question of the week: potluck preferences

So you receive an Evite invitation, and you usually reply, "What should I bring?" Right? Potlucks are the default for many people, and for good reason: They're easier and more economical for hosts, guests are guaranteed to like at least one dish, and everybody gets to feel involved in the party. 

But let's be honest, sometimes potlucks can be a bit of a pain. As a host, you could end up with 5 mac and cheeses and nothing else (actually, that sounds like a pretty good party), or you could find yourself assigning dishes to each person...or having to endure some nasty, fun-reducing food-like concoctions. And as a guest, you have to figure out what to bring and find a way to transport it to the place you're going without it spoiling or spilling all over you. Good luck with that.

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