Opinions/Suggestions appreciated

[Miss Lee]

Hi All,

My best friend has been in the process of moving and will be busy all weekend setting up her new home. She is married and has 2 teenage daughters. I want to provide a meal for them today and was hoping for some inspiration.

How does soup and a good loaf of crust bread sound? Minestrone is my specialty. Or would something like mac and cheese be more comforting? I'm wide open for opinions and ideas.

Thanks a bunch.

Michele

 

[kathryn]

A good, hearty veggie soup and a baguette of bread sound good! All that's missing for a meal is a big tossed salad.

Are you taking the meal over to them? Then what a great treat for you to do the set up and clean-up and join them for the meal so they get fo talk about something other than the move with someone other than the family!

 

[acatalina]

Do they have kids?
Macaroni and cheese would probably be preferred.
Adults, I would say soup and salad or bread sounds good.
Why don't you ask them?
Anne
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[allwildgirl]

Soup and bread sounds yummy! Don't forget dessert

 

[Miss Lee]

Thanks Kathryn,

That's just what I'll do! It's supposed to be a brisk, cold day today and I think a good, hot soup and french bread is just the ticket. A crisp, green salad will go perfectly and I'm sure they'll love it. It's nice to have a second opinion--thanks.

ETA thanks everyone!!

Michele

 

[Miss Lee]

Hey Shelley,

How's this for dessert?

http://www.dorothylane.com/departments/bakery/killerbrownie.html

:9 :9 }(

Michele

 

[pink_fortitude]

just wanted to chime in and say I think that is a great idea! Nothing feels better or is more comforting than soup and bread. :9

Missy

 

[Miss Lee]

Missy,

Look at my response to Shelley and tell me what you think of my dessert idea. Thanks

Michele

 

[JAFitMama]

Michele-
It all looks good. I think I need you to make my dinner.
Judy "Likes2bfit"

 

[pink_fortitude]

OMGosh! :9 :9 :9 :9 :9 :9 :9 :9 That looks so delicious!!!! I think that you will be adored by that whole family for years!

Missy

 

[clareMc]

Soup and crusty bread. Not everyone likes Mac and Cheese, especially if they were overdosed on it as a child!

Clare

 

[gogigi]

The soup and bread sound delicious!!! I kind of wish I had both on hand right now!
Angela:7

 

[Miss Lee]

Thanks everyone for your ideas. I made a pot minestrone and served it with a loaf of crusty italian bread and a salad of mixed lettuces, spinach, orange segments, and toasted almond slices, and dressed with a homemade citrus vinaigrette. I left them with a basket of fresh strawberries, cherries, and red grapes, and a box of chocolates for dessert. It was a big hit! I love to cook but for some reason I always feel a little nervous when I cook for other people. I felt a sense of security just having your opinions. Thanks a bunch.

Michele

 

[sblordita]

Well, I have nothing to add, except that you're so sweet Everyone should have friends like you!

Sara

 

[Fit_mommy]

That was sooo nice of you, Michele! You sound like a great friend!