Comments on: Appetizers: Are They Essential or Can You Do Without?

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:25:18 +0000

We always have appetizers and they’re always simple. I also don’t put a lot of thought or creativity into them (usually nuts, olives, peppers, something like that) but I don’t know if people are starving when they walk in our door or not. If they missed lunch or whatever, I want to make sure they get something to eat as soon as they get to our place. Someone also mentioned that this is nice for people who are early or on time while they’re waiting for the inevitable late comers.

By: Judy @ Southernstylehomedecor.com

Judy @ Southernstylehomedecor.com — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:59:04 +0000

My biggest fear is not having enough food. So I always have appetizers even if its just cheese and crackers and vegetables and dip. I always go over the top with food. I come from a very large family and we always had get togethers growing up and it always centered around lots of food. After getting married, I realized we may not be normal :) But I don’t care, there will never be a hungry guest at my house.

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By: Rita

Rita — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 10:08:00 +0000

I love the nibblies! We will often have a platter of cheese, salami, olives and sundried tomatoes etc out just because we can. We just reduce the size of our main meal to accommodate the extra calories :D
And when we’re entertaining, we normally do quite a large spread of both hot and cold appetizers.
I guess we don’t entertain that often, so when we do we kinda go all out.
I’d choose nibblies over dessert any day of the week! (unless the dessert was a pavlova… then I’d just have to eat both…)

By: Liane R

Liane R — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:53:52 +0000

We always like to serve a little something. Often times we are also serving wine, so it’s always good to have something for guests to munch on. I need to get better about keeping things on hand, so thank you for the ideas! Love your blog and your book!

By: Diane M.

Diane M. — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:08:57 +0000

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is one area that I feel so inadequate. I did not grow up with an entertaining family…and I just don’t recall being served appetizers. However, in the area in which we now live…food seems to be more important….and many people serve appetizers. And seriously….I scoured the zines….everything seemed like so much work….I never knew what to serve….what was okay? And seriously…I really wanted the guests to focus and eat my meal. Sandy…you just made it sooo easy for me. And thanks for giving me permission to follow your example. Hugs!!

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:08:48 +0000

We are definitely appetizer ONLY folks too–the variety, simplicity, and casual feel of serving them is a favorite. The only time we think of having appetizers with a full meal is if the amount of entertaining time is spread over more than 4 hours.

By: Tammy Maltby

Tammy Maltby — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 05:56:23 +0000

Forget the meal…I LOVE appetizers! Love your blog girl…you are so the best!

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:24:03 +0000

I would sometimes like JUST appetizers…

By: Allison @ Quaint Oaks

Allison @ Quaint Oaks — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:48:39 +0000

Great post. I have to agree with Amanda. I am such a huge fan of appetizers and variety that I often opt to just serve appetizers…and plenty of them!