Potlucks - What and How Much to Bring

Going to potlucks is fun but can be somewhat stressful. What to take and how much to bring are big questions. Here are some simple guidelines.

Eye catching food at a potluck is essential. The better a food looks the more likely someone is to eat it. If a dish looks "funny" most people at a potluck will pass right bye it. If the dish you bring to a potluck is something familiar looking odds are it will be a hit. Finger foods that are not messy are always a safe bet at a potluck.

When you are trying to decide how much to bring a good rule to follow is bring enough for the people in your group that are attending the potluck. It can be very frustrating for the host and the guests when there isn't enough food at a potluck but you don't want to bring enough to feed an army either.

Guests at a potluck also need to remember that others intend to eat also. A good way to make sure there is enough food to go around is too take small portions of a few things that appeal to you, then eat slowly and wait for everyone at the potluck to serve themselves first before returning for seconds.

There really are no solid rules for a potluck. The main idea is for everyone to bring a little something and then sit back and enjoy the company and food. Potlucks were basically thought up to make a social gathering more casual and relaxed. Keeping this in mind can make the potluck experience more enjoyable.

Don't forget the types of foods that can be brought to a potluck are endless so use your imagination.