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Reply to "invited people over for a picnic and they actually said yes--feeling overwhelmed and inadequate"
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[quote=Anonymous]You have lots of good suggestions, OP, but I just wanted to add my 2 cents (as someone who has cooked extensively and entertained for years and years-and STILL gets nervous before every gathering! -the more you can do ahead of time, the better: all food prep made the day before, especially focus on cold salads that can be sitting overnight in the fridge and just brought out at serving time: corn salad with assorted chopped raw veggies, fruit salad, grain salads like Cava (barley or farro, wild rice, etc.). -definitely bring a fan outside, will really help with mosquitos -outdoor chairs are really cheap at Home Depot or Lowes, and would probably be more comfortable than your kitchen chairs...but throw a couple of plastic table cloths over any table and you are all set. It will look festive and pulled together. -have lots of cold drinks: sodas, sparkling water, beers, etc. People will drink more than you might think they would. Have fun! -[/quote]
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