Whereneverever Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Please answer my super hard poll. For a weekly, middle of the week, evening fellowship and Bible study time for the whole family, how would you feel about pizza? A few details- the pizza and other food is free, we're not even collecting an offering. Really want people just to come. With it we have salad and garlic bread, as well as beverages and desserts. Would you get bored with the same menu, or like the predictability? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 I don't eat pizza (too carby), BUT I love pizza. I could eat it everyday (if I ate it...;)). That's why I have salad with all the stuff for people to throw on. Although, I could eat pizza daily, too. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoforjoy Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Every week, no problem. I'm Italian-American. Friday night was pizza night, every week, without fail, and we sometimes had it another night, too. Now, every day, I'd get sick of it. At one point when DH was working on his dissertation and I was teaching two classes, we were ordering in pizza all the time. One day the doorbell rang and DS, who was maybe 3 or 4 at the time, said, "It sounds like pizza!" Now that's when you're eating pizza too often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Pizza is yummy but it sure blows the diet. Unfortunately I'd have no problem eating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I think that no matter what you do, someone's going to have issues. Too fatty, too carby, too heartburn-inducing, etc. Just ignore it and do what you want to do. Pizza is one of the rare food items that will appeal to *most* of the masses. The bonus here, is if everyone knows that each week is pizza, salad, and garlic bread, if they didn't like it or didn't care to eat it, they could just bring something different for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I voted every other week. However, for my kids, they could eat it weekly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 We eat pizza a couple times a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I could eat pizza more than once every week! You can create so many different kinds, flavors, combinations! I know that is not your purpose, but I'm just telling you why I voted with your first option. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Lactose issues here. I wouldn't choose to eat pizza ever, but if I knew that was the food I would bring my lactaid tablets and eat pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 This is one reason why we don't participate in church fellowship activities. My kids can't eat pizza. Pizza is cheap. They bring it in for many adult activities and every single youth activity. Eating is part of fellowship. My kids have always felt a little on the outside. They handle things well now and don't mind spending an evening drinking sodas while friends eat, but they won't do that at church because they felt excluded previously. Most of the other kids at church have been there since young ages and never felt that exclusion. It's one thing to miss out at other activities, but I think church is a place one should feel included. It's nice to offer pizza and something else, even salad or fruit. I will say I do love pizza and would probably eat it weekly if available, but not necessarily the pizza from the cheapest delivery place in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandamom Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 My dh and I were just discussing that we hadn't had pizza for a while and that I was craving it and then I get on the computer and find you all discussing pizza :tongue_smilie: I voted weekly -- maybe even daily :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Could I get more input from some of the non weekly votes? So pizza with more side options? I'm looking for simplicity here, the more I have to change things, the more thought goes into it, the less energy I have for making the rest of the stuff fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Homemade pizza wouldn't blow your diet. I make a whole wheat crust in my bread machine (45 minute cycle) and I don't overload the pizza with cheese. I use veggie toppings. Very yummy and nutritious. I would eat it every week except for the mess it makes in my kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Homemade pizza wouldn't blow your diet. I make a whole wheat crust in my bread machine (45 minute cycle) and I don't overload the pizza with cheese. I use veggie toppings. Very yummy and nutritious. I would eat it every week except for the mess it makes in my kitchen. Homemade is good, but I'm not up to making pizza for 100 people. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I happily ate pizza weekly for years until tomatoes decided they hate me. The 2 older boys will eat pizza daily if possible, dd and ds5 would be happy with pizza once a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyagain Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Pizza every week would be fine with me! BTW, you forgot to post the address to this delicious Bible Study!!:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 If I could figure out how to get a GOOD gf crust, we'd be having pizza again weekly. We do everything weekly, so I may not be normal! LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 We usually have it once a week or so. Lots of variety there, tho--sometimes cheese or pepperoni, other times Calif pizza or ham/pinapple, or bbq chick, etc. We don't order it, we get a boxed one--but I'd like to make our own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'd do pizza every week. We had a weekly family Bible study with dinner, except we had pasta every week. Everyone survived! