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 Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:55 pm
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This Event Ends On: January 15th, 2010  ► PtPP's Christmas Event ◄
This is PtPP's first Christmas Event, we will be offering a bunch of prizes to be won, a few contests and games for this holiday. heart
Make sure to take a part, the more you participate the more prizes you can win!
All entries for any contest for this event should be post here, please do not PM unless stated otherwise!
Chat about anything you wish here, it's just like a chatterbox - you can be as random as you wish here.► Rules ◄
1. No spamming/bumping.
2. Do not ask for donations nor beg.
3. Do not cheat nor copy.
4. Stay active with the event.► Requirements ◄
You need at least 65 posts to take part of this event. How can you tell how many posts you have? Simple, click on 'Guild Members' or just simply click here, search your username and your post amount will show up. Don't have enough posts? Start posting around the thread, or just go here and post around there (since, you can just do a bunch of quizzes/bumps/polls to get your post count higher).
► So, what will be of this event? ◄
Contests, games and fun! 3nodding You will be able to win prizes by simply chatting here if you meet the requirements, but of course you win better prizes if you take part of contests. ► Are we allow to chat in this thread? ◄
Of course! It's encouraged greatly that you take part of this event. (: |
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:05 pm
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► Presents?! Oh the joy! ◄
This is an easy game, all you do is pick a number of the present you may win something! But you don't always win something, please remember this. You can only play once per day!
So, how do you pick a present? Just simply post and say "I'd like to pick __(number of present)__ for today!" If you don't use that format than you won't get anything at all! ;(
► Which one do you pick? ◄
  
1, 2, 3
► What can you win? ◄
Gold: Rage from 50g-500g.
Items: Jingle Me Hat, Elf Style Shirt, and Spirited 2k8 Peppermint Cap.
Junk/nothing: Trash, bugs, flowers or nothing.
► Winners ◄
-Pinky- -Boy- ; Spirited 2k8 Peppermint Cap
SnowMinnie ; Spirited 2k8 Peppermint Cap
The Wrathful Chizuko ; Spirited 2k8 Peppermint Cap, Elf Style Shirtx2
bad brainss ; 300g, Elf Style Shirt, Jingle Me Hat
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:09 pm
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► Free Stuff?! ◄
Yep, throughout the whole event we will be given out a bunch of Christmas related gifts just for taken part of the event! Yep, all you do is have to chat here and you already have a chance to win one of these gifts.
► Gifts ◄
Strike means we are out of stock! We only keep a few of each around.
Aquarium Christmas Gift,
Cap a la Gingerbread,
Snowman Mask,
Tiny Christmas Head-Tree,
Holly Candle,
Holly Pin,
Spirited 2k7 Scarf,
Reindeer Gloves,
Deer Hoof Shoes,
Eggnog with Cinnamon Stick,
Mountain of Presents,
Holly Hairpiece,
Gingerbread Man Cookie,
Young Mrs. Claus' Earrings,
Plate of Cookies and Milk,
Young Mrs. Claus' Garter,
Spirited 2k7 Peppermint Lollipop,
Santa Cow Plushie,
& Jolly Jacket.
► Lucky People ◄
The Wrathful Chizuko ; Tiny Christmas Head-Tree, Cap a la Gingerbread, Snowman Mask, Young Mrs. Claus' Earrings, Holly Candle
-Pinky- -Boy- ; Cap a la Gingerbread, Young Mrs. Claus' Garter, Holly Candle, Santa Cow Plushie, Eggnog with Cinnamon Stick, Reindeer Gloves, Aquarium Christmas Gift
bad brainss ; Santa Cow Plushie, Gingerbread Man Cookie, Plate of Cookies and Milk, Eggnog with Cinnamon Stick, Cap a la Gingerbread
Propaganda Americana ; Cap a la Gingerbread, Tiny Christmas Head-Tree
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:11 pm
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► Get creative! ◄
Here are some recipes for the Holidays, you can share/post your own here if you'd like. :3 But, if you wish it to be added here, you post provide: picture, ingredients, directions to make it. [not need] To Serve.
► Gingerbread Men Recipe ◄
◆ What you need:
✖ 3 cups (420 grams) all purpose flour
✖ 1/4 teaspoons salt
✖ 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
✖ 2 teaspoons ground ginger
✖ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
✖ 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
✖ 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
✖ 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
✖ 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated white sugar
✖ 1 large egg
✖ 2/3 cup (160 ml) unsulphured molasses
Note: To prevent the molasses from sticking to the measuring cup, first spray the cup with a non stick vegetable spray (like Pam).
◆ How to make it:
In a large bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and spices. Set aside.
In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and molasses and beat until well combined. Gradually add the flour mixture beating until incorporated.
Divide the dough in half, and wrap each half in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside while you roll out the dough.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Use a gingerbread cutter to cut out the cookies. With an offset spatula lift the cut out cookies onto the baking sheet, placing the cookies about 1 inch (2.54 cm) apart. If you are hanging the cookies or using as gift tags, make a hole at the top of the cookies with a straw or end of a wooden skewer.
