Large Mexican Theme Show Help Needed...

[lovemytools]

My day care provider is having a show for me. She has 16 coming. Here is my current menu:

Mexican lasagne
molten lava cake
mini mexican corn bread (premade the night before)
chips and pineapple salsa

I am afraid this is not going to be enough food. I also need an alcoholic drink for the quick stir pitcher. Any ideas???

Many thanks,
Laura

 

[raebates]

Sorry, I have absolutely no advice for you. I just keep picturing the "Large Mexican" you're doing the theme show for. LOL!

 

[esavvymom]

As far as the alcoholic drink- the Margarita recipe that I got from others on this site is excellent! 1 Corona Beer (I used a 7 oz bottle, and it seemed perfect!)
2- 12oz cans Sprite or 7-Up (a lemon lime soda)
1 can of frozen limeade
1 cup Tequila ( The third time I made this, I was able to cut this to 2/3 cup and not notice a huge difference in taste)That's it! It's so good!!!! My MIL and my Mom both had several glasses (and my mom doesn't drink much ever!) I myself drank 3-4 small glasses (on the rocks)....it's not overly strong.As far as the food, I think you have plenty -IMHO. The lasagne makes alot. The salsa does make alot too! (And it's excellent!) Depending on what type of cake you are doing, if you are doing a fluted stone molten cake, it makes a full cake.WIth the variety you are putting out, I'd think they'll have plenty.

 

[lovemytools]

Rae- You are too funny.

Thanks for the recipe for the margaritas. We will do this. Will a double batch fit into the family size quick stir pitcher???

 

[esavvymom]

Thanks for the recipe for the margaritas. We will do this. Will a double batch fit into the family size quick stir pitcher???

It should, yes. The recipe I gave you above was in my 2 qt Quick-stir pitcher...so doubling should be just fine in the Family-Size.

Have fun.

 

[DebbieJ]

why are you making so much food????We make one recipe so everyone can see how our tools can be used and then everyone gets a TASTE.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

why are you making so much food????

We make one recipe so everyone can see how our tools can be used and then everyone gets a TASTE.

Everyone does it a differently. Whatever works!

Most of my shows, it ends up being more than just a taste. I like to cook - I like to demo the products - and I like to feed people.:love: I almost always only demo one recipe, but I also often have a 2nd recipe that is mostly made ahead. My hosts often will also make other things to compliment what I am demoing. It's just the way I like to do things, and with all due respect, there is NOTHING in our official PC training that says we only make one recipe, and everyone only gets a taste.

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

I know there are lots of ways to do shows.

I tend to keep them as simple as possible, so guests may say, "I think I can do what she is doing." But food does often equal fun, so I keep that in mind too. I think it is a balancing act.

 

[lovemytools]

The main reason is that I know everyone that will be there. Also there will be a lot of people. My host is willing to buy the food so why not???

I am really only doing a demo for the mexican lasagna, molten lava cake and how to use the pineapple wedger. I plan to cut up the rest of the salsa things ahead of time. Really I would not call the margaritias a demo. Just through everything in and mix....

Thanks for the input.

Laura

 

[DebbieJ]

Everyone does it a differently. Whatever works!

Most of my shows, it ends up being more than just a taste. I like to cook - I like to demo the products - and I like to feed people.:love: I almost always only demo one recipe, but I also often have a 2nd recipe that is mostly made ahead. My hosts often will also make other things to compliment what I am demoing. It's just the way I like to do things, and with all due respect, there is NOTHING in our official PC training that says we only make one recipe, and everyone only gets a taste.

I would like to apologize for my short and insensitive post. I was not having a very good day yesterday.

Sounds like your show will be a lot of fun. Good luck!

 

[alleyopal]

as for the alcohol drink. I made the mojitos at a party and they were a huge hit!!! They are in the past 2008 spring seasons best i think... Have fun!!!

 

[c00p]

I've heard that the lemon-tinis in the current SB are good too.

 

[kcjodih]

I've heard that the lemon-tinis in the current SB are good too.

They are DElicious! I make them OFTEN...well not THAT often

However, for a Mexican theme I'd go with the Margarita recipe posted. Yummy too!

Good luck and have fun!

 

[Nanisu]

I've never had a show for large mexicans, LOL. I've met a couple of them though.

 

[JaimeAnnR]

haha oh my goodness the 'large mexican' side convo cracks me up! sounds like a fabulous menu! i want to come!