Christmas Goodies
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kukla_tkoOk, folks. I am still pretty broke for Christmas, so here are the goodies I am planning to make and distribute. Speak up if you actively WANT any of the below:
Sekanjabin. (Also called "Oxymel".)
I am halfway through two different batches. The usual Cinnamint but with honey this time (Plus vanilla, I have BEANS!) and a new "Asian Inspired" variation with rice vinegar and star anise. The results should be a very drinkable basic Sekanjabin and a very smooth licorice-flavored beverage. Mmm. Almost hate to give them up!
Nitey-Nites.
This is my favorite cookie, both to make and to eat. For those of you who are not 'in the know', these are little meringue-type kisses, usually white with chocolate chips and or nuts. My variations have been interesting, to say the least. Mom used to make them with peppermint flavoring, and I do this too. (When I can find them, I use mint-chocolate chips instead... mmmm.)
Other variations that are likely:
Orange flavor with semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (Orange colored)
Cherry flavor with milk chocolate chips (Pink)
Rum flavor with butterscotch chips (experimental, probably yellow)
Vanilla with chocolate chips (White)
Vanilla with nuts (Pecans, probably) (white)
Lemon with no chocolate or nuts. (Almost certainly yellow.)
I think I want to make a whole bunch of "types" and give everyone an assortment, sort of like a box of chocolates. These are very rich, and really are more like candy than cookies.
Gift Certificates.
These are for chunks of my time. Undivided attention. I used to give out cleaning certificates, but I can't do that anymore. (Not until my back is well again, at least.) These certificates will have all the rules and disclaimers printed on them, and will be good for as little as 3 hours or as much as a whole day. The point and purpose is to get you to schedule some time with me, preferably one-on-one so that I can reconnect with my friends. I know that some of you are feeling neglected. Speak up if you want a coupon!
I wish I could post my Christmas List of what everyone's getting... but too many of you read this journal!
Sekanjabin. (Also called "Oxymel".)
I am halfway through two different batches. The usual Cinnamint but with honey this time (Plus vanilla, I have BEANS!) and a new "Asian Inspired" variation with rice vinegar and star anise. The results should be a very drinkable basic Sekanjabin and a very smooth licorice-flavored beverage. Mmm. Almost hate to give them up!
Nitey-Nites.
This is my favorite cookie, both to make and to eat. For those of you who are not 'in the know', these are little meringue-type kisses, usually white with chocolate chips and or nuts. My variations have been interesting, to say the least. Mom used to make them with peppermint flavoring, and I do this too. (When I can find them, I use mint-chocolate chips instead... mmmm.)
Other variations that are likely:
Orange flavor with semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (Orange colored)
Cherry flavor with milk chocolate chips (Pink)
Rum flavor with butterscotch chips (experimental, probably yellow)
Vanilla with chocolate chips (White)
Vanilla with nuts (Pecans, probably) (white)
Lemon with no chocolate or nuts. (Almost certainly yellow.)
I think I want to make a whole bunch of "types" and give everyone an assortment, sort of like a box of chocolates. These are very rich, and really are more like candy than cookies.
Gift Certificates.
These are for chunks of my time. Undivided attention. I used to give out cleaning certificates, but I can't do that anymore. (Not until my back is well again, at least.) These certificates will have all the rules and disclaimers printed on them, and will be good for as little as 3 hours or as much as a whole day. The point and purpose is to get you to schedule some time with me, preferably one-on-one so that I can reconnect with my friends. I know that some of you are feeling neglected. Speak up if you want a coupon!
I wish I could post my Christmas List of what everyone's getting... but too many of you read this journal!
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Date: 2004-12-22 01:46 am (UTC)I think next year I really am going to give everyone homemade food-type things for the holidays... it's more satisfying as well as less threatening to us paycheck-to-paycheck types, and who doesn't like food? Also it gives me an excuse to bake like a maniac in a household that's been very diet-centered this year... I didn't realize how much I missed it until I started getting ready for the potluck and ended up making FIVE batches of pumpkin bread in the last two weeks. Whoops.