HomeAgain Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 It looks like it'll be just me and ds8 for the 4th this year. I plan on taking him downtown to the festivities and packing a picnic lunch to eat while we enjoy the bands and entertainment. But I'm out of good ideas this year. Limitations I'm working with: -no sandwiches -no peanuts -no dyes -nothing marketed to kids -nothing with bacon But still be somewhat special foods. We're having strawberry shortcake there, and I bought some juice-sodas, but for a main lunch I'm out of ideas. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Hot dogs are classified as a sandwich in his mind (meat between bread). Potato salad is out (I forgot to say no condiments) I could probably entice him to eat a cold twice baked potato, though.... Thanks! He's a bit picky when it comes to food. ? Understatement of the century, I know. I'm a little leery about buying food there because I'm afraid the offerings won't fit with his mostly self imposed restrictions. The dye one is mine, because it's a 50/50 crap shoot that it'll stay down, so snow cones are out unless they're like the super awesome place we drive to once a year to get dye free ones. I'm not the greatest cook in the world, but if I have a plan I can usually make it, or something like it, happen. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, happysmileylady said: Cold fried chicken? what about some sort of cold kabob? You could cut cukes and peppers and cherry toms and whip up a bunch of kabobs with the chunks. Maybe try to get some of the sticks with the metallic tassel things on the ends, you could call them firework kabobs. That's an idea, too! We have kabob sticks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 I'm thinking the watermelon stars definitely! I'm not sure he'll go in for the blueberries and marshmallows, but maybe I could do a watermelon/feta salad and offer the blueberries on the side on kabobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Ribs? Fried Chicken? What does he normally like to eat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Ktgrok said: What does he normally like to eat? Whatever dad makes. *sigh* He's adventurous with flavor, but not outside of what he thinks food should be. Today he made/ate: herbed goat cheese on crackers with honey and fig pieces, beef stir fry, and plenty of fruit. He likes Korean, Indian, Mexican, Thai, Italian, and Chinese, all except egg roll/dumpling type dishes. Maybe I'll find a good Thai recipe. Hmm... He can get into a rut sometimes, and I'm not usually any help. But I do know it's hard to feel like you're at a party and everyone enjoying Fried Whatever on A Stick food truck meals and feeling like there's nothing to eat. And since it's just the two of us I want to surprise him a little with something that looks and tastes good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 crackers, cheese, salami? Better cheese, fancy crackers? Plus the fruit? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Deviled eggs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Since he likes flavor maybe marinade some chicken legs and bake them. Eat them cold. Finger food is fun....... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Walking Tacos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof1 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Fried Chicken Greek Salad Watermelon or fruit salad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredHSmom Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 beef satay skewers cucumber salad jasmine rice watermelon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 Thank you all for your good ideas! I think we're going to end up doing meat skewers (chicken or beef), twice baked potato, watermelon salad, strawberry shortcakes, lemon squares, and various fruit. He should be well sated. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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