Bake for about 8 - 12 minutes depending on the size of the cookies. Small ones will take about 8 minutes, larger cookies will take about 12 minutes. They are done when they are firm and the edges are just beginning to brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for about 1 minutes. When they are firm enough to move, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, you can press raisins, currants, or candies into the dough for eyes and buttons while the cookies are still warm. Otherwise, confectioners frosting can be used to decorate the cookies. You can also use the icing as a glue to attach candies, raisins, and sprinkles.
Confectioners Frosting: In an electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), cream the butter until smooth and well blended. Add the vanilla extract. With the mixer on low speed, gradually beat in the sugar. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater. Add the milk and beat on high speed until frosting is light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Add a little more milk if too dry. Place the frosting in a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tip and decorate the gingerbread men as desired.
Tint portions of frosting with desired food color (I use the paste food coloring that is available at cake decorating stores and party stores).
Makes about 3 dozen cookies depending on the size of cookie cutter used.
Store in an airtight container.
► Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe ◄
◆ What you need:
Sugar Cookies:
✖ 1 3/4 cups (230 grams) all purpose flour
✖ 1/8 teaspoon salt
✖ 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
✖ 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
✖ 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar
✖ 1 large egg
✖ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Royal Icing Using Egg Whites:
✖ 1 large egg white
✖ 1 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
✖ 1 1/2 cups (165 grams) confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar, sifted
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Royal Icing Using Meringue Powder:
✖ 2 cups (220 grams) confectioners' (powdered or icing) sugar, sifted
✖ 1 1/2 tablespoons (15 grams) meringue powder
✖ 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
✖ 1/4 cup - 1/2 cup (60 - 120 ml) warm water
✖ Food Coloring (Use Gel Pastes that can be found at cake decorating and party stores or else on-line)
◆ How to make it:
For Sugar Cookies: In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 to 4 minutes). Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add the flour mixture and beat until you have a smooth dough.
Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about one hour or until firm enough to roll.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove one half of the chilled dough from the refrigerator and, on a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch (1 cm). (Keep turning the dough as you roll, making sure the dough does not stick to the counter.) Cut out cookies using a lightly floured tree cookie cutter and transfer cookies to the prepared baking sheet. Place the baking sheets with the unbaked cookies in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to chill the dough which prevents the cookies from spreading and losing their shape while baking.
Bake cookies for about 10 minutes (depending on size) or until they begin to brown around the edges. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. Frost with royal icing, if desired. Be sure to let the royal icing dry completely before storing. (This may take several hours.)
Frosted cookies will keep several days in an airtight container. Store between layers of parchment paper or wax paper.
Makes about 20 - 4 inch (10 cm) cookies.
For Royal Icing with Egg Whites: In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the egg whites with the lemon juice. Add the sifted powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined and smooth. The icing needs to be used immediately or transferred to an airtight container as royal icing hardens when exposed to air. Cover with plastic wrap when not in use.
For Royal Icing with Meringue Powder: In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the confectioners' sugar and meringue powder until combined. Add the water and beat on medium to high speed until very glossy and stiff peaks form (5 to 7 minutes). If necessary, to get the right consistency, add more powdered sugar or water. To cover or 'flood' the entire surface of the cookie with icing, the proper consistency is when you lift the beater, the ribbon of icing that falls back into the bowl remains on the surface of the icing for a few seconds before disappearing.
The icing needs to be used immediately or transferred to an airtight container as royal icing hardens when exposed to air. Cover with plastic wrap when not in use.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
◆ To Serve: Place small mounds of confectioners frosting on your serving plate. Then gently place the decorated cookies into the frosting. This is best done shortly before serving.
► Jolly Christmas Special Cosmo ◄
◆ What you need:
✖ 1/2 cup vodka, well chilled
✖ 1/2 cup cranberry juice, well chilled
✖ 1/2 cup triple sec
✖ 1/2 cup cranberry liqueur well chilled
✖ 1 juice of lime
◆ How to make it:
✖ In a shaker fill with ingredients add ice and shake.
✖ Pour into a martini glass.
✖ Garnish with lime slice and fresh cranberries.
► Après-Ski Holiday Hot Chocolate With Brandy and Cream ◄
◆ What you need:
Hot Chocolate:
✖ 1 liter whole milk
✖ 200 g 70% cocoa solids chocolate, broken into small pieces
✖ 2 tablespoons brown sugar
✖ 4-5 tablespoons brandy
✖ 1-2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, to taste
To Decorate:
✖ 6 tablespoons whipped cream
✖ 4 teaspoons cocoa powder or ground cinnamon
✖ cinnamon stick, for stirrers (optional)
◆ How to make it:
✖ Gently boil the milk in a large heavy based saucepan, remove as boiling point is reached.
✖ Place chocolate in a small pan and add 2 tablespoons of the milk. Stir over a low heat until melted, then add the melted chocolate mixture into the remaining milk, stirring well.
✖ Add the sugar, cinnamon and brandy. Adjust to taste at this point.
✖ Serve the brandy hot chocolate in tall heatproof glasses or mugs, top with a dollop of whipped cream lightly dusted with cocoa powder or cinnamon.
✖ Serve with a cinnamon stick for a "stirrer"!
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:12 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:14 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:18 pm
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:11 am
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