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Old 09-07-2008, 11:56 PM
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Ladies Christmas Banquet Ideas.....

For our annual Christmas Banquet/Party this year, I want to come up with something different/unique and fun. So I had this idea of a "Cookie Swap" and then everybody had to bring a homemade gift.

I'd like some different ideas and opinions and input.

(Now last time I started a thread like this, it went down hill fast, so please be nice to me.)
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Old 09-08-2008, 12:02 AM
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For our annual Christmas Banquet/Party this year, I want to come up with something different/unique and fun. So I had this idea of a "Cookie Swap" and then everybody had to bring a homemade gift.

I'd like some different ideas and opinions and input.

(Now last time I started a thread like this, it went down hill fast, so please be nice to me.)

Go to a Day spa. Then have cookies...
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Old 09-08-2008, 12:05 AM
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Re: Ladies Christmas Banquet Ideas.....

They'd probably like that. But I don't think the hubbies would, we have spoiled them, by making it last only a couple of hours, so that's probably out of the question.
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Old 09-08-2008, 04:55 AM
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Perhaps....

you could have a Christmas "tea" and have other holiday icons swing by to briefly check things out. We could start with the Thanksgiving Turkey, then St Patty and of course the good ole Easter Bunny...



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Old 09-08-2008, 05:31 AM
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Re: Ladies Christmas Banquet Ideas.....

Because of the rural area you are in, I would make it a comfortable home scene. Homemade ice candles with pine cones and acorns for centerpieces. I fireplace with homemade items as gifts for eveyone. Apple/cinnamon Christmas cider and pot roast and potatoes with a green bean salad. Have a woman/yourself speak on family or have a mother/daughter team speak on the mature woman's role in the church followed by the younger woman's role in the church.

Cozy, comfy, warm, home Christmas theme.

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For our annual Christmas Banquet/Party this year, I want to come up with something different/unique and fun. So I had this idea of a "Cookie Swap" and then everybody had to bring a homemade gift.

I'd like some different ideas and opinions and input.

(Now last time I started a thread like this, it went down hill fast, so please be nice to me.)
I have a great idea, how about squid and clam served on crackers with bits of smoked eel. With a chedder and tabasco dip?
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I have a great idea, how about squid and clam served on crackers with bits of smoked eel. With a chedder and tabasco dip?


You know that sounds great! Have you ever had the Calamari walk away cocktails they serve on the Wharf there in S.F.?

Smoked clams are great but deep fried EVEN BETTER! Deep fried oysters by the way are out of this world too, but you probably knew that.

Tried the smoked eel at Schipol ...didn't do a whole lot for me. But I would try it again! Anything (Almost) once. I had promised myself I would never eat brains , but in a country I once lived in they served up this big selection of appetizers to eat with Pita bread, and what I THOUGHT was some kind of scrambled egg dish turned out to be sheep brains, spit it out washed my mouth out with vodka (okay the last part isnt true) but YUCK never again!

Almost makes me recoil from scrambled eggs as well!
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Re: Ladies Christmas Banquet Ideas.....

Sis CS, can I be very honest with you? If you were having a cookie exchange, I'm afraid I probably wouldn't come. I don't have time anymore to make homemade Christmas cookies and I wouldn't feel comfortable coming if I couldn't participate. Sorry.

Do you have a local tea house in your area? We have a couple around here. Our ladies love to go to them. We get to dress up and be very 'proper'. One of them even has hats that you are required to wear if you don't come with your own. Remember that 'back in the day' if you went to tea, you came dressed appropriately, including a head covering And the best part is that you get waited on and are treated like a lady!
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You know that sounds great! Have you ever had the Calamari walk away cocktails they serve on the Wharf there in S.F.?
I just had marinated Calamari steaks this Sunday. Please explain to me the Calamari cocktails? What kind of sauce?

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Smoked clams are great but deep fried EVEN BETTER! Deep fried oysters by the way are out of this world too, but you probably knew that.
I'm not to crazy about deep fried clams, unless you place them in the deep fryer fast until they turn light gold. Then take them out. You cannot leave them in until they turn brown, if you do they are ruined.

I like calms on the half shell raw, also raw oysters with Dave's Insanity sauce, and lemon.

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Tried the smoked eel at Schipol ...didn't do a whole lot for me. But I would try it again! Anything (Almost) once. I had promised myself I would never eat brains , but in a country I once lived in they served up this big selection of appetizers to eat with Pita bread, and what I THOUGHT was some kind of scrambled egg dish turned out to be sheep brains, spit it out washed my mouth out with vodka (okay the last part isnt true) but YUCK never again!

Almost makes me recoil from scrambled eggs as well!
Smoked eel has to be done by someone who knows how to prepair them. I am no expert in smoking fish, but I have tried eel that wasn't great after it was smoked. Good smoked eel tastes very good, melts in your mouth. It is also great on top of raw calms.

Have you ever tried Alligator Sauce Picante? My wife makes the best!
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Re: Ladies Christmas Banquet Ideas.....

[QUOTE=Evang.Benincasa;585853]I just had marinated Calamari steaks this Sunday. Please explain to me the Calamari cocktails? What kind of sauce?


You know they were like marinated in some kind of a white vinegar type marinade. Which reminds me , Where I live we also have a lot of Turkish markets. And it seems the staple of their deli's includes the Dolma (Grape leaves stuffed with rice and ground lamb) hummous, baba ghanouj and then Calamari, again, cooked (steamed?) and stuffed with a giant (again cooked maybe steamed or boiled) prawn, They then marinate them in a vinegar, red pepper spiced marinade. FANTASTIC MAN!!! UTTERLY AND ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! (You eat them cold! They are so good)


I'm not to crazy about deep fried clams, unless you place them in the deep fryer fast until they turn light gold. Then take them out. You cannot leave them in until they turn brown, if you do they are ruined.


Do you remember the Howard Johnsons restaraunts that used to be all over the place?? Now THEY knew how to do clams! Grew up on them, it used to be such a big deal. Now few people even know what you are talking about when you mention HoJo! (They also had a sundae that was perfect, Peppermint Ice Cream (with the broken up red and white peppermint candies in it) covered with Hot Fudge! Oh and the Ice Cream Cake rolls! And the HJo Cola that had a touch of Cinnamon in it! Oh well, I understand there are a few left . Find the link in a moment! HEY did you hear Coney Island closed down for good this year???? Reminds me of the empty place that Riverview left in Chicago! never to be filled again!




I like calms on the half shell raw, also raw oysters with Dave's Insanity sauce, and lemon.


Lemons! Lots and LOTS of Lemons!


Smoked eel has to be done by someone who knows how to prepair them. I am no expert in smoking fish, but I have tried eel that wasn't great after it was smoked. Good smoked eel tastes very good, melts in your mouth. It is also great on top of raw calms.



You know that was one of the few things I have tried that really, hate to admit it, just didnt do anything for me. Kind of reminded me of soggy cardboard. But you are probably right, the chef is the key. Strangely enough (And I dont know if you knew it or not , you probably did) but Eel IS kind of traditional in a lot of European countries for Christmas and New Years. (Give me Roast Beef, Turkey or Ham anyday!)

OH YEAH And also Roast Goose! You could always roast a goose! They are different than Turkey not having the white meat, more along the line of Duck.
But oh sooooooooooo good!



Have you ever tried Alligator Sauce Picante? My wife makes the best!

[B] Have you ever tried ALLIGATOR? There in the Lake Charles area (Louisiana) you can get it deep fried just about everywhere! Its really pretty good. Tastes like.............................................. .........................................
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