Something you can do (if you want) -- The Food Thing

[hrj]

I mentioned this briefly in passing in a previous post, but here's the actual pitch.

In the context of my mom's recent death, a lot of friends have said "Let me know if there's anything I can do." And since I keep reminding myself that I always like it when people take me up on offers of that sort ....**

I'm coordinating logistics for the west coast iteration of the memorial service (on Saturday Dec. 19) and one of the things I have to coordinate is refreshments for after the service. And it occurred to me that something concrete that my friends could do to support me in this is help out with food. This is definitely a case of "if it would be convenient and if it would make you happy to do it." What I'm thinking of is small appetizer-like finger foods. Bonus points for items that keep sufficiently well (in the fridge or otherwise) so that I can assemble them a day or so in advance rather than trying to coordinate day-of pickup or delivery.

(A couple of people have already volunteered and you're already on my list to get back to, but a reminder wouldn't go amiss either.)

And thank you again, everyone, for your support whether tangible or in-.

**Yeah, I get that weird dichotomy where on the one hand I think "Oh, no, I wouldn't want to put anyone to any trouble" and yet I know that I always feel much more loved and cherished by friends who ask me for things than by ones who never want to bother me.

Comments

I will.

[etaine-pommier.livejournal.com]

Sweet or savory, and how many servings?

Re: I will.

[hrj.livejournal.com]

Given the season, savory is probably better (since everyone will be getting their fill of sweets). As to how many servings, I don't really have a good idea of how many people are likely to show up. So I'm thinking in terms of people making "one platter's worth" sorts of amounts. I.e., whatever amount is most convenient for you to make and to deliver in a presentable state. Does that make sense?

Thanks!

Me too

[scotica.livejournal.com]

Not being one of your cooking friends, though, I think I'll go for crudités or the like, if that would be useful.

Re: Me too

[hrj.livejournal.com]

That would be delightful.

Me three

[d-salie.livejournal.com]

Can I send it on Thursday or Friday to your work via Denise? (will check with her too)

Re: Me three

[hrj.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. Thank you so much.