Foods of the World

During the holiday season with family and friends coming and going back and forth to each other’s homes for meals, the quandary as to what to serve is always on the mind of the conscientious hostess. When hosting a finger food event or a family buffet, here’s an idea to create a memorable occasion with practically no fuss or bother – have an “around the word” buffet with dishes from the global village. You can serve samosas from Lebanon, piquant spring rolls from Vietnam, delicious pot stickers from China, juicy chicken wraps from Egypt, naan bread and curry from India, Italian pizza, Japanese sushi, bread and rolls from France, cakes from Germany, pastries from Austria, cookies and tarts from Holland, and fresh fruit and wines from our very own Atlantic region. How to accomplish this? Visit the area farmers markets where all of these delicious items can be found every Saturday. All authentic dishes prepared in the methods of their home countries, it’s a gastronomic treat that will leave your guests pleased and satisfied, and you’ll be the one to reap the accolades. Visit the markets on weekends and sample a little of this delicious fare. It’ll help you to create a menu for an event that will have your guests talking about for months afterwards and you’ll be able to enjoy a stress-free get-together. Bon appetit!