Nothing bonds a family faster than water time – but when there is water recreation, there are hungry relatives! Chilled sandwiches are the answer, with the crust cut off. Why? Because everyone feels special when the chef du cuisine has taken the time to trim the crust. Also, wet fingers aren’t soaking the bread, when there are small sandwiches. The variety and color spectrum make a difference. Use various sliced breads such as pumpernickel, rye, egg bread, seeded bread, etc. Create fillings that are colorful such as chives mixed with cream cheese, pimentos blended into cream cheese, smoked salmon dusted with dill, crab meat mixed with poppy seed dressing, baked ham paired with goat cheese mixed with a touch of molasses, etc. Think beyond the usual and be a leader. Don’t forget to offer simple vegetable sandwiches, too, utilizing cucumbers and tomatoes. Now, for the presentation: If many children are attending, I like to make the classic caterpillar line-up curved shape. Try the Argonauta spiral shell shape, to set the theme. As the relatives create the waves, you can make a splash with your creativity! © Kelly McBride Loft