kitchen table is the buffet table > and we all load our plates and go to the dining room. The dining room > table only has S&P, butter, gravy and rolls on it. Hey whatever works for you:) -- http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/ |
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"sf" > wrote in message ... > On Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:49:01 -0800 (PST), Kalmia > > wrote: > >> BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. > > Totally agree. I hate cluttering up valuable table space with food. > Okay, a few of the smaller items can be on the table besides candles > and flowers... but not everything, for god sake. Depends on how big your table is I suppose. -- http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/ |
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On 29/11/2013 6:49 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> Here's a chance to record for next year what you which you'd done or hadn't. > > From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By the time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in opposite directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. > Too many dessert offerings too. > > BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. > We're in SW Turkey and had Thanksgiving for 55 here. Definitely buffet. Went on for hours. Hymn to start, silence for reflection on the year past, and then much conviviality. Organised by all our American friends with contributions from all attending. |
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On 11/29/2013 8:46 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> The hostess was trying to do just that, but people starting >grabbing other dishes she'd put on the table first. What's wrong with >each serving himself from a buffet, then sitting down to a table set with >condiments etc.? The table was so crowded with huge serving pieces, >it was like musical chairs to find a spot for the bowl-in-the-air. I always get stuck with a big bowl of mashed potatoes with no place to go. This year it was buffet style and it worked out fine, it's the only way to go. The dishes didn't get jammed up where people have to prepare plates for 3 little kids, either. nancy |
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On 11/30/2013 7:08 AM, injipoint wrote:
> On 29/11/2013 6:49 PM, Kalmia wrote: >> Here's a chance to record for next year what you which you'd done or >> hadn't. >> >> From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By >> the time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in >> opposite directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. >> Too many dessert offerings too. >> >> BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. >> > We're in SW Turkey and had Thanksgiving for 55 here. I saw your name and wondered Where in the world you were now. Funny to have Thanksgiving in Turkey. > Definitely buffet. Went on for hours. Hymn to start, > silence for reflection on the year past, and then much > conviviality. Organised by all our American friends > with contributions from all attending. Sounds like you had a good time. nancy |
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Ophelia wrote:
> > "Cheryl" wrote: > > We always serve buffet style. There just isn't enough room on the dining > > room table for all of the dishes so the kitchen table is the buffet table > > and we all load our plates and go to the dining room. The dining room > > table only has S&P, butter, gravy and rolls on it. > > Hey whatever works for you:) I always do the buffet style. Food is in the kitchen, still in the cooking pots. Just go in, fill your plate with whatever you want then come out to the table. G. |
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Ophelia wrote:
> > "sf" > wrote in message > ... > > On Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:49:01 -0800 (PST), Kalmia > > > wrote: > > > >> BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. > > > > Totally agree. I hate cluttering up valuable table space with food. > > Okay, a few of the smaller items can be on the table besides candles > > and flowers... but not everything, for god sake. > > Depends on how big your table is I suppose. Candles and flowers are annoying on a dining room table too, imo. G. |
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injipoint wrote:
> > On 29/11/2013 6:49 PM, Kalmia wrote: > > Here's a chance to record for next year what you which you'd done or hadn't. > > > > From what I saw, ppl should stop trying to serve family style. By the time the host gets it into serving pieces, and ppl pass things in opposite directions, the food is cold by the time you get to eat. > > Too many dessert offerings too. > > > > BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. > > > We're in SW Turkey and had Thanksgiving for 55 here. > Definitely buffet. Went on for hours. Hymn to start, > silence for reflection on the year past, and then much > conviviality. Organised by all our American friends > with contributions from all attending. lol You all sang hymns to start? Then silence while the food cooled. Sounds like a churchy meal to me. G. |
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On Sat, 30 Nov 2013 10:15:52 -0000, "Ophelia"
