Historical December 1997 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
On Sunday, December 14th, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., residents of Skinker DeBaliviere are invited to share in a neighborhood Cookie Exchange and treetrimming party for the birds. Inside the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council offices at 6008 Kingsbury a Cookie Exchange (and, of course, tasting) will permit neighborhood bakers to show-case their talents – and all cookie monsters to demonstrate their capacity. Outside, in Four Corners Park, a tree for the birds will be trimmed with the treats that birds love to eat. Take this opportunity to meet your neighbors, share your talents, and kick-off the holiday season in a festive and friendly fashion. How to Participate A Cookie Exchange enables participants to share their talents and recipes for special holiday tre,ats.
It is easy to participate: 1. Bake seven dozen of one recipe of your favorite holiday cookies. 2. Package six dozen cookies in packets of 1/2 dozen (that makes 12 packets of 6 cookies each).
The last dozen cookies come to the party for nibbling and tasting. 3. Attach a copy of your recipe to each packet of cookies. 4. At the end of the party, cookie bakers choose 12 cookies packets to take home. 5. Of course, cookies must be home made.
The most important rule: Enjoy! Bird Tree Make or purchase a small treat for the birds to hang on the holiday tree. Peanut butter pine cones, Cheerios garlands, and suet molded Into small pieces to hang on the tree are a few simple ideas.
This Is a great family project.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1997.
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