graduations

Well this was an over abundance of graduations this year for us. we  had a total of 7 that we were invited to or we were putting on. My step son graduated this year.  and a cousin that also graduated.  that was alot.   so we were busy tidying up the house, the yard, and cooking.  we were busy.  I think we got all the inside stuff done except a new dishwasher and a backsplash.  and hopefully we will tear out the bedroom carpeting and put in  hard floor of some kind.  We cooked, and invited,made lists (lots of lists) We were exhausted but we made it through and were even rested by the next day.   I had pulled bbq pork, salads, some bars fruit and veggies and then cake. So it got me thinking what foods do you serve at parties and what food do hope to find at parties of others?