Hands-On Holiday Demos: Creative Ideas for WOWing Guests

[jenniann]

I am working on our cluster meeting for Monday night and we are going to do some hands on holiday demos to give everyone ideas for something different to offer for the holiday months. We are doing the cookie press and 2 step fudge with the EAD and the HFTH ideas. Does anyone else have any other ideas that really WOW guests?

 

[mrssyvo]

I take the large SS whisk (you could use the small one also) and fill it with Hershey's kisses wrapped in red and green) and then I make a tag that says "Whisking you a Merry Kiss-mas" and tie it on the whisk. It is very easy, and cute, and a great idea for hostess gift or teachers gift.

 

[lkprescott]

I'm planning on doing the 'mug cake' thing as a wow and to show how folks can make a nice gift for friends (or themselves)... don't know if it'll wow them but it would me! LOL... I'm also planning on showing how especially the SA items (on sale this month - how convenient) can be used not only for preparing, serving food and entertaining but for decorating as well...

 

[ChefNic]

I was thinking about making the pretzel wreaths as a second recipe at shows...letting the guest make them, put them on a piece of Parchment paper with their name written on it...and bring ribbon to tie on it, and take it home in a baggie.

 

[MissChef]

I was thinking about making the pretzel wreaths as a second recipe at shows...letting the guest make them, put them on a piece of Parchment paper with their name written on it...and bring ribbon to tie on it, and take it home in a baggie.

This is one I thought of right away when I read this thread. Also, the festive bark crunch (is that the name?) anyway, that looks great all packaged up in the celophane.
I also like the idea of the small batter bowls, with the makings of either a brownie or cookie in them..... Makes great presents... and it's so much nicer to get the bb with the mix already inside!!!
This will be the first time in about 5 years since I really promoted holiday shows! I'm getting excited!