Prepare a table for a children's holiday - the task is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. The treat for children is radically different from the usual festive table that we are accustomed to.
Children always choose the dishes they are accustomed to eating, so if you decide to surprise your little guests with assorted seafood, they are unlikely to touch it. Therefore, we prepare on the table familiar dishes. But here's what really can surprise, so this is the original design.
Rules of a children's table
But for the beginning we will define the basic moments concerning a children's feed. Covering the children's festive table, adhere to the following rules:
- on the table should not be sharp, greasy, fried foods. Mayonnaise, pork ribs and hot peppers are left to adults;
- should be present garnish. Although children do not eat it very much, there are also some that do not use anything other than pasta and potatoes;
- required fresh fruits and vegetables;
- , if possible, avoid allergens, particularly citrus, some parents forbid their children to eat chocolate, because of severe allergies, try to replace this sweetness with something else;
- should be missing what the child can choke: bony meat and fish, small-berry berries;
- remember that bright freshi, beet salads can easily be on festive clothes, they are better to offer to children over 10 years old;
- decorations on the table should be only of edible material.
It is recommended to choose a single theme and starting from this choose a tablecloth, napkins, candles for cake, balls, garlands and other ornaments.
Sample menu of the children's holiday
Snacks
Do not put smoked sausages and other traditional snacks on the children's table. Original canapés look on colored skewers and figured sandwiches.
Hot
As mentioned, meat or fish should be boneless. Portion pieces are small and soft so that there are no difficulties for chewing. For softness, meat or chicken should be marinated or well discouraged.
Garnish
The garnish should be simple and familiar to every child, it should not be prepared much, as often it remains untouched.
Dessert
Multicolored jelly and milkshakes are popular with children. You can also make fruit smoothies. The main thing is that the baby dessert had more fruits and less fat. Fruit and curd cheesecakes are a good alternative to cream cakes.
Children need to enjoy the holiday, in preparation of which they participated together with you.