Friday Night Party

My appetizers ready for the party - By LadyDuck
By Anna
@LadyDuck (471294)
Switzerland
August 18, 2017 10:29am CST
I was relaxing in front of my computer interacting with my friend, when I received a call from my niece. She asked if she may come with her fiancee for a sort of Friday Night Party Buffet. How to say no? When I make the appetizers I usually make more than I need and freeze some for future use. It has not been a problem to take out of the freezer the stuffed fried olives, the small pizza and the cheese quiches. I stuffed some small round panini with ham, Italian sausage and cheese. I have prepared celery sticks with blue cheese, now I am ready to receive my niece. Do you like to organize last minutes parties?
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
18 Aug 17
No, absolutely not! I stress too easily and my cooking is not my "cup of tea". My maternal grandma was a chef in a tourist hotel. She was a great cook, but it did not rub on me, that's for sure.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
My maternal grandma was a great cook, my cousin is a chef in Modena, he owns a pretty well known restaurants. I suppose it is in our genes.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
7 Sep 17
@cacay1 It is in our genes.
@cacay1 (83406)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
7 Sep 17
@LadyDuck that is why it is in your blood line as a best cook.
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• United States
18 Aug 17
I want to be at your party Anna. Oh my gosh fried stuffed olives!!! I would like to do this if there were anyone coming, but there never is.
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• United States
18 Aug 17
@LadyDuck Yes it shows alright..and why I like them..Sicilian lol Did they like everything at your little party?
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
I love the fried stuffed olives, it shows I am Italian.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
@TiarasOceanView The paternal grandfather of my husband was Sicilian. They are coming in about 20 minutes. I think I have to change the plans and eat inside, a thunderstorm is approaching.
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@vandana7 (100225)
• India
18 Aug 17
Definitely no..lol. But we have lots of eateries around here...if it came to that...not the best, but I can manage I think. lol
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@vandana7 (100225)
• India
18 Aug 17
@LadyDuck ... Aw...I do understand..and you do have nice menu up there...:) You must be a good cook. :)
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
The niece is back from a 15 days vacation in Mongolia, she said it was beautiful but the food horrible and she wanted something nice, not ready made food.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
@vandana7 I love to cook, since I was very young, ma maternal grandmother was a great cook.
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@topffer (42156)
• France
19 Aug 17
I would be unable to organize a last minute party, but if I visit you, I will tell you at the last minute.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
18 Aug 17
it all depends on the situation.Not as much as yours.But some. My party days are over.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
I do time by time, mainly for my niece.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
18 Aug 17
@LadyDuck I see
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
18 Aug 17
Everything looks so good. I have never been asked to organize a last minute party but I guess I could if I had to.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
I had the habit, so many times when my husband had still something to discuss with a colleague, they came home and I had a last minute dinner to organize.
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@crossbones27 (49401)
• Mojave, California
18 Aug 17
I do not organize parties, just go to them. Care if I crash yours. You sound like a cool aunt to do such a nice thing for her.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
There was enough for another couple of people, so you could have joined. She is my only niece, she is a spoiled young woman.
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• Mojave, California
19 Aug 17
@LadyDuck Well, tell her to come to America, will fit right in, We a bunch of spoiled brats these days.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
@crossbones27 I say she is spoiled, but she is a nice young woman. She works hard and take care of her apartment, but she loves to come to see me, because she knows that I spoil her.
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@rebelann (112771)
• El Paso, Texas
18 Aug 17
I've never done that but boy do those appetizers look delicious
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@rebelann (112771)
• El Paso, Texas
18 Aug 17
Or maybe they'll be really late and you'll get to eat them all @LadyDuck
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
@rebelann They were not late, I had to quit myLot because I heard the noise of their car coming in our private road.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
They are good, I hope they will not be late or I will start to eat.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
18 Aug 17
The expert cook that you are,it is no wonder you came up with all those items at short notice .That is such a sumptuous spread.Well done.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
Thank you, most of the things were in the freezer, I only had to take them out.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
20 Aug 17
@LadyDuck But then you made them and put it there,though days before.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
20 Aug 17
@silvermist Yes, I make appetizers when I have time and I freeze them to be ready when I have guests.
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@Juliaacv (51045)
• Canada
18 Aug 17
I prefer a little advance notice when I'm planning something, depending on who the guests will be. Your dishes all look wonderfully delicious here.
