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Rose 06/12/13 |
I am confused my the fruit charts...fruit 25 is about 18lbs..I need for a 100 so I multiply this by 4 and equals 72lbs...but when I check the 100 fruit chart its only about 29lbs of fruit...can you help me figure this out...we are needing fruit for a 100 and its watermelon,grapes,pineapple,strawberries,oranges,kiwi,is about the most of it and berries ..can you help me understand....thanks so much and you are amazing at what you do... |
ellen 06/13/13 |
Rose, if you recheck the tables, you will see that the deluxe tray for 100 has a whole lot of fruit not by the pounds, much more than 29 pounds. If you don't want berries, use 4 times the tray for 25. If you want berries, oranges, etc, use the deluxe tray for 100. If you want to post your list, I will check it for you. |
Rose 06/13/13 |
On your page ..ELLEN'S KITCHEN SIMPLE FRESH FRUIT SALAD/PLATTER PURCHASING GUIDE FOR 100 ..if I buy all this..is this what I need for a 100??? We are serving 2 watermelons, 3 pineapple, 3lbs grapes, 2lbs of strawberries...is this enough or too much because we are on a budget...I really dont know.. |
ellen 06/13/13 |
OK, now I see what confused you. You need 5-600 pieces of fruit. The list is a guide, it was supposed to advise, if you want grapes, 1 pound makes 8 (green) to 12 (Tokay) bunches. So your list would work this way:
2 watermelons, 360 pieces 550 pieces. But the problem is, everyone wants at least one strawberry and most people want grapes. So how about you tweak this?
1 watermelon- 160-200 pieces Enough pieces, much better distribution. If you can't afford the extra strawberries and grapes, then I suggest you just go with 3 watermelons. It is much better than running out of some items early. Hope this helps. |
Rose 06/13/13 |
thank you, thank you, thank you!! |