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Friend's husband died unexpectedly. Recipes / pro
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<blockquote data-quote="dreamer" data-source="post: 63960" data-attributes="member: 1697"><p>I know I would consider something that could be served hot or double as a finger food. Some people in grief find comfort in warming things up, or even doing dishes, but some in grief cannot handle even that. For some having finger foods they can mindlessly grab and eat works best- and also foods they can eat while visiting each other. </p><p>And since stress robs us of more nutrition, and places greater demands on the body,. consider preparing fresh fruits and vegs, as well, so that those can be just grabbed and popped in the mouth, like a fresh fruit tray or a veg tray with dip, they can set it out and nibble at it and share it with other family members as they walk around. </p><p>In my family it is very common to see a large fresh fruit tray, a large veg tray and a tray of homemade chocolate chip cookies- especially at a wake or visitation. People can grab these type foods and hold them and carry them and nibble while comforting each other or being comforted. For some in grief they may not have an attanetion span to sit and eat something requireing a plate or bowl or utensils. ANd they may be too restless to actually sit down. </p><p>The other ideas posted here are GREAT, awesome ideas......you can easily add a fruit or veggie tray to any of those things. DO not forget turkey, too- a raosted turkey is great hot or sliced and cold. </p><p>DOn't forget beverages......fresh homemade lemonade or orange juice or a punch, (more nutritional value than coffee or tea, unless you puree fresh fruit to add to iced tea) and considering the weather, much more refreshing and appropraite. </p><p></p><p>Bless yoyu and your friends for being there for your friend in a time of loss.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dreamer, post: 63960, member: 1697"] I know I would consider something that could be served hot or double as a finger food. Some people in grief find comfort in warming things up, or even doing dishes, but some in grief cannot handle even that. For some having finger foods they can mindlessly grab and eat works best- and also foods they can eat while visiting each other. And since stress robs us of more nutrition, and places greater demands on the body,. consider preparing fresh fruits and vegs, as well, so that those can be just grabbed and popped in the mouth, like a fresh fruit tray or a veg tray with dip, they can set it out and nibble at it and share it with other family members as they walk around. In my family it is very common to see a large fresh fruit tray, a large veg tray and a tray of homemade chocolate chip cookies- especially at a wake or visitation. People can grab these type foods and hold them and carry them and nibble while comforting each other or being comforted. For some in grief they may not have an attanetion span to sit and eat something requireing a plate or bowl or utensils. ANd they may be too restless to actually sit down. The other ideas posted here are GREAT, awesome ideas......you can easily add a fruit or veggie tray to any of those things. DO not forget turkey, too- a raosted turkey is great hot or sliced and cold. DOn't forget beverages......fresh homemade lemonade or orange juice or a punch, (more nutritional value than coffee or tea, unless you puree fresh fruit to add to iced tea) and considering the weather, much more refreshing and appropraite. Bless yoyu and your friends for being there for your friend in a time of loss. [/QUOTE]
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