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@Juliaacv (51045)
• Canada
19 Aug 17
@LadyDuck You have a very close relationship with her, and quite often we will jump thru almost any hoop to please someone we love so much, regardless of the time frame involved. I'm like that with our son. I remember him calling us saying he was in town and met up with a few friends and could they come by the house, and of course it always seemed to be near supper time. And it is amazing what tricks we can pull out of our sleeves to please in short order like that, and they must work or the crowd wouldn't return.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
@Juliaacv You are so right Julia. I have no children, she is the daughter of my brother and my only niece. Now that she has no more her mother, I feel that she needs me more, I try to be there for her.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
As you say, it depend on who the guests are. For my niece I always make an exception, it's good she called at least a few hours in advance, sometimes she rings the doorbell and ask if she can stay for supper.
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• United States
18 Aug 17
We don't have company often and if/when we do its planned in advance. I think you put on a nice little buffer for them!
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
My niece is not an organized person and she thinks that I nothing is a problem for me . I like to talk with her, it was not a big problem.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
@AbbyGreenhill Most of the time I do, I only go in panic mode if I forget to pay a bill.
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• United States
19 Aug 17
@LadyDuck I think you always have things under control!
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
18 Aug 17
Oh, Anna! That all looks so delicious! I freak out when I have to organize last minute parties or get togethers. I hope you all have a lovely visit.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
We had fun, I have seen the photos of their vacation in Mongolia. Surely beautiful places, but it's not something I would do, this is sure.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
@bluesa There are many places with stunning scenery, but I would never go there for plenty of reasons.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
19 Aug 17
@LadyDuck I am happy you had fun. And I agree, Mongolia has some stunning scenery but there are other places I would choose for a vacation.
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• United States
18 Aug 17
I'm never organized enough to have spur of the minute parties but your appetizers certainly look good. Enjoy your party
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
Thank you, I always keep things ready, I know that my niece is a "last minute" guest.
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
19 Aug 17
It is surprising how resourceful you can be at short notice. Well done Anna for keeping stuff at the ready! I hope you had a lovely evening!
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
We had a very nice evening, she showed us the photo of their travel in Mongolia, she liked the view, she disliked to sleep in a tent with other people (and animals) and she did not enjoy at all the food.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
@garymarsh6 I was surprised when she told me that they have decided to go there. This is something I would never do, I need a comfortable bed and a private bath with shower, not to mention that food prepared under a tent with not very clean water is not what I would like to try.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
19 Aug 17
@LadyDuck What an adventure though! Lucky her. I think we prefer our luxuries too much to do that Anna!
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
18 Aug 17
Most if the time this would bother me as I am not prepared to have others ariund. I would rather plan something instead
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
I surely prefer to plan, but sometimes not to having the stress to plan and to make something using what I have is funny too.
@Tina30219 (81899)
• Onaway, Michigan
18 Aug 17
No I do not like to organize last minute partys. All the goodies look really good.
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@Tina30219 (81899)
• Onaway, Michigan
18 Aug 17
@LadyDuck Right definitely don't like the stress.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
@Tina30219 You miss all the pleasure of a party if you are too stressed.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
I like, so I do not stress for days.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
18 Aug 17
I never have company anywhere we live so I have never really had a chance to entertain, although I know I would love to! I hope you enjoy your evening party!
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
I always like to talk with my niece, she had so much to tell me about their recent vacation.
@xFiacre (12970)
• Ireland
18 Aug 17
@ladyduck I'm not a very sociable person so people have stopped inviting Me!
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
My husband is not sociable at all, but he makes an exception for our niece and her fiance.
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@xFiacre (12970)
• Ireland
18 Aug 17
@LadyDuck and for that delicious looking good also no doubt he makes an exception.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
18 Aug 17
I wouldnt eat any of that but looks nice for a small get together. Enjoy it
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
It was unexpected, I thought they were still vacationing.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
19 Aug 17
@LadyDuck thats nice
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@thelme55 (76890)
• Germany
18 Aug 17
Hm...Yummy! I love that food in the photo. Enjoy your Friday night party, Anna. You have a lot to talk about your niece vacation.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
Thank you Thelma, she had a lot to tell and many photos to show, they have been 15 days in Mongolia.
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