Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 My daughter had her 11th birthday party and it was veggie all the way. Not vegan though. We served veggie tacos with all the fixins, homemade salsa, cheese dip, homemade french onion dip with potato chips, fruit salad and of course cake and ice cream... most of the kids didn't touch the potato chips and french onion dip...they wanted the other stuff! We invited the parents to eat when they showed up to pick up the kids. We held it at a local community center... it turned out great and everyone loved the food! Best of all it was easy to fix! Hope this helps! Robin www.crittersplace.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 That is Cool!!! You've got a great daughter. Sam And as a brag - for her b-day she decided she didn't want her guests bringing gifts, she gets a " big " gift from us and her grandparents each year (we're getting her a new bike, grandparents are getting her a desk), so she asked all her guests instead of bring a present for her (which usually gets stuffed in a drawer or closet and goes to waste), she asked everyone to bring dog/cat food or cat litter to be donated to a no-kill shelter in our area! I am so proud of her! --Stacee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Awwwww..too cute. Maybe you could make some mini veggie wraps and have a tray of a variety of ingredients and let the kids make their own. They also sell sugar free fruit rolls and fruit snacks. Check out the veggie meat balls and burgers, they'll never no the difference. They also have pita chips you could use. If I think of some more, I'll post them...Uhuru (peace) , mainvillefamily <mainvillefamily wrote: > > We're really working on vegetarianism, but somedays I just feel clueless. > My dd is having her 10th b-day party this saturday , and I'm trying to think > of what vegetarian food I can " serve " /have at the party. She got her > comic books from Peta kids and was literally in tears afterwards and has > decided she doesn't want to eat meat or wear leather - so she wants to only > serve veggie food, and I'm at a bit of a loss. Any help or ideas are greatly > appreciated!! I've got a few snacks in mind, but also looking for something > a little more " substantial " but nothing w/ tofu or tvp as most of the guests > are sort of " anti-tofu " . > > And as a brag - for her b-day she decided she didn't want her guests > bringing gifts, she gets a " big " gift from us and her grandparents each year > (we're getting her a new bike, grandparents are getting her a desk), so she > asked all her guests instead of bring a present for her (which usually gets > stuffed in a drawer or closet and goes to waste), she asked everyone to > bring dog/cat food or cat litter to be donated to a no-kill shelter in our > area! I am so proud of her! > > --Stacee > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 aww Stacee!!! what a very generous heart your daughter has!!! I think that is just awesome as my kids would say, and kudos to you. ;-D We just had this issue ourselves, and i caved and made a meat main dish that my husband requested. as my entire family is major carnivores and then some, it was a big hit. BUT everything else that i made was meat free. ;-) I made a veggie pasta salad, hummus with pita chips and blue corn chips and veggies, spinach dip with sweet bread... veggie rollups is a great idea... and would be good for kids that age. mainvillefamily <mainvillefamily wrote: We're really working on vegetarianism, but somedays I just feel clueless. My dd is having her 10th b-day party this saturday , and I'm trying to think of what vegetarian food I can " serve " /have at the party. She got her comic books from Peta kids and was literally in tears afterwards and has decided she doesn't want to eat meat or wear leather - so she wants to only serve veggie food, and I'm at a bit of a loss. Any help or ideas are greatly appreciated!! I've got a few snacks in mind, but also looking for something a little more " substantial " but nothing w/ tofu or tvp as most of the guests are sort of " anti-tofu " . And as a brag - for her b-day she decided she didn't want her guests bringing gifts, she gets a " big " gift from us and her grandparents each year (we're getting her a new bike, grandparents are getting her a desk), so she asked all her guests instead of bring a present for her (which usually gets stuffed in a drawer or closet and goes to waste), she asked everyone to bring dog/cat food or cat litter to be donated to a no-kill shelter in our area! I am so proud of her! --Stacee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Pizza is always a hit w/ kids & I'm proud of your daughter too! She has a caring soul Peace, Diane , mainvillefamily <mainvillefamily wrote: > > We're really working on vegetarianism, but somedays I just feel clueless. > My dd is having her 10th b-day party this saturday , and I'm trying to think > of what vegetarian food I can " serve " /have at the party. She got her > comic books from Peta kids and was literally in tears afterwards and has > decided she doesn't want to eat meat or wear leather - so she wants to only > serve veggie food, and I'm at a bit of a loss. Any help or ideas are greatly > appreciated!! I've got a few snacks in mind, but also looking for something > a little more " substantial " but nothing w/ tofu or tvp as most of the guests > are sort of " anti-tofu " . > > And as a brag - for her b-day she decided she didn't want her guests > bringing gifts, she gets a " big " gift from us and her grandparents each year > (we're getting her a new bike, grandparents are getting her a desk), so she > asked all her guests instead of bring a present for her (which usually gets > stuffed in a drawer or closet and goes to waste), she asked everyone to > bring dog/cat food or cat litter to be donated to a no-kill shelter in our > area! I am so proud of her! > > --Stacee > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Thanks everyone for your suggestions! That will really help The crazy thing is, suddenly the kids have decided to be vegetarians, even my 7 yr old ds - who had a really, really, hard time when we were doing great about it. We got the Peta kids " comics " in today and they read them and were practically in tears! My ds was so upset b/c he apparently didn't realize what he was eating and how it " gets