Most people who celebrate Christmas also celebrate with special foods, and in particular, cookies. Some do so by having a cookie exchange. A few of us attempted a holiday breads exchange last year, with limited success. I'm willing to give it a go again, but would like to offer an alternative as well.



Would you, dear Plimate, rather participate in a recipe exchange thread, or a snailmail cookie exchange?

Traditionally, a cookie exchange would involve mailing a dozen cookies to a certain number of people and receive cookies from that same number of folks. There would be a target receipt date as well. We can keep the number low for privacy reasons, but keep in mind, that's how many different kinds of cookies you'd receive. Is 3 agreeable to those of you interested?

If you'd rather just exchange recipes, you can post your favorite in your response.

I'll take votes until Nov. 1, then we can let the games begin.

I like the idea of a cookie exchange.

I really like the idea... I'm not sure yet if I could participate, but I definitely like the idea.

Would we make it North America only? (sorry, klub, I'm not keen on mailing overseas)

I don't mind sending cookies overseas, they certainly don't weigh much.

Plus, I don't want to exclude anyone who wants to join in.

If enough out of the US plimates participate, we could go international and have them trade among themselves. And, I know it's early in the season yet, so am looking forward to more comments and participants. I sent a box of cookies to a Belgian plimate, and two things surprised me: how long it took for them to get there, and yes, it was a little expensive. But I tucked a few other things in the box besides cookies. (Another story altogether, and one someone else will have to tell.)

It is a felony to traffic certain substances across international borders.

I'm just sayin'

Not cookies, silly.

Everyone on Plime who wants to participate should be able to.

You didn't tell the burgoo police on me, did you?

I would definitely participate! It would give me a chance to try out my latest invention; Death By Chocolate cookies. :-D

Just to add to the international thing - to give an idea.

I sent 2 jars of jam to DL in England. They took about 10 days to get to him and cost $9


(really just a bump)

I figure this will pick up speed in November, but thanks for the thought. :)