S/o not eating food other people make

alexio06 · November 2013

What about kid's school parties or celebrating birthdays at school? Should it all be store bought? I made halloween cookies to give to the kids for their halloween party, and now I'm wondering if anyone ate them! When I was in elementary school when people would bring in cupcakes etc for their birthday probably 95% of them time they were homemade.

Mrs.Hizzo · November 2013

Ditto CJ.

Mrs.Greg · November 2013

cjcouple said:
we have to have store bought with ingredients listed because of allergies, so it's not an issue here.

Yup, store bought only at Lydia's preschool.

Andrewsgal · November 2013

I only do store bought. Not because I have to but because I am lazy (see unsigned christmas cards as proof)

spring_time · November 2013

If I am sending anything to school, I give them a list of the ingredients.

At the school where I taught, the parents made everything, and every party was a feast. I went to DS's preschool party, and it was sad and pathetic in comparison. A box of mini muffins, a box of brownies, store bought veggie trays and fruit salads, etc. Everything was just laid out in its container. It made me miss my old school.

MomIn2013 · November 2013

I think this is so sad. I personally prefer homemade goodies over the dried up stuff that comes in a box from the supermarket any day. To me the whole fun of potluck-type events is getting to try a whole bunch of stuff other people have made. I know that might be a UO.

penguingrrl · November 2013

Emma's school is happy to have and serve homemade or store bought. It's part of what I love there! Julia's school welcomes homemade, but has a really strict list of what is and isn't allowed for classroom parties. The list is very short and anything not specifically allowed is forbidden (no baked goods are on the list). So we can plate fruit cutely and that's about all we can do.

thechickencoop · November 2013

Mrs.Greg said:

we have to have store bought with ingredients listed because of allergies, so it's not an issue here.
Yup, store bought only at Lydia's preschool.

Mind. Blown.

pitterpatter129 · November 2013

Due to hepatitis outbreaks, I think most, if not all, schools in OK have a prepackaged store bought only policy for all foods served in the school. I was allowed to cook in the classroom with the kids, but I had to have my food prep license and the kids had to wear gloves.

funchicken · November 2013

spring_time said:

If I am sending anything to school, I give them a list of the ingredients.

At the school where I taught, the parents made everything, and every party was a feast. I went to DS's preschool party, and it was sad and pathetic in comparison. A box of mini muffins, a box of brownies, store bought veggie trays and fruit salads, etc. Everything was just laid out in its container. It made me miss my old school.

But for kids with severe allergies even providing a list of ingredients doesn't mean it's safe. Food prepared in someone else's kitchen has a risk of cross-contamination unless your house is always nut-free, milk-free, etc. I bring safe treats for DD when we go to birthday parties, but it would suck if she always had to be left out at school parties because everyone brought in homemade stuff, kwim?

spring_time · November 2013

mrszee2b said:

spring_time said:

If I am sending anything to school, I give them a list of the ingredients.

At the school where I taught, the parents made everything, and every party was a feast. I went to DS's preschool party, and it was sad and pathetic in comparison. A box of mini muffins, a box of brownies, store bought veggie trays and fruit salads, etc. Everything was just laid out in its container. It made me miss my old school.

But for kids with severe allergies even providing a list of ingredients doesn't mean it's safe. Food prepared in someone else's kitchen has a risk of cross-contamination unless your house is always nut-free, milk-free, etc. I bring safe treats for DD when we go to birthday parties, but it would suck if she always had to be left out at school parties because everyone brought in homemade stuff, kwim?

I cannot imagine having to deal with food allergies. However, I would also think the school would inform other parents if there is an extreme allergy in the classroom that needed to be accounted for. In that case, I can see having the extra precaution of store-bought food. Otherwise, for most children with allergies, just leaving out that ingredient in enough.

In DS's old preschool, there was a girl with nut, dairy, and egg allergies. I still sent in homemade food, I just adjusted my recipes to account for those allergies. She was able to eat everything I made, and her mom asked for the recipes since it was so hard to find food for her.

It is interesting that the school where I taught, 95% Hispanic students, only had 1 nut allergy in the 10 years that I taught there. He was Caucasian. It is such a common allergy, I have often wondered why that is the case.

hokies94 · November 2013

I generally send homemade to both elem and our preschool. Neither school has a restriction. Preschool does not allow nuts but there are no restrictions at the elem school.

