Guest cooking assignment

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel grateful that my neighbors are inviting me to spend the upcoming holiday with them. Of course I offered to contribute to the meal. Instead of assigning me a course however, they told me to make a very specific side dish, which I have never attempted before.

Is this common? I am used to people saying “bring dessert” or “bring an appetizer,” not “make this.”

(I am a good cook, but prefer bringing a tried and true dish, that I know will be a hit. Mind you, I am happy to clear ingredients in advance, so there are no doubles or clashes).

Your thoughts on the etiquette of this ?

I'd probably either do a trial run to ensure it's good, or I would just buy it and re-plate it.

What is it?

[Anonymous]

Time to crack out The Thanksgiving Letter. I haven't seen it in a while. Go Marney!

https://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/2009/11/26/awkward-family-story-the-thanksgiving-letter/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think for Thanksgiving if it’s not a huge group, then it makes sense to give specific assignments to ensure that all of the expected food items are present. Otherwise, the host has to make everything and then what guests bring is extra, which sometimes isn’t that helpful. Any meal other than Thanksgiving, I would say being given a very specific assignment would not be terribly polite.

Well explained.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Time to crack out The Thanksgiving Letter. I haven't seen it in a while. Go Marney!

https://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/2009/11/26/awkward-family-story-the-thanksgiving-letter/

Had not seen that, thanks!

😂

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Time to crack out The Thanksgiving Letter. I haven't seen it in a while. Go Marney!

https://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/2009/11/26/awkward-family-story-the-thanksgiving-letter/

She would fit right in here!

[Anonymous]

What is the dish? Inquiring minds would like to know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Time to crack out The Thanksgiving Letter. I haven't seen it in a while. Go Marney!

https://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/2009/11/26/awkward-family-story-the-thanksgiving-letter/

I COULD NOT BE MORE SERIOUS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Time to crack out The Thanksgiving Letter. I haven't seen it in a while. Go Marney!

https://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/2009/11/26/awkward-family-story-the-thanksgiving-letter/

I COULD NOT BE MORE SERIOUS

"Lisa as a married woman you are now required to contribute at the adult level."