What is a good comfort food to take to someone whos greiving?

[JessetheCowgirl]

I think the roast will be perfect.

Also wanted to add that even if the immediate family doesn't feel like eating, you can be certain that they will have lots of visitors for a while.

So it is nice to be able to feed the guests without having to think about it.

 

[ZachnElli]

I post on a food board too and they talked about this recently. People get alot of casseroles so it's good to go with something different. Like taco fixings for taco salad or rotisserrie chicken. Also, muffins and bagels for breakfast and a box of Kleenix. They won't want to go to the store for Kleenix, but will probably need them. I'm so sorry about your neighbor, so sad.

 

[JVL1018]

When my Mom died we got lots of food-the best was cold cut platters because that way we could just pick when we felt like it..plus when people dropped by the house there was always something to offer.
My girlfriend also made us ziti with garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, yellow squash in Italian dressing-which was wonderful because it could be eaten hot or cold.

 

[dbogen]

I have to agree with some others. Food that can be picked at are good. Muffins, or breads (banana ect) are good. Pixie dust for your neighbor.

Deanna

 

[Deesknee]

well said puffkin. My DB died in a vehicle accident also. We appreciated the visits and food before the funeral and during, but would have liked a few visits a month or so after.

as far as food. cheese and crackers, worked for us. we also kept pumping orange juice into my mom she was to sick to eat but seemed to be taking in beverages without even realizing it.

If you really want to make a dinner. My cousin went to a nearby turkey farm and bought the fixings. I don't know why I remember that so vividly (it was 7 yrs ago), maybe the association to Thanksgiving here in N.E. anyway we all thought that was nice. I believe we even talked my mom into a turkey sandwich with stuffing later.

prayers to your neighbor. and God bless you.

 

[Octoberbeauty]

When my stepdad passed away last year, we got so many meat trays that they went to waste. Your roast is definitely a good idea.

Another good thing to take is a case of bottled waters. We got tons of 2 liter cokes, but no water until a neighbor was visiting and saw us searching for water. She went right out and bought us a huge case. It was a very much "needed" gift that we all appreciated. So, from now on that's what I'll be taking to families grieving when I don't have time to cook or in addition to.

Hugs,
Sherry

 

[poohkinandpiglet]

Casseroles- GREAT comfort food and freeze well

 

[mickeyfan33]

when my dad died in february...we received a turkey,lasagna, an upside down cake, 3 or 4 meat trays, 5 pastry baskets, and a fruit basket. I ate sandwiches for a week. My mom had the idea that for the 2 days that my dad was laid out at the funeral home, there would be stuff for people to eat that were coming from a distance. they had a room upstairs at the funeral home for this.

 

[mommytotwo]

When people come to our house to visit and pay their respects, we like to have assorted pasteries for them. But as for something you could make for the family, some homemade sub sandwiches with assorted meats would be nice with some fresh fruits.

 

[disneyfan551]

My DGM will be passing within the week, from cancer, and I am already dreading the food that is going to come into her house. I just started Weight Watchers and I know that there are going to be some temptations! I really like the idea of the mini-sandwiches that someone mentioned before. I would also think that a veggie tray or fruit tray would be a nice change of pace, since so many others do bring full meals. Just a thought...