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Birthday Party Food Ideas--Four Year Olds

post #1 of 8
6/25/10 at 12:23am
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Besides the usual challenges of feeding a mixed group of (sometimes picky- eating) young kids, we have some friends with food allergies coming to my daughter's bday party Saturday. The kids are nut allergic and gluten-intolerant, respectively. English muffin pizzas or grilled cheese will cover one but not the other. Already planning on snacks like hummus & pita chips/sliced peppers/baby carrots, fresh fruit skewers, cream cheese ants on a log, and cheese sticks. Any ideas for other easy finger foods that won't spoil quickly? I'm making guacamole w/chips and a cold quinoa salad for the grown-ups but not sure all the kids coming will eat these things (esp. my husband's spicy guac!). TIA!
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post #2 of 8
6/25/10 at 11:04am
veggie tray?
what about pizza on a GF crust?

Other than that it sounds like you have it pretty well covered already. How many kids are you expecting?
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post #3 of 8
6/25/10 at 12:22pm
How many kids and what time? You could always grill up some hot dogs or chicken w/o sauce (for the gf kid) and have sauce on the side. A GF pizza crust is doable, but it'd be easier for you to find a mix of it than make it on your own. Also, some non-spicy guac for the kiddos
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post #4 of 8
6/25/10 at 4:35pm
For a super easy GF crust what about using kamut pita bread or something similar.
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post #5 of 8
6/26/10 at 2:23am
Kamut isn't recommended for people allergic to wheat or have Celiac.

http://www.allergy-details.com/glute...ten-free-diet/
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post #6 of 8
6/26/10 at 11:09am
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Originally Posted by elmh23 View Post
Kamut isn't recommended for people allergic to wheat or have Celiac.

http://www.allergy-details.com/glute...ten-free-diet/
Good to know! What would be a good alternative?
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post #7 of 8
6/26/10 at 11:18am
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Thanks for the suggestions. We decided to go with grilled cheese as well as the other things I listed in my OP. The gluten-free eater is a big veggie person, so I think she'll have enough snacks, plus I made gluten-free cupcakes.
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post #8 of 8
6/28/10 at 12:18pm
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Good to know! What would be a good alternative?
I have no idea, we're new to GF

Coco, sounds good!
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