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Please answer my super hard poll. For a weekly, middle of the week, evening fellowship and Bible study time for the whole family, how would you feel about pizza? A few details- the pizza and other food is free, we're not even collecting an offering. Really want people just to come. With it we have salad and garlic bread, as well as beverages and desserts. Would you get bored with the same menu, or like the predictability? Oh, duh--I skipped this post and just read the poll. I don't think I'd like pizza every week at church. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBeaks Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 We DO eat pizza pretty much every week, every Friday here is "pizza and game night" at our house. The kids love it. :D We try to vary the pizza some - homemade, store bought, toppings, BBQ chicken pizza, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I haven't been able to eat pizza (or anything as yummy :glare:) for about 5 months now. At this point, I don't think I could get sick of weekly pizza if I was miraculously able to eat it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Homemade is good, but I'm not up to making pizza for 100 people. ;) Oops. Like Chris in VA, I skimmed over your post and missed the part about whether I'd want it at church every week. I wouldn't. But I also know it's hard to plan meals for 100 people that don't take a lot of pre-planning and work. So I don't know what an alternate suggestion would be. I was on a strict diet recently and we were attending an event that I knew would only have Costco pizza to eat. I brought my own yummy meal so I didn't feel deprived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissymama Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I love pizza! I would happily eat it once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 As someone who spent years in youth ministry I can say without a doubt that I do get sick of having pizza every week. However, if you are feeding me for free, I would be happy to eat whatever you serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAS in LA Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 After eating pizza at youth group, at every college gathering, at every grad. school Bible study, every time someone moves, etc., etc., etc. , I'm pretty sick of pizza. In particular, the kind of pizza that appears at these events (in other words, not very good). IMO it's annoying when organizers have the attitude "Hey, we're having pizza! Everyone will love coming just for that!". I really like GOOD pizza occasionally (once or twice a month). If I'm going to a pizza-only event, I usually eat at home before or after. That said, lots of people like pizza. It's a cheap and easy way to feed a crowd. A PP mentioned pasta, which could be a nice change of pace, as could a salad night with more substantial add-ins. Soup or chili and bread maybe? One other thought: sometimes with several children, esp. younger ones, it's just easier for people to eat a sandwich at home before Bible study than to manage everyone eating pizza (or something else) at someone else's home. Sorry if this all comes across as negative! It is meant to be helpful to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 my parents got pizza every Friday night when I was a kid. I got soooooooo sick of it. Even as an adult now I can't eat pizza too often. I love pizza, but once every couple to few months is more than enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Depends on the pizza. Some pizza I can eat every week (Papa Murphy's type), but some would get very old (think Little Caesar's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I think the predictability would be nice. It would become "pizza Wednesday." I think people would enjoy that. Also, you said it was free which makes it even more enjoyable for a lot of families. I think it is a great thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 I think the predictability would be nice. It would become "pizza Wednesday." I think people would enjoy that. Also, you said it was free which makes it even more enjoyable for a lot of families. I think it is a great thing!! That was my thought- although this has provided me some interesting thoughts. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Year Round Mom Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I think that no matter what you do, someone's going to have issues. Too fatty, too carby, too heartburn-inducing, etc. Just ignore it and do what you want to do. Pizza is one of the rare food items that will appeal to *most* of the masses. The bonus here, is if everyone knows that each week is pizza, salad, and garlic bread, if they didn't like it or didn't care to eat it, they could just bring something different for themselves. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Please answer my super hard poll. For a weekly, middle of the week, evening fellowship and Bible study time for the whole family, how would you feel about pizza? A few details- the pizza and other food is free, we're not even collecting an offering. Really want people just to come. With it we have salad and garlic bread, as well as beverages and desserts. Would you get bored with the same menu, or like the predictability? If you are willing to add a vegetable platter that could be nice. I wouldn't suggest a fruit platter since those are more expensive, and to me not as filling. But a vegetable platter and maybe a dip. That will be something most people with special food needs can eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I don't particularly care for pizza. We eat it maybe once or twice a year on our own, plus my kids have it a few more times a year at end of the season sports parties or friends' birthdays. I'd be fine with it served every week, though. I'd happily bring my own food, and would find doing so much easier if I always knew what was expected on the fellowship menu :) I think if I were a guest (as opposed to a planner) I'd like a different choice each week, or every other week. First