Late this afternoon, my wife and I are meeting with an architect to talk about potential renovation ideas for our house.
As baby number three will arrive within the next couple of months, our thoughts about how to arrange the living space between us and our two daughters plus baby has come to the forefront.
But what does this have to do with food right?
Good thing you asked.
For the past couple of days I’ve been consumed with trying to figure out what I should offer, or not offer, to the person coming to chat with us.
In years past, it was customary to offer a refreshment and snack to people who visited your home.
Now it’s more like, “can I get you a glass of water?”
How boring.
Plus, the person making the house call knows she’s coming to the home of a person who cooks, eats and drinks for a living.
I’m assuming that she may be looking for something a little nicer than tap water.
But what should I have waiting?
Cupcakes? Coffe cake? Muffins?
Brownies, cookies or a slice of cake?
Truth be told, up to this point, I’ve only spoken with her once on the phone and wouldn’t know her face if we passed on the street so I have no idea what she may or may not like.
So what do you suggest my friends? What would you serve in this situation?
Well Brandon you have a bit of a quandry don’t you? As it will be later in the afternoon I would tend to serve something simple and savoury, but not too heavy in the calories department! Most of us ladies are battling some sort of “War of the Bulge!” Something that doesn’t require more than two bites to eat also as there will be quite a lot of chat about aforementioned rennos., and one doesn’t want to be caught with a big mouthful of food when replying to a potential clients questions. As far as drinks go offer fresh brewed coffee, tea or a nice homemade lemonade syrup mixed with low sodium soda water. A few zests of lemon or lime in the pitcher would look lovely. A nice refreshing drink that should get the brain firing! Good luck with the meeting. Let us know how it all went.