Would You Like To Come In For A Cookie?

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The annual neighborhood cookie swap was held earlier this month, courtesy of hosts extraordinaire McCheesy and McMeaty.


The concept of the swap is that everyone brings 5 dozen cookies to share with the group. In turn, you get to bring home a stash of goodies baked by others. My favorite turned out to be the Pinot Grigio cookie, which was served chilled in a beautiful white wine glass.  


McCheesy kept things lively with great food and wonderful conversation. And her cookie contribution this year was outstanding - a delicious lemon cookie sprinkled with gold flakes. I brought enough home to make a ring.


McMeaty served up a cooking lesson for the ladies. He showed us how to make a wonderful baked brie inside a pastry crust, sweetened with brown sugar. It was sooo good. I'm not much of a cook but I did learn a few things. For example, I leaned that I am absolutely clueless around a kitchen. Oh wait, I already knew that.

Everyone had a really great time. Thank you to McMeaty and McCheesy once again for such a fun event. You truly are the best neighbors anyone could wish for!

Comments

SassyFemme said…
Sounds like a fabulous time. I'm jealous that you've got such great neighbors. Generally all you see in my neighborhood is a half-hearted wave.
December 20, 2008 at 8:11 AM
McMeaty said…
Glad you had a good time. All the credit goes to McCheesy. She is the mastermind of the annual neighborhood cookie swap. I just put together a few tidbits to suck up the alcohol. 13 people, 10 bottles of wine. Not too shabby for a Sunday afternoon. It wouldn't be any fun unless we had great neighbors like you and blondie.
December 20, 2008 at 9:58 AM
Mon said…
I wish I could have come that Brie alone would be worth the trip. One of my favorite things to make my friends and I call "cheese crack" don't laugh, it is. You take goat cheese, slice it, put rasberry jam on it, and then a light sprinkling of curry powder. Serve with really good crakers...mmmmmm

So did you bake cookies??? What kind??

My word verification today rocks...

HANES
December 20, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Anonymous said…
Cookies!
I've had that baked pastry brie, it's delicious. So, what kind of cookies did you bring?
December 20, 2008 at 7:55 PM
Janet said…
I love shiraz cookies myself! Looks like a great time.
December 20, 2008 at 8:03 PM
John Gascot said…
MMMM that brie sounds awesome!
December 22, 2008 at 12:11 AM
Ellie Creek Ellis said…
yes, sounds like a marvelous time and i would have LOVED to come taste the cookies...nobody would really want mine tho...seriously...lol great idea!
December 22, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Anonymous said…
Hey CJ,
Have you eaten all the cookies already?
Merry Christmas!
I wish you good luck in the coming New Year.
December 23, 2008 at 9:35 AM
Velvet Ginger said…
WOW! What a wonderful tradition all of you had, that community sharing and spirit is what makes our nation great!
Thank you for sharing it with us CJ!
December 23, 2008 at 9:42 AM
Blondie said…
I love cookies. I love the cookie swap. I love 5 dozen cookies. I can't even imagine what we would do with 10 dozen cookies! I loved the Brie roll (yum). And I love our most favorite neighbors McMeaty and McCheesy. Ahhhhhh life is good! :)
December 23, 2008 at 5:05 PM
Ronia Nash said…
"My favorite turned out to be the Pinot Grigio cookie, which was served chilled in a beautiful white wine glass. " - you crack me up!!!!
December 28, 2008 at 8:04 PM
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