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*Farmgirl Barter™:  SIGN UP FOR VALENTINE COOKIE SWAP ***UPDATE**  |
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momof2jrt
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
Denise
grafton
wv
USA
194 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 16 2006 : 5:53:20 PM
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Let me call you sweetheart farmgirl of mine...We're going to have a fun "valentine cookie swap"
.. if you'd like to be a part of this .. just e-mail me
Please make sure you e-mail me by the first of february .. so everyone will have two weeks to bake up some goodies and get them to their swap partner by Valentine's Day.
I'll put all your names in a 'basket' and draw two at a time .. and then I'll e-mail each set of swappers and include your e-mail addresses so that you can contact each other to work out any particulars (such as allergies and favorite tastes .. CHOCOLATE or CINNAMON or whatever gets your taste buds tingling!) then you can each arrange a mutual mailing date.
I would suggest half dozen to a dozen cookies each .. but again .. you farmgirls can decide on an 'even' swap.
REMEMBER .. be sure to e-mail me by FEBRUARY 1 ...
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Edited by - momof2jrt on Feb 01 2007 3:24:59 PM |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2006 : 10:09:40 PM
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oh yeah! thanks for posting this fun swap denise .. i sure wish i could do this one .. but won't be here to do any 'baking and burning' of cookies ... but i'll catch the next one!
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2006 : 8:42:32 PM
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GURLFRENZ .. don't let this fun swap get 'buried' .. let's keep it 'current' .. and be sure to get in on this one .. we all love cookies!
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2006 : 06:18:56 AM
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I am interested!!! I sent you an email. I am thinking about decorated heart cutouts, Biscotti, Kiss cookies (Peanut Blossoms), Sugar cookies rolled into colored sugar that sparkle, Snickerdoodles.
Even though we are in the last days of Christmas preparations, I am thinking of Vinter Wonders-cocoa, sno sledding, cookies, and hearts.
Country girl in NE PA |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2006 : 06:35:02 AM
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am interested, but will probably sign up after all the holidday hustle and bustle going on right now. it's a nice idea and sounds like fun.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2006 : 07:48:42 AM
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oh clare .. those sound divine .. t'would be fun if everyone posted recipes for their cookies .. be sure to include it to your swap partner. o.k. ... now tell us about Vinter Wonders-cocoa!
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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babs
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Babette
MN
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2006 : 7:50:57 PM
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Oh, sign me up please. I have just the thing!
Babs
Country Egg
www.countryegg.com |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2006 : 07:08:02 AM
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babs .. be sure to check the actual 'swap' and e-mail denise to get on the list. xo
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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babs
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Babette
MN
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2006 : 09:13:49 AM
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Okay I give up.. where is the "actual swap" posted at??
Thanks
Babs |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 05:29:57 AM
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WINTER WONDER COCOA
Combine:
7 cups or 7 envelopes (3.2 oz) non fat dry milk
1 pound confectionary (powdered) sugar
2 cups cocoa, sifted
2 cups non-dairy creamer
2 cups (or more!) mini-marshmallows
1 cup mini chocolate chips
To Make:
Stir 1/3-1/2 cup mix with 1 cup boiling water in mug until drink is well mixed and chocolate chips begin to melt.
For those of you who enjoy Chai Tea, make your own that rivals the bext mixes and drink offerd in the tea and coffee parlors
INDIA CHAI TEA
Combine in a saucepan:
4-6 tea bags (I use decaf tea bags, personally)
1 quart of water
6 cloves
6 cardamon seed pods
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 star anise
2 cups milk
1/2 cup honey or sugar or to taste
Bring to a slow simmer and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain. Adjust milk and honey to taste if necessary.
