Sun, Jul-20-03, 14:26
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Posts: 1,182
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Plan: SPII IS/BOAG
Stats: 186/136/140
BF:A lot/18%/20%
Progress: 109%
Location: Jackson, MS
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I usually solve the dessert problem by baking a SF nut-crust cheesecake and bringing it along. My friends think it's great, because my cheesecakes are pretty darn good -- you don't even notice that it's SF. Home-baked desserts are always better than store-bought anyway, and since I'm the only one who cooks a lot, it works out well for everyone. I will often bring a salad or vegetable dish as well, for the same reasons.
It's actually pretty rare that I get in the situation where there truly isn't anything I can have *and* that someone would be insulted if I didn't eat. In a dinner party situation, I can't imagine why someone would be offended if you asked to bring a salad or vegetable dish, especially if you explained that you had some unusual food "allergies". I have a friend who's quite allergic to dairy, shellfish, strawberries, peanuts, etc., and he and his wife always bring something along when they come to dinner. I try my best to plan a suitable menu, but they don't expect me to be able to remember every little thing that he can and can't eat, and bringing something works for everyone.
In 99% of situations, I wouldn't worry about insulting people, unless you're the guest of honor and the dessert is made especially for you. This happened to me with the cake at my bridal shower, where I did feel obligated to take a very small piece. But as a general rule, it's silly for someone else to get upset if you don't eat their food, and rude of them to push it on you even if you politely decline.
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