Cook Talk

Cheaper to make or buy?
texannie
07/02/06
Do you know if it is cheaper to make potato salad for 100 or buy it bulk from some place like Sam's Club?
Thanks.
btw..love your site, it has been so helpful to me for a party I am working on.
texannie
07/03/06
anyone? please I would love some opinions.
ellen
07/03/06
Hi, Annie,

If you have more time than money, make it yourself. I don't like Sam's or most commercial- too much salt and mustard, and low qual mayonaisse. There are some REALLY GOOD and unusual potato salad recipes on the website.

texannie
07/04/06
Not that crazy about Sam's either. Just trying to decide from a cost versus time standpoint.
Is 40lbs of new potatoes about right for 150 people? I have a pretty good one that starts with italian dressing poured on them while they are still hot. I will have to check out yours.
ellen
07/04/06
If you have this as your main side, I would suggest 45- if you have baked beans or another heavy side, or pasta salad also, 40 would be fine.

You can save another bundle by making your own italian dressing mix. There is a good recipe in the pantry section.

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