Both of these go great with Cardamon Almond Biscotti
CARDAMON ALMOND BISCOTTI
Ingredients:
1 cup softened butter (no substitutes)
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
5 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cardamon
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped almonds
Cream the butter and sugar. (I use a standing mixer for this recipe.) Add the eggs one at a time. Beat in the almond extract. Combine the dry ingredients. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the chopped almonds. Divide the dough into fourths. Shape each into a 15" log and place on individual buttered/greased cookie sheets. Bake one at a time at 350 for 30 minutes (I have two sheets that can slide side by side in the large oven so I bake two at a time.) Then, cut diagonaly each log into 3/4" slices. Place cut sides down on cookie sheets and bake again for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. You may eat as is or coat one cut side with melted dark chocolate. (I use the bittersweet chocolate chips from Ghirdelli, melted in a double boiler on stove top. Then, I quick freeze them to set the chocolate before storing them.) Store for about a month (if you can space it out that long!) at room temperature in a covered, airtight container.
Country girl in NE PA |
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momto6
True Blue Farmgirl
134 Posts
Valerie
Goltry
OK
USA
134 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 06:04:12 AM
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Hey, that's my hot choc. mix!!! Isn't it wonderful? I made homemade marshmallows and they are so good in it!!!
I think I might like to try the swap. It will be something new to try this coming new year!
Val |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 6:35:25 PM
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wel dang .. babs .. THIS IS IT! but e-mail Denise as i think she is maintaing a list from the e-mails rather than from here. xo, frannie (you can e-mail her through the little 'envelope' icon at the top of her first message. xo, frannie
sorry for that confusion!
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2006 : 3:07:45 PM
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I sent you an email!!!
When I was little my mom always made the prettiest heart cookies for me to take to elemenatary school!!
This will really bring back memories!!
I'll have to see if I can get her recipe and make any needed tweeks :)
~~Bridge's Boutique~~
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 6:07:20 PM
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is this swap still in the works? or is there just going to be the old fashioned handmade valentine cards swap(posted elsewhere on the forum)?
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
Edited by - Tina Michelle on Jan 01 2007 6:08:13 PM |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 8:48:55 PM
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Count me in! Any excuse to bake cookies is fine with me
Ronna |
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beckels
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
becky
warrington
pa
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 09:00:13 AM
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Can you count me in!!
becky krout
3538 Limekiln pike
chalfont pa 18914 |
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momof2jrt
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
Denise
grafton
wv
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 11:42:20 AM
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Okay ladies...the holidays are over and now we can start thinking about Valentines Day...
I have 7 ladies signed up..I hope we have a few more...The deadline to signup is Feb 1..
denise |
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momof2jrt
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
Denise
grafton
wv
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2007 : 04:03:28 AM
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Okay...
Here we go ladies...
These are the names I have:
beckels
enchangedwoodsgirl
Larrona
bridge
momto6
babs
suzyhomemaker
There is still time to sign up..You have until tomorrow to sign up.
thanks
denise
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2007 : 10:59:05 AM
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Denise, will you post the list and then we email the person for their address to mail them? I made some meringue kisses last night to get in the mood. Too bad they are too fragile to ship, but the church members will enjoy them on Sunday. I am already planning some biscotti for tonight or tomorrow and those Peanut Blossoms (with the Hershey kiss). I love to make cookies at Valentine's Day. No major rush to get it all done at Christmas, just pure enjoyment of it all.
Country girl in NE PA |
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momof2jrt
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
Denise
grafton
wv
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2007 : 11:15:51 AM
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Yes I will get partners tomorrow and then email You your partner and then you two can work out the details..
denise |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
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momof2jrt
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
Denise
grafton
wv
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2007 : 3:34:49 PM
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Okay I have drawn the partners...I have emailed them to you...
Please email each other for addresses and details .....thanks for participating in this swap and I do hope everyone gets some yummy goooodies..
thanks denise |
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
1122 Posts |
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momof2jrt
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
Denise
grafton
wv
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2007 : 09:43:49 AM
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No I am sorry it isnt...
denise |
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2007 : 3:24:41 PM
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I'm confused by the above post that this swap isn't going to happen??
I recieved my swap partner, but has it beeen called off for some reason?
~~Bridge's Boutique~~
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momto6
True Blue Farmgirl
134 Posts
Valerie
Goltry
OK
USA
134 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2007 : 09:50:21 AM
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*Farmgirl Barter™: SIGN UP FOR VALENTINE COOKIE SWAP ***UPDATE** |
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