> wrote: > > > "sf" > wrote in message > ... > > On Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:49:01 -0800 (PST), Kalmia > > > wrote: > > > >> BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. > > > > Totally agree. I hate cluttering up valuable table space with food. > > Okay, a few of the smaller items can be on the table besides candles > > and flowers... but not everything, for god sake. > > Depends on how big your table is I suppose. Not really. Mine is bigger than most, but I don't like all that clutter on the table. -- Food is an important part of a balanced diet. |
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On Sat, 30 Nov 2013 08:21:54 -0500, Gary > wrote:
> Ophelia wrote: > > > > "sf" > wrote in message > > ... > > > On Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:49:01 -0800 (PST), Kalmia > > > > wrote: > > > > > >> BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. > > > > > > Totally agree. I hate cluttering up valuable table space with food. > > > Okay, a few of the smaller items can be on the table besides candles > > > and flowers... but not everything, for god sake. > > > > Depends on how big your table is I suppose. > > Candles and flowers are annoying on a dining room table too, imo. > No wine, no candles, no flowers. Sounds like a great party.... :( -- Food is an important part of a balanced diet. |
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"Gary" > wrote in message ... > Ophelia wrote: >> >> "Cheryl" wrote: >> > We always serve buffet style. There just isn't enough room on the >> > dining >> > room table for all of the dishes so the kitchen table is the buffet >> > table >> > and we all load our plates and go to the dining room. The dining room >> > table only has S&P, butter, gravy and rolls on it. >> >> Hey whatever works for you:) > > I always do the buffet style. Food is in the kitchen, still in the > cooking pots. Just go in, fill your plate with whatever you want then > come out to the table. Yep and nothing wrong with that:)) -- http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/ |
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"Gary" > wrote in message ... > Ophelia wrote: >> >> "sf" > wrote in message >> ... >> > On Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:49:01 -0800 (PST), Kalmia >> > > wrote: >> > >> >> BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. >> > >> > Totally agree. I hate cluttering up valuable table space with food. >> > Okay, a few of the smaller items can be on the table besides candles >> > and flowers... but not everything, for god sake. >> >> Depends on how big your table is I suppose. > > Candles and flowers are annoying on a dining room table too, imo. I don't have much decoration because it is mostly full of dishes:) -- http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/ |
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"sf" > wrote in message ... > On Sat, 30 Nov 2013 08:21:54 -0500, Gary > wrote: > >> Ophelia wrote: >> > >> > "sf" > wrote in message >> > ... >> > > On Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:49:01 -0800 (PST), Kalmia >> > > > wrote: >> > > >> > >> BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. >> > > >> > > Totally agree. I hate cluttering up valuable table space with food. >> > > Okay, a few of the smaller items can be on the table besides candles >> > > and flowers... but not everything, for god sake. >> > >> > Depends on how big your table is I suppose. >> >> Candles and flowers are annoying on a dining room table too, imo. >> > No wine, no candles, no flowers. Sounds like a great party.... :( No wine???? Who said that???? Bah! No good for me <g> -- http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/ |
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"sf" > wrote in message ... > On Sat, 30 Nov 2013 10:15:52 -0000, "Ophelia" > > wrote: > >> >> >> "sf" > wrote in message >> ... >> > On Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:49:01 -0800 (PST), Kalmia >> > > wrote: >> > >> >> BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. >> > >> > Totally agree. I hate cluttering up valuable table space with food. >> > Okay, a few of the smaller items can be on the table besides candles >> > and flowers... but not everything, for god sake. >> >> Depends on how big your table is I suppose. > > Not really. Mine is bigger than most, but I don't like all that > clutter on the table. As I keep saying, each to his/her own. I do wish you 'buffeters' would be so gracious <g> -- http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/ |
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On 11/30/2013 8:52 AM, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Nov 2013 08:21:54 -0500, Gary > wrote: >> Ophelia wrote: >>> "sf" > wrote >>>> > wrote: >>>>> BUFFET!!! is the name of the game. >>>> >>>> Totally agree. I hate cluttering up valuable table space with food. >>>> Okay, a few of the smaller items can be on the table besides candles >>>> and flowers... but not everything, for god sake. >>> >>> Depends on how big your table is I suppose. >> >> Candles and flowers are annoying on a dining room table too, imo. >> > No wine, no candles, no flowers. Sounds like a great party.... :( > Sounds like a cafeteria. |
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On 11/29/2013 9:36 PM, wrote:
> I just snagged a recipe very similar to that from Saveur magazine, it > sounds wonderful. I'll be making that tomorrow. Koko, the leftovers keep well, too. -- Janet Wilder Way-the-heck-south Texas Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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