Baby Shower Food

Baby shower food; A baby shower is a traditional way of celebrating the coming (or the birth) of a new baby and welcoming him as a new member of the family. They can be hosted and organized by anybody, usually the close friends / group of friends or relatives of the parents. It was once considered improper for family members to host baby showers (because they usually center on gift giving), but nowadays it is fine for family members to help (and plan) them.

Baby showers are usually held a month or two before the expected due date mothers (some cultures, however, considered bad luck to hold baby showers before the baby is born). They are not only intended to welcome the baby but also to help the expectant parents by giving them gifts that they will need for the baby.

Planning a baby shower and make the baby shower food menu, can be an overwhelming task. It all takes a lot of planning - from the guest list, to handing out invitations, to decorations, to games, to baby shower favors - and, especially, to the food.

Every party can not be without food, as they are considered as one of the best or peak party. This applies to baby showers as well.

There are many types of foods that you can serve during baby showers. Some of them are as follows:

• Bread or sandwich

• Dessert (cakes, cookies, ice cream, etc.)

• Chips or fries

• Pasta

• Pies (pizzas, etc.)

• Salad

• Drinks (punch, juice, wine, etc.)

Below is a list of several tips and guidelines on food ideas that will surely delight your guests and the parents-to-be:

1. The baby shower food that you serve will largely depend on the time of day when it will be held. A baby shower that will be held at noon or at dinner usually requires eating 'sit' full, while the afternoon or early evening showers can do with appetizers, salads, and finger foods. In addition, the amount of food you need to prepare will depend on the number of guests you will invite.

2. Have some snack trays for serving different varieties of food - you can have one with an assortment of finger sandwiches, another with sliced ​​turkey or smoked chicken, and still another with sliced ​​fresh vegetables served with a sauce that you can put in the middle of the tray .

3. Try to match your food and keep them in line with the theme of the baby shower (if ever). You may consider serving scones and finger sandwiches if your baby shower theme is a tea party. Or, if you have a nursery rhyme-themed baby shower, cakes and pies that resemble the characters from famous nursery rhyme (such as Humpty Dumpty deviled eggs).

4. Put some 'life' in the baby shower foods that you will serve. Instead of serving your fruit salad in a simple salad bowl, try presenting them in a melon bowl (or better yet, in a baby carriage-shaped melon server).

5. Decorate your food table by tossing baby pacifier candies, chocolate, and confetti all over it.

6. Personalize your tableware. Matching colors with the color scheme of the entire party. Consider using disposable cups or plates for easy cleaning.

7. It is important to take into account the special diet of the mom-to-be, so try to avoid serving food that the pregnant mom herself would not eat. In addition to allergies and food aversions, avoid the types of food that are prone to contamination and food poisoning, such as soft cheeses, uncooked meat and (especially) alcohol.

By following these food tips, you will surely be able to pull off a successful (and memorable) baby shower called the baby shower food.

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