i think we have lots of good suggestions here....it's just a matter of knowing whether or not you're in control.....maybe you could spend some time analyzing all the treats and then make your choices very carefully....set a limit of say two or three---and spend your time carefully selecting those....i am no expert...but i like the advice of focusing on friends! i don't think i would have the nerve to bring my own food to this event or to ask the hostess to make me something special.....but i would not feel bad if i didn't eat a bite of anything either!