My girls have fun making their own treats. Most of the kids eat them from what I've seen. The kids with allergies have their own snack supply in the classroom and they get one from that if there is any question about the food.

While we were making brownies for DD's bday last week she asked if it had egg in it b/c so and so couldn't eat eggs. So the kids are aware of the allergies.

martha919 · November 2013

SKs school has a list of pre-approved store-bought goodies. So, you can't even just buy something pre-packaged and mass-produced and assume you're good--if it's not on the (rather short) list, it's a no-go.

A part of me thinks this is insane, but since DD is allergic to peanuts and several other foods already, I've gotta say it does out my mind at ease. Not that it's the school's job to always protect her, but it's nice of them to do what they can.

Chapter79 · November 2013

Apparently my kids school is not the norm. I made homemade cookies for her school party on Halloween- with orange and black chocolate chips, even! There were homemade cupcakes, brownies, etc. We are just asked to send in list of ingredients with it. That said, there are NO allergies in her class (we were told this). But for grades K and 1 we were also allowed homemade treats ::shrugs::

Maybe I live in a funny area. You all say teachers don't eat homemade goods, and DD's does. We brought her a small bag of homemade cookies when we went trick or treating at her house (because on Halloween, she slipped a piece of paper in their folders that said "please feel free to trick or treat at my home! My addy is xxx") and we decided to give her a little treat bag. She ate a cookie while I watched.

But she also tells us to call her by her first name and gives personal cell phone number where we can text, too, so I imagine she's not your average teacher (but our best one thus far).

I think it sucks that some of you can only do store bought, that crap is yucky.

eaglesfan700 · November 2013

We can make homemade stuff, but we aren't in a public school. Allergies are addressed as necessary, there is no blanket policy. Next year both DS and DD will be in the public school, so it will be interesting to see the difference

hokies94 · November 2013

Chapter79, I'm with you. Never gave a secind thought to eating homemade food. Our PTA does a cookie carry every year for the teachers. People bake cookies and the teachers come and make plates to take home for their families. Almost everything is homemade. The teachers love it.

Chapter79 · November 2013

scorpio72 said:

Chapter79, I'm with you. Never gave a secind thought to eating homemade food. Our PTA does a cookie carry every year for the teachers. People bake cookies and the teachers come and make plates to take home for their families. Almost everything is homemade. The teachers love it.

Now that you say this- for teacher appreciation day last year, they asked parents for homecooked goods and treats. So the teachers had a nice lunch. There was meatballs, chili, homemade dips, brownies, cookies, etc. It was a nice spread for the teachers, to say "thank you" and they all ate that as their lunch that day! So, I don't know. Sometimes I feel like I live in a different world than everyone else here? haha

Court0026 · November 2013

They do store bought or homemade at preschool and O's kindy class. In preschool we always listed ingredients. Owen's allergies are overwhelming, so unless the nurse approved a store bought thing or I personally made it, he doesn't eat it.

AimeeL85 · November 2013

Kimbus22 said:

I don't have a kid in school yet so I have no idea what the policies are.

But I have literally never heard of this "I will not eat homemade goodies unless I made them in my home because people are gross" thing before SAHM. Never. My mind is blown.

Homemade baked goods lead to riots at work over who gets the last cookie.

Same here. I'm a little baffled by it. I mean, do people go to friends and relatives houses and not eat anything homemade? What's the difference? And why do we assume the facilities these store bought things are made in are more sanitary? My mind is blown, too.

penguingrrl · November 2013

Our restrictions are for allergies. There are 3 kids in Julia's class who carry epi pens, so I don't mind knowing that even though store bought baked goods aren't worth it.

That said, they do a cookie exchange for the teachers every year and the cookies definitely go, so at least some of the teachers are happy to eat homemade stuff from students homes. I mean, I could see it if a kid always came to school filthy but otherwise that seems weird.

purplehydrangea · November 2013

I had no idea this was even an issue I've always thought people bringing store bought food to a potluck was such a cop out. This gave me a new perspective.

Personally I go for the homemade stuff and always bypass store bought. I love trying others recipes. I'm always looking for new ideas.

purplehydrangea · November 2013

Diapers&Wipes said:

purplehydrangea said:
I had no idea this was even an issue I've always thought people bringing store bought food to a potluck was such a cop out. This gave me a new perspective.

