Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 22:16     Subject: what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
You can buy guacamole in freezer pacs.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 20:03     Subject: what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
Boursin cheese is super yummy and stays good unopened for a very long time in the fridge.

Olives, crackers, smoked herring.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 17:40     Subject: Re:what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
Anonymous wrote:Some of the jarred picked vegetables are quite tasty - I've had asparagus, green beans, and carrots that I thought were good. I assume these keep for a long time unopened.


Yuck. At least that will ensure that the visitors don't drop in again!
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 17:36     Subject: Re:what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
Some of the jarred picked vegetables are quite tasty - I've had asparagus, green beans, and carrots that I thought were good. I assume these keep for a long time unopened.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 17:13     Subject: what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
A good bottle of Tempranillo
Manchego cheese
Green olives with the pits still in
Keep some type of frozen bread you can bake and slice up (like a french bread)
Plus whatever fruit you have on hand (oranges, apples, etc.)
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 16:13     Subject: what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
Cheese? Keep crackers in the pantry and just slice the cheese once people get there.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 15:47     Subject: what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
15:45. I agree. People should call before coming over. I hate drop ins. So rude.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 15:45     Subject: what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
Don't answer the door!
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 14:35     Subject: what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
I keep a prosciutto on the go.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 14:34     Subject: what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
Pistachios, cashews, mixed nuts. We always have a hunk of cheese, crackers and olives around as well. We have lots of people drop in so we're prepared!

Oh, and always well-stocked up with beer and wine!
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 14:03     Subject: what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
Water crackers or wheat thins + cream cheese + fancy jelly on top (peach pepper).

Candied nuts.

Makings of dip (sour cream, packet of fancy dip).

Baby carrots.

Jar of fancy olives (stuffed with jalapeño, whatever).

Chocolates.

Wine, sparkling fruit soda.


I keep extras of most of these things.

Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 14:01     Subject: Re:what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
Chips and salsa, pretzels
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 14:00     Subject: what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
Trader Joe's frozen appetizers.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 13:58     Subject: what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
Freeze pre balled cookie dough in the freezer. When people pop up, just stick as many cookies as u want in the oven, and add an extra min or two cooking time. Works great!
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2013 13:55     Subject: what to keep in house that can be put out when unexpected guests come?
had people show up yesterday. had NOTHING to serve them. what can i keep in the pantry that is a crowd pleaser but wont go bad? i'm thinking more snack type things, not meals.