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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I came from a family where you feed people, even if it's a burden on you. I would keep baguettes in your freezer, olives and tapenade in your pantry, and bring them out if the in laws are there. Chips and salsa. Some baby carrots and hummus. No need to make a meal unless you invited them for a meal, but don't be a poor hostess unless you truly truly can't afford bread and olives.[/quote]

Offer something to any guest, particularly if it is around mealtime.  Always.  It is considered cheap not to - since you asked.

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This American thinking of always having your guests bring food is mind boggling to me, unless it's a potluck. [/quote]

You mean not being self-centered? dropping in at people's houses to get few meals every week?  
It's not like OP is sitting around, grocery shopping and cooking all day long like in the Old Country where women just stay home with no options. She has a FT job and works from home. They might even have kids, so then less time to cater to grown adults all the time. [/quote]

Food is the cheapest commodity in America.

You really have a hardship of planning and organization, not of finances.

You can make easy crockpot recipes like chili,   pulled barbeque pork,  bean soup etc. - and easily plan meals around those. Unless you are hurting for money, feeding family should not be something that gives you a pause.  Throw in some dinner rolls, a green salad, some baked beans from the can, mac and cheese - and you are done.

The good part is that since you have a crowd to feed, you can do with these hearty meals instead of filet mignon. [/quote]

great, send me your address so I can stop buying $400 of groceries and week, stop cooking 3x a week, stop cleaning up dishes each meal and just visit you when I'm hungry. sounds fantastic!  
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