lperry Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Unfortunately, I do know who the Duggars are. I've never seen their show, but they show up on the Today Show on NBC every time they announce a new pregnancy/have another kid, which at the rate they've been going is at least once a year -- I usually watch the first half hour of Today as I'm getting ready in the morning, to get the news, and they'll promo segments like the Duggars'. These things just get wedged in there, and then wind up taking up space in my brain. It's really interesting to me how much I "miss" by not really watching TV. I watch a few food shows on the Food Network and on WETA Create, and then there's Stargate Universe, but I sneak that in on demand. We should probably go to an HD antenna. On topic, I remember the first time I had tater tots. It was at my aunt's house, and I must have been nine or ten. My Mom was a 1970's grind-the-grain-for-your-bread kind of cook, and these little fried things were a complete mystery and delight to me. It was a holiday, because my aunt also had an amazing platter out from a cookie exchange (I would love love love to have a big cookie exchange). I honestly can't remember having tater tots since that one momentous introduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 (I would love love love to have a big cookie exchange). Hmmm... must a cookie exchange happen before Christmas, or can it happen after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Hmmm... must a cookie exchange happen before Christmas, or can it happen after? It can happen at any time whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 It can happen at any time whatsoever. Monday, February 28? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Is anyone other than Anna Blume and lperry interested in doing this? I'm willing to host and have a lot of free time this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I am, depending on when it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I'm up for this, depending on schedule-my cookie baking has been woefully neglected, aside from using up all the commercial (fund-raising) cookie dough-I think I could find a few recipes to revisit...Linda/Thistle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Me!! (Will get a sitter for little man if it falls on a night with him...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I'd like to participate, if at all possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame11 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I'd love to participate contingent on timing of the event. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Well, okay then! Let's pick a date; post your availability. This weekend is too soon, but the following three work for me. I'm available during the week, too, if others are. So far we have: me lperry Anna Blume goldenticket thistle goodeats zoramargolis NCPinDC ...which is a good start. I think I would have to cap it at about 12 people, so if anyone else wants in, post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 I'm free all weekends this month. Are we going to do a dozen for each participant? I think that's the usual, but it might get overwhelming if we have 12 people. Edited to say - Sundays are probably better because it will give me the Saturday to cook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm free all weekends this month. Are we going to do a dozen for each participant? I think that's the usual, but it might get overwhelming if we have 12 people. Edited to say - Sundays are probably better because it will give me the Saturday to cook. If it's Sunday, I am probably out, but understand if that's best for others. If Saturday, it would have to be some time around/after 3, but not too late. (And if you're interested in the macaroons, borrow your girlfriend's cookbook and sign up! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 February 19/20 would work for me. After that, I'm out of pocket until March 19/20. (where are the guys?? I know we have some talented male cooks/bakers out there....) And thank you, porcupine, for offering to host! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Let's say Saturday, February 19th. Would 4:00 work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Thanks porcupine! Is there a limit to the number of people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 where are the guys?? Out of town for the long holiday weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 I'm in. Can I make candy? I haven't made caramels in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame11 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I'm out of town that weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 ...anyone else? We need critical mass to make this fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 This will be fun-trying to settle on a recipe now (so many cookies-so little time)-any allergies or aversions to look out for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 We have four people: lperry, goldenticket, thistle, and myself. Goodeats, you in? I'm not sure 5 is critical mass but what the heck... Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 We have four people: lperry, goldenticket, thistle, and myself. Goodeats, you in? I'm not sure 5 is critical mass but what the heck... Anyone else? I'm in! (Will be a little late, though...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'll do me best to come. What are we to bring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Should we do a dozen for each person, or fewer? Fewer would be fine with me, say 8-10 per person (I could live with a dozen per, too). Or just decide on a set number, like 5 dozen? Looking at websites dedicated solely to cookie exchanges, I see we should all bring an empty container. They also suggest baking 3 days in advance, to avoid people canceling because they didn't make their cookies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Should we do a dozen for each person, or fewer? How about a dozen for little ones, maybe fewer for big ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I think lperry has the right idea. Use common sense. If anything, though, dr-ers tend to err on the side of generosity, so I'm not worried. Details via pm. Others are welcome to join, but please chime in by Wednesday evening so everyone has time to plan and bake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Many thanks to our lovely host Porcupine and to Goodeats and Goldenticket for a fantastic cookie exchange! The Girl Scouts got nothing on us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Ditto! Such an awesome gathering. We all forgot to take pictures--that was how good it was!! Thanks for the awesome everythings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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