Post by rainangel on Aug 18, 2015 19:12:53 GMT
My grandfather is turning 90 on Friday. Grand ol' man 
For his birthday, we in the family are invited over at 2 pm, and I believe they are serving fancy sandwiches. My grandmother (86 yo) is making a cake, my mother is making 3-4 cakes, and I believe an aunt is ordering a cake from a bakery.
I want to participate, and decided to bring cookies. There will be enough cake. So I figured I'd provide smaller bite sized options.
Our family will be about 15-18 people. In addition, the house will be open to 'visitors'. People who wish to come round for a coffee, some cake, a chat and to congratulate the birthdayboy. I have NO idea how many people this will be! It could be anything from neighbours, siblings, cousins, friends, former coworkers etc. My grandparents are pretty social and very active in the community (especially considering their age).
So how many cookies do I bring? I have already made about 20 choc chip, 15 lemon crinkle, 20 small shortbreads, and will continue the baking with at least two more types of cookies tomorrow. And I have no idea how to estimate this.
Does anyone have experience with making cookies for a party? Keep in mind, there will be at least 5-6 cakes there aswell, and knowing my Norwegian grandmother, there will probably be lefse and waffles aswell. It is only us children/grandchildren who are eating sandwiches, the 'visitors' are offered coffee, tea and cakes.
Also, if you have a fantastic recipe that always goes down well at these events, let me know!!! No need to be particularly kid-friendly, as my kids are the only schoolaged children attending.
For his birthday, we in the family are invited over at 2 pm, and I believe they are serving fancy sandwiches. My grandmother (86 yo) is making a cake, my mother is making 3-4 cakes, and I believe an aunt is ordering a cake from a bakery.
I want to participate, and decided to bring cookies. There will be enough cake. So I figured I'd provide smaller bite sized options.
Our family will be about 15-18 people. In addition, the house will be open to 'visitors'. People who wish to come round for a coffee, some cake, a chat and to congratulate the birthdayboy. I have NO idea how many people this will be! It could be anything from neighbours, siblings, cousins, friends, former coworkers etc. My grandparents are pretty social and very active in the community (especially considering their age).
So how many cookies do I bring? I have already made about 20 choc chip, 15 lemon crinkle, 20 small shortbreads, and will continue the baking with at least two more types of cookies tomorrow. And I have no idea how to estimate this.
Does anyone have experience with making cookies for a party? Keep in mind, there will be at least 5-6 cakes there aswell, and knowing my Norwegian grandmother, there will probably be lefse and waffles aswell. It is only us children/grandchildren who are eating sandwiches, the 'visitors' are offered coffee, tea and cakes.
Also, if you have a fantastic recipe that always goes down well at these events, let me know!!! No need to be particularly kid-friendly, as my kids are the only schoolaged children attending.
