Wednesday, July 04, 2012

Preparation Tips for Baby Shower Foods

By Edie Mindell


In planning a baby shower, you have to take time in selecting the foods to be included in the event's menu. Foods have been an essential part in almost any type of the party and that is why you to make a good preparation for this matter. As usual, the baby shower foods are chosen carefully that they must be nutritious enough for mom-to-be. Just imagine how lovely it is to have the guests eating the same foods with the first-time mom to show their support on her upcoming giving of birth.

Having a well-planned baby shower is just necessary and before the decorations and party favors, the foods deserve to be considered first so that everything else will follow smoothly. As a baby shower planner, it is a big responsibility to choose the right foods to be included in the party. Before searching for the right baby shower foods, it is very important to determine the number of people to be attending the party as well as the budget for it. This step must be done ahead of time so that the most suitable options can be presented earlier to the couple. Also, the venue should be considered as an important factor when planning for the foods. If the desired venue is in a hotel or restaurant, then it is a good idea to choose one that offers the desired menus for the baby shower. By doing this, the hassles in delivery of food can be eliminated.

Moreover, you have to compare the expenses on having the service of a food caterer and having homemade foods. If you prefer to acquire a food catering service or to order from a fine restaurant, it is best to start assessing the restaurants or any food provider within your area ahead of time. Through this, you have the opportunity to choose one that offers the best foods at affordable prices. It also gives you the chance to ask for discounts and to avoid additional charges for rushed services. On the other hand, it is also necessary to finalize the plan early enough if you want to prepare the food by yourself. This is to give you enough time to buy the ingredients from grocery stores that offer low and discounted prices. However, you have to prepare sufficient storage for the food ingredients you bought to keep them fresh.

Meanwhile, it is alright to include meat dishes. Just make sure that they are well-cooked. Uncooked meat dishes such as sushi and many rare meats may also contain toxoplasmosis and salmonella. If you prefer to include deli meats such as hot dogs, you have to see to it that they are cooked properly at about 165 degrees. For safer results, deli meats should be kept warm until served. In addition, you have to avoid liver because it is rich in Vitamin A. Too much of this type of vitamin can cause some negative effects on the pregnancy. Meat spread is not good for the pregnant woman's health as well.

It does not require spending additional money in this procedure. Instead, you should be able to make the most out of the given resources. It is also important to make a proper timing of serving the baby shower foods. To do this, you have to refer to the party's finalized program. Besides, the foods are ideally served near the end of the party. It basically depends on the theme of the baby shower.




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