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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Cookie Swap v.2

Last night I hosted another post-holiday craziness cookie swap!  We ended up with a smaller group than last year, but still had a good time catching up over some delicious treats.


Smoky Tahini Peas, Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms, Moroccan Chickpeas

I wanted to make a few light, savory appetizers to accompany good conversation :)  Since I had a busy week in lab, my aim was to use things I already had in my kitchen and wouldn't take too long to prepare.  I ended up with peas in a smoky tahini dressing, crab-stuffed mushrooms and Moroccan spiced chickpeas.



We had quite the sweet lineup:
     Meyer Lemon Shortbread from Jen (Tiny Urban Kitchen)
     Almond Macaroons w/Chocolate Ganache from Elina (Healthy & Sane, Russian Bites)
     my Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll Cookies
     Pretzel and Graham Cracker Chocolate Bars from Kerstin (Cake, Batter & Bowl)
     Lemon Ricotta Cookies from Bridget (Yogurt & Berries)
     Peanut Butter Butterscotch Rice Krispie Treats from Cara (Cara's Cravings)


Cara, Kerstin, Jen, Bridget, Elina and I

I had an awesome time with these ladies, maybe you'll be able to attend next year?
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16 comments:

  1. Rosiecat24January 23, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Oh my goodness, you all are SO CUTE! And your photo collages look amazing here, Shannon.

    (And don't even get me started on the food...nom nom nom!) :-)

    Have a great week, dear!

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  2. JoanneJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I miss out on so many fun things by living in NYC! Ugh! Jealous of you ladies!

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  3. KerstinJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Your photos are awesome - with your new lens? :)

    Thanks for hosting - it was so fun!! And A says thank you for all the yummy mushrooms too... :)

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  4. LaurenJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    All of the treats (both savory and sweet) sound delicious! Bummed I couldn't make it... but glad to hear you had a great time!

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  5. Lisa (bakebikeblog)January 23, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    oh my - how wonderful do they all look!!!!

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  6. EricaJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    How fun is this? I totally need to get the Charleston ladies together for an exchange. The peas in a smoky tahini dressing sounds and looks delicious. And everyones cookies are so beautiful!

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  7. Fun and Fearless in BeantownJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    All of those cookies look wonderful! I'm so sorry that I missed this and hope I can join next year!

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  8. BridgetJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Had a great time yesterday Shannon! Thanks so much for hosting, and I can't wait to make that pea dip, it was awesome!!

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  9. Delicious DishingsJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Looks like you guys had a lot of fun! I really hope I can make it one of these times. This past week/weekend was just too nuts.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Thanks so much for organizing it! :) It was fun!! And your photos are beautiful!

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  11. Janetha @ meals & movesJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    why don't i live by you?!

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  12. KristenJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    looks like fun! everyones cookies look so tasty!

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  13. CaraJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Thanks again for hosting, I had a great time! Hope to do things like this more often :)

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  14. EmilyJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    This sounds like so much fun! I wish I lived in Boston.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    A fun party and all the cookies look so yummy!

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  16. LizzyJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    So sad I missed this! Looks like a blast. I made cookies and everything and then just felt sick. Maybe it was all that cookie batter I ate? OOPS! hehe

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