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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. To the PP above - yes the truth is I’m nervous about getting dinner ready for 15 in my small kitchen. I’m not the best of cooks for large scale and I’m worried. I offered to host because I’m the middle point for family coming from all different directions and i’m the only one with a big enough house. My parents are elderly, my Dad isn’t doing well and I worry this could br one of the last times we are all together as a family. Everyone, except my sister, understands that I’m trying to keep things as simple as possible, so there is no stress and we can all enjoy each others time to the extent possible. I’m not mad about my sister’s bossiness and insistence that what I’m doing isn’t enough, I’m mad that when things didn’t go her way she is now pouting and refusing to bring bagels. Like who does that? It’s petty and obnoxious. And btw - her boys are babied by her and it’s embarrassing. They were never allowed to launch. They are great however. The problem has always been her. I always try to overlook her crazy and and I will do so this year too. Oh - and I like the suggestion of a breakfast casserole so I plan on having that to go with the bagels. Easy enough and will hopefully keep my sister happy and quiet for the day. [/quote]

You're not going to have all the burners going at 8am. Do a lot of your prep the day before. Just have you sister clean up after herself and give her a time that she has to be out of the kitchen. But if you're having houseguests, they need to eat so you need to plan for that. Keeping things simple doesn't mean ignore all the meals but one. If everyone is well fed they are more likely to stay out of your way in the kitchen. Otherwise they will be grazing for hours.[/quote]

Honestly do you read?  I know my family. We will be up late Wednesday night after I have a full catered meal for everyone Wednesday night. I expect everyone will be rolling out of bed around 11 am or noon. I’m serving dinner at 4. I will have an egg bake to keep my sister quiet and based on advice here. That makes sense. But we live in the city. There is literally a Starbucks, a pizzeria, two restaurants and two delis two blocks away. When I suggested to my sister her adult boys ( mid twenties) options if they aren’t pleased with my breakfast spread her answer was that they didn’t have money for coffee and now she’s refusing to bring the bagels out of spite. That’s what I’m upset at. Can you focus on that if you feel the need to criticize?  Thanks. [/quote]

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