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    Anyone taken MCT through Northwestern?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Bummer - I was really hoping that this class would be "the answer." We are working through Essay Voyage right now, and at the end of every week, I invariably say to myself that I have not done it justice..... I really want DS to get all that the MCT writing programs have to offer, but we are falling victim to time crunches!

    Any wedding reception pros out there??? I need some help!

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    Update!

     

    The meeting with the parents of the bride went great! They were very open to the menu suggestions. We have changed the menu to include:

     

    apples, grapes, and pineapple (Bride's favorite!)

    Cheese and crackers

    veggie trays with dip

    punch, tea, and water

    Cake

     

    Many wonderful ladies from the church are pitching in so it is all coming together nicely.

     

    We have added a lot of extra chairs for guests too.

     

     

    I do have a punch question - if all the ingredients are kept chilled until serving, do you think we still need an ice ring of some sort?

     

    Thanks!

    Are we crazy? London Olympics 2012???

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

    I have always dreamed of going to an Olympics, and my kids are Olympic junkies too. So I have this crazy idea to go to London for the Olympics in 2012. I have mentioned this to a few people who promptly looked at me like I had two heads.

     

    So, am I crazy? Our 3 kids will be 15,12, and 11. We were thinking of doing other touring either before or after as well.

     

    Have any of you ever done anything like this? Do you have any helpful suggestions?

     

    Thanks!

    Any wedding reception pros out there??? I need some help!

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    Here's my menu:

     

    Iced tea (simple to make - you don't actually have to boil the water - just let the teabags steep a while). Let folks sweeten it themselves. (Assuming there are no issues with caffeine in the family's cultural/religious beliefs/practices.)

     

    Lemonade - very easy to make, and very tasty. 1 part lemon juice (the generic store brand of RealLemon is usually nice and also cheap), 1 part sugar, and 6 1/2 parts water. This makes a really good lemonade - I've had nothing but complements, especially from folks who are used to powdered or canned versions.

     

    Ice water.

     

    Wedding cake.

     

    Platters of cheese slices (NOT those cubes - they are the wrong shape!), apple slices (a sweet variety and a tart variety), and crackers. Arrange pretty on the plate. Garnish with grapes, if desired. If you like, you could substitute good bread for the crackers, which is inexpensive if made at home or in a bread machine. It can be frozen before or after. If you do the bread, I'd add a bit of cream cheese as an option.

     

    *If* the budget can swing it, platters of vegetables and dip. Martha Stewart's white bean dip is nice and super-easy and super-cheap. (I use a bit of lime juice rather than a bit of lemon juice.)

     

    This menu is healthy, tasty, and relatively inexpensive. It's finger-food, so it can be eaten standing up if needed. On the whole, it's not messy and won't stain clothes. It can "loaves and fishes" somewhat, if you buy some extra; you can use what isn't eaten later if needed. (Freeze the cheese, for example.)

     

     

    Pauline,

     

    I love your menu! I was already thinking about the lemonade... the apples, grapes, and cheese complement each other so nicely. Let's hope I can convince the parties involved!

     

    You have been a great help!

    Any wedding reception pros out there??? I need some help!

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    I guess I would back up a bit and ask what is their vision for this reception.

     

    For example, if they are envisioning an old-timey "piece of cake after the wedding" social event, then cake and water/punch is plenty, it should be served more-or-less immediately, and most folks will leave after a bit of chatting.

     

    BUT - they are expecting dancing. So they're wanting folks to stick around a bit. Will there also be speeches, and garter removal, and bouquet throwing, and all of that? In other words, is this an event where the formal part will go on for quite some time, and folks will be expected to stay for all of that rather than just chat a bit then leave? And if so, will be food be served at the beginning, so folks can eat while observing all the festivities, or will the food be served after the speeches and such?

     

    In the first example, I don't think you need a seat for everyone. It's a fairly short, say hi to the bride and her relatives, say hi to relatives and friends you haven't seen for a while, go home kind of thing. People will be circulating, they won't have to wait around for speeches, and so on.

     

    BUT - if people are expected to stay while various speeches and other events happen before they can leave, then yes, I do think you need a chair for everyone, or at least most people. They don't all need tables I suppose - chairs around the perimeter of the room might do. But yes, expecting people to stand at an event that will last three hours is a bit much, IMHO.

     

    <off to do a science experiment - will check back>

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    I am with you on this - way too long to stand! Food will be available right away, but from beginning to end it could be about 2.5-3 hours. Hopefully I can make some headway with the father of the bride on Tuesday!

    Any wedding reception pros out there??? I need some help!

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

    Thanks for all of this great help. I spoke to the father of the bride this morning and asked for a meeting to see what was flexible...

     

    Talked to the bride and nixed the nuts and added water....

     

    Oversee originally meant "here are our plans, can you implement them" but I am trying to push back on a few things as you can see!

     

    What about seating??? They currently are not providing a seat for every guest. Is that normal? I would think you would want a seat for all guests even if it wasn't at a table. What do you think?

     

    Please keep the suggestions coming!

    Any wedding reception pros out there??? I need some help!

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

    The reception should be underway by 3:00 as they have to be completely out of the church by 6:00pm (the reception is at the church).

     

    I wish that the menu were a bit heartier, but it is set - fruit, punch, nuts, and cake....

     

    There will be table seating for about half the guests with a cake table and a table for the food and punch. Again, these things appear to be set.

     

    The wedding is 2 weeks away, and they just asked for help last week....so it kind of is what it is....

     

    I will find out about kitchen resources at the church on Monday.

     

    Thank you so much for your help!

    Any wedding reception pros out there??? I need some help!

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

    A friend has asked me to oversee her daughter's wedding reception. It will be a very simple reception with cake, punch, fruit, and mixed nuts for about 250 people. I am a little concerned about figuring out the amounts for the food and punch (the cake is taken care of) as it is the only refreshment being offered. The wedding is at 2:00 and there will be dancing which I would think would increase thirst and hunger!

     

    I am looking for any and all thoughts and suggestions. :bigear: Needless to say, I want to get this right for the sake of the bride, groom and guests!

     

    Thanks!

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