Personally I go for the homemade stuff and always bypass store bought. I love trying others recipes. I'm always looking for new ideas.
I know I'm probably extreme about this but I was even a little nervous to eat meals that people brought by after I had the baby. I kept telling people not to bring food but they did. I ate most of it. When it's my time to repay the favor I will be buying something. I hope people don't think its a cop out, I'm just doing for others what I wish they would do for me.

I would never consider a pizza or Chinese food a cop out. Feel free to send me either when LO2 comes around

lyingliarlies · November 2013

Diapers&Wipes said:

Kimbus22 said:

I don't have a kid in school yet so I have no idea what the policies are.

But I have literally never heard of this "I will not eat homemade goodies unless I made them in my home because people are gross" thing before SAHM. Never. My mind is blown.

Homemade baked goods lead to riots at work over who gets the last cookie.

Same here. I'm a little baffled by it. I mean, do people go to friends and relatives houses and not eat anything homemade? What's the difference? And why do we assume the facilities these store bought things are made in are more sanitary? My mind is blown, too.
I'm baffled that this never crossed your minds. Some people do some truly gross things in their homes. My old co worker would tell stories about her cat shedding all over her kitchen counters and then would bring in treats. Um, no thanks. I don't need to eat cat hair (which someone always found in her food). I've had friends tell me that they didn't know about cross contamination with regards to raw meat. Heck no I'm not voluntarily eating their food. Yes I know gross things happen on fast food places. That doesn't mean I'm going to eat random foods people cook.

i know someone who doesn't use soap after handling raw chicken. just rinses her hands then dries them on the kitchen towel.

the kicker? she's a nurse.

Chapter79 · November 2013

cjcouple said:

Kimbus22 said:

I don't have a kid in school yet so I have no idea what the policies are.

But I have literally never heard of this "I will not eat homemade goodies unless I made them in my home because people are gross" thing before SAHM. Never. My mind is blown.

Homemade baked goods lead to riots at work over who gets the last cookie.

Same here. I'm a little baffled by it. I mean, do people go to friends and relatives houses and not eat anything homemade? What's the difference? And why do we assume the facilities these store bought things are made in are more sanitary? My mind is blown, too.
I can't speak for everyone but I did say people and kitch a I do not know. I course eat stuff at friends and families. I know them. well except my sister sil. she is a dirty food cooker. she licks her fingers and keeps touching foods, double dips etc. ick. store bought items are regulated, not to mention you see them prepping the foods. they have gloves and hats etc. lastly, I don't know where you all are buying your store bought items if they are nasty. my local bakery has better cupcakes and cookies than I can make.

Ok well if I go to a GOOD local bakery, I would be spending like $30 to buy simple cupcakes to feed a whole class, or more. I can make a batch for $3. I can get sweets at the supermarket, but..... just no. I can bake better, I promise. I truly think there's no comparison to store bought vs homemade.

jnksmom · November 2013

We are not allowed to send in any food for birthdays. you can send money to purchase ice cream in the cafeteria for all students in the class but cannot send in treats. They are also only allowed to have a Christmas/winter party and the teachers send a specific list of food needed. All of it must be store bought for allergy reasons.

thechickencoop · November 2013

cjcouple said:
my grocery store baked goods are awesome. thats where i get my stuff. a big container of big choc chip cookies, about 40 cookies for 3.99.

I really can't seem to keep my homemade cookies from getting hard the next day. I tried everything.

I take them out, just before they are done, I cool on rack. they are great that night. but no matter what, the next day. eh.

I have stored in Tupperware, gladware, with wax paper, plastic wrap in the gladware, brown bags, glass container. still they are hard.

got tips? I have to buy store brand anyway (policy) but I would love to know how to make them last.

Put a piece of bread in the container with the cookies!! I feel like I read this somewhere and tried it successfully a few years ago but double check chef Google first :P

Chapter79 · November 2013

cjcouple said:

my grocery store baked goods are awesome. thats where i get my stuff. a big container of big choc chip cookies, about 40 cookies for 3.99. I really can't seem to keep my homemade cookies from getting hard the next day. I tried everything. I take them out, just before they are done, I cool on rack. they are great that night. but no matter what, the next day. eh. I have stored in Tupperware, gladware, with wax paper, plastic wrap in the gladware, brown bags, glass container. still they are hard. got tips? I have to buy store brand anyway (policy) but I would love to know how to make them last.

