Tips for potluck partygoers
Posted November 27, 2008 – 11:08 am in: Entertaining
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(NC)-With all the festivities that take place over the holiday season, it’s no wonder that time-starved hosts often opt for a casual potluck party. While this type of entertaining creates a great, relaxed vibe, it does mean that guests must do some legwork beyond deciding what to wear!
“What to make and how to get it there are guests’ top concerns when attending a potluck party,” says Jennifer Murphy, associate product manager for Pyrex. “With some pre-party planning and the right bakeware, you can ensure that your contribution is delicious and makes it safely to the party!”
Murphy offers these additional tips for potluck partygoers:
- Ask the hosts what type of dish to bring so they can make certain that every type of dish - from appetizer to entrée to dessert - is offered at their party.
- Shop for your contribution in advance so that you will have all the necessary ingredients on hand and can prepare your dish with time to spare.
- To get your dish to the party safely, use a sturdy container like Pyrex Portables glass bakeware. This 9″ x 13″ baking dish comes with a BPA-free plastic cover, an insulated food carrier and a hot/cold pack.
- Be sure to highlight ingredients in your dish, like nuts and shellfish, which may cause food allergies.
- Consider creating recipe cards to place beside your dish - that way other guests can try your dish at home.
- If you can bear to part with it, consider leaving your Pyrex Portables bakeware for the host - it will make a much-appreciated hostess gift.
- For more information on Pyrex Portables, visit www.pyrex.com.
