This year I hosted our 4th annual cookie exchange. Mr. T (ha, love that nick name) and I spent the better part of the weekend cleaning and getting the place ready for Christmas in time for the exchange. Miss E was off at her grandparents playing for the weekend. Our poor cat was put through the wringer with all the activity. For the exchange she hung out with everyone but was flaked out on the arm of a couch. For the exchange we each made a dozen cookies/bars for each participant plus another dozen for tasting. I made some stand by dishes for our regular get-togethers plus a new one that was a big hit. I got this recipe from Smitten Kitchen, Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms , They are so good. I highly recommend making these. To go with all the food, I made Colonial Hot Buttered Rum . A now favourite recipe that I discovered a few years ago. Left overs do store well in the fridge. Though I would recommend to guest to bring a thermos for a to go bag, to be stored in the trun