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Nov. 14, 2009 11:22 pm 
Updated: Nov. 14, 2009 11:23 pm
Thanks for all your responses. There were great ideas. I really wanted to use the cookie pops but I couldn't find those sticks for sale. We live in Japan and they don't do much baking or "sweets" making. It might be a little complicated for my cooking skills too. We had oodles of chocolate chip cookies, which all sold out. And sweet breads that looked so yummy. So, maybe it was good to add something different to the mix.

I went with Chocolate Scotcheroos, Ranch Oyster Crackers, Sand Art Brownies in a jar. We sold everything but I don't think the crackers did that well. The Scotcheroos went fast and we were able to price them a little higher. Which is important since this was replacing popcorn sales here. The Sand Art Brownies had the best response when I came back towards the end of the sale, I had many people requesting the recipe and loving the idea. I wonder if the time of year has anything to do with it? Since it is gift giving time, people were thinking of treats they might be able to give away. And maybe not? Maybe people just want to not have to mess up the kitchen and still have homemade cookies. Some days that is what I want.

Just thought I would up date the results. Thanks!
 
 
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Cooking Interests: Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Slow Cooking
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I am a military wife and mother of three young children. We are originally from the Midwest. My husband is a US Marine and we were stationed in SoCal for 9 years. In August 2008, we moved across the Pacific to mainland Japan. It is a much slower pace here than what we experienced in San Diego. I feel like we moved time back about 20 years. Now I spend a lot of time cooking and experimenting with new recipes. It is very enjoyable for me. I hope to be able to learn Japanese cooking while I am here.
My favorite things to cook
I love to make soup. It's my favorite thing to eat. Also, I have just purchased a slow cooker and make use of it on nights my kids have practice or lessons. I love being able to put together meals in the morning and have dinner ready when we get home! My third favorite is baking cookies. It is therapeutic for me. It is probably because then I eat them all afterward!
My favorite family cooking traditions
In my extended family, we always have potluck dinners to celebrate the holidays. Grandma's ham can not be beat! Sunday dinners will always hold a special place in my heart. Having been raised in a Christian family, Sunday's were always a celebration. Now that I have my own family, our tradition seems to be trying new recipes from this website and rating them as a family. Holiday baking the entire month of December is a yearly tradition.
My cooking triumphs
Looking back, me being able to manage in a kitchen is a triumph in itself. I had never pride myself on being domestic. Now I look at cooking more as an art than a chore. As I have gotten older and braver, I have tried some toughies like pizza crust and bread. It always feels good when my parents, grandparents, or aunts/uncles approve my food. I don't get a chance to cook for them often, so the few compliments I can collect always make me feel great!
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I decided to make a Turtle cheesecake for our big family Christmas dinner. I didn't allow myself enough time and it was a big warm goopy mess. I don't know if anyone ate it. It was a tragedy that the thing went to waste because of my poor planning.
 
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