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How To Plan Delicious Food Menu For Your Baby Shower

By on September 14, 2011

How To Plan Delicious Food Menu For Your Baby ShowerDelicious food and drinks are an integral part of any party and a baby shower is no different. You must start planning the food menu for your baby shower once you and your friends decide to host the event. Planning and organizing the food menu will ensure that the food served at the party is delicious and enjoyable for all.

This article tells how to perfectly plan the food menu for your baby shower. The content here will also give you ideas on innovative as well as traditional items that can be included in the food menu for your baby shower party.

Important Considerations Before Deciding The Food Menu

The baby shower party is hosted to rejoice with the expecting couple. The food menu must therefore take into consideration their preferences, particularly of the mother-to-be. The expectant mother must be asked regarding any food allergies or aversions that are common during pregnancy and such food items must be strictly avoided in the menu.

The number of the guests to the party and the time of the day will also determine the food menu. Finger foods, appetizers, soups and drinks are perfect if you have a large gathering.

If you have opted for a specific theme for your baby shower party, the food too must reflect the theme. A barbeque lunch is perfect for a pool-side baby shower party while salads and wraps are ideal for a baby shower party hosted in a park.

Innovative Food Ideas For Your Baby Shower Menu

Salads, cold cuts, finger foods, sandwiches, etc. are the traditional food items associated with a baby shower party. Sticking by this traditional menu is absolutely fine. You can however add your own innovation to add a personal touch to the food menu at your baby shower.

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Veggies such as celery, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, etc. are ideal for a salad tray. However, instead of serving the salad tray with store-bought dips, try making your own delicious dips. A dip made from yoghurt, parsley and seasoned with salt and pepper is a perfect accompaniment to veggie sticks. You can also make an avocado dip and season with fresh herbs such as coriander and jalapenos and add paprika, lemon juice and salt to make it taste spicy and delicious. These tangy and unique dips will make add a touch of exclusivity to your food menu.

Finger foods form an integral aspect of any baby shower menu. Finger foods are easy to eat and since your baby shower party will feature games and activities most people will find it convenient to munch on these light appetizers during the party.

You can serve a variety of salted crackers and two or more varieties of cheese on a tray accompanied by a fresh tomato salsa or a cream cheese dip. Spicy chicken wings are popular at baby shower parties. Serve chicken wings with a home-made yoghurt, mint and cilantro dip to add a touch of uniqueness to this popular party appetizer.

Mini pizzas and miniature sandwiches are favorites too. You can use innovative fillings for your sandwiches and cut them into cute portions. You can even decorate the sandwiches to resemble a human baby’s face. Use olives for the eyes, a small carrot piece for the nose and a long slice of red pepper to make smiling lips.

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