First order of business: Let me tell you about this little shindig I had a few weeks ago. I read an awesome blog entry on one of my favorite blogs ever, Design*Sponge about a Cookie Exchange. (If you'd like to read about my inspiration, please click here. Note that this entry was written by one of Design*Sponge's guest bloggers, Ashley English, from Small Measures - also, a great blog - a fellow North Carolinian.)
Back to the point, after I read this entry, I could not stop thinking about this great party idea. Americans are so smart, a whole party revolving around the idea of eating cookies - I love it! So, since I want to blend in as much as possible, I wasted no time in sending my little E-vite to every woman I know who lives within a 30 mile radius.
The party was a success!
17 wonderful ladies brought 4 dozens each of "to-die-for" homemade cookies:
- Reindeer Delights
- Peanut Butter Black & Whites
- Pecan Fingers
- Coconut Macaroons - MY FAVORITE!!!
- Reeses Cup Cookies
- Gingerbread Cookies - Won for Most Creative!
- Italian Wedding Cookies - My 2nd Favorite!
- Raisin Drop Cookies - Won Best All Around! Way to go Grace!
- Sugar Cookies with Butter Cream Frosting
- Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate, Peanut Butter Chips & Pecans
- Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies - Won for the Best Story of Why You Made These Particular Cookies
- Graham Cracker Treats
- Glazed Butter Cookies - My Cookies. I got this recipe from another blog I follow, Lottie + Doof, it was part of their 12 Days of Christmas cookie recipes.
- Inside Out Chocolate Cookies
- Ginger Snaps
- Creme de Mint Squares
- Christmas Biscotti
If you are ever looking for a new kind of party to throw, this is such a great an easy party to host, and at the end of it, you end up with tons of cookies to enjoy.
Here are the details:
- On the E-vite I explained the rules: 4 dozens each, has to be homemade, and please bring a container to take cookies home.
- I had plenty of non-sugary snacks for guests to munch on: a platter with a large variety of cheeses, nuts, dried fruits, spreads, crackers and bread.
- To drink we had coffee, hot tea, chocolate milk, and Mulled Cranberry Wine.
- After guests mingled and ate plenty of goodies, we went around and shared why we chose to make the cookies we brought. Then we tried a little bit from every cookie so that we could vote for the Best Cookie. I'm very competitive, so there was no way I was going to have a bake off without prizes.
- After all winners were awarded (Christmas ornaments, to stay with the Christmas theme) everyone went around the table and collected 3-4 cookies from each platter.
It was so fun! Oh, and of course, it helped a lot that I finished decorating the house for Christmas about 30 minutes before the first guest arrived ;o)
A few shots of the fireplace and mantel.
The fat Christmas tree we picked out - I love fat trees!
Our pup sleeping by tree, isn't she adorable? And a detail shot from the tree.
In the kitchen I decorated the window ledge above the sink and the chandelier.
A few shots of the fireplace and mantel.
The fat Christmas tree we picked out - I love fat trees!
Our pup sleeping by tree, isn't she adorable? And a detail shot from the tree.
In the kitchen I decorated the window ledge above the sink and the chandelier.
Soon I will post about the rest of my crazy, fun December. Stay tuned!
Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!
See you in 2010!
:o)
Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!
See you in 2010!
:o)
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