notyourmomma 2 years, 4 months ago said: How many is too many? What is the ideal number of swappers to invite? I've been to a few that it seemed I had to bake for a solid week just to make enough cookies for the swap. It was expensive and I was exhausted. *16 participants held at the host's condominium great room* It was too crowded and it was HOT!
krumkake 2 years, 4 months ago said: RE: How many is too many? I used to host them when we lived in a small town - we would invite 12 people, giving everyone 12 dozen cookies to take home. I've also been to exchanges where they only require 1/2 dozen per person, so you aren't baking as much to give out. Yeah, I can see where 16 could be a bit daunting!!
dancegypsy67 2 years, 4 months ago said: RE: How many is too many? I have a confession...I can't remember ever being involved with a cookie exchange. I am, by far, the foodiest of all my friends, past and present, especially when it comes to cooking. I also haven't made a big deal out of holiday cookie baking, but truthfully, I've gotten SO many complements on dishes I've made from this site, it's hard not to get really excited about what has become one of the best presents of all. (you know...the complements, not the new cookie sheets!)
Like deciding I'm throwing the Halloween party at work this year, I might try to start a cookie exchange. :) Any advice? Not inviting too many people, check. :)
dancegypsy67 2 years, 4 months ago said: RE: How many is too many? Ya know, I think my question is better served in a new topic...please respond there.
notyourmomma 2 years, 4 months ago said: RE: How many is too many? I think the 12 people and a dozen cookies is doable and still a lot of fun. We actually make one dozen more cookies than guests so we have cookies to share for the guests.
jo_jo_ba 2 years, 4 months ago said: RE: How many is too many? I agree with Krum... the ones I've been to never had more than 15 ppl and we gave out 1/2 dozens.
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notyourmomma 2 years, 4 months ago said:
How many is too many?
What is the ideal number of swappers to invite? I've been to a few that it seemed I had to bake for a solid week just to make enough cookies for the swap. It was expensive and I was exhausted.
*16 participants held at the host's condominium great room* It was too crowded and it was HOT!
krumkake 2 years, 4 months ago said:
RE: How many is too many?
I used to host them when we lived in a small town - we would invite 12 people, giving everyone 12 dozen cookies to take home. I've also been to exchanges where they only require 1/2 dozen per person, so you aren't baking as much to give out. Yeah, I can see where 16 could be a bit daunting!!
dancegypsy67 2 years, 4 months ago said:
RE: How many is too many?
I have a confession...I can't remember ever being involved with a cookie exchange. I am, by far, the foodiest of all my friends, past and present, especially when it comes to cooking. I also haven't made a big deal out of holiday cookie baking, but truthfully, I've gotten SO many complements on dishes I've made from this site, it's hard not to get really excited about what has become one of the best presents of all. (you know...the complements, not the new cookie sheets!)
Like deciding I'm throwing the Halloween party at work this year, I might try to start a cookie exchange. :) Any advice? Not inviting too many people, check. :)
dancegypsy67 2 years, 4 months ago said:
RE: How many is too many?
Ya know, I think my question is better served in a new topic...please respond there.
notyourmomma 2 years, 4 months ago said:
RE: How many is too many?
I think the 12 people and a dozen cookies is doable and still a lot of fun. We actually make one dozen more cookies than guests so we have cookies to share for the guests.
jo_jo_ba 2 years, 4 months ago said:
RE: How many is too many?
I agree with Krum... the ones I've been to never had more than 15 ppl and we gave out 1/2 dozens.