Lautrec Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 We are planning to invite our immediate French neighbours into our home around Xmas time for an aperitif and light refreshment social evening, as they have been very kind to us over the past year!We first thought of putting on English type food, but have realized that it would be easier and more acceptable to their tastes if all the food came from the local supermarkets! So could someone tell me what exactly the type of tidbits and snacks they might enjoy the most? Does one also give them a present when they leave or am I going over the top? Would be pleased to hear what others have done in similar circumstances!Lautrec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonblade Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 hi there,why not try some traditional english titbits?? we arrived in france last november and had our neighbours round for our 1st xmas here (20 of them) and supplied a bit of both! english and french snacks! it went down a storm they really appreciated something different to try!give it a try, the worst that can happen is that you have it for lunch the next day!!paulwww.1frenchgite.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 FWITW - I sent some French friends some Christmas crackers, they used them at their Christmas party and apparently they were a real hit ! Rather than go with the gift idea,which could be a little embarrasing how about trying the crackers ?Just a thought - have fun !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Crackers are appearing more and more here in the big stores at xmas although the ones we bought were very disappointing. Perhaps real expensive english ones would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I'm afraid i have to admit to being a cracker snob - I hate cheap crackers and always buy ones that at least have a few useful looking or pretty bits in them - everyone fights over the tiny tool sets (well it is Christmas )I'm not sure how much 'not family' gift giving goes on in France, I just thought this might be a fun, safe, option...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lautrec Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 Come along!, come along!; everybody is going crackers! I want to know the kind of food that one should set on the buffet for our beighbours to enjoy. Things like salami, a cheeseboard, cold meats etc? Somebody must have done it!I dont think that crackers are all that important! So some suggestions please!Lautrec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Our french neighbours left the cheeseboard, perhaps too much like being at home.They did like the sweet mince pies and christmas cake and dare I say it the crackers.Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 The french 'must' eat Jacobs cream crackers as they have been selling them in our local Carrefour for years and years and as we don't have an english section, they are with the biscotte and stuff like that. So I for one find nothing remarkable about them, and believe me Carrefour don't stock them for les anglais, I don't buy them so they certainly don't stock them for me either.I find the french will eat any good food. A must as an apero thing as far as I am concerned are these two things, especially at this time of year, canapes with foie gras and canapes with smoked salmon or trout and some fish eggs on top. Not only are these delicacies, delicious, but I feel sure that it would be considered very civilised to serve such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianpmills Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Mince pies, sausage rolls and bucks fizz went down with our neighbours last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie15 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I've found mince pies and Christmas cake are really appreciated!It is unusual for the French and this is about the only time of year they like to try something a bit "exotic"!!!!!!!!The usual canapes are well received too of course!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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