Friend gathering at home

What plan do I propose today?

I'm not going to bring you a big plan, but I'm sure it'll at least give you an idea, in case you don't have anything to do or don't have a lot of money in your pocket…or simply because you want to do something but you don't know what exactly. And what I bring you here is to prepare a meal or dinner at home with friends.

Sometimes you don't need to go out to eat with friends, and spend a lot of money. You can prepare something informally and, of course, depending on what you can think of, in an original way. The photos that I'm going to upload…. are not very original, so to say, but they are from meals at home that I have prepared with my friends on occasion, and at least, it serves as an example.

I say it in an original way, because it can be organized in many ways. One of them could be a themed meal , like... a Mexican Food Day, or Japanese Food Day... Even though the idea would be to prepare everything homemade and not to buy anything ready-made, the latter may be an option, but it would make it less enjoyable.

Another option might be to agree that every person brings a different dish and then shares it with everyone. Or all can try cooking something new that hasn't been done before.

Also in a thematic way, we can talk about the decoration of the house, or try to come all dressed up in different ways, such as Ibizans, or the 80s... and this may result in other plans and games related to the theme in question after the meal.

Another thing that I like, more in a playful way would be, and that I suggest, if it catches your attention, is a food tasting plan. It's very similar to everyone bringing things, but it can be done in different ways. If you like wine, everyone can bring a different bottle, a strange meal from the world too, and try to do as a tasting contest, where besides eating, surely there will be some laughs as well.

What I bring, as I say, is not something that someone can’t come up with, I don't bring anything new, but many times, or at least it happens to me that I'm thinking what I can do that's different and this is a plan that I like a lot but I rarely turn to this or organize it. So if you like it, you'll have it in mind more often.

is it time-consuming or is it a quicker plan?

It's going to depend on how much you want to spend.

If the idea is to have an excuse to meet at home with friends for lunch or dinner and share that moment together, even ordering a pizza over the phone is an option.

But if you want to plan something funnier or more elaborate, it depends on how it is organized. If everyone makes food, everyone can spend a nice time or if the host is the one who takes care of it and wants to prepare something very elaborate, even better. The thing about these plans, that really happens to me, is that decorating, looking for recipes, making the food, both alone or with someone, makes me very pleasant and I can spend hours in the kitchen and time flies.

The plan itself will already depend on how long the meal takes and any alternative plans that may come up as a result of it. For my taste, I could spend all day with my friends thanks to having prepared a meal at home or such a plan, because this leads to something else and another.... and in the end plans don't stop.

What budget do I need?

It is a very versatile plan so the budget will depend on how much you want to spend... if you want to do something simpler, you don't need to spend a lot. If the plan is organized together and each person brings something, something more elaborate can be done, but you won’t spend much either.

So, if you can and want, you can prepare something very elaborate with a little budget. Generally, for less than ten euros you can prepare something very elaborate.

For what kind of day or taste do you recommend this plan?

As I said before, this is very versatile and despite the simpleness of the plan, it can be done in many ways: thematic, different decorations, all dressed in some way, everyone cooking for a tasting contest or the best dish… we're also going to come across a lot of tastes or days to be able to do this, which can also influence how we prepare it.

If it's a rainy day, nothing better than staying home, meeting everyone and doing something that combines with these kind of cold and gray days, like something hot.

If it’s a good day, the meal can be prepared to take to the countryside, and have a picnic. This food can't be very elaborate because if we have to move and so on, some meals may spoil or something.

For a hot day... Ibizan themed food can be prepared by researching related dishes or preparing meals that are lighter and fresher.

it will depend on what you want at the moment, and your imagination. That's why I like this type of plan very much, because it's an alternative, because you don't need to spend a lot, you have a very good time and if you're a more homey person, you'll be very happy.

It goes without saying of what music has, which is also a component that can have a great influence on our plan, on the theme and the idea we may have to spend a quieter day, or be a something more lively.

Is much preparation needed for this plan?

As I have it in mind... yes, But because I really like details and preparing things. I like to decorate and make desserts for example that all of you are going to like, put them well presented and that everything is beautiful. I also like to think of some topic (in case it hadn't been noticed) and investigate everything related to it, and if I have time and money also prepare something specific for each guest (if I were the hostess in this case), something especially for each person, either food, or a gift item.

However, this will also depend on personal tastes. If you don't want to get too complicated, it's not necessary, because in the end what will make the plan better or worse will be the company and the plans that are made all together.

That said, something that never fails... , and that's the worst part of it if you offer your house for this plan, you will have to do the cleaning after all the good stuff . Thousands of dishes, glasses, pots and everything everywhere! But as it is said, don't do the crime, if you won't do the time, so at least it's worth it.

And finally… Can it be complemented with something else?

A meal or dinner can always lead to thousands of plans , from going out to dance, to having coffee outside... if you prefer to stay at home, you can organize games, watch movies, or thousands of other things.

I end up recommending this plan because from these kind of plans you can get very good anecdotes and it is a good time also to gather those who sometimes can’t or do not see so often if it is well organized and in time.

The photos I post here are not a big deal because they have always been in "petit committee" or trying to prepare some new dish but, anyway, here I leave them for you because they are easy dishes to prepare and I'm sure that everyone likes them.

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