last dessert exchange of 2024-NOV. 17

I can't believe it's been three months since our last dessert exchange at laura's house. Since no one else has proposed one I'd like to host the 104th on Sunday, November 17 at 4 o'clock. I figure this is early enough to avoid holiday issues. supper will be cooked by me and everyone is welcome to bring a dessert to be shared and to be divvied up and taken home if so desired.EDITED: we are all full up at 8 people. but i can start a waitlist should anyone want to take a chance on a cancellation. newbies are most welcome! i'm in logan square with street parking and a 15 minute walk from the blue line. please advise about dietary restrictions and bring containers to take home desserts.
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justjoan wrote:I can't believe it's been three months since our last dessert exchange at laura's house. Since no one else has proposed one I'd like to host the 104th on Sunday, November 17 at 4 o'clock. I figure this is early enough to avoid holiday issues. supper will be cooked by me and everyone is welcome to bring a dessert to be shared and to be divvied up and taken home if so desired. I can host seven people plus me. newbies are most welcome! i'm in logan square with street parking and a 15 minute walk from the blue line.

Please count me in Joan!
I will mull over what to make…
Celia

you're in celia.

Oh bummer - I can't make this one. We're taking Hannah downtown to see Annie for her birthday that day. Have fun!

I'd like to come!

As a newbie, I appreciate any guidance on the type of desserts people expect and anything else I should know really

- zorkmead

Hi,

I cannot attend. I will be in the land called Wauconda talking about pies.

I am teaming up with LynnB for hosting a January or February date.

Regards,
Cathy2

LauraS wrote:Oh bummer - I can't make this one. We're taking Hannah downtown to see Annie for her birthday that day. Have fun!

so sorry you wont be available...

Cathy2 wrote:Hi,

I cannot attend. I will be in the land called Wauconda talking about pies.

I am teaming up with LynnB for hosting a January or February date.

Regards,
Cathy2

i'm glad you and lynn are planning ahead!

zorkmead wrote:I'd like to come!

As a newbie, I appreciate any guidance on the type of desserts people expect and anything else I should know really :)

- zorkmead

hi, we will all be delighted to welcome someone new to the dessert exchange. we really don't have any 'type' of dessert. the guest size is usually limited to what we each can handle, but 8-12 is typical, i think. you only need to bring a single cake/pie/batch of cookies, etc. just make sure, for example, that if you're making cookies and there will be 8-12 participants that we each will be able to take a couple home with us. when it comes to cakes/pies- what we usually do is cut really skinny slices to taste at the d.ex., sometimes 2 people will share a slice, so don't cut/slice up in advance. and if there's still cake/pie available, anyone who wants to take some home can cut themself a slice. sometimes you might just want to take a piece of something home rather than eat it at the d.ex. totally up to you. you should bring containers for that purpose. i tend to stay away from making anything that is terribly messy, but that's a personal choice. occasionally someone will bring ice cream or sorbet and that we have to consume asap, obviously. i'm actually thinking of making a semifreddo for this upcoming d.ex. and that's something to eat, rather than take home. feel free to post what you're making, but it is NOT necessary. the week before the meeting the host will PM their address and phone#. if i havent answered all your questions, feel free to ask more and hopefully others will jump in to answer them, too. btw, one of the fun reasons for having these is to try out new recipes. we always bring what we've made, even if there are problems and the dessert is a disaster! before we dive into eating them, we go around the group to find out where the recipe came from, whether there were problems with the recipe, and a brief description of it. this is a judgement free zone- no need to make the most difficult recipe you can come up with. sometimes i'll make something i just love and have a yen for but have made in the past. totally up to each of us whether to challenge ourselves or not. i promise you won't go home hungry. the host will want to know if you are a vegetarian (or vegan) so they can plan an appropriate, simple dinner.

Please add me to the list.

happy to add you SueF

justjoan wrote: if i havent answered all your questions, feel free to ask more and hopefully others will jump in to answer them, too. btw, one of the fun reasons for having these is to try out new recipes. we always bring what we've made, even if there are problems and the dessert is a disaster!

Thank you justjoan - that answered all my questions plus more. The description sounds like just what I would hope for - I'm looking forward to it!

I don't have any dietary restrictions. . .

- zorkmead

great, looking forward to meeting you, zorkmead (and finding out the origin of your LTH handle)

Hi
I have no idea what to make but add me to the list
Elaine

glad you can join us Elaine. I'm sure you will be inspired you still have three weeks to think about it!

Please add me to the list. I will update you later as to my contribution.

Ms. Ingie wrote:Please add me to the list. I will update you later as to my contribution.

it'll be great to see you, ingrid.

Please add me to the list, not sure what I will be making yet.

Cookie Monster wrote:Please add me to the list, not sure what I will be making yet.

will do, dobra!

I'm thinking I might do shortbread or biscotti
but not 100% sure

irisarbor wrote:I'm thinking I might do shortbread or biscotti
but not 100% sure

either will be delicious

I'd love to attend again. Not sure what I'm making yet, though--maybe cardamom buns or madeleines, or maybe something else (will try to contribute something less messy this time, though!).

carrienation wrote:I'd love to attend again. Not sure what I'm making yet, though--maybe cardamom buns or madeleines, or maybe something else (will try to contribute something less messy this time, though!).

you've got the last spot- i'm looking forward to whatever you make...are you a vegetarian? please let me know as i'm leaning towards making a chicken pot pie (not a 'light' meal, but i don't care, it's comfort food!)

I'm an omnivore with no food allergies, for what it's worth--look forward to seeing and/or meeting everyone!

justjoan wrote:

carrienation wrote:I'd love to attend again. Not sure what I'm making yet, though--maybe cardamom buns or madeleines, or maybe something else (will try to contribute something less messy this time, though!).

you've got the last spot- i'm looking forward to whatever you make...are you a vegetarian? please let me know as i'm leaning towards making a chicken pot pie (not a 'light' meal, but i don't care, it's comfort food!)

Chicken pot pie is the bomb it is delicious especially with you making it Joan.

Cookie Monster wrote:

justjoan wrote:

carrienation wrote:I'd love to attend again. Not sure what I'm making yet, though--maybe cardamom buns or madeleines, or maybe something else (will try to contribute something less messy this time, though!).

you've got the last spot- i'm looking forward to whatever you make...are you a vegetarian? please let me know as i'm leaning towards making a chicken pot pie (not a 'light' meal, but i don't care, it's comfort food!)

Chicken pot pie is the bomb it is delicious especially with you making it Joan.

thanks for the vote of confidence, dobra.

+ 1 on love for chicken pot pie!

i'm PM'ing some of you with my contact info. many of you have been here before. if i don't contact you and you need my address again, just let me know. joan

I think I'm going to bring a pear tart, but I reserve my right to change my mind before Sunday

I'm really looking forward to it!

- zorkmead

zorkmead wrote:I think I'm going to bring a pear tart, but I reserve my right to change my mind before Sunday :)

I'm really looking forward to it!

- zorkmead

reserving your right to change your mind it's absolutely what you should be doing!