A co-worker and I are making lunch for the faculty and staff tomorrow (Wednesday). I'm doing a vegetarian chili and desserts for 25 - 30 people. That's why the two cakes. I think that will be enough.

Christmas Eve dinner and then Christmas Day dinner with the family will be for about 12 people each, but I only have to do casseroles and desserts for Christmas Day. And maybe bake some bread.

I have coconut oil at home. I had forgotten about it. I'll do a trial run recipe to see if it works. If not, I'll just go back to the Crisco and stick to the once-a-year plan with added intervals (thanks, Trek!).

We've had a lot of fruit tarts and such from Trader Joe's already -- this is for Lunch Bunch, that happens every Wednesday, and it's my turn tomorrow. I'll run over there and see what they've got that's seasonal and easy.

Thanks for all the very good advice, friends.

Roxy