CH Runners
Not Running => Food => Topic started by: floridagal on October 08, 2012, 01:23:25 PM
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I am meeting up with a friend at his friends house for dinner on Thursday. I don't want to show up empty handed - but don't want to bring wine or flowers....from the little I gather, they will likely have that all taken care of.
I have a loaf pan from Williams Sonoma for making lemon poppy seed bread that makes a pretty impression of lemons on top of the bread. I thought to bring bread made in that. That way, it's absolutely for them for later (more of a breakfast food)... and it least shows some thought / time, etc.
Let me know if you like that idea - and a creative way to wrap it - maybe just freezer paper and raffia?
Any other ideas?
Thanks!!
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Sounds great and now i want that pan! :)
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Thx for the reply!
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HLN6s%2BPwL._AA300_.jpg)
BTW, It's on amazon! (http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-58348-Lemon-Loaf/dp/B0013K97PK)
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Sure! I'm sure it will be appreciated. =)
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I love that idea!
A friend once brought me a cupcake from a fancy bakery as a gift when I hosted a ladies' night dinner. I thought that was awesome. :D
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Thanks, RA and caito too.
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as for wrapping, you can just wrap it in clear wrap with a nice ribbon/bow and maybe a nicely presented recipe for lemon loaf tied to it :)
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Cute! And I like the idea of the recipe attached. That way they can also know the ingredients without having to ask (in case they have allergies or something). I want that pan too!
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I think that's a great idea! Maybe you can reiterate that it's meant for later so they won't feel obligated to open it and slice it up for everyone.. a simple, "I thought you two would enjoy this for breakfast tomorrow! I enclosed a recipe so you can make it again."
Someone gave me wine at a gathering at my house and she said, "I thought you and your husband could enjoy this together later." It was perfect, because I didn't have a wine-opener at the time (knowing this, when I saw the wine, I freaked out a little.. I didn't want to offend her by not opening it!) Then when she said that, all the pressure to open it that night had been eased. WHEW!
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I think that's a great idea! Maybe you can reiterate that it's meant for later so they won't feel obligated to open it and slice it up for everyone.. a simple, "I thought you two would enjoy this for breakfast tomorrow! I enclosed a recipe so you can make it again."
Someone gave me wine at a gathering at my house and she said, "I thought you and your husband could enjoy this together later." It was perfect, because I didn't have a wine-opener at the time (knowing this, when I saw the wine, I freaked out a little.. I didn't want to offend her by not opening it!) Then when she said that, all the pressure to open it that night had been eased. WHEW!
1 to this - every year we go to a Christmas party at a friend's where I know they always have tons of food, but I usually bring something I made for post-party breakfast the next day, like coffee cake or scones. It's a big hit.
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lovely idea!
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I guess I'm going to be the lone naysayer. I'm never a happy camper when people show up to my dinner party with food they weren't asked to bring. :grr:
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I guess I'm going to be the lone naysayer. I'm never a happy camper when people show up to my dinner party with food they weren't asked to bring. :grr:
she isn't expecting them to serve it, just enjoy it later... no conflict
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I would love it!
I love the pan, I love lemons, I love cake. And bread.