anyone want to do a christmas cookie exchange [Archive]

Cliche

11-09-2005, 07:18 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Originally posted by my*two*cents:
I am having a cookie exchange with friends this year. Any suggestions on something that tastes good, fairly easy to make in a big batch and that people would like to recieve in a cookie exchange?</div></div>You can make pinwheels which are the chocolate and vanilla swirl ones...

You can make small biscotti and make them special by dipping them in chocolate or doing a chocolate hazelnut one...one batch can make a lot of cookies.

Look up "spritz cookies" these are cookies that you make with a piping bag, they are therfore very fast. Take any recipe and dress them up with candied fruit, a piece of chocolate, icing sugar...

fried pastries are great...roll up some sweet dough fairly thinly then fry it. sprinkle well with icing sugar (or cinnamon sugar) again my recipe is metric!.....these are the types of things that you pop in your mouth with a coffee then you have another and another .

Another great suggestion are truffles, they are not that hard to make and are a great hit. I made them one year, one batch with bailey's one batch with Kalhua, one with orange liqueur...YUM....All you do is melt chocolate with a bit of cream, add your liqueur and let the chocolate cool to harden. Roll in your hands to make balls then roll in either icing sugar, cocoa, chocolate sprinkles.

I have a lot of great recipes from baking classes that I have taken but they are all in weighed measures instead of cups. Please let me know and I wil gladly post them. (It is actually worth it to buy a scale and work this way, way faster and more precise)

tasma

11-10-2005, 08:09 AM

gotta play, It doesn't really matter too much when. I'm off two weekends a month and off other wise during the week. My weekends off in Dec are the 15th and 22nd but I'm off during the week other wise. We can have everything made and prepakaged for however many people that are in it and then set a date that is good for everyone to do the exchange and pick a place. We can bring a box to carry our goodies home. How does that sound? If anyone has any other suggestions let me know I'm open. If someone can't make it we can make arrangements to have their items brought to the exchange and pack their cookies in a box and drop them off or have them picked up.

autum1

11-10-2005, 10:17 AM

Hi put me in for the Xmas cookie exchange. let me know when and how much we need to bring. Karen

Sara

11-10-2005, 10:30 AM

Can you tell me more about it? How many of the one kind of cookie/bar would we have to make? When are you looking to do this? My mom and I would both be in for something like this, I think. It'd really be nice to have some different treats this year!

Pamala

11-10-2005, 11:16 AM

Could you post your recipe for fried pastry that sounds very interesting.
Thanks
I love these cookie exchanges we usually do one every year too.

tasma

11-10-2005, 12:05 PM

Sara, As to how many to make we will have to wait and see how many people are interested. So far it looks like about 11 of us with you and your mother so if thats all we get then we would make 11 dozen of one type of dessert packaged up in one dozen packs on a christmas plate or a baggie or whatever bring all of it to one place and everyone exchanges and gets 11 dozen different christmas desserts! I will let everyone know how many to do if we give it maybe another two weeks to see if anyone else is interested. We will pick a time and place that is good for everyone, hopefully, and do the exchange maybe two weeks or a week before christmas. How does that sound? Ann

Sara

11-10-2005, 12:37 PM

Sounds very.....yummy....to me. lol Count me in /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

Cliche

11-10-2005, 01:08 PM

the recipe for the fried pastry:
250-300 gr flour (I think this is aqpprox 2 cups)
3 egg
30 gr sugar (2TBSP)
25 gr butter (maybe one TBSP or so)
5 TBSP sweetened condensed milk
pinch of salt

oil for frying
icing sugar

to make dough, beat eggs with sugar, melted butter condensed milk and salt. Hand beat until foamy
add flour , knead well

let dough rest for 1 hour in a cool spot

cut in workable pieces and roll out as thinly as possible pull with hands to make more thin
Fry one at a time, as it fries it makes wrinkles
Sprinkle with icing sugar while still warm

**When I make these I generally roll out a bigger piece of dough the size of my cutting board then I cut this bigget piece into smaller pieces. Usually I like a size tht is approx 2" x 3" or so but you can do what you want. The I gently take each piece and gently sttretch it more being careful not to rip it then plop it in the oil**

Everyone loves these! You can make them ahead, wait until they cool completely and store them in an airtight container. I guess you can pop them in the oven to crisp them up before serving but there is generally no need

I hope that you enjoy them /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wavey.gif

Timbit

11-10-2005, 04:51 PM

IM definately in.. pm me.. with info on a day!! and let me know what i can make:D.

