You know you've hit the jackpot when you get invited to a cookie exchange with a select group of food bloggers -- and I won the golden ticket last Saturday! We met at the Wild Grape for brunch which was delicious- beignets with chocolate sauce and divine orange relish to start, followed with two dishes that I split with my daugher (tip: try to possition you self next to someone you can order a meal with that will let you share the meal- that way you can both try two things-- or just order one meal and a starter, great way to experience a little more while eating out). It was all very beautifully presented and I heard nothing but complements about the food and staff from those at the table.
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The cookies. You would have thought it was a new baby or something the way these women swarmed around the table set up with all our tasty tidbits set out. Snapping pictures and oohing and ahhing- we were quite the spectical. But honestly, these cookies are really something to get excited about. Check out the individual blogs for recipes (official names for their cookies) and bake up a storm.
Barbara, BarbaraBakes- Pecan Squares
Kalyn, Kalyn's Kitchen- Advice and Wisdom (no calories attached)
The cookie I took is a variation of a recipe from a dear friend, Kimber. A sugar cookie from her Grandmother, Ruth. I have been wanting to make something with cherries, almond and chocolate and this seemed like a great time to blend the three together. I was pleased with how the recipe turned out and hope my fellow food bloggers like it as well. It is a crisp cookie with a wonderful chocolate filling and the after taste leaves you feeling like you want more.
Awe - what a great post. Love the pictures! You really captured the fun we had! The cookies were fabulous! I have to admit I came home and sampled each one!
ReplyDeleteFantastic recap! I want to do it again! :) it was wonderful meeting you and look forward to keeping in touch! :)
ReplyDeletethat was a fantastic afternoon and yopur cookie sandwiches (not macaron failures) were DELICIOUS! jamie loved them too! happy holidays my friend!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos! I'm glad the cookies worked out. I'm sure they were fabulous, like everything you make!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, Christina and Tiff- Your cookies were all wonderful, it was so great to be with you. Can't wait for another event!
ReplyDeleteKimber, I love you- come by and we'll make you one of these!
Cherry and chocolate is an amazing combo. Must have been delicious!
ReplyDeleteI will testify for the amazing-ness of these cookies!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you all had a fabulous time! The cherry chocolate cookies look divine!
ReplyDeleteI love the photo in the center! and those cookies are soooo good. I hope they become a Christmas tradition at our house!
ReplyDeleteCristie, it was so fun to meet you in person! Your cookies were fabulous. I loved the consistency of the chocolate.
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun time wasn't it? I'm enjoying seeing the cookies on everyone's blogs.
ReplyDeleteThe get together sounded like a blast! I've read about it on several blogs I've found today. Look forward to following!
ReplyDeleteI love your photo collage! SO fun! You got some great pics and your cookies were fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness....how fun! I am envious you all did that! Just look at everyone with their cameras ready....I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to try your cookie tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWOW what a super group of bakers and I bet the cookies were wonderful. I know you had a great time and I so wish I could have been there!
ReplyDeleteMichelle! We would have loved to have you along, your cookies are wonderful and your company would have been delightful. We'll have to give you plenty of warning next year so you can plan a trip.
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