NEED QUICK IDEAS FOR BIRTHDAY

[brnidokiegurl 0]

At our office when someone has a birthday we do cake, ice creme etc, then that person does the next persons. Now my delima we now have a new girl and its my turn to do hers but i just found out she is diabetic so lets out the normal cake and ice creme any good quick ideas for Tuesday

[JODO 2]

How about a dessert/cake using Splenda etc or if not, a veggie tray with cheese etc. If you cannot find an alternative with the dessert etc, you may just want to go in a total different direction. Alternatively, bring the regular cake and your co-worker can just have a small slice.

Edited July 29, 2007 by JODO

[monnik 0]

That is a dilemma. Do you know what type of diabetes she has? Maybe she can eat sweets, but only a small amount at a time. Maybe tomorrow you or someone can start a conversation with her (without tipping her off that she has a surprise coming) and ask what does she do when she goes to a wedding and can't eat the delicious wedding cake? or something like that.......

If you wouldn't mind making something at home you can do the splenda recipes like JODO suggested or bake some type of bread that doesn't have a lot of sugar in it.

Alternatives to sweets could be: almonds, cashews, and other nuts - cheese tray - fruit salad or fruit tray - veggies (thanks JODO) - or bagels and crossaints

When you normally bring snacks or sweets, are they shared with the rest of the office? If so, you could still buy a cake with her name on it and take a picture of it as a memory for her and let the rest of the office eat it. And, you could opt to bring her a small goodie bag with trail mix / small gift / coffee mug / card / etc. to make her feel good on her Bday.

Edited July 29, 2007 by monnik

[KarenCee 3]

Most bakeries cater to diabetics these days, even the supermarket bakery. You might look there or if you're feeling particular creative, look up a diabetic cake recipe and make one.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I know that Kroeger's carries a sugar free Angel Food cake. That is a good place to start. You can use whipped cream with artificial sweetner instead of sugar and some fresh fruit. The fat from the whipped cream and the sugar in the fruit will be the main concerns for your diabetic friend, but she should be used to compensating with her meal plans and can probably add a small slice without too much of a problem - plus she will appreciate your consideration:-). There is also low fat sugar free ice cream available at most grocery stores in a variety of flavours:-). You are thoughtful to consider her special dietary needs.

[calijatt 0]

using splenda is good idea also u can bake ur self if u like comes with recipies

[brnidokiegurl 0]

as im not that creative i was thinking the bakery idea and ice creme... before i found out i had planned the ice cream pie from braums but thats out now..yes we all just share and have a small party but the thing is most of us have now found we are allllllll borderline or have the condition. I think there only one woman and one man that dont, even myslef found out the other day my level is borderline and doesnt need go any higher..thanks, oh an one lady i know cant have the splenda...pizza is beginning to sound better each minute