Cliche

11-10-2005, 05:02 PM

Just a suggestion for your exchange...it is always a nice idea to print up recipe cards with the name of the cookie and the recipe in case you really like it and want to make more!

Just a suggestion! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif

Sara

11-10-2005, 05:37 PM

That's a very good idea /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

tasma

11-10-2005, 07:00 PM

I thought of that but I forgot to mention it, thanks Tabtha that would be a very good way for other people to share the recipe as well.

kitca

11-10-2005, 07:49 PM

ooo, i like the recipe card idea! great.

should we start posting what we are making soon? that way if someone else is making the same thing we have time to think of something different. (even if everyones shortbread is different, i still wouldnt want 12 dozen shortbreads!, lol)

my special cookies that i would like to make are 'soft chocolate balls', basically cream cheese and chocolate with various assorted flavorings and coatings

Kristina Bourdage

11-10-2005, 08:48 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Originally posted by tasma5:
gotta play, It doesn't really matter too much when. I'm off two weekends a month and off other wise during the week. My weekends off in Dec are the 15th and 22nd but I'm off during the week other wise. We can have everything made and prepakaged for however many people that are in it and then set a date that is good for everyone to do the exchange and pick a place. We can bring a box to carry our goodies home. How does that sound? If anyone has any other suggestions let me know I'm open. If someone can't make it we can make arrangements to have their items brought to the exchange and pack their cookies in a box and drop them off or have them picked up.</div></div>I'm in town from this weekend until Dec 4th, and then back home on Dec 16th...i guess it just depends on how early or how late everyone wants there Christmas baking!!LOL (i"m available evenings and weekends when I'm home!) Just let me know....Thanks!

tasma

11-11-2005, 09:43 AM

Well the 16th weekend or that following week after that before the 23rd would be fine. What does everyone else think about that? We can try and modify if possible but if most of us can make that time frame then we should try that.

kitca

11-11-2005, 10:07 AM

thats good for me.

lovekisses

11-11-2005, 02:15 PM

The weekend of the 16th would be good for me!!

I'll make:
Chewy Cheesecake Cookies

TABTHA could you please PM me the recipe for truffles!! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif Thanks

Cliche

11-11-2005, 04:59 PM

mdrs - you have been pm'd

lovekisses

11-11-2005, 05:19 PM

Thank you Tabtha!!! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif

My fiance lives in Michigan and is a chef and Id never had truffles til he made them one time....They are AWESOME!! INCREDIBLE!! DELICIOUS!!
So now maybe I'l try my hand at makin' em so he doesnt have too...lol...

tasma

11-13-2005, 09:03 AM

I think I am going to make fudge how is that. I will make a couple of different kinds and put them on the plates.

lovekisses

11-13-2005, 04:24 PM

Tasma NO dates for mine...lol...

autum1

11-14-2005, 07:39 PM

Put me down for Lemon Tea cookies. Wait to here when we do the exchange.

tasma

11-15-2005, 07:58 AM

Well I think the 16th weekend looks good for most of us, how about that weekend either the friday saturday or sunday, it doesn't matter. So far we have chewy cheesecake cookies, fudge PB and chocolate, lemon tea cookies, tye plates, soft flavored chocolate balls and russian tea balls, and coconut jam tarts
I think we had about 10 people in the exchange but hopefully will get an exact number shortly. If everyone will add what they want to make we can figure out exactly how many. Thanks ann

kitca

11-15-2005, 12:37 PM

hey ann, you forgot my soft flavoured chocolate balls.

and please count me in for jam and not dates, thanks!

it all sounds wonderful.

ssmarie

11-16-2005, 12:31 AM

any Friday or Sunday in Dec. is good for me
I can make Pizzel (tye plates in English)
Let me know if that is good

mytwocents

11-16-2005, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the ideas Tabtha - you are a cookie exchange pro!

