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[chocoera]

what time does the friday activities start? can we call to join up if late?

[Kerry Beal]

Jealous about Friday, it looks like a fun day. We will arrive tomorrow evening, in time for treats and WINE (that's for you, Robert).

Is anyone thinking about making anything that could require eggs? I couldn't think of anything but the hens have started laying and I have an extra dozen or so of our lovely free range eggs. I have to bring a cooler anyway, so can throw in a dozen if they might get used...

I feel sorry for my poor husband, one of our LaMancha does (goat) is very close to kidding, and unless it happens tonight (may well happen, her udder got enormous over the last 24 hours or so), he will be playing goatie midwife. He is not thrilled.

Jess

Yes - bring eggs! We can use some whites for nougat, we can make some curd in the TMX, marshmallow. Anyone got a bit of gelatine?

[tikidoc]

I'll bring at least a dozen eggs, maybe two. They are quite lovely, some the color of dark chocolate (from the Marans) and some a light blue-green (from the Americuanas). Significantly prettier than my chocolates...

I think we have some gelatin too, if so, I'll bring some.

Have fun on the field trip tomorrow and see y'all at the meet and greet (and eat)!

Jess

[Prabha]

Jealous about Friday, it looks like a fun day. We will arrive tomorrow evening, in time for treats and WINE (that's for you, Robert).

Is anyone thinking about making anything that could require eggs? I couldn't think of anything but the hens have started laying and I have an extra dozen or so of our lovely free range eggs. I have to bring a cooler anyway, so can throw in a dozen if they might get used...

I feel sorry for my poor husband, one of our LaMancha does (goat) is very close to kidding, and unless it happens tonight (may well happen, her udder got enormous over the last 24 hours or so), he will be playing goatie midwife. He is not thrilled.

Jess

Yes - bring eggs! We can use some whites for nougat, we can make some curd in the TMX, marshmallow. Anyone got a bit of gelatine?

I can bring gelatin. I'll buy a couple of the 1 oz. packages. Is that enough?

[RobertM]

I will check with the school tomorrow - I believe they have some gelatin

[tikidoc]

Oh, the goat kidded this afternoon when I was at work. Two healthy little bucklings. They are adorable. Too bad we didn't get her bred a little earlier, I could have brought milk for cajeta. Oh well, maybe next year.

ETA, can't find gelatin.

Edited by tikidoc, 15 March 2012 - 06:50 PM.

[patti_h]

I'll throw some gelatin in my bag. Just in case.

[Kerry Beal]

I'll throw some gelatin in my bag. Just in case.

Excellent - thanks.

[patti_h]

While I was grabbing the gelatin I also added rose water and orange flower water to my bag, pecans, pepitas, orange flavored dried cranberries, and dried wild blueberries. Just in case!

Does Alber Uster have a storefront? We are arriving this afternoon and I thought since we will be so close I would like to check them out.

I am looking forward to meeting everyone and sharing chocolates! I saw Chris Hennes' post on the showroom finish thread, I have lots to learn!!!

[heidih]

Check out the Report topic on the conference here.

[Chocolot]

Just left Albert uster. 9211 Gaither road Gaithersburg, md 301 258-7350

[RobertM]

Am at Stratford; they have gelatin. Dinner tomorrow will be at 6:00, it sounds amazing!

The doors to the school do not open until 8:00; so there is no need to rush in the morning; but get breakfast before you arrive, there will be none provided at the school.