I need a recipe but I can't call her...

06-01-2011, 04:25 PM

I need a recipe from a family friend (she makes the best potato salad

) but I feel like I can't call her for it because its for DS's birthday and I haven't invited them

I want to invite them but we have to keep it simple for cost and because two of my nephews have special needs and its better it its a smaller group.

So can anyone help me out with a potato salad recipe?

I really like the one with sweet pickles in it

NeshamaMama · 06-01-2011, 08:19 PM

I don't have any particularly great potato salad recipes, but I think you could get away with calling and just not mentioning what it's for. If she does happen to ask you could say something non-committal like "Oh, it was SO good last time you made it! I've been waiting to eat it again!" All likely true

Honestly though, if someone gave me the explanation you said above, about keeping it small for cost and consideration for others special needs I would be more than understanding and not think twice about it.

I would make it easy on yourself and call for the recipe you know you love

06-02-2011, 06:50 AM

Thank you for the encouragement

Thinking about calling makes me so nervous

but that is a good idea to not tell her what it is for

I'll think about it...

Wonder Woman · 06-02-2011, 06:52 AM

I'd be flattered to be asked for a favorite recipe

It's the start of the summer season/picnics/etc - all she needs to know is that you love her recipe, think it's yummy, and want it for your family collection

(and if you're up to it, and she's a close friend, offer to buy the ingredients, host lunch, and watch her make it. Then you get time w/her and she doesn't have to come to the party

)

klpmommy · 06-02-2011, 06:52 AM

I see no reason why you need to tell her what reason you want the recipe.

bec28 · 06-02-2011, 06:52 AM

I was going to suggest the same thing. Or you could just say that it's for his birthday dinner and not mention the party.

06-02-2011, 06:59 AM

Wh someone calls me for a recipe I generally just give it to them, not ask why they want it and why I'm not invited.

2 lbs cubed, unpeeled Yukon gold potatoes boiled in heavily salted water
8 eggs, hard boiled and chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 handful of chives or garlic chives chopped
1/2 lb bacon, crisp and chopped
1 giant spoonful mayo
1 semi-giant spoonful sour cream (enough of both to make creamy)
Salt pepper to taste

Mix in a bowl, refrigerate at least 1 hr to let flavors blend.

I usually make it without chives or sour cream. Your preference!

06-03-2011, 10:32 AM

Thanks for the recipe

The only thing I will add to that is yellow mustard

Well, I couldn't bring myself to call

I hate that this kind of stuff gets me so anxious that I go into avoid mode but with the (good) stress of the party I decided not to call for the recipe

Bah! Even without calling I am anxious

The next time we talk (which will probably be soon 'cause they'll call for his birthday) I know they will ask what we are doing for his b-day

I should have just invited them but now it's too late!

Wonder Woman · 06-03-2011, 11:59 AM

it's one thing to stand in front of her, invite 5 other people, and ignore her. That would be rude

But it's perfectly ok, to say when she calls and asks, "we're doing a small family-only party because of my nephews. We'd love to get together with you on x day though!"

Apple-Saucy · 06-03-2011, 12:22 PM

2lbs peeled and boiled potatoes (1 inch cubes)
1-2 ribs celery chopped
1/2 medium onion chopped
1/4 cup relish
6 hard boiled eggs
Miracle Whip (yes...MIRACLE WHIP) spoon fulls at a time until creamy
1-2 TB Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper to taste.

Refrigerate overnight...add more MIRACLE WHIP

if needed.

06-03-2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonder Woman

"we're doing a small family-only party because of my nephews. We'd love to get together with you on x day though!"

The only thing is that it is my family that is getting together and they are DH's just-like-family family so it makes it a little trickier

I could suggest we get together though

I'm just not sure when 'cause we live 2 hours a part. I'll think about that more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apple-Saucy

2lbs peeled and boiled potatoes (1 inch cubes)
1-2 ribs celery chopped
1/2 medium onion chopped
1/4 cup relish
6 hard boiled eggs
Miracle Whip (yes...MIRACLE WHIP) spoon fulls at a time until creamy
1-2 TB Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper to taste.

Refrigerate overnight...add more MIRACLE WHIP

if needed.

I don't have miracle whip in my fridge!

or another one downstairs in case that one runs out

Thanks for the recipe!

