We went to Surefire Publishing's Christmas party last night. They have been in the music business longer than anyone currently operating in Nashville. It is a family run operation. They provided food, but also asked people to bring some. I made a whole platter of gingerbread people. Most were playing guitars, but I made more people than guitars, so the plain ones had round mouths (Red Hots). They were singing.The guitar ones went fast, even though there was a whole table of desserts. I think it was the novelty of it. I had to hand cut the guitars. They do make guitar cookie cutters, but I don't know where to buy them except on line, and it's ridiculous to pay 7 or 8 dollars shipping on a cookie cutter. I also think they'd be too big for my people cutters.
I'm thinking of buying a blow torch and making my own, out of copper flashing. Then I could do enough instruments for a whole band.
The party was energetic. There was a very large music circle, mostly good quality. I guess it helps that the party was by invitation, even though the invites were pretty open.
My Hanukah candles did not work out. I used kite string for the wick, and it won't burn.
Gingerbread Folk
350˚ 12 min
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 1/4 cups flour
1 t salt
1 t baking soda
1/2t cinnamon
1/8 t cloves
2t ginger
3/4c molasses
1/4c water
Cream shortening and sugar. Sift dry goods. Add, alternating with water
and molasses. Chill. Roll 1/4” thick. Use floured cutters.
Aren't those guys cute! Any amps and monitors around?
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