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Historical November 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 tree – trimming party for the birds. Inside the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council offices, a Cookie Exchange (and, of course, tasting) will permit neighborhood bakers to showcase their talents – and all cookie monsters to demonstrate their capacity. Outside, a tree for the birds will be trimmed with the treats that birds love to eat – seed bells, pine cones stuffed with peanut butter and seed, garlands of cheerios and other treats. Your imagination is the limit. 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 reci pes for special holiday treats.
The rules for our exchange are simple: 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 cookie 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.
This is a great family project.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1997.
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