June Dessert Exchange - June 2, 4:00 - updated

So, it turns out that we have a BBQ to go to on May 26th, so as long as it's ok with everyone, we will do the "may" exchange on Sunday, June 2. I will be hosting at my apartment in Logan Square. Don't worry, there's plenty of street parking right outside. Sue, I'm sorry you won't be able to make it, but, pairs4life, I hope to see you! And, as always, new people are always welcome! I can fit up to 12 people, including myself and Kevin.

As usual, make a dessert and bring it to share. You need only make one batch of a recipe, so that everyone can take just a piece or two of everything to try and to take home. A light meal will be served. Not sure what yet, but I will post when I decide. Bring containers to take home extra to share and/or eat later.

Hope to see everyone in June!

Attendees:

Pie Lady - some type of cake
Ms. Ingie - something with rhubarb
Toria
justjoan
Cathy2

i'm fine with may 26. june 2d is also good for me. joan

Hi,

Either date works for me. I plan to bring a strawberry dessert.

Regards,

It seems like it is open right now for me.

May 28th would work for me. I will be out of town on June 2nd.

LauraS,

A baby! A baby? Pics please. Yes you can PM me if you like.

I'm gone in May, but would love to see you so if you do it in June I will sign up.

I also have a biscuit cutter for justjoan.

And for those who are wondering, I have not had cookie, cake, candy, ice cream, or pie yet. The 2 year anniversary is May 11th. I will make it to that date & then decide.

I've definitely been making desserts & not eating them the last couple of years.

Cheers!

AVa,

Laura's baby is a work in progress due in July.

Regards,

Will there be buns in the oven when we arrive?

Cathy2 wrote:AVa,

Laura's baby is a work in progress due in July.

Regards,

Hmmmph, then I want to see that 3-D ultrasound in color!

Pie Lady,

That's actually how we told my parents that we are expecting. We put a hamburger bun in the oven, invited them over, and told them I was baking something. We showed them the oven... no clue. It took a minute or two for them to get it

Ha! Love it! You know you're an LTH'r when...

Sign me up. I'm bringing another cake. I can't remember the name, but the picture is neato and comes from the Pillsbury Best of the Bake Off of 1959.

I'm in. I'll make something with rhubarb. I've got some in the freezer, but my homegrown should be ready by then!

okay for me at this point.

I'm inclined to think yes, but do the flavors of coffee and fig go together? My cake has an apricot filling with coffee frosting, but I have a jar of fig jam, so I thought of using that instead. However, I never had the two together, so I don't want to make a grievous error. Thoughts?

Pie Lady wrote:I'm inclined to think yes, but do the flavors of coffee and fig go together? My cake has an apricot filling with coffee frosting, but I have a jar of fig jam, so I thought of using that instead. However, I never had the two together, so I don't want to make a grievous error. Thoughts?

why not taste a spoonful of fig jam next time you have a cup of coffee? i think fig jam is more about the sweetness than anything else. so i'd be inclined to think it'd work.

I think coffee and fig may pair well. I'm with Joan on her suggestion.

Not sure yet what I will be making for dessert, but hopefully something with fruit from the farmers market. For dinner, I'm thinking a couple of different salad-y things: curried couscous with or without chicken and a pasta salad with black beans and veggies.
Also, if you had said earlier that June 2 works for you (during the "which day?" discussion), can you officially RSVP, too, once you know if you plan to come? Thanks!

Definitely in for June 2nd.

i'm definitely in for june 2d. joan

Hi,

I plan to attend. There is a small chance I may need to bow out for a family event.

Regards,

Laura, would you mind sending me your address early? I just decided to take a class that day and I wonder if I should make arrangements to bring the cake with me or go home to pick it up first.

Thanks!

Hi,

I will bring Eton Mess, named after an English boarding school, strawberries, whipped cream and meringue served at an annual cricket match.

I made it over the weekend, I am not quite sure I have the technique right.

I will bring my blender to assemble the mess at the event, if that's ok.

Regards,

Laura-
Would it be okay if I brought my cake around 1:30? I have decided to take a class that day on Belmont & Elston at 2pm, which I think is near you. If you don't have a place for it, that's okay...my teacher has a fridge and I can probably bribe her with cookies.

Thanks

Cathy, feel free to bring whatever you need. I have a food processor, but not a blender. Pie lady, I will PM everyone my address now, but you can definitely bring your cake early. I am pretty close to Belmont and Elston. See everyone Sunday.

Thank you! That will help out tremendously!

Picture set here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/78112681@N ... 894425690/

I will post them here later.

Thank you to Laura for a lovely evening. The appetizers and dinner salads were delicious. The desserts were homey and several were quite unique and also very tasty.

Thanks to Laura for hosting and hoarding my cake ahead of time! Everything I tried was delish, and I look forward to eating the rest during the week.

Laura,
I had a delightful time at your house. The dinner was lovely. I especially enjoyed the chicken curry. And, as usual, very good desserts. I am looking forward to more sampling.