well I was thinking I might do brownies...
so it could be lemon & chocolate, which do play nice together....

If there is still room, I would like to join in, too. I would definitely be up for making something lemon, but not sure what that would be yet.

LauraS wrote:If there is still room, I would like to join in, too. I would definitely be up for making something lemon, but not sure
what that would be yet.

Welcome Laura and feel free to make what you want.

I have not decided what to make yet but I have a few ideas. I think it will be a surprise.

toria wrote:I have not decided what to make yet but I have a few ideas. I think it will be a surprise.

I haven't decided either - too much going on for me this past week. I'll see what moves me this week, although it may contain rhubarb.

Didn't think I would be able to make the exchange this month, but my plans have changed. I realize you are full, but if someone cancels, let me know and I can come.

suef wrote:Didn't think I would be able to make the exchange this month, but my plans have changed. I realize you are full, but if someone cancels, let me know and I can come.

Come anyway Sue, what's one more. Besides, if the weather is nice, we'll be on the deck.

OK - I'm in. I think I will make a tunnel of fudge cake

I am thinking Girl Scout Cookie pizza(s)...
It's one of my "specialties" LOL
(and one of my kids' most frequent requests)

I sent out the pm yesterday with address and directions. Let me know if you didn't receive it. Almost all of you have been here before, but just in case.

You're in luck, Ms. Ingie...
I was going to make a graham cracker crust with the goat butter, but this is a new recipe and the filling uses a whole lemon, so I thought I should go by the book and do the double-crust they recommend.

I think next month will be goat month instead. I already have diabolical plans in motion.

If anyone is still looking for rhubarb, they had some beautiful stalks at Fresh Farms (Niles). I can't remember how much they cost, however, but I can look at my receipt when I get home if you want. They also had them at the Whole Foods on Peterson last week, so I assume they're still there.

I got the directions ....know the way there by now. Will surprise everyone and maybe even myself with what I will bring.

Well, neither do I, because again I planned on making a pie that required me to macerate lemons for 24 hours, which I realized at 1:45am. So when I get up tomorrow, I'll be making some crazy last minute thing—possibly chocolate, possibly orange, possibly in pie form.

But the marshmallows appear to have turned out great.

Now, time for second dinner and lots of wine.

irisarbor wrote:I am thinking Girl Scout Cookie pizza(s)...
It's one of my "specialties" LOL
(and one of my kids' most frequent requests)

HI,

I will bring Strand Bakery Girl Scout Cookies.

(I have no room in my freezer to chill the lemon box pie presently)

Regards,

Wondering if we'll have anything that was originally planned? We will have the Torta and Rhubarb Cheesecake for sure.

Things aren't looking too good for me right now - my wife is stuck at work with no end in sight, leaving me with kiddo duty. If she doesn't get out too late I'll race over, but I'm not optimistic.

ucjames wrote:Things aren't looking too good for me right now - my wife is stuck at work with no end in sight, leaving me with kiddo duty. If she doesn't get out too late I'll race over, but I'm not optimistic.

Well if you can't be here at 4:00 p.m., feel free to come later just for dessert. If you can't make it at all, we'll see you next time.

Thank you to Ms. Ingie for hosting today. Everything was delicious, and I had a great time seeing everyone. Here is the link to my strawberry rhubarb pudding cake:

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Rhubarb-Strawberry-Pudding-Cake-238103

I really only made minor changes: I did slightly more fruit (it calls for 2 c. of rhubarb, I think I did 2 1/2 c., about the same for the strawberries), cooked the rhubarb with a little more water than is called for, added a small amount of cinnamon, and sprinkled sugar in the raw on top before baking.

Thanks again for hosting a lovely outdoor exchange! I can't wait to taste your cheesecake.

If you see a little tupperware dealie in your fridge with torta in it, that was the piece I forgot. Sorry about that. It was delicious, mrsm!

Pie Lady wrote:Thanks again for hosting a lovely outdoor exchange! I can't wait to taste your cheesecake.

If you see a little tupperware dealie in your fridge with torta in it, that was the piece I forgot. Sorry about that. It was delicious, mrsm!

I'm going to be up near O'Hare on Wednesday night. I can meet you with it if you'd like.

Are you sure that's not too much hassle? If you'd like to eat it instead, that's fine with me.

It was a lovely day for a dessert exchange. Dining and dessert on the deck. Here are the photos of the June 2012 offerings:


mrsm contributed a lovely Spinach and Pepper Torta for dinner.


Ms. Ingie's Wisconsin Rhubarb Cheesecake


Toria's (I can't remember the exact title) As Good As Sex Cake


Cathy 2's Gingersnaps


irisarbor's Girl Scout Cookie Pie


Pie Lady's Goat Butter Shortbread Cookies


Pie Lady's Toasted Coconut Marshmallows


Ruth's Rhubarb Custard Pie


LauraS's Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler


SueF's Updated Tunnel of Fudge Cake with Cocoa Nibs

I didn't get a picture of Cookie Monster's individual lemon pound cakes. Perhaps Cathy 2 will post or I'll get one tomorrow.

Nice. Thanks for hosting this event.

wow, those desserts, and the torta all look amazing... so sorry i couldnt make this exchange in particular, as i love rhubarb and it was well represented. joan

Thanks Ms. Ingie for hosting, everything was wonderful,
and it was an extra treat opening up the lemon pound cake when I got home.

justjoan wrote:wow, those desserts, and the torta all look amazing... so sorry i couldnt make this exchange in particular, as i love rhubarb and it was well represented. joan

Been thinking about you Joan. Did you get your cast off yet? Perhaps you'll be able to join us in July.

irisarbor wrote:Thanks Ms. Ingie for hosting, everything was wonderful,
and it was an extra treat opening up the lemon pound cake when I got home.

Thanks. Served leftover dessert at my church lady dinner last night. Your Girl Scout Cookie Pizza was a big hit.

Ms. Ingie wrote:

justjoan wrote:wow, those desserts, and the torta all look amazing... so sorry i couldnt make this exchange in particular, as i love rhubarb and it was well represented. joan

Been thinking about you Joan. Did you get your cast off yet? Perhaps you'll be able to join us in July.

ingrid: i was just thinking about you, as i ate your delicious pot roast for dinner last night. i had frozen it because i had quite a few dinners to eat when you brought it. it's amazing how good your food tastes even without onions and garlic. and, yes, i stopped using my brace last week and i've started walking. i've had some setbacks, and i can only take short walks and can't do stairs like a normal person yet, but i'm making progress. i certainly hope i'll be there for the next dessert exchange. a few more weeks and i expect to be back to work. thanks for asking. joan

I think toria's was called Sex in a Pan. I wish I had taken some of that home.

Here's the recipe for my marshmallows. I thought the originals were a little stiff, so instead of three tablespoons of gelatin, I used three packets of Knox, which comes out to just under 1 tablespoon each. First I toasted coconut (I'm not sure how much). I used coconut from International Golden Foods that I think I picked up at Fresh Farms. It is known as dessicated or macaroon coconut depending on the brand; it's really fine and dry. I just dumped it in a skillet and stirred it until it was the color I liked. I greased the 13x9 with butter, dusted it with the coconut, buttered my hands to spread the marshmallow mixture. The next day I cut squares with a hot knife and rolled them in more coconut. If I cut them all the same, one batch would have made 48–64 marshmallows.

The first recipe, tossed just in powdered sugar, kept well in a covered container for weeks. These were bigger, fluffier, and not entirely covered with coconut so I'm not sure how long they'll stay fresh.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011 ... up-gelatin

Love those marshmallows. I always wondered how they were made.