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Old 08-14-2007, 12:49 PM   #1
 
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I am heading to a baby shower this weekend for my neighbor and on the invite the hostess stated we could bring a healthy / low sugar item to the shower.. since the mom to be has gestational diabetes...

I could bring a fruit salad.. but I think that's going to be a given

the shower is in the evening (which I have never heard of)

any other ideas??


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Old 08-14-2007, 01:02 PM   #2
 
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How about some cheese and whole grain crackers? Fruit isn't really low sugar anyway.
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cool idea.... anyone else??
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I think I would stay away from sweet altogether. Maybe a dip? I'm thinking hummus and pita bread or spinach artichoke dip in a bread bowl.
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I think I would stay away from sweet altogether. Maybe a dip? I'm thinking hummus and pita bread or spinach artichoke dip in a bread bowl.
cool! Can I get the spinach/artichoke dip already made?
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I think I would stay away from sweet altogether. Maybe a dip? I'm thinking hummus and pita bread or spinach artichoke dip in a bread bowl.
cool! Can I get the spinach/artichoke dip already made?
My grocery store sells pre-made ones in the deli section, but they're not as good as mine. Or you could really cheat and get the frozen Friday's appetizer one. That one is really good!
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My grocery store sells pre-made ones in the deli section, but they're not as good as mine. Or you could really cheat and get the frozen Friday's appetizer one. That one is really good!
Yeah- they are good. So are Schwan's. Okay, actually any Spinach Artichoke dip is great. How do you make yours???

Oh, what about a veggie tray? Or a relish tray? Sugar free Jello Jigglers cut into baby shapes?
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Sugar free Jello Jigglers cut into baby shapes?
This is a very cute idea!
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If you want to go the hummus/dip route and you have a Trader Joes by you, they have fabulous pre-made hummus and all sorts of dips. And interesting crackers and stuff to dip!

Shelli - Love the jello idea!
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There is a trader joes not to far from me.. now that's an idea

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Okay, actually any Spinach Artichoke dip is great. How do you make yours???
Very easy! A package of frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed), a package of cream cheese, and lots of mozarella cheese. Mix together, season, microwave until melty and hot. Can add a chopped tomato after microwaving. You could probably add artichokes too, but I'm happy with just spinach. It's very yummy, but I don't think it qualifies as healthy. I use a lot of cheese.
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Spinach dip is so easy!

Pkg of frozen spinach, defrosted and drained
Container of sour cream
Pkg Knorr vegetable soup mix (make sure it's not the one with noodles)

Mix all together and let sit at least over night. I also throw in about a cup of shredded mozzarella if I'm serving it warm.
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No suggestions...just wanted to say this thread is making me hungry!!!
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