Easy Luncheon: Be Prepared | Family Economics

By Sandy

Isn’t it nice to have friends over for lunch, where you have no pressure in serving a whole lot of food?

There’s something about making a lunch for others that just has a different feel and touch than making a dinner. Last Friday I experienced this, having two friends over for lunch.

There is nothing better than homegrown lettuce, it’s so tender and tastier than store bought. That’s exactly what I served—fresh lettuce picked, washed and spun straight from the garden—and stored in Ziploc® bags in my fridge.

Using these guidelines, my easy lunch had meaning and taste!

• Make a salad using what you already have in your fridge or cupboards.
• Don’t run to the store; be creative!
• Serve water for a beverage.
• No pressure for dessert – most friends want to eat healthy these days!
• Have your food prepared in advance, so when your guests arrive you can immediately sit down and take advantage of the time.
• Save the dishes for later, your guests need to be able to leave immediately to get back to work.

Our time together was long past due. As we caught up with each other, we found ourselves saying, “Let’s do this again soon!” and “Why don’t we do this more often?”

Trying to look for ways to support, build up, stimulate and encourage another person takes an attitude of giving rather than receiving.

Starting small, like a simple luncheon, is a great place to begin! And being organized with chopped veggies stored in Ziploc® bags, ready for assembling a salad, is a great tip!

It makes entertaining easy!

Do you have any quick tips for easy luncheon entertaining?