OHbaby! Forums : Bring a Plate https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:24:38 +0000 Mon, 25 May 2009 12:47:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=26695 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Bring a Plate : Thank you so much for your suggestions!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=694232&title=bring-a-plate#694232 Author: grrrgrrrr
Subject: 26695
Posted: 25 May 2009 at 12:47pm

Thank you so much for your suggestions! I think I might go with one small plate for the kids and then somethign cakey for the adults.

]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 12:47:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=694232&title=bring-a-plate#694232 <![CDATA[Bring a Plate : I wouldn&#039;t have made it potluck...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693650&title=bring-a-plate#693650 Author: busymum
Subject: 26695
Posted: 24 May 2009 at 3:03pm

I wouldn't have made it potluck if I had an allergy kid... I still would have been nervous that someone had misread an important ingredient!!

What about a bag of marshmallows or some rice crackers? There are a lot of good ideas on here, just remember 1yo's are not very hungry so don't overdo it - just a small plate ]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 15:03:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693650&title=bring-a-plate#693650 <![CDATA[Bring a Plate : In fairness to the hosts, it may...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693347&title=bring-a-plate#693347 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 26695
Posted: 23 May 2009 at 8:37pm

In fairness to the hosts, it may be that the child has an anaphylactic reaction to nuts (for example) so there are times when it is necessary to put some restrictions on. (But personally, if that was Daniel, then I would cater it myself rather than make everyone else jump through all the hoops).

That said, avoiding nuts, eggs, milk AND soy is a hard ask for people who are not used to cooking with such restrictions.]]> Sat, 23 May 2009 20:37:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693347&title=bring-a-plate#693347 <![CDATA[Bring a Plate : I would take something that you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693322&title=bring-a-plate#693322 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 26695
Posted: 23 May 2009 at 8:11pm

I would take something that you think would be ok you can't please everyone I also find that taking a savoury option is normally quite a good idea as normally people take packs of biscuits etc. What about mince savouries would they be ok? Maybe not with the eggs?

I also think its a little bit rude for them to say if its specified in invite that you "can't" take things containing the allergins as that can make it extremly hard for some wouldn't a request be nicer?

]]> Sat, 23 May 2009 20:11:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693322&title=bring-a-plate#693322 <![CDATA[Bring a Plate : I agree with Bizzy. My oldest...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693299&title=bring-a-plate#693299 Author: Maya
Subject: 26695
Posted: 23 May 2009 at 7:43pm

I agree with Bizzy. My oldest 3 all had/have allergies and I never expected others to cater for them coz it was too tricky. Maya's birthday was dairy/egg/soy/nut free coz it was her day and coz I knew lots of suitable options as that was her usual diet.

Some of the things we had that were dairy etc. free were Shapes crackers (the chicken crimpy flavour is dairy free), fairy bread (made with Olivani which is dairy free), dairy/egg free muffins, Oreos cookies (yep, dairy free) and fresh fruit.]]> Sat, 23 May 2009 19:43:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693299&title=bring-a-plate#693299 <![CDATA[Bring a Plate : first off i wouldnt bother trying...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693267&title=bring-a-plate#693267 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 26695
Posted: 23 May 2009 at 6:34pm

first off i wouldnt bother trying to please everyone, you will never succeed

you can either take something for the kids - and a fruit platter is a great idea and then you cant go wrong with allergies and stuff... or take a nice cake and say you brought it for the adults as you werent too sure about the ingredients you were allowed for the kids...

i personally think it is a bit unfair to say bring a plate and put restrictions on it cause of allergies etc ]]> Sat, 23 May 2009 18:34:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693267&title=bring-a-plate#693267 <![CDATA[Bring a Plate : I&#039;ve just done a compilation...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693202&title=bring-a-plate#693202 Author: weegee
Subject: 26695
Posted: 23 May 2009 at 4:20pm

I've just done a compilation of all the allergy friendly recipes on here, there are lots of ideas in there. Here's the link to the thread (and now will go and add this thread as Liz & Sterryn have given you some good ideas too!)]]> Sat, 23 May 2009 16:20:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693202&title=bring-a-plate#693202 <![CDATA[Bring a Plate : I second the fruit platter. It...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693175&title=bring-a-plate#693175 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 26695
Posted: 23 May 2009 at 3:41pm

I second the fruit platter. It always goes down well with both the kids and the adults.
If you check out the AllergyNZ website they have some great easy recipes for everything (egg, dairy, soy etc ) free foods - otherwise if you would rather buy something, check out the Orgram range of allergy friendly cookies in the health food isle of the supermarket. ]]> Sat, 23 May 2009 15:41:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693175&title=bring-a-plate#693175 <![CDATA[Bring a Plate : Here&#039;s a few ideas from what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693132&title=bring-a-plate#693132 Author: arohanui
Subject: 26695
Posted: 23 May 2009 at 2:20pm

Here's a few ideas from what I've seen at 1st birthday parties...

- Little ham sandwiches cut into shapes (eg stars)
- Fairy bread (100s and 1000s on bread)
- Fresh fruit platter (this is always really popular)
- Mini muffins (if you can find a recipe without egg or milk... I've used a yummy chocolate muffin recipe that doesn't have milk in it, will check to see if has egg)]]> Sat, 23 May 2009 14:20:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693132&title=bring-a-plate#693132 <![CDATA[Bring a Plate : Sorry forgot to add that they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693124&title=bring-a-plate#693124 Author: grrrgrrrr
Subject: 26695
Posted: 23 May 2009 at 1:59pm

Sorry forgot to add that they are turning 1.]]> Sat, 23 May 2009 13:59:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693124&title=bring-a-plate#693124 <![CDATA[Bring a Plate : Well I hope someone can help me...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693123&title=bring-a-plate#693123 Author: grrrgrrrr
Subject: 26695
Posted: 23 May 2009 at 1:58pm

Well I hope someone can help me with this one. I am originally from Sweden and I find brinign a plate really confusing. Trying to brign somehting that everyone will eat a bit of a challenge.

We have a joint birthday party coming up and one of the children is allergic to a lot of things, we cannot bring anythign containing nuts, milk, egg or soy.

Any ideas of what I can bring?

Others are already bringing crackers, saveloys and rice bubbles.]]> Sat, 23 May 2009 13:58:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26695&PID=693123&title=bring-a-plate#693123