week pizza, second week hoagies, third week whatever, etc. but the pizza every week wouldn't be a dealbreaker or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 If you are willing to add a vegetable platter that could be nice. I wouldn't suggest a fruit platter since those are more expensive, and to me not as filling. But a vegetable platter and maybe a dip. That will be something most people with special food needs can eat. Veggie platter as well as salad? Or instead of? I think it'd drive costs up having both every week in decent quantities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 That was my thought- although this has provided me some interesting thoughts. :001_smile: I realize there will ALWAYS be people who will find something to complain about -- even pizza! But, you are doing this free of charge, and you are not forcing them to eat it. I hardly think anyone with any semblance of manners could rightly complain about weekly free pizza and salad offered with kind-heartedness. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I think people just flat out appreciate being fed, and they are always welcome to snack before they come or when they go home. I think your hospitality sounds quite lovely, and I would WANT to bring something to share also, particularly if you were doing this every week. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 I realize there will ALWAYS be people who will find something to complain about -- even pizza! But, you are doing this free of charge, and you are not forcing them to eat it. I hardly think anyone with any semblance of manners could rightly complain about weekly free pizza and salad offered with kind-heartedness. :001_smile: Aw, thanks! We've had 3 weeks of this so far- with rotating meals. :001_smile: I just want this to be a fun, happy time for everyone and I'd love the meal not to be a barrier to that. I tend to be a worrier. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Veggie platter as well as salad? Or instead of? I think it'd drive costs up having both every week in decent quantities. I personally would do it instead of. But that is just because I'm vegetarian. The most common salad is caesar salad which likely contains fish. or there is the question of bacon bits. Or appetite to something in the salad dressing. You could also trying do one, one week, the other the other week and see which is more popular. Please note i could be offering a biased opinion. On my wedding the cater replaced the vegetarian option with meat balls. The bacon free sald with extra bacon bits. I got bread and water for my wedding. :glare: mind you it was god bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'd like the familiarity. We have pizza on Sunday nights and my kids look forward to it each week (Sunday is a special day!) Also, if everyone knows in general what is on the menu, they can plan to bring alternatives if they can't/won't eat pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Pizza with salad for free is very nice. Most people who can't eat pizza can eat salad, assuming it is a fix your own buffet and not pre-mixed, pre-dressinged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmommy Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 We do a pizza type meal every Saturday, but we change it up. Grilled pizza, calzone, real Chicago style, various toppings, etc.... So yeah, I guess I could eat it every week. Especially if it comes with a salad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 My kids would eat it every week -my DH would eat it every day. I'm one of those weirdo's who actually HATES Pizza (and I eat just about anything) so once would be too much for me BUT I'd eat whatever else was there without complaining that it was pizza every week - I'm easy :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 We have been eating pizza every week...now I can't stand the site of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I have only read the first page. I apologize if I am repeating. I would be fine with pizza every week. But, I think it is worth considering that a potluck would give some other people some ownership of the situation. It could be a positive thing for the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Just a thought - at our church we have Soup Sunday's once a month. Soup is easy to make and cheap and if you make a bean soup keeping the vegie's in mind (not using animal based stock etc) then everyone will be happy. Serve it alongside the pizza so people can choose between soup and salad or pizza and salad :D I love soup and salad :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Just a thought - at our church we have Soup Sunday's once a month. Soup is easy to make and cheap and if you make a bean soup keeping the vegie's in mind (not using animal based stock etc) then everyone will be happy. Serve it alongside the pizza so people can choose between soup and salad or pizza and salad :D I love soup and salad :D Soup is a lot more clean-up, though! And we do soup at other things throughout the week. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I would eat pizza every week. If it is an issue, you could always do Subway as well and alternate weeks. They do the long party subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I could eat pizza every week, in fact we do. And that is where the problem would be. Our family pizza night is a tradition in our family; it's our night to hang out together. I wouldn't want 2 pizza nights every single week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks for all the input, everyone!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 It depends on the diet. That would blow mine. ;) I know how to make low carb pizza. I was thinking of the usual "diet" - reducing all those sausage-fat calories! I'm glad you can make a pizza that fits your diet. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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