JerDawg

11-17-2005, 08:53 AM

You can put me down for Russian Tea Balls, and TaBtha, please no dates for mine either, I'd rather jam (thanks!) /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
Looking VERY forward to this, it will be nice to have some different cookies!

katste11

11-17-2005, 11:07 AM

I'd be game to join in on the fun! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/beerchug.gif

tasma

11-17-2005, 11:44 AM

welcome katste let us know what you are going to make. We are looking at the 16 Dec or that weekend for an exchange time.

Cliche

11-17-2005, 01:33 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Originally posted by my*two*cents:
Thanks for the ideas Tabtha - you are a cookie exchange pro!</div></div>/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/blush.gif

I wish I could join you!

Kristina Bourdage

11-17-2005, 07:28 PM

Hi tasma...no dates for me either please and thank-you....and I'll be making Coconut jam tarts! Please let me know how many I need to make...this is the first time I've joined in an exchange so I'm not exactly sure how it works. Looking forward to it though.....the list of goodies looks good!! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
By the way...the weekend (17/18th) would be better than the 16th, just because I drive home that day, and probably won't be in the Sault until between 9 & 10, but let me know... if the 16th is better for everyone I can try to make arrangements! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif I'm so excited!!!LOL:)

tasma

11-17-2005, 09:09 PM

We will just pick a day on that weekend have our how ever many dozen cookies packaged and ready in one dozen each packs. So if there is 10 people you would have 10 dozen of your pre packaged cookies in separate packs and we exchange them. Bring something to put them in to carry home and we can have coffee or whatever. We do have to decide where to do it though. Someones house or where ever. I used to do this at work so it was a work setting that we did it before.

Kristina Bourdage

11-18-2005, 12:48 AM

I'd be willing to hold it at my house, if it's convient for everyone... I live in the east end! Just let me know! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

tasma

11-18-2005, 10:10 AM

Its fine with me but we will see what the others have to say.

JerDawg

11-18-2005, 12:29 PM

I"m downtown, and I'm willing to have it at my place if thats easier for everyone.....I don't have much parking though....whatever is easier for everyone.
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kitca

11-18-2005, 04:52 PM

ive been stocking up on phyllie cream cheese, its only $1. across the river right now!

katste11

11-19-2005, 02:06 AM

I'll be making what is called thumbprint cookies...or at least that is what I am told they are called. /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif If someone could pm me the info that would be great. thanks! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/beerchug.gif

autum1

11-19-2005, 10:21 AM

can have it my place, depending on when I'm working. I have lots of parking room. Let me know.

lovekisses

11-19-2005, 12:42 PM

My place is downtown as well...And theres a big parking spot across the road from me!!
Ive had the last 2 meet n greets here and theyve gone well...

If it is at a downtown or close to downtown area I think that would be the best cuz some of us have kids and no one to babysit them and so it would be easier for us to have somewhere to walk to thats not too far (for some of us who don't drive that is)...

Im just putting my 2 cents in though lol

P.S Im going away for a wk as of tomorrow so if anything is decided on where etc just PM me the info

Thanks /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

lovekisses

11-19-2005, 12:46 PM

/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif Hey thanks for the info (about the cream cheese) I know where Im gonna get my cream cheese for my cookies!!

tasma

11-20-2005, 09:29 AM

So far we have chewy cheesecake cookies, fudge PB and chocolate, lemon tea cookies, tye plates, soft flavored chocolate balls and russian tea balls, and coconut jam tarts and thumb print cookies. The location will be downtown somewhere on the 17 or 18 of Dec05. We are narrowing it down at least!

katste11

11-20-2005, 01:15 PM

next question...how much do we make? I wanna be sure that I make enough or don't go overboard /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/blush.gif

tasma

11-20-2005, 04:29 PM

One dozen for each person in the exchange. right now there is about 8 confirmed with what they are making including yourself so you would make 7 dozen of your cookies unless you want a dozen for your self. separately place one dozen in each package or plate. I bought christmas plates and I will cover each plate with one dozen with christmas saran wrap. Bring to the exchange and when you leave you will leave with at least 7 dozen different cookies or bars. This is just an example there will probably be a few more people involved so you would have to make probably a few more dozen.