I have an M&M cookie recipe and they stay soft forever. (ok, we don't save them that long, but you get me). It's about the recipe, too. It took me 5+ years to find the perfect one that worked and kept mine soft- before that, I struggled and had the same issues you did. They got crunchy the next day and I HATE that. I love soft chewy cookies. You can sub the M&M's for chocolate chips, I did this last time.

https://lilluna.com/recipe-tip-deal-and-video-of-the-week-easy-and-soft-mm-cookies/

(I take them out juuuust a minute before they look done)

toadstool · November 2013

lyingliarlies said:

Diapers&Wipes said:

Kimbus22 said:

I don't have a kid in school yet so I have no idea what the policies are.

But I have literally never heard of this "I will not eat homemade goodies unless I made them in my home because people are gross" thing before SAHM. Never. My mind is blown.

Homemade baked goods lead to riots at work over who gets the last cookie.

Same here. I'm a little baffled by it. I mean, do people go to friends and relatives houses and not eat anything homemade? What's the difference? And why do we assume the facilities these store bought things are made in are more sanitary? My mind is blown, too.
I'm baffled that this never crossed your minds. Some people do some truly gross things in their homes. My old co worker would tell stories about her cat shedding all over her kitchen counters and then would bring in treats. Um, no thanks. I don't need to eat cat hair (which someone always found in her food). I've had friends tell me that they didn't know about cross contamination with regards to raw meat. Heck no I'm not voluntarily eating their food. Yes I know gross things happen on fast food places. That doesn't mean I'm going to eat random foods people cook.

i know someone who doesn't use soap after handling raw chicken. just rinses her hands then dries them on the kitchen towel.

the kicker? she's a nurse.

This is my mom and she is a nurse as well. She thinks I'm a clean freak because I wash my hands so often while I cook.

shotzie · November 2013

aliebno said:

cjcouple said:
my grocery store baked goods are awesome. thats where i get my stuff. a big container of big choc chip cookies, about 40 cookies for 3.99.

I really can't seem to keep my homemade cookies from getting hard the next day. I tried everything.

I take them out, just before they are done, I cool on rack. they are great that night. but no matter what, the next day. eh.

I have stored in Tupperware, gladware, with wax paper, plastic wrap in the gladware, brown bags, glass container. still they are hard.

got tips? I have to buy store brand anyway (policy) but I would love to know how to make them last.
Put a piece of bread in the container with the cookies!! I feel like I read this somewhere and tried it successfully a few years ago but double check chef Google first :P

This! My mom has always put bits of bread in the cookie tin to keep them soft. I always do now too. Works like a charm! And it's a great way to use up the heel of the bread.

alexio06 · November 2013

Chapter79 said:

cjcouple said:

my grocery store baked goods are awesome. thats where i get my stuff. a big container of big choc chip cookies, about 40 cookies for 3.99. I really can't seem to keep my homemade cookies from getting hard the next day. I tried everything. I take them out, just before they are done, I cool on rack. they are great that night. but no matter what, the next day. eh. I have stored in Tupperware, gladware, with wax paper, plastic wrap in the gladware, brown bags, glass container. still they are hard. got tips? I have to buy store brand anyway (policy) but I would love to know how to make them last.

I have an M&M cookie recipe and they stay soft forever. (ok, we don't save them that long, but you get me). It's about the recipe, too. It took me 5+ years to find the perfect one that worked and kept mine soft- before that, I struggled and had the same issues you did. They got crunchy the next day and I HATE that. I love soft chewy cookies. You can sub the M&M's for chocolate chips, I did this last time.

https://lilluna.com/recipe-tip-deal-and-video-of-the-week-easy-and-soft-mm-cookies/

(I take them out juuuust a minute before they look done)

I think I'll make these for DS1 Christmas party, with red and green m&ms of course. Hopefully the kids parents will let them eat them!

MomIn2013 · November 2013

I've heard stories about things happening in restaurant and fast food kitchens that make my skin crawl. I eat at those places too, I just don't think about it at the time.

Chapter79 · November 2013

MomIn2013 said:

I've heard stories about things happening in restaurant and fast food kitchens that make my skin crawl. I eat at those places too, I just don't think about it at the time.

It's that saying.... "what you don't know, won't hurt you"?

I always go by that.

kcisthebombdotcom · November 2013

I think eating stuff from restaurants is a million time worse for risk of illness, germs, general grossness, etc than someone's house. I think it's weird if someone wouldn't eat homemade baked goods but would eat something pre packaged at the grocery store or at a restaurant.

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