Baby Showers Foods - Choosing a Great Menu

APPETIZERSor cole slaw. In the summer heat, however, the only
When guests arrive at a baby shower they arethings you worry about are mayo based dishes like
expecting a food selection that includes desserts,potato salads or pasta salads with mayo if
appetizers, and some kinds of finger foods. A babytemperature is an issue.
shower that will be held at noon or at dinnertimeDESSERTS
usually calls for a full meal, while early afternoon orAnd finally...the desserts - the second-most popular
early evening showers can do with appetizers, salads,guests at the shower! Eating desserts at a party is
and finger foods. Remember that plentiful appetizersone of the few times people can enjoy the sweet
can be made in replacement of a full meal that youluxury without feeling guilty about it. So don't disappoint
might otherwise serve.the crowd by going light on the desserts. Cakes are
Memorable shower appetizers can be as complicatedalways great, or you could make and decorate some
as baked spring rolls or as simple as rolled sandwichescupcakes or cookies, depending on the expecting
cut into bite size pieces. Avoid pre-made appetizersmom's preferences. If time is a consideration, you can
like mini quiches and breaded items like coconut shrimp,just order a cake or baby-themed cookies a few
as these do not stay well on a buffet. There are babydays ahead of time from a bakery, and you will be all
shower recipes for cakes, cookies, appetizers, andset with no baking required.
much more to be found online, as well as recipes forAnother idea is to design a cake and make it look like
appetizers & drinks for the next baby shower youchildren's toy blocks (either one large block or 3 to 4
host.smaller blocks). These could be arranged on a pretty
FINGER FOODS, SANDWICHES AND OTHERcake board to spell out your baby shower message.
IDEASAnd speaking of 'cakes,' a dessert table centerpiece
If the shower is taking place around a mealtime, youthat is popular in baby showers is a diaper cake which
may want to consider either serving a proper sit downis constructed of diapers and lots of attached baby
meal or more substantial finger foods. Nonetheless, thetrinkets. Betty Crocker may not be needed for this
usual baby shower food ideas are comprised ofparticular project, but a diaper cake does make a
snacks, finger foods, grilled foods and barbeques,wonderful addition to any baby shower. But you can
punches, cakes and desserts and other types of foodread more on baby shower decorating in a different
depending on the general idea of the baby showerarticle!
party theme. Finger foods are best served on suchAnother highly popular main dessert, and one I've seen
occasions, as they are easy to handle. Finger food canactually replace an actual cake on the table, are petit
include vegetables and dips, mini sandwiches, sausagefours. Petit fours are small cake-like pastries (usually)
rolls, and crackers and cheese. Of course, what is amade with almond flavored cake, filled with fruit
tea party without some finger sandwiches. Preparepreserves, and then covered with poured fondant and
finger foods that are easy for guests to pop into theirdecorated. They are beautiful and delicious - but watch
mouths without getting their fingers too dirty. Otherwiseout, they are often expensive.
you'll have lots of dirty napkins, and perhaps someSome other treats that you may want to consider
fingerprints or stains on the furniture as well.include iced cookies, chocolate squares, and bowls of
If you want to keep it more casual with a light buffet,seasonal fruit. Other smaller desserts can be displayed
sandwiches are always a great option. But you don'taround the baby cake in a continuing theme. The
have to stick to the old stand-bys of egg saladtreats that are served can be as sinful as possible or
sandwiches on white bread - you can get creativethey can be on the healthy side.
with the fillings, shapes, and bread styles. Serve theFor more information, we recommend going online to
sandwiches with a fruit tray (or fruit salad) and afind more great baby shower ideas for your next big
veggie platter.party. Leveraging the knowledge and experience of
Summer baby showers are a great opportunity forothers will make your life easier and make the big
traditional summer foods like a BBQ, potato salad andevent even more special for the mom-to-be.