next dessert exchange november 3rd -- 4pm

ingrid and cathy have handed over hosting the next dessert exchange to me (thank you). but october 27th doesnt sound like it'll work out for either of them to attend. so i'm proposing a november date instead- not too close to thanksgiving. how many can attend on sunday, november 3rd at my place in wicker park? reminder for any newcomer: i have 2 cats, who can easily by kept out of sight. bring containers to take home your desserts- different ones for dry and wet desserts, if called for. i'll make a vegetarian supper. justjoan

list of attendees: justjoan
pairsforlife
izzy
irisarbor
cookiemonster
cathy2
toria

izzy reports that she can come on nov. 3. so that makes 2 of us, so far.

I can attend.

I think I can but have to check again.

Can you put me down as a maybe?

As of now I can come- probably with pumpkin cookies

I will attend as well. Not sure what I will be making

Cookie Monster wrote:I will attend as well. Not sure what I will be making

great. i think we have enough committed bakers (and 2 maybes) to hold this thing. is 4:00 still what everyone wants for a starting time? i'll provide a vegetarian dinner and i'll make limeade and iced tea, sweet and unsweet. so please bring other beverages if you'd like something else to drink.

Hi,

I plan to attend. No idea what I will make yet.

Regards,

If I can come, I am making pie, as it is pie season.

Pie Lady wrote:If I can come, I am making pie, as it is pie season.

Is the year of cake over?

Not committing as yet. My life has been a whirlwind of late. Will let you know as soon as my schedule is set. That will be the beginning of tech week and there is a potential for a full costume rehearsal on that day. I'll check with my director and see if A) We are rehearsing that day, and/or B) what time potential rehearsal might be.

Ms. Ingie wrote:

Pie Lady wrote:If I can come, I am making pie, as it is pie season.

Is the year of cake over?

Not committing as yet. My life has been a whirlwind of late. Will let you know as soon as my schedule is set. That will be the beginning of tech week and there is a potential for a full costume rehearsal on that day. I'll check with my director and see if A) We are rehearsing that day, and/or B) what time potential rehearsal might be.

no problem ingrid. you are always welcome at the last minute. justjoan

Ms. Ingie wrote:

Pie Lady wrote:If I can come, I am making pie, as it is pie season.

Is the year of cake over?

Hey, you're right, it's still the Year of Cake. Oh well. The exchange was on hiatus for two months, technically, so after this pie I'll make cake through March.

I will be a yes now. Four pm is good because we can travel to there at least when its light out.

As it stands right now, we won't be having a rehearsal on the 3rd. If we don't get our act together and have bad rehearsals next week, that may change. Put me down for a Pumpkin Crumb Cake. You know I need to make something pumpking during this time of year.

does anyone besides irisarbor need driving directions for sunday's event? i don't think she's ever been to my place, though the rest of you have....

I'm going to withdraw from this month's exchange. My dad is in the hospital and I don't forsee having the time to bake, let alone attend. Sorry, hope to make the next one.

Ms. Ingie wrote:I'm going to withdraw from this month's exchange. My dad is in the hospital and I don't forsee having the time to bake, let alone attend. Sorry, hope to make the next one.

I'm not hosting. But why don't you plan on attending & don't worry about baking? As generous as you've been, I can't imagine anyone would have a hard time with that or I can bring 2 desserts and you can just come. No seriously, I brought 2 desserts last time, so no big deal for me at all. If you want a bit of a break and the fellowship.

I'm so, so sorry about your father. xo.

Hi I agree just come as you are I can also bring some extra dessert. We are there to taste and enjoy each others company foremost.
I hope your dad gets better.

Keep in mind you might have to take a break away from the hospital. It does get grueling at times. It depends on if your dad is stable. I look to that with my mom too, but of course plans can at the last minute.

Thank you my dear friends. We shall see. As it stands today, I doubt that I'll attend, but stranger things have happened.

Ms. Ingie wrote:Thank you my dear friends. We shall see. As it stands today, I doubt that I'll attend, but stranger things have happened.

so sorry about your dad. of course feel free to decide at the last second to just show up without a dessert. i know it's a long drive for you, but it could be a relaxing break. joan

So Sorry to hear about your Dad.
I agree with all the others- if you feel like a break- come and we'll all provide dessert for you.

Hey all,

I heard from Ingrid. I doubt she will make it. But she knows there's an invitation for her to come and fellowship if she feels like she can get a break. It's pretty hard right now.

My dad might be released from hospital to a geriatric unit at hospital as an intermediate step prior to going to in-patient rehab. I should know later today. My mom doesn't drive and I am my mom's driver for the moment. We'll find out when visiting hours are and that will give me a better idea about my availability.

Forgive the late notice, but I'll have to bow out. Hope to see everyone in January!

Hi,

I am bringing dessert tamales and probably a few savory.

pairs4life - can you deal with chicken stock?

Regards,

Cathy2 wrote:Hi,

I am bringing dessert tamales and probably a few savory.

pairs4life - can you deal with chicken stock?

Regards,

Sorry. I was running around yesterday and not online. I cannot. Just remind me and the others will enjoy. I do love tamales.

Hi,

I decided to make dessert tamales without any need for chicken stock.

You can endulge!

Regards,

Well, now I have to check my masa and make savory tamales next week I suspect.
BR's Japan pics made me pull out Kombu for dashi so will probably have udon unless I pick up ramen in the next few days for dinner.