This year we celebrated our 35 Years in Business Anniversary on September 16 from 1:00- 5:00 PM 2023.
Special prices, entertainment and complimentary food will be on the menu
Our desire is always to connect you or keep you connected with your heritage, to continue to learn and to teach others. Carol, Kay and I are ready to help you and guide you in the direction you need.
Thanks for keeping The Wooden Spoon stirring for 35 years!
The FAS group meets the third Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM
at The Wooden Spoon. This Sunday the group will be meeting to discuss plans for the year. Please plan to attend. All are welcome.
Please bring a snack for refreshments.
Coffee and saft will be provided.
WEDDING SALAD Cook one package ring macaroni. Rinse and drain well. In saucepan put the juice of one large can of pineapple, and Mix well. Bring to a boil and cook until thick. Add: Pour this over the cooked macaroni rings. Refrigerate overnight. To this mixture, add: Drained pineapple Blend well. Put in your favorite Scandinavian crystal bowl. Garnish with Cool Whip and fruit. SHARE AND ENJOY! |
Gwen Welk Workman, April 1, 2017 |
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DREAMY CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH DAIM CANDY After cake is removed from oven, take a fork and pierce the entire surface. Pour one jar of Smucker' s caramel ice cream topping over the cake. Cool. Frost with Cool Whip. Sprinkle with crushed Daim candy. Refrigerate. Serve cold in a Dala Horse Tray. SHARE AND ENJOY! |
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GJETOST FROSTED CAKE Mix ¼ cup melted butter with Add: Mix well. Add: Blend well. Pour into 10 inch springform pan you have sprayed with cooking oil. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. FROSTED CAKE TOPPING: Add: Stir until golden. Add: Bring to a vigorous boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2-3 minutes until the mixture turns carmel colored and thickens. Add: Pour hot topping over cake and place under broiler until topping is bubbly and lightly browned. Cool on baking rack. Serve on a Carl Larsson Cake Tray. SHARE AND ENJOY! |
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PEPPERKAKER/GINGERSNAPS Ingredients: Add: Mix well. Take a tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, dip in white sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Serve in our Gingerbread dish at your next party. SHARE AND ENJOY! |
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SUGAR COