Recipe #1:
Andrew C. Bowman - 6 years! 's
Garlic Dressing!
"My mom found a garlic dressing recipe one day and experimented on it for weeks, adding and subtracting things until it was just right. A little spicy, with vinegar and garlic, to add, in my mom's words, 'a little zing to life.'"
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid --10,000 GPs, held by: Mara ♣ McBain

Recipe #2:
Tornado Day 's
Pineapple Cheese Wonder
"It doesn't matter what else is served, this is ALWAYS the best and ALWAYS devoured."
(editor's note: This really is the only explanation for this recipe, but it looks unbelievably good!)
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 50,000 GPs, held by: hunter1965

Recipe #3:
Joy 's
Lentil Soup with Rice!
"This is a hearty soup, good for the cold weather. My grandmother used to make it. My family loves it. Water may be used instead of stock."
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid --5,000 GPs, held by: Diane

Recipe #4:
CountryGourmetHome
Morganna's Oven Fried Chicken!
"I made this at a family gatherings for Christmas, and my red Min-Pin had a tendency to steal a piece of this chicken."
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 8,000 GPs, held by: hunter1965

Recipe #5:
Ali ~ novel planning 's
Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce!
"Pomegranate seeds add a delicious juicy burst to basic cranberry sauce. Rosemary and orange zest give it an earthy tang. Great with any type of poultry. My brother decided to add pomegranates seeds to our Thanksgiving cranberry sauce one year, and now it is a family tradition."
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 5,000 GPs, held by: SG: Just a Girl Without Words

Recipe #6:
fyn- 's
Going Crackers Pudding!
"This is a 200 year old recipe handed down through multiple generations. Special treat at Christmas when I was young (The Kids got to break the crackers!)
Unusual, old fashioned and very yummy! (and fattening!)"
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 6,000 GPs, held by: SG: Just a Girl Without Words

Recipe #7:
Lexi Ashen Married John Ashen 's
Ice Box Fruit Cake!
"This recipe was in the family for over three generations. This is a favorite holiday treat for those that don't even like fruitcake, myself included. I hope you don't mind getting your hands a little dirty because it's definitely worth it!"
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid --5,000 GPs, held by: SG: Just a Girl Without Words

Recipe #8:
~j 's
Good Luck Orange Cardamom Stars!
"While they are great on their own, these work really well with just a dab of white chocolate. It's a sugar cookie with a citrus kick and the cardamom balances really perfectly with it. I make these for good luck at New Year's, but they are good every other day of the year as well."
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 8,000 GPs, held by: Melissa is fashionably late!

Recipe #9:
Nikki 's
No Bake Cookies!
"This kid friendly no-bake recipe makes a quick, slightly fudgy cookie with common ingredients in most of our cupboards. (Does contain peanuts, folks!) Also a good cure for a chocolate craving. My mom made these with me when I was young to include me with her extensive holiday baking. Novice bakers rejoice!"
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 20,000 GPs, held by: Kathleen

Recipe #10:
Melissa is fashionably late! 's
Spritzer Cookies!
"Shortbread style cookie recipe, perfect for a cookie press. Perfect for giving away to friends at Christmas or entertaining guests around the Christmas tree!"
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 5,000 GPs, held by: A.J. Lyle

Recipe #11:
~j 's
I Can't Believe These Are Whole Wheat Toffee Chip Cookies!
"I've been experimenting with whole wheat flour and came upon an interesting discovery-- the flavor notes found in toffee are absolutely astounding when used in a whole wheat cookie dough. These are best made the night before a big event... I'm sure Santa won't mind a few of these."
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 5,000 GPs, held by: SG: Just a Girl Without Words

Recipe #12:
kattwoman 's
Kool-Aid Pie!
"This pie is easy to make, not that expensive and it is easy to make a flavor everyone can enjoy."
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 6,000 GPs, held by: Nicole

Recipe #13:
CountryGourmetHome 's
Silver Lining Cake and Buttercream Frosting!
"This recipe has been passed down by the women in my family. I always make this around Christmas. This is always a hit at my church.
Then during the early 90s, a professional chef taught my mother a trick that would make it even better."
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 15,000 GPs, held by: fyn-

Recipe #14:
~j 's
Not Your Grandma's Gingerbread and Classic Royal Icing!
"After years of experimentation, trial and error, I think I have found the secret to a perfect, snappy gingerbread that's irresistible to kids and adults alike. It works well for building gingerbread houses too!"
Opening Bid: 5,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 16,000 GPs, held by: Ali ~ novel planning



Ah, but what is this? A secret stash of late recipes?! Well, I never!

Recipe #15:
Tornado Day 's
Hawaiian Heaven Pie!
"This recipe becomes everyone's family favorite. I actually inherited it from my husband's ex-mother-in-law (you'd have to know me to even begin to comprehend such a thing). It is the treat of treats!"
Opening Bid: 10,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 20,000 GPs, held by: Kathleen

Recipe #16:
Leger~ 's
Dark Chocolate Apricot Cookies!
"Dark chocolate and apricot flavors go so well together. A tasty treat! White chocolate also can be used."
Opening Bid: 10,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 13,000 GPs, held by: Maryann

Recipe #17:
~j 's
Perfect Peanut Butter Blossoms!
"I make these uhm, sometimes not even for holidays. These are best made Sunday afternoon during the football game because you can make the fellas shuck all of the Hershey Kisses for you. Buy a big bag, because usually a few of the Hershey kisses don't make it into the kitchen ..."
Opening Bid: 10,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 11,000 GPs, held by: SG: Just a Girl Without Words

Recipe #18:
Brooke - thanks her friends 's
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!
"This recipe was handed down from my mother. They're easy to make and turn out a soft and fluffy cookie. The chocolate and pumpkin flavors together are really delicious. They never last long and people always ask me for the recipe."
Opening Bid: 10,000 Gift Points
Current Bid -- 14,000 GPs, held by: Ali ~ novel planning



That's right! I have some late entries, including one from my own personal stash, and I'm not giving 'em up without a fight! You're going to have to outbid me for them!



Auction began:
Saturday, December 5th, 2010 12:01 AM

Auction ended:
Sunday, December 12th, 2010 11:59 PM

News Update! The StoryMaster has announced that he will be matching winning bids from this auction in support of RAOK!
(now we need to make sure he puts his money where his mouse is! )

Gift Point Donations from:
The Vigilante Angel 50,000!
Boston 50,000!

Total donation through this auction:
522,000 Gift Points!