What & how food for baby shower?

Question

I'm due Nov. 6 and embarrassingly to say I'm having to throw my own baby shower I've got no one else to do it, it's going to be Sept. 6. I've learned everything I need to know. I do know food wise a meat & cheese tray needs to be set up because it's to much to purchase one, what kind of cheese do I need to have? With the fruit & veggie tray what kind of fruits & veggies should I have? I know the cake, ice cream, & chips but is there anything else I'm missing I'm just needing a lot of info.

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

It's actually not in good taste to throw your own baby shower. It's like saying, "Get me a gift."  Sorry. I think you should rethink it. You can hint around to friends, family, close co-workers, and you never know who might do one, but you just honestly cannot throw your own. It at least has to be hosted by a friend or family member, even if you do everything behind the scenes.

It varies from locality and situation whether you "have" to have meat and cheese or veggie trays. I have been to some where it was just cake, mints and punch, others that were a full buffet lunch or hot Maid Rite (also called Tavern, Charley Boy, Loosemeat, Sloppy Joe) sandwiches and chips and dip with the cake.

I would have summer sausage, ham and turkey, swiss, cheddar and Colby/Jack for the meat and cheese tray, and broccoli, celery sticks, carrots and cucumbers; and strawberries, grapes, bananas, oranges, kiwi for the fruit/veggie tray if that is what you're going to do. Get two liters of regular and diet sodas, make some coffee, maybe lemonade/ iced tea, and you're good to go.

Answer 2

It sounds like you are set. You can also get some crackers or bread to go with the cheese and meat. You can go for nice sharp cheddar cheeses, brie, provolone, anything that looks good. Maybe stay away from blue cheese because not everyone likes that - its more of an acquired taste. As far as fruits and veggies - carrots, grape tomatoes, broccoli, celery, strawberries, apples, and oranges are good.

Here is a good idea. If you are on a budget - just have a potluck! Make a list of what you need - and have friends and family decide what on that list they want to bring. Or just have them cook for you. Its YOUR shower, they should be helping you with this stuff.