to his plate " . My dd knew most of it, but had such a hard time w/ all the pressure from ds and other family members. They begged me to go to the store and buy Boca burgers for dinner and are swearing off all meat! I had such a hard time convincing him last time we tried, but now HE decided so it'll be easier. It's funny b/c I was just saying how I thought it would take some time to get the family vegetarian, but apparently it really is an overnight thing -- well, mid-day at least. I already had food planned for the party, but it did involve meat - so I needed new ideas. I told the kids, " Well, I've got all this meat in the freezer, what should I do with it? Do you want to finish it off? " - They were both " NO way! " My ds said, " You have friends, give it to them " . I'm so happy, it's just much easier when everyone is on board! Dh could care less one way or the other as long as he gets to eat, lol. Anyhow ... rambling yet again... --Stacee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Stacee, I love the spelling of your name, since my spelling is Stacie, lol. Anyway, some things you might try: 1. Vegetable platter: carrot strips, celery strips, pepper strips, cucumbers, broccoli, etc with a dip in the middle. 2. Mozzarella sticks, I get these alot when I go to hubbys bar,a nd having a hard time figuring out something *vegetarian* 3. Rice cakes with dips or spreads, like peanut butter, jellies, cream cheese. 4. Popcorn balls, even tho I know some are picky about marshmallows, perhaps you can figure out something with that. Hope these ideas help, I am slowly figuring things out myself, lol. Sheyen , mainvillefamily <mainvillefamily wrote: > > We're really working on vegetarianism, but somedays I just feel clueless. > My dd is having her 10th b-day party this saturday , and I'm trying to think > of what vegetarian food I can " serve " /have at the party. She got her > comic books from Peta kids and was literally in tears afterwards and has > decided she doesn't want to eat meat or wear leather - so she wants to only > serve veggie food, and I'm at a bit of a loss. Any help or ideas are greatly > appreciated!! I've got a few snacks in mind, but also looking for something > a little more " substantial " but nothing w/ tofu or tvp as most of the guests > are sort of " anti-tofu " . > > And as a brag - for her b-day she decided she didn't want her guests > bringing gifts, she gets a " big " gift from us and her grandparents each year > (we're getting her a new bike, grandparents are getting her a desk), so she > asked all her guests instead of bring a present for her (which usually gets > stuffed in a drawer or closet and goes to waste), she asked everyone to > bring dog/cat food or cat litter to be donated to a no-kill shelter in our > area! I am so proud of her! > > --Stacee > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 HI Stacee: You can make vegetarian refried beans and the kids could make there own taco's or burritos. You can serve pasta with pesto, and a pasta with tomato sauce, a big salad, and garlic bread. Veggies, chips and dip, and hummus, and salsa. gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 My son has been a vegetarian for years, acutally he has never had beef or pork and he is seven. He just tells me that its wrong to eat animals and I used to eat meat a few years ago. When we have a party we usually have a mix of foods to make everyone happy. Anyway some ideas for some fun foods for the birthday party. Salsa and different colored corn chips, veggie chips and some dip. Cheese cubes or sticks for those non-vegetarian children. Veggie/fruit tray bite size carrots, apples, and grapes with a fruit dip. Get a cookie cutter and make some stylish peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I know some people are picky about marshmellows but sometimes just a bowl of them at a kid's party is a big hit. Hope this helps! Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 We often make Haystacks at Party. Here is how you do it. I like to line the items up on the table in the order that you layer them on your plate. If you do it ahead, the Corn Chips will be soggy. Everyone loves these. Everyone makes their own. . Haystacks ( very quick delicious meal in 5 minutes) 1 bag of Corn Chips 1 lg. can of Bush Chili Beans or make your own Sour Cream Grated Cheese Chopped onions Chopped Olives Chopped Lettuce Chopped Tomatoes Chopped Green Peppers Heat the Beans. You can either keep the Salad type ingredients separate or mix them together like a salad( I do this). We then let everyone make their own haystack when they are ready to eat. Do it in this order. Put some Corn Chips your plate first. The put some hot beans over them. Then the grated cheese(being next over the hot beans helps it to melt/soften some), sour cream and the salad type toppings. Add salsa if you like.Enjoy,Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 English muffin pizzas with a choose your own topping station ?(you'd need another adult to help w/ this) , Suzanne <missthemeaner wrote: > > My son has been a vegetarian for years, acutally he > has never had beef or pork and he is seven. He just > tells me that its wrong to eat animals and I used to > eat meat a few years ago. When we have a party we > usually have a mix of foods to make everyone happy. > > Anyway some ideas for some fun foods for the birthday > party. Salsa and different colored corn chips, veggie > chips and some dip. Cheese cubes or sticks for those > non-vegetarian children. Veggie/fruit tray bite size > carrots, apples, and grapes with a fruit dip. Get a > cookie cutter and make some stylish peanut butter and > jelly sandwiches. I know some people are picky about > marshmellows but sometimes just a bowl of them at a > kid's party is a big hit. > > Hope this helps! > Suzanne > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 OH I had forgotten about that. I was in charge of snack at our church one year for Vacation Bible School and I served this. It is so quick to make up, which I did ahead of time. They loved it. Juyd - Melissa Saturday, September 23, 2006 5:09 PM Re: Help w/ Birthday Party English muffin pizzas with a choose your own topping station ?(you'd need another adult to help w/ this) --- In . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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