As a specialized form of potlu ck, a cookie swap has all the same traits that make a potluck so effortless to host. Guests share in the baking and cost burden by bringing their favorite recipes.Cookie Swap takes the popular idea of the cookie exchange party to new heights and new directions.The cookie swap is perfectly suited not only to holiday gatherings but also to garden parties, showers, children's birthdays, summer get-togethers, and more.
With dozens of decorating and invitation ideas, 58 delectable recipes, mouthwatering photos, and tips on hosting the best swap possible, this book is sure to get readers' creative juices flowing in bringing together friends through the generosity of food and spirit.
Julia M. Usher, a celebrated pastry chef and food writer, has designed desserts for Chocolatier, Better Homes and Gardens, Bon Appetit, and Modern Bride, and such books as Vera Wang on Weddings and For the Love of Food. Usher is currently chair of the Food Writers and Publishing Committee of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). She lives in St. Louis and Stonington, Maine.
As seen in Martha Stewart Living! Tips and recipes for throwing a cookie potluck every season