Mystery Dinner #1

Contributed by Suzette Cumoletti
Junior leader, Ontario Service Unit Registrar-Thousand Islands Council, NY

Here's how it works... Your guests are given a mysterious menu for dinner in 5 courses. Their choices are revealed when served.

Dinner Rules Given to Guest:
* You will be served 5 courses containing 5 items in the order selected.
* We insist each course be finished before the next is served.
* Place 5 ones (#1) by the first course items, 5 twos (#2) by the second course items and so on.
* No number may be eliminated or used more than once.
* All utensils and food will be removed after each course.
* Don't worry about etiquette - it's impossible!

Menu

1. Jersey's Best 2. Steamed Glacier 3. Irish Eyes 4. Divided Branches 5. Exotic Blubber
6. Pucker Power 7. Jack 8. Sailor's Crumbs 9. Degreaser 10. Beau's Dream
11. Rolling Stones 12. Old Remedy 13. Lover's Delight 14. Bats and Balls 15. Palate's Paradise
16. Autumn Leaves 17. Farmer's Alarm 18. Perfect Pitch 19. Soaker 20. Cat's Eyes
21. Devil's Horns 22. Golden Rods 23. Pine Forest 24. Liquid Gold 25. Cool Conclusion

Planning Tips:
* When sending invitations ask for an RSVP so you know exactly how many will attend.
* Copy enough menus so each guest has one. Put guest's name at top.
* Plan on atleast one server for every four people as each meal will be different.
* Use paper plates, cups, bowls, silverware as they will be thrown out after each course.
* Take your time serving ... enjoy the suspense.

Actual Menu

1. Ice Cream 2. Water 3. Baked Potato 4. Fork 5. Jell-O
6. Pickle 7. Knife 8. Crackers 9. Napkin 10. Spoon
11. Meatballs 12. Chicken Soup 13. Candy Kiss 14. Carrot sticks & Peas 15. Cupcake
16. Salad 17. Chicken 18. Fork 19. Napkin 20. Olives
21. Fork 22. Spaghetti 23. Toothpick 24. Orange Juice 25. Milk

I have always wanted to try it, but can't picture some of the parents enjoying eating spaghetti with their hands. Please let me know your results if anyone tries it. Sounds like a riot!

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8/16/98