JerDawg

11-21-2005, 11:16 AM

Just a question, I'd like to start making them now so I get a head of it all, I work two jobs so time is limited.....does anyone have a problem with the cookies being frozen?

kitca

11-21-2005, 05:57 PM

no, i sure dont mind them being frozen. ill be saving mine from the date of the exchange right till dec 23 ish, so i will freeze the bunch of em when i get home.

i may also do the same thing, and make mine soon too, if noone objects. (they freeze well, mine do, i know from experience)

katste11

11-22-2005, 10:05 AM

TaBatha no dates for me please...jam is good! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wavey.gif

Editted to Add: Thank you tasma5 for the info...greatly appreciated. /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

Cliche

11-22-2005, 12:20 PM

I am not attending...too far.

Someone else is doing the date/jam cookies.

Have fun!

tasma

11-26-2005, 10:51 AM

Yes, I am making the fudge wreaths that were featured on Oprah with racheal ray just in a smaller version. If anyone else has what they are going to make, please leave it soon so we all have an idea of how many we have to make for the exchange. Its getting pretty close to the exchange time and people need to start getting their ingredients together. 3 weeks from this weekend. We also need to decide on a location for the exchange, someone mentioned that downtown would be better for them so if we could decide on that too it would make it easier for everyone. Thanks Ann

ssmarie

11-26-2005, 01:02 PM

I am making tie plates.....It would be nice to know how many I need as they are very time consuming to make.....but sooooo good.

tasma

11-27-2005, 10:13 AM

We have eight people so far in the exchange so far, so we have right now to make eight dozen of what ever we are making. If people want to get started on their cooking then you can. There might be a few more dozen that people are going to have to make but we can deal with that later.

lovekisses

11-28-2005, 01:53 AM

Ok Im back!
Hmmm...so Ive gotta make 7 dozen so far? Cool!!

I love to bake /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif I can't freeze mine but I'll make them the night before the exchange..

tasma

11-28-2005, 07:57 AM

Yes 7 dozen, I'm thinking if you want to make a dozen for yourself of your treat, sorry. Thanks mdrsbg OK its seems now 8 dozen Special K is in for candy cane cookies. /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/purpbanana.gif

Krysta

11-28-2005, 11:19 AM

i want in on it but have no idea what im making yet /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

Krysta

11-28-2005, 11:34 AM

im gonna make
Cookie Candy Canes

bbydoll

11-28-2005, 09:45 PM

Is it too late? /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif I really want to join in if I can? Let me know and I will post my treats!

tasma

11-28-2005, 09:54 PM

Absolutely you can join in! Just let us know what you want to bring. There is a list of the items that everyone is bringing so far, so post yours here and I will add it to the list to make it 9 dozen of whatever your treat is.
So far its chewy cheesecake cookies, fudge PB and chocolate, lemon tea cookies, tye plates, soft flavored chocolate balls and russian tea balls, and coconut jam tarts and thumb print cookies and candy cane cookies.

Kristina Bourdage

11-29-2005, 10:16 PM

Has a date and place ben decided on yet?? No rush...just excited!! Ohhh I LOVE XMAS, and I LOVE XMAS BAKING! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/lol.gif As for the date, /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/lol.gif i'm going to lean my choice towards either sun 18th, or early in the day /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/lol.gif on the 17th...I think I'm going to finally have my housewarming party on the night of the 17th....since it has been a year!!LOL Just let me know...again, wherever is fine...I have a vehicle and can offer to pick up and drop off anyone from the east end if we have it downtown, or use of my house is still open! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/beerchug.gif

bbydoll

11-29-2005, 11:08 PM

Ok cool I am excited too... /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif I am in for sure and let me take a peak at my recipes and I will let you know by tomorrow what I am baking...so far 9 dozen ok...phew...I think I can /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/lol.gif Can't wait /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wavey.gif

Krysta

11-29-2005, 11:15 PM

hubby and I tried the recipe tonight, they turned out o.k

we arn't the best of bakers since we are new to this, it was fun seeing him rolling it out and shapeing them.

