[KD4Me]

I am holding a baby shower brunch for a long-time friend this Saturday. I have been planning the menu for weeks, but just can't seem to finalize it. I am undecided on how much food to have, and how many varieties to have. About 40 people were invited; 15 have responded that they'll attend (so far), and 16 (!) have not responded (I am assuming that most of them will not attend, but I suppose that I should up my numbers some just in case).

The brunch starts at 10:30. When I attend something like this, I usually have a light breakfast because I assume that we won't eat right when it starts, and I also don't think of it as a "real" meal. Perhaps others think differently, though. I am planning on having an egg casserole (can't decide if one is enough, and if I make another whether I should make a duplicate or have something else, like a hashbrown casserole), sausage balls, pecan-pie mini muffins, banana bread, and fruit (any more creative fruit suggestions would be welcome). I am also making an Italian Cream Cake.

Does that sound like enough food? I want this to be a very nice party, but I am the only hostess and don't want to create extra work for myself. I have helped co-host many showers, but have never done the whole thing by myself. Any input and suggestions are much appreciated!