Holiday Giving Comes in Many Forms

Pics of holiday cookies I donated to KC Hospice last week.  I've been doing 11th Hour volunteering with them and other hospice programs since 2004.  If you're looking for a great place to be a volunteer, there are many ways to be of service throughout this wonderful organization.

 Earlier in the week I made a volunteer appearance to benefit CCVI.  I had the honor of judging Gingerbread Lane at Crestwood Shops.   Mission Hills Country Club walked away with this year's top honors for a traditional yet whimsical entry.  I loved everything about the design - especially the see-through windows and interior vignettes.  The very talented Pastry Chef, Jemaly Peterson, proves she knows how to work with scale as well as detail.  

Hats off to the entry by the Argosy Casino team, too.  I'm happy to report that everyone made my job of scoring the entries very difficult!  There's an unbelievable amount of culinary skill in KC.  Thanks for letting me be a part of it.

D. Bruener of Prairie Village sent the following text about holiday themed cupcakes I made for her birthday.  "Cupcakes are heavenly!" (Thanks for the snaps, Mrs. B.)

Back to the kitchen, for me.  Have  a great week!