What time do we gather?

Oops, sorry. I didn't realize I didn't put anything about a time. Let's say 6:30ish

Thanks for the address, Laura. This'll be so much fun. Still no idea what I'm making. It's so bloody cold in the office today that I feel like making some spicy gingerbread - brrrr.

If all goes well, I'm making a small batch of Hazelsmut Cookies. Either way I'm changing my original plan to Evil Rice Pudding.

Pie Lady wrote:If all goes well, I'm making a small batch of Hazelsmut Cookies. Either way I'm changing my original plan to Evil Rice Pudding.

will you be bringing small containers so we can take some home? i dont want to discourage you from making this, it sounds intriguing, but maybe everyone should bring their own small containers for this. i think i've rounded up almost enough deli containers for my panna cotta, but neither dessert will do well in a large container, mingling with other desserts, IMO. so if people have some small containers, i'd suggest we all bring some. thanks, joan

justjoan wrote:

Pie Lady wrote:If all goes well, I'm making a small batch of Hazelsmut Cookies. Either way I'm changing my original plan to Evil Rice Pudding.

will you be bringing small containers so we can take some home?

No worries, I'm heading to the dollar store sometime this week to pick up those disposable foil "ramekins" and hopefully lids (if not, Reynold's will have to do).

Good idea re. containers. I'll bring what I have in case anyone needs one.

Just came back from Dollar House Plus - they have a great deal on foil containers that you crimp down over flat lids. The containers (I'm guessing 8oz?) are 5 for $1 and the lids are 10 cents apiece. Booya!

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I'm thinking of bringing alegrias (amaranth brittle)

We will have some extra small plastic containers, too, if anyone needs more once they see all the delicious desserts to take home

i'm afraid my friend nancie has to cancel. she feels bad knowing there is someone on the wait list and it's probably too late for them to whip up a dessert and come, and she sends her apologies to everyone. ( i'll be there), joan

LauraS - I just realized that in my haste to rush out I forgot my tupperware. If I can borrow some of yours I'll return it to you at the next exchange...or if you have ziploc bags/foil etc I'd appreciate it.

But I did remember the wine!

LauraS wrote:I just sent a pm to everyone with my address. Please let me know if you didn't get it, since I'm a little dysfunctional with computers.

Laura,

You & Kevin were fantastic hosts. I loved being able to eat at a big table with all of the food, cheese, & sweets served like a big Thanksgiving family dinner.

This exchange is fantastic for anyone with a love of desserts. By love of desserts I mean you ask for the dessert menu first at a restaurant & frequently go with a salad as main course in anticipation of the calorie overload you are going to choose for the last course.

Thanks again.

Bonus!! My scale indicates a smaller number the day after the dessert exchange (I'm talking pounds not ounces, folks)

Thanks Laura and Kevin for hosting! It was a great night of food and company as always.

Thanks from me too! Everyone's dessert was super tasty! No exchange in July makes me sad but I'll see you all in August...

Thank you for a fabulous evening! Going to try and figure out how to post the pictures so we can relive all the tasty treats.

Many, many thanks to Laura and Kevin for making us feel so at home last night. This was my first LTH event and I had a such a good time. No, not just because copious amounts of sugar were involved. LTHers are a fun bunch of people! I really enjoyed meeting you all and am looking forward to seeing everyone again, and maybe some new faces, in August. I'll put up a post about the August exchange later this week. (p.s. Hi Riley and Perrin - thanks for letting us invade your kingdom.)

Thanks to everyone who came on Monday. Kevin and I loved having a house full of great people and yummy desserts. See everyone in a couple months!

I just posted the info. for the August exchange. Sorry, I have no idea how to link to it. Yeah, I know - technologically challenged.

wasnt someone going to post some pics? joan

Here's the link to the August Exchange: 13th LTH Dessert Exchange

(Thanks, Shorty!)

I have the pics, but can't figure out how to upload them? Anyone have any idea?

First you have to upload them to an account like Flickr. Then you get the URL for each photo, hit the Img button above and plug in that url, then the photo should show up. There's a much more detailed entry on the board somewhere but I can't remember where it is.