9 dozen huh, thats gonna be fun.

kitca

11-30-2005, 08:33 AM

yooohoooo, this is going to be fun! i can offer a ride to anyone central - its no fun having to take the bus with 10 dozen or so plates of cookies! lol

lovekisses

11-30-2005, 11:08 AM

Yummy!! All the cookies sound so good!!

I LOVE this idea..lol..I don't have to make a bunch of different cookies!
My kids are gonna love this too! Especially my 2 youngest..I call them mini cookie monsters..lol..

Cliche

11-30-2005, 02:28 PM

mdrsbabygirl,
check your pm I sent one a while back /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif

lovekisses

11-30-2005, 02:37 PM

You sent me a PM about the truffles right? I got that one and saved the recipe onto my computer! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif

Cliche

11-30-2005, 09:25 PM

no prob. It shows up "unread". I'm glad you got it! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

tasma

11-30-2005, 10:12 PM

I think this is going to be fun too! We do have to figure out an actual date and time and place though. 17 or 18 dec in the afternoon early evening in a central location. I think I've narrowed it down as far as I can. I live in the east end so my place is out. I can pick people up and drive to location though if anyone is in the east end or along the way. Any ideas?

tasma

12-02-2005, 10:00 AM

We still need ideas of where to have the exchange and when either the 17th or 18th of December? Central location would be best, is anyone willing to give up their home for a few hours of exchange and chat.

kitca

12-02-2005, 10:32 AM

i am central, and i will offer my house, if necassary, but i noticed some others offered up their houses first.

i have lots of pets, so if that is a problem for anyone... (i am very very careful when baking, about the pets - so dont worry)

personally, i would prefer the 17th, as we always go out to goulais on the sundays, but i can make an exception.

lovekisses

12-02-2005, 11:13 AM

Kitca where are you located?
Im also in the downtown area...Ive had a few soonet meet n greets here already

Its no biggie on where we go as long as its easy to get to!

lovekisses

12-02-2005, 11:16 AM

Someones house might prbly be better...lol...
Ive got 2 cats and Louise is the moocher (shes like a dog..lol..);Thelma will just go into hiding though...

If theres gonna be quite a few people a house would prbly be better...

JerDawg

12-02-2005, 02:29 PM

I hate to be a party pooper, but I'm alergic to cats....dogs are ok, but cats and my asthma don't get along. If we have it at a house with cats i"ll have to stop in long enough to drop off and pick up cookies and leave...... /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif

tasma

12-02-2005, 02:53 PM

Maybe we can find a house that has no cats but still somewhat centrally located! If it has to be in the west end I can pick people up on the way, I have a small car but I can still fit three people comfortablely.

JerDawg

12-02-2005, 03:48 PM

i can pick up at least two people as well.....I live by Gore Street if you would like it at my house. I have a dog, but he can stay in my room, he's done it before.
let me know, where ever it is, i'll be there /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/warmsmile.gif

lovekisses

12-02-2005, 05:19 PM

Hey pattycakes!
Where on Gore do you live? Im just around the corner from you!!

Are you in the place beside the computer place?

bbydoll

12-02-2005, 05:22 PM

Anything is good for me and I gotta post the name of my treat...gotta get it out LOL but I will take anyone from the west if need be...

JerDawg

12-02-2005, 07:19 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Originally posted by mdrsbabygirl:
Hey pattycakes!
Where on Gore do you live? Im just around the corner from you!!

Are you in the place beside the computer place?</div></div>I don't actually live on Gore, I live behind Gore....on Gloucester Street.....but close enough /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wavey.gif

lovekisses

12-02-2005, 08:40 PM

My daughters friend lives on Gloucester St. so I know where that is.
Do you have kids and if so what school do they go to(if school age)?

