Is this ok to send?

amother

Turquoise

Wed, Oct 14 2020, 11:36 pm

ExtraCredit wrote:

You already mentioned 2 sides. Don’t need more. But a warm soup for a kimperturin can’t hurt. But it’s ok, I’d certainly be happy and feel very appreciative with your warm meatballs if I get from you. These stuff don’t come with rules. It’s really nice to offer and just do the best you can.

Some think soup is important for a kimp but I can tell you it's the salad that really helps. Post partum constipation is killer. And making salad is sometimes more work than chicken in a pan.

ExtraCredit

Wed, Oct 14 2020, 11:42 pm

amother [ Turquoise ] wrote:

Some think soup is important for a kimp but I can tell you it's the salad that really helps. Post partum constipation is killer. And making salad is sometimes more work than chicken in a pan.

There’s no limit. You can send soup and salad. Depends on how much time and resources you’re willing and able to offer.

amother

Wed, Oct 14 2020, 11:43 pm

to those that dont like, would you prefer pizza pita (store bought pita) with homemade french fries, soup, breadsticks, and sliced veggies? have considered this in the past but was not sure if 'pizza pita' passes as a real main. now im curious what you all think Wink

ra_mom

Wed, Oct 14 2020, 11:44 pm

amother [ Turquoise ] wrote:

Some think soup is important for a kimp but I can tell you it's the salad that really helps. Post partum constipation is killer. And making salad is sometimes more work than chicken in a pan.

Even a bowl of salad consisting of a bag of romaine, whole grape tomatoes, and bought dressing on the side is appreciated!

DREAMING

Wed, Oct 14 2020, 11:45 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

so many meal train posts. it just happens to be my turn to do make supper for family of 4. does this work? would little kids eat? I hope to have time for cookies and soup. if not, would you think its weird to receive only one pan?
https://betweencarpools.com/9x.....eans/

Yes. It’s perfect
If you don’t have time for soup I would send cut fruit

ExtraCredit

Wed, Oct 14 2020, 11:45 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Yum. Hard to know what that lady and family prefers. Would you text her these 2 choices?

ra_mom

Wed, Oct 14 2020, 11:46 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I'd take the chicken. Smile

You can also send cubed pineapple from the can - the natural one - poured into a container without the juice.

amother

Mauve

Wed, Oct 14 2020, 11:47 pm

I posted on another thread that I’ve given hamburger patties, buns, sliced tomatoes/onions/pickles, and a corn salad. Really easy to put together and kid friendly.

amother

Blue

Thu, Oct 15 2020, 12:06 am

I had a baby a few weeks ago and got meals from my neighbors. To be honest, not trying to be ungrateful, but sending just a one pan dinner is not very appealing. My kids wouldn't eat anything mushed together in one pan with chicken, neither would dh.
If you're doing this for some random person that you don't even know I guess you can get away with it.
When my neighbors sent suppers they were excited to do it, it was their gift to us. I was blown away by the variety I received each night. Most actually didn't send soup (it was hot outside)but there was always a salad, 2 (sometimes 3) sides, sometimes 2 chicken/ meat dishes so my kids had a choice. And always some goodie for dessert- cobbler, cookies, cake etc...
I'm not saying it's a must, but it was very appreciated that there was an option for everyone.

silverlining3

Thu, Oct 15 2020, 12:13 am

mommy3b2c wrote:

It’s perfect. I’m trying to figure out in which world people serve appetizers, soups, a main, two sides, and dessert every night.

In the kimpaturin world.
It's never too much. Hormones are at its best, it's good to have from what to choose. And not bad to have some for another night.
Also, she's making for 1 night, not every night.

ETA-Variety is absolutely not a must, it's a bonus.
Honestly, just for the fact that someone took the time to make dinner for me, I'm appreciative

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amother

Floralwhite

Thu, Oct 15 2020, 12:16 am

amother [ Blue ] wrote:

With these standards and expectations, most people will be too intimidated to even bother. Just saying. Especially if the volunteer has a f/t job. Not too mention, expensive. Not everyone can afford it.

amother

Sapphire

Thu, Oct 15 2020, 12:22 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

you wouldn't because you dont think kids will eat, or because you would not want everything in one pan? just curious to clarify

I don't want everything in one pan. I don't like chicken with bones, so even if I'd otherwise enjoy the rice and the string beans, the chicken being cooked with it would turn me off. It's not that it would touch each other, more that it would mush together.

Also if she doesn't want to get fleishig for whatever reason, I try to include one or two pareve things.
I like the pita pizza option, especially with all the carbs plus the soup and salad...yum.

amother

Cyan

Thu, Oct 15 2020, 12:23 am

I would not do rice under chicken. The rice will absorb the fat from the chicken and I would not eat it. Lovely meal if 3 separate tins.
Pita pizza sounds good too, but the pita is already a carb. I would not do fries with that. I would do stringbeans instead and an easy salad (bag romaine and box of grape tomatoes)
Don't people already have the dressing they like in their house?

amother

Cyan

Thu, Oct 15 2020, 12:26 am

What is with the cookies/cake for dessert? We only eat that on Shabbos. I would much prefer fruit. Even just grapes or apples to bite, if cutting up a melon/pineapple is too much work.

amother

White

Thu, Oct 15 2020, 1:23 am

I personally would not send a one pan meal. My kids defenitely would not touch and probably dh also. I would do that in seperate pans. I also try to include a fruit,dessert,salad and another main when I send so there is variety.