Can you do this ahead of time? Picnic related....

[maslex]

Tomorrow my boys are making their confirmation and of course, it's also Mother's Day. We've decided to have a BBQ to celebrate the both together.

When it comes to making stuff for picnics, birthdays, special occasions, I am one who prepares everything THAT DAY. I usually get up early in the morning and cut up stuff for the veggie/fruit tray, slice cheese for the cheese/pepperoni tray, slice up all the onion, tomato, pickles, etc for the burgers......you get my drift. I will also make the deviled eggs and brownies or cookies that morning too. I don't know why I am like that but have always been.

Now tomorrow, the confirmation is at 9:15am with the BBQ shortly after we all get home. So I won't have time to get everything done without feeling really rushed (which I hate).

So I was wondering if I could prepare the following today to use for tomorrow. I'm pretty much guessing I can, but I was just wondering if other people prepare the day ahead also.

---sweet/sour kielbasa (just want to slice it up and make the sauce today)
---cut up the fruit for fruit salad
---cut up the onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato
---deviled eggs

What would you make today and what would you leave for tomorrow?

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

Tomorrow my boys are making their confirmation and of course, it's also Mother's Day. We've decided to have a BBQ to celebrate the both together.

When it comes to making stuff for picnics, birthdays, special occasions, I am one who prepares everything THAT DAY. I usually get up early in the morning and cut up stuff for the veggie/fruit tray, slice cheese for the cheese/pepperoni tray, slice up all the onion, tomato, pickles, etc for the burgers......you get my drift. I will also make the deviled eggs and brownies or cookies that morning too. I don't know why I am like that but have always been.

Now tomorrow, the confirmation is at 9:15am with the BBQ shortly after we all get home. So I won't have time to get everything done without feeling really rushed (which I hate).

So I was wondering if I could prepare the following today to use for tomorrow. I'm pretty much guessing I can, but I was just wondering if other people prepare the day ahead also.

---sweet/sour kielbasa (just want to slice it up and make the sauce today)
---cut up the fruit for fruit salad
---cut up the onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato
---deviled eggs

What would you make today and what would you leave for tomorrow?

I would do everything today except for slicing the burger toppings.

 

[twinglesmome]

I would do it all today.

 

[robinb]

I would do everything except the tomatoes and lettuce. They could become soggy. As for the fruit salad, I find it's better after the flavors mingle a bit anyway.

 

[marcemc]

I would do everything except the tomatoes and lettuce. They could become soggy. As for the fruit salad, I find it's better after the flavors mingle a bit anyway.

This, now, if you are having watermelon in your fruit salad slice it last minute too, it makes it very soupy if you do it a day earlier.

Your menu sounds yummy!

 

[MIGrandma]

I'm completely the opposite. Anything I can get done the day before I will do. The things you're making? I would do them all the day before. I hate leaving much of anything for the day of.

Like tomorrow, we're having my Mom and our kids and grandkids here for dinner to celebrate Mother's Day. I am making the salads and cake today, and cutting up the veggies for the veggie tray, and the onions for the burgers, etc. I like going to bed at night knowing I have as much done as possible.

 

[SpecialK]

I wouldn't put the deviled eggs together until tomorrow. I think they get rubbery when they sit. I would do everything but the eggs, lettuce and tomato ahead of time.

 

[gillep]

not sure what you put in your fruit salad but save bananas for tomorrow or they will go brown HAVE FUN

 

[snykymom]

Unless you have a lot of refrigeration room, don't make the devilled eggs. Anything that is made with mayonnaise can pose a serious health risk.

 

[RayaniFoxmur]

Everything but the hamburger toppings today. You can do the fruit salad and drizzle some lemon juice on top to help the fruit from turning brown.

 

[sunshine1178]

I wouldn't put the deviled eggs together until tomorrow. I think they get rubbery when they sit. I would do everything but the eggs, lettuce and tomato ahead of time.

What about boiling, peeling, slicing and removing he yolk? At what point should she stop? I would at least get the boiling and peeling done today.

 

[mhsjax]

I wouldn't put the deviled eggs together until tomorrow. I think they get rubbery when they sit. I would do everything but the eggs, lettuce and tomato ahead of time.

I agree. AS other poster have said, fruit is better, IHMO, when it sits for a day and gets all close with it's friends. lol. But deviled eggs, I only like them the day they are made. But hey I am strange, I am the type person that won't make a sandwich the night before, yuck.

 

[golfgal]

I would cut up the fruit today but put it in separate containers, line the container with a couple paper towels to keep the fruit from getting soggy. You can cut up the onions and tomatoes today, just seal them well in a plastic bag or container so your fridge doesn't smell like onions. I don't like deviled eggs so I have never made them so I can't help there.

 

[Swan4Me]

For the Fruit salad-be sure you have an orange-it will keep the apples from browning

 

[nancycg56]

I have had many BBQ's and I would do everything but the deviled eggs the day before. I would mix the fruit unless you are using fruit that browns really easily, then I would leave that for just before serving. The burger toppings I would do but put in separate containers or ziplocks. I would do the eggs just before so they taste freshest. The sausage would be fine sliced ~ just toss in a ziplock and refrigerate and same with the sauce.

 

[Buckalew11]

the combo of mayo and any protein is risky.

 

[punkin]

the combo of mayo and any protein is risky.

Yes, but you could cook and peel them today. I guess you could take out the yolks as well. Just mix with mayo and seasonings last minute.