BTW people any idea where were having it yet? And exact date known as of yet? Either the 17th or 18th is good for me anytime after 11am but before 8pm

JerDawg

12-02-2005, 10:01 PM

"mdrs" consider yourself pm'd
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autum1

12-03-2005, 11:00 AM

We can have the exchange at my house. I live on Old Garden River Road, behind Walmart.I have dogs, no cats and a bird.My dogs can be crated for people who do not like dogs. The 17 would be better for me. Karen

lovekisses

12-03-2005, 12:24 PM

/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wavey.gif Pattycakes you've got a PM to

Old Garden River Road thats out near Trunk Rd somewhere right? That might be to far for some people that have no transportation as well as kids theyve gotta bring along cuz of no sitter

tasma

12-03-2005, 01:01 PM

Old Garden river rd is in between the old K Mart plaza and Walmart. Thanks for the suggestion Karen C but I think more centrally located would be easier for the people with no transportation, unless they can be picked up by someone in the area. Patty cakes you said your place is available, would everyone else be able to get down to your place though? I people have kids are they able to bring them?

BBydoll yes you have to post your treat soon so everyone can know what the other is bringing if you can I don't think it would be a hardship if you made it a surprise.

kitca

12-04-2005, 09:18 AM

did you see the posting that sweet tart made. it was a seperate thread. she said she could have at her house, no pets, central location.

check out her posting. i think she said, the 17th around 200oclock.

shes off northst. middle of the hill.

i was the only one to respond, but i dont think anyone else saw it?

tasma

12-04-2005, 11:46 AM

Yep your absolutely right, I didn't see it. North Street is pretty central and fairly easy to get to and the 17th at 2:00pm is good for me. Anyone have objections? I can pick people up that don't have transportation too and from and I'm sure others with vehicles could probably do the same. I will put my reply on her thread as well.

lovekisses

12-04-2005, 12:24 PM

I put a reply on her thread too.

kitca

12-04-2005, 12:56 PM

sounding great.

how about this: if someone needs a ride, post your approx location, and those with cars can respond.

CountessBathory

12-04-2005, 03:56 PM

Am I still aloud to join? I'm willing to make Chocolate Macroons and Mini Loaves Of Buttermilk Chocolate Bread , if its okay.

CountessBathory

12-04-2005, 03:57 PM

Oh btw this is Kittie Korpse.

katste11

12-04-2005, 04:26 PM

Yay another baker!! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/beerchug.gif

CountessBathory

12-04-2005, 04:39 PM

Tee hee. /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cool_shades.gif
I hope I can join!!

tasma

12-04-2005, 04:42 PM

no problem, the more the merrier. It was funny because I looked at the name Countess Bathory and thought who is that! Kittie Korpse. I have to get an acurate count of whose in and whose not. I would hate to show up one dozen short!
Ok I have to go to work but this is who I have right now.
Karen C, Mdrsbabygirl, me, sweettart, pattycakes, kitca, special K, gotta play, Countess, Katste 11, bbydollnboo, and I sent pms to Sara and timbit to see if they are still coming. So thats 11 people plus sara and timbit if they are in. I don't know if they are because I haven't seen any posts lately from them. If everyone is in then we make 11 dozen of whatever.

CountessBathory

12-04-2005, 04:44 PM

Yay! Sounds great !! Thanks ! Now i just need the accurate number ! yaaay !! I'm so excited ! I love to bake !

CountessBathory

12-04-2005, 05:30 PM

Oh and could someone PM me with Directions/house number and what not and what bus I would take to get there.
Thanks ;o)

tasma

12-04-2005, 07:21 PM

Where do you live maybe one of us could pick you up? I live in the east end, Karen C lives in the north end I think and there has to be someone in the westend.

CountessBathory

12-04-2005, 10:30 PM

We live in the east end, off of Kerr.

tasma

12-05-2005, 04:56 AM

Great I live on Chambers I can pick you up and drop you back off afterwards. i will talk to you before hand I'm sure.
Sara is in she is making cookies that look like presents. so right now we need to make 11 dozen. this is going to be great.

tasma

12-05-2005, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by sweettart:
I would like to offer the use of my house for the cookie exchange....I don't have any pets for those of you with allergies and I must also point out that I also live in a non smoking environment.....I am at the dead of Morrison Ave. (off North Street) If this is good for people you are welcome to come over on the 17th in the afternoon......2pm is good for me

lovekisses

12-05-2005, 09:33 AM

Wow!! 11 dozen..thats alot of cookies! My kids are gonna love this

Krysta

12-05-2005, 02:16 PM

so its at 11 dozen right? what is all being made?

my will be candy cane cookies and other short bread cookies.

tasma

12-05-2005, 02:49 PM

Unless Timbit joins us but I haven't heard from them yet, so right now you can count on 11dozen treats packaged christmas like.

