A family gathering is a unique event with the aim of reconnecting the family. It is an opportunity for the family to bond and celebrate the family’s culture and traditions. A good part of the gathering is cooking and eating.

Planning and Cooking Tips for Family Get-Togethers

Setting a date:

It is important to set a date as early as possible to allow the members of the family plan accordingly thereby increasing the likelihood of participation of all members of the family since hands and help will be needed in planning and cooking.
Setting a budget:

A budget of the event has to be set including cooking and drinks. A decision has to be made on the type of foods to be cooked. Afterwards, the list of ingredient has to be made so that the estimate of the cooking can be made drawn and concluded.
Splitting up the cost:

The best way to make family gathering affordable is to share the cost among family members. It reduces the burden that will be put on a group and makes each and every one to be involve in the process.
Division of labor:

Majority of the members of the family need to volunteer to make this a reality. This will reduce stress, make cooking easy, fun filled, and increase the chance of quick bonding and reunion. Different ideas of doing things in better ways will also come in giving the food a better chance in terms of taste, sweetness and flavor.
Shopping:

The cost of catering can be steep, therefore the volunteers that has been divided through division of labor need to act by picking up the list and the budget and make necessary shopping. This is not a good idea if your'e having special guests over, as etiquette they should never pick up the tab.
Cooking menu:

While some group make decorations, some get and refrigerate the drinks, another group has to take care of the menu and cooking. Foods such as mango salsa and lime infused shrimp skewers, skirt steak fajitas and grilled vegetable pizzas, tequila spiked lemonade, aqua fresca, Hot dogs, BLT, can be on the menu list.

Beverages can include wine, infused water, lemonade, or iced tea.

Milkshakes may also be an option. Include flavors like vanilla, strawberry, blue berry, caramel, cappuccino to cool off from the summer heat.

Time:

The duration of the cooking is less than two hours due to the high number of people and division of labor.
Serving:

The food should be well served, hot foods hot, and cold foods cold.

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