around shower activities, especially the gift- opening. If you choose a buffet, center the food selections around healthy finger foods, salads and a few easy to serve main course selections. Again, the goal is to keep the food light and easy, leaving plenty of time to socialize. Avoid sugar- laden drinks, opting for something like a simple iced herbal fruity tea. Instead of a huge (and costly) shower cake, (which most is leftover anyway!) investigate your local bakeries for a selection of artful and delicious cupcakes which will limit sugar exposure and calories to just a few bites. And besides, cupcakes are really quite “in” these days!
Let the Menu Planning Begin! Okay, so all this sounds great, but now you may be inquiring, how and where do I start? Well, relax because Meal Planning Maven has put together such a menu….fun and colorful, easy to prepare and of course-yummylicious! Have guests with special dietary needs? No worries if you go with a menu that covers many bases such as this simple, crowd- pleasing buffet.
Shop Smart: This budget-friendly menu requires no special foods and in fact… many
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of the ingredients can be found at your local farmers’ markets or even your favorite bulk food warehouse (like Costco) for additional cost savings. So make yourself a detailed shopping list and off you go.
Take a Break from Food Prep: These days, there is an abundance of healthy store-bought foods, many which can be found in bulk food warehouses. Sure, you can make everything from scratch, but to save time (and sometimes money), MPM recommends scouting out healthy alternatives available in your area.
Most Important of All… Relax and Have Fun! No matter what theme is chosen or type of food served, make sure you and your shower planning group enjoys the moment. With all the stresses we have to endure these days, this truly is one occasion where everyone should be able to relax and have fun. With careful planning and attention to detail, your bridal shower will be a happily remembered not just by the bride and groom, but by all of you as well.
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Meal Planning Maven’s Summer Bridal Shower Buffet Luncheon Menu
Hummus with Fresh Veggie Dippers
Guacamole with Whole Wheat Pita Chips Apricot Preserves Topped Brie with Rice Crackers
Mango Chicken Salad with Toasted Almonds * Poached Salmon with Herbed May- onnaise * Penne with Roasted Veggies, Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese *
Summer Garden Salad with Variety of Dressings Shaved Asparagus and Parmesan Salad *
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Ceeya Next Time! WED The Magazine Summer 2011
Basket of Miniature Breads and Whole Grain Crackers Flower- Topped Cupcakes Array of Summer Fruits with Dark Chocolate Dip * Pomegranate Raspberry Iced Tea * Fresh Squeezed Lemonade with Mint Sprigs
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