I'm doing a birthday party on Saturday afternoon. The menu (I think) is:
- chips and dips. Only guacamole will be homemade. I know this has to be done on the day.
- crudite - carrots, cucumber and celery, I think. Can be done the day before, stored in water in fridge overnight?
- filo parcels - brie and cranberry, and feta and pumpkin. All homemade. Can I make the fillings the day before, store them in the fridge overnight, and make the parcels on the day?
- carrot cake with mascarpone frosting. I've never frosted a cake before. Is it better to make the cakes the day before, and then fridge them, so they're more solid, before frosting? I'm sure I read that somewhere.
I'm sure there will be enough time to work on the day, but I don't think I have any grownup help, beyond DH, showing up early for the party. Well, I have hired a babysitter for the DSes for a couple of hours that morning, so it could be worse ...
Hmm, just realised I have bought no decorations, plates etc etc. Arse.
At any rate, which bits of food can I do Friday night?