What Would You Serve If Anything

[emmie]

i will be on my own this Christmas, not bothered by that, but a friend said she will pop in, should i offer her something to drink, eat?? not sure either way as not sure what she has planned for her own Christmas with the husband and children.

[naomi24]

Do you know what time she'll be popping in and how long she's likely to stay?

[davegosling]

Just treat like a visit at any other time of the year. Cuppa + biccie more than sufficient!

[emmie]

don't like mince pies before someone suggests it.

[ummmm]

Yep...drink and biscuit.

[MargoTester]

A drink and a slice of cake

[Tilly2]

Pork pie, sausage roll?

[douglas9401]

Will you have a bottle of something open anyway? That would answer the first part of your question without too much awkwardness.

[KARL]

Why not ask the friend to tell you when the visit will take place and make a suitable choice whether a meal or something less than that ? I agree, mince pies are vile and so is "Christmas cake".

[emmie]

no idea at this stage, what time, she suggested it the other day and i was delighted. we are having an early Christmas dinner at mine on the 15th where im doing 3 courses, which is Italian based. but i would like to at least have something to offer on the day,

[dannyk13]

Petit fours, chocolates.

[emmie]

especially as its my birthday that day...

[emmie]

wine and chocolates perhaps..

[mikey4444]

A nice warm Mince Pie, some cream, and a glass of something warming never goes amiss Emmie !

[emmie]

petit fours, like what for instance..

[mikey4444]

Just seen your comments about Mince Pies Emmie.

Then instead, why not do some Devils on Horseback ?

[emmie]

mikey
dont like mince pies at all, not shop bought ones, and no idea or intention of making any.

[Eleena]

Hi emmie,
If have some nice cheeses and crackers / sliced meats and nice bread in ... & wine.

[NoMercy]

Lidl have some beautiful praline milk chocolate hearts. That and some fizz would do nicely.

You could get some mini blinis from M&S if you wanted savoury.

[naomi24]

I think I'd just offer her a drink (sherry?) with some chocolates - or if she'd prefer, a cup of tea or coffee with some nice biscuits. If she's only popping in I don't think you need to stand on ceremony or plan anything fancy.

[emmie]

have some nice wines in the little cellar, so that could be a winner, unless she prefers tea then can do that.. with some nice biscuits, must then get some in.......