Kittie

12-05-2005, 05:20 PM

PM for Tasma /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/beerchug.gif

tasma

12-05-2005, 09:19 PM

back at ya Kittie! Its funny.

Kittie

12-05-2005, 09:38 PM

Haha. Back towards you!

Kristina Bourdage

12-05-2005, 10:34 PM

Dec 17th at 2 is good for me...I'll have my housewarming come and go around 4pm, then i'll have all this baking for my guests!!PERFECT!!LOL I LOVE Xmas...

Again, I live just off Kerr as well, if anyone needs a ride to or from! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

Hmmm 11 dozen for you guys...a few dozen for me...gonna be a busy weekend....I'm driving home Fri from North Bay for a Xmas Party and to bake, then have to be back for class on mon!! Gonna be busy!!LOL But definately worth it! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

lovekisses

12-05-2005, 10:38 PM

Im gonna make 11 dozen for everyone here and then I told my brother Id make him 2 dozen..and Ive gotta make some of mine for here at home!! So I'll make approx 16-18 dozen... /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif ..Im gonna be busy!!
My brother doesnt know it yet but on the 16th when I make my cookies hes coming ove rto help with the lids.. /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/lol.gif ...

Krysta

12-06-2005, 10:48 AM

im working until 2pm so I cant make it until 2:30-3pm sorry

tasma

12-06-2005, 08:44 PM

So far its chewy cheesecake cookies, chocolate fudge wreaths, lemon tea cookies, tye plates, soft flavored chocolate balls and russian tea balls, and coconut jam tarts and thumb print cookies and candy cane cookies and cookie presents (for lack of a better name).
That's ten I think I'm missing Kittie Korpse Chocolate Macroons and Mini Loaves of Buttermilk bread.

autum1

12-07-2005, 10:20 AM

2pm on North street for the cookie exchange is great for me. What is the address?Karen

tasma

12-07-2005, 11:18 AM

I think her house in on Morrison off North St.

Kittie

12-07-2005, 03:18 PM

Yep.
Chocolate Macroons and Mini Loaves of Buttermilk bread.

Kristina Bourdage

12-08-2005, 06:08 PM

I don't know the Proulx family, but I would be more than willing to make an extra dozen...anything for a good cause!! Best wishes to her and the family!! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wavey.gif

JerDawg

12-08-2005, 09:20 PM

I was wondering how everyone would feel about making an extra dozen to donate to the Proulx Family benefit on Sunday Dec 18? I would be happy to bring them to the benefit, or I could have a manager come and pick them up at the cookie exchange.
Let me know.
Thanks
Patty

bbydoll

12-08-2005, 10:07 PM

Absolutely, for sure....and by the way I am making rocky road bars....very yummy....so it's the 17th at 2 pm? Can someone pm me with the address please...and anyone needing a ride from the west pm me as well...see you all there..I am excited!

tasma

12-08-2005, 10:33 PM

Sure I can do that. Its definitely a good cause. How is she doing by the way?

Krysta

12-08-2005, 10:37 PM

THANKS GUYS YOUR ALL SWEET FOR DOING THAT FOR HER! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wavey.gif

I hope everyone buys a ticket for it.
Anita is our aunt and a very wonderful woman.

This benefit is a very generous and beautiful thing that they are doing to help her and her family. Thank you to all who help!

Krysta

12-08-2005, 10:38 PM

so this is 12 dozen right? I dont want to be short, maybe we should do the list again to make sure.