06-01-2011, 04:25 PM	#1
mommylobster Guest Posts: n/a	I need a recipe but I can't call her... I need a recipe from a family friend (she makes the best potato salad ) but I feel like I can't call her for it because its for DS's birthday and I haven't invited them I want to invite them but we have to keep it simple for cost and because two of my nephews have special needs and its better it its a smaller group. So can anyone help me out with a potato salad recipe? I really like the one with sweet pickles in it Last edited by mommylobster; 06-01-2011 at 04:30 PM.

06-01-2011, 08:19 PM	#2
NeshamaMama Rose Garden Formerly emilik :) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 3,756	Re: I need a recipe but I can't call her... I don't have any particularly great potato salad recipes, but I think you could get away with calling and just not mentioning what it's for. If she does happen to ask you could say something non-committal like "Oh, it was SO good last time you made it! I've been waiting to eat it again!" All likely true Honestly though, if someone gave me the explanation you said above, about keeping it small for cost and consideration for others special needs I would be more than understanding and not think twice about it. I would make it easy on yourself and call for the recipe you know you love __________________ Emili (INFJ, T2/4) wife to Christopher (INTP) Mama to Mayah Evangeline (01/10) and Miriam Anneliese (05/12) Living simply and loving my God!

06-02-2011, 06:50 AM	#3
mommylobster Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I need a recipe but I can't call her... Thank you for the encouragement Thinking about calling makes me so nervous but that is a good idea to not tell her what it is for I'll think about it...

06-02-2011, 06:52 AM	#4
Wonder Woman Deactivated Yep. I'm a 3. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19,140	Re: I need a recipe but I can't call her... I'd be flattered to be asked for a favorite recipe It's the start of the summer season/picnics/etc - all she needs to know is that you love her recipe, think it's yummy, and want it for your family collection (and if you're up to it, and she's a close friend, offer to buy the ingredients, host lunch, and watch her make it. Then you get time w/her and she doesn't have to come to the party )

06-02-2011, 06:52 AM	#5
klpmommy Deactivated Beware the gorgon, she's having a bad hair day Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: DFW area Posts: 54,024	Re: I need a recipe but I can't call her... I see no reason why you need to tell her what reason you want the recipe.

06-02-2011, 06:52 AM	#6
bec28 Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,580	Re: I need a recipe but I can't call her... I was going to suggest the same thing. Or you could just say that it's for his birthday dinner and not mention the party. __________________ Wife to first date since 2005 Mama to A (ds) , Nov 2009 Sweet baby C (dd) born Feb 2012 staying at home and loving it! learning to be a more grace filled, gentle mama

06-02-2011, 06:59 AM	#7
BabyMonsterMommy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I need a recipe but I can't call her... Wh someone calls me for a recipe I generally just give it to them, not ask why they want it and why I'm not invited. 2 lbs cubed, unpeeled Yukon gold potatoes boiled in heavily salted water 8 eggs, hard boiled and chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 handful of chives or garlic chives chopped 1/2 lb bacon, crisp and chopped 1 giant spoonful mayo 1 semi-giant spoonful sour cream (enough of both to make creamy) Salt pepper to taste Mix in a bowl, refrigerate at least 1 hr to let flavors blend. I usually make it without chives or sour cream. Your preference!

06-03-2011, 10:32 AM	#8
mommylobster Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I need a recipe but I can't call her... Thanks for the recipe The only thing I will add to that is yellow mustard Well, I couldn't bring myself to call I hate that this kind of stuff gets me so anxious that I go into avoid mode but with the (good) stress of the party I decided not to call for the recipe Bah! Even without calling I am anxious The next time we talk (which will probably be soon 'cause they'll call for his birthday) I know they will ask what we are doing for his b-day I should have just invited them but now it's too late!

06-03-2011, 11:59 AM	#9
Wonder Woman Deactivated Yep. I'm a 3. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19,140	Re: I need a recipe but I can't call her... it's one thing to stand in front of her, invite 5 other people, and ignore her. That would be rude But it's perfectly ok, to say when she calls and asks, "we're doing a small family-only party because of my nephews. We'd love to get together with you on x day though!"

06-03-2011, 12:22 PM	#10
Apple-Saucy Deactivated Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In my Pants Posts: 12,181	Re: I need a recipe but I can't call her... 2lbs peeled and boiled potatoes (1 inch cubes) 1-2 ribs celery chopped 1/2 medium onion chopped 1/4 cup relish 6 hard boiled eggs Miracle Whip (yes...MIRACLE WHIP) spoon fulls at a time until creamy 1-2 TB Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate overnight...add more MIRACLE WHIP if needed.

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