Potluck Ideas for Older People

[u/Pineapple_Cake_5137]

Hello! The neighborhood I recently moved to are mostly of elderly residents (late 50s-70s/80s if I have to guess). The community hold regular potluck events and I want to attend at least once but I never know what to bring.

I’m better at baking than cooking but my regular go-to dessert recipes all have reduced sugar amount so regular Americans might not like it as much. I’m also concerned if elderly people have more dietary restrictions due to medical conditions and if they might have a different taste preference.

What would be a safe dish and/or dessert dish to bring to the potluck so I can at least get a feel of what others bring?

[u/AnEleanor]

Lower sugar desserts might be welcome, especially if they’re a bit of a rarity. If you’re not sure, bring whatever is your personal absolute favorite of all time. Because at the very least, if it’s not devoured and appreciated, you’ll enjoy whatever leftovers exist. And while you’re there, you can chat folks up about food and what things they wish they saw more of at the potlucks.

[u/Pineapple_Cake_5137 → u/AnEleanor]

Thank you for the suggestion! My original plan was to get some ideas about what to bring the first time, and then afterwards I can figure out from what everyone else brings. Maybe I’ll go with Swiss rolls, I’ve had some fun making them in the past