Kittie

12-09-2005, 04:42 PM

Wicked. But, could you take out the buttermilk chocolate bread? Eek, it's just i haven't tried to make it yet, and I dont want it to end up like crap. :\
I'll just make extra Chocolate Macroons. ;o)

tasma

12-09-2005, 09:18 PM

Kittie Korpse:Chocolate Macroons

Sara: christmas present cookies

Bbydollnboo: rocky road bars

Tasma: fudge wreaths

Kitca:soft chocolate balls

mdrsbabygirl: chewy cheesecake cookies

Karen C: lemon tea cookies

Pattycakes: russian tea balls

gotta play: coconut jam tarts

katste11: thumbprint cookies

sweetart: tieplates

Special K: candy cane cookies

Yeah I was right 11 dozen for the cookie exchange or if your donating to the Proulx benefit, then its 12 dozen.
Is this right? I want to double check with everyone.

kitca

12-09-2005, 09:34 PM

yup, right with me. how will we be finding out the exact address?

no problem to make an extra dozen for the benefit.

tasma

12-09-2005, 11:20 PM

Sweetart has to pm us with the info. I haven't got it yet either.

tasma

12-17-2005, 04:05 PM

The exchange went well I thought and I would like to thank Sweetart for the use of her house, its a beautiful place and candy your kids are soo cute and well behaved! Rebecca(sp) even gave me a hug it was so cute! Everything looks great, I hope to do it again next year. Ann

JerDawg

12-17-2005, 04:15 PM

That was a nice afternoon ladies, many thanks for the cookies, and thank you sweettart for lending us your BEAUTIFUL home.
Many many thanks to all, how wonderful that you all contributed the extra dozen for Anita Proulx's benefit tomorrow.
Happy Holidays to all!!

Sara

12-17-2005, 04:28 PM

My hubby just got back to work with all my cookies and I have to say you all have outdone yourselves! The cookies all look delicious. I had one of the chewy cheesecake ones and it was awesome.

Just wanted to tell you all thank you /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif I'm sorry I didn't put in recipe cards...I just ran out of time. I'll post or PM the recipe if anyone should want it though.

Happy Holidays to you all /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

autum1

12-17-2005, 06:41 PM

Thank you everyone for the delightful cookies. We tried a couple after supper they were great. Hopefully they will last til Christmas, hard with three growing kids. Thank you to Sweetart for the use of your beautiful home and thank you to Tasma for the great suggestion of the cookie exchange. Hope to do it again next year. Have a Merry Christmas everyone.

katste11

12-17-2005, 07:04 PM

Thank you Sweet tart for offering your home for the cookie exchange. I think it went REALLY well /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/beerchug.gif and I am looking forward to participating again next year...but boy oh boy I am sooo NOT doing short bread of any kind! lol

tasma

12-17-2005, 09:55 PM

That's the good thing about Christmas treats there are 8 million different kinds to chose to make from. Next year I think I am going to do a bar of some kind, I noticed that no one really tacked that kind of Christmas treat. Merry Christmas everyone. Good Job!

kitca

12-17-2005, 09:57 PM

thanks tasma for the suggestion to get this started, and thanks sweettart for offering your lovely home. everything looks wonderful!!!

ssmarie

12-17-2005, 11:03 PM

It was a pleasure to host the cookie exchange, especially to such nice people that took the time to bake and lug it all over to my house...I am glad everyone enjoyed themselves and I look forward to next year...I have to admit that I sampled some goodies this afternoon and what I tried was delicious!
Thanks again for coming over and thanks for the compliments on my home.....I sure met some very nice people today

lovekisses

12-19-2005, 10:32 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Originally posted by tasma5:
The exchange went well I thought and I would like to thank Sweetart for the use of her house, its a beautiful place and candy your kids are soo cute and well behaved! Rebecca(sp) even gave me a hug it was so cute! Everything looks great, I hope to do it again next year. Ann</div></div>Thanks for sayin' my kids are cute!! And as for the well behaved part...its cuz they were at someone elses house
/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/lol.gif (just kiddin')

lovekisses

12-19-2005, 10:34 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Originally posted by Sara:
My hubby just got back to work with all my cookies and I have to say you all have outdone yourselves! The cookies all look delicious. I had one of the chewy cheesecake ones and it was awesome.

Just wanted to tell you all thank you /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif I'm sorry I didn't put in recipe cards...I just ran out of time. I'll post or PM the recipe if anyone should want it though.

Happy Holidays to you all /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif </div></div>Thanks for saying my cookies (chewy cheesecake) are good Sara!! /ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

Merry Christmas everyone!!