Comments on: The only problem: Tomatoes aren’t so good right now. http://fluidpudding.com/2009/11/09/the-only-problem-tomatoes-arent-so-good-right-now/ It's the new small talk! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:15:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Nikki http://fluidpudding.com/2009/11/09/the-only-problem-tomatoes-arent-so-good-right-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5510 Nikki Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:13:40 +0000 http://fluidpudding.com/?p=1527#comment-5510 I go with the dip contingent... I'm sure there will be lots of sweet stuff, they'd probably appreciate something of substance. I was in charge of the snacks for my 3yo's Halloween party, and I was in a fetal ball trying to decide on a healthy, festive snack that was peanut and tree-nut free as well as not TOO filling as the kids would be eating lunch shortly after the party. I just threw some cheese cubes, Ritz crackers and apple slices at them and fled. I go with the dip contingent… I’m sure there will be lots of sweet stuff, they’d probably appreciate something of substance. I was in charge of the snacks for my 3yo’s Halloween party, and I was in a fetal ball trying to decide on a healthy, festive snack that was peanut and tree-nut free as well as not TOO filling as the kids would be eating lunch shortly after the party. I just threw some cheese cubes, Ritz crackers and apple slices at them and fled.

]]> By: Teri http://fluidpudding.com/2009/11/09/the-only-problem-tomatoes-arent-so-good-right-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5507 Teri Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:55:20 +0000 http://fluidpudding.com/?p=1527#comment-5507 How about 2 dozen dollar rolls with chicken salad or deli-sliced turkey and cheese? How about 2 dozen dollar rolls with chicken salad or deli-sliced turkey and cheese?

]]> By: Paula http://fluidpudding.com/2009/11/09/the-only-problem-tomatoes-arent-so-good-right-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5506 Paula Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:09:11 +0000 http://fluidpudding.com/?p=1527#comment-5506 As a former teacher who has lived through conferences (with PTA food), I vote for something savory. Maybe some mini-roll sandwiches, definitely protein. Tuna's good, a hummus-veggie thing, chicken salad... Teachers tend to see lots of brownies (and cupcakes) all year and they cease to look good. A big assemble-your-own chicken caesar salad! As a former teacher who has lived through conferences (with PTA food), I vote for something savory. Maybe some mini-roll sandwiches, definitely protein. Tuna’s good, a hummus-veggie thing, chicken salad… Teachers tend to see lots of brownies (and cupcakes) all year and they cease to look good. A big assemble-your-own chicken caesar salad!

]]> By: Pamela Goldsteen http://fluidpudding.com/2009/11/09/the-only-problem-tomatoes-arent-so-good-right-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5505 Pamela Goldsteen Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:16:10 +0000 http://fluidpudding.com/?p=1527#comment-5505 When lacking inspiration, I always say spiced nuts. As in the Union Square Cafe bar nuts. Sweet, saltly, spicy, rosemaryish. Easy! And, protein! When lacking inspiration, I always say spiced nuts. As in the Union Square Cafe bar nuts. Sweet, saltly, spicy, rosemaryish. Easy! And, protein!

]]> By: Effie http://fluidpudding.com/2009/11/09/the-only-problem-tomatoes-arent-so-good-right-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5503 Effie Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:13:53 +0000 http://fluidpudding.com/?p=1527#comment-5503 Something chocolatey--brownies are always good, especially if they have a colourful icing or some sort of twist--like zucchini chocolate cake, very moist--to make them memorable--and sweets such as this don't tend to give dragon breath or tummy issues! Something chocolatey–brownies are always good, especially if they have a colourful icing or some sort of twist–like zucchini chocolate cake, very moist–to make them memorable–and sweets such as this don’t tend to give dragon breath or tummy issues!

]]> By: beyond http://fluidpudding.com/2009/11/09/the-only-problem-tomatoes-arent-so-good-right-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5502 beyond Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:18:45 +0000 http://fluidpudding.com/?p=1527#comment-5502 tough one. i say go vegetarian, and don't worry about vegan/lactose intolerant people. i am usually very sensitive to this, my husband cannot eat dairy, but in some cases you cannot please everyone. i usually prefer salty to sweet, but many people don't. i'm no help at all. tough one. i say go vegetarian, and don’t worry about vegan/lactose intolerant people. i am usually very sensitive to this, my husband cannot eat dairy, but in some cases you cannot please everyone. i usually prefer salty to sweet, but many people don’t. i’m no help at all.

]]> By: Amy in KC http://fluidpudding.com/2009/11/09/the-only-problem-tomatoes-arent-so-good-right-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5501 Amy in KC Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:28:39 +0000 http://fluidpudding.com/?p=1527#comment-5501 I agree with the teacher who suggested something that won't give them dragon breath. I am a corporate trainer and always avoid Mexican and Chinese food for lunch on training days. But I would go with something not sweet, and something easy to eat. That was no help at all, was it? I agree with the teacher who suggested something that won’t give them dragon breath. I am a corporate trainer and always avoid Mexican and Chinese food for lunch on training days.

But I would go with something not sweet, and something easy to eat.

That was no help at all, was it?

]]> By: joaaanna http://fluidpudding.com/2009/11/09/the-only-problem-tomatoes-arent-so-good-right-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5500 joaaanna Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:09:50 +0000 http://fluidpudding.com/?p=1527#comment-5500 Vegetarian taco dip casserole thing. But only if you post the recipe here too. Vegetarian taco dip casserole thing. But only if you post the recipe here too.

]]> By: Jean http://fluidpudding.com/2009/11/09/the-only-problem-tomatoes-arent-so-good-right-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5499 Jean Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:08:26 +0000 http://fluidpudding.com/?p=1527#comment-5499 Cheese and crackers are always an easy and tasty offering, as well. I know it's not culinarily exciting, but it's easy and meets both the protein requirement and the recommendation from the teacher above... Cheese and crackers are always an easy and tasty offering, as well. I know it’s not culinarily exciting, but it’s easy and meets both the protein requirement and the recommendation from the teacher above…

]]> By: Jean http://fluidpudding.com/2009/11/09/the-only-problem-tomatoes-arent-so-good-right-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5498 Jean Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:06:52 +0000 http://fluidpudding.com/?p=1527#comment-5498 Hummus!! Protein packed and nothing else (like lettuce or chopped tomato) to fall off the dipper item. Hummus!! Protein packed and nothing else (like lettuce or chopped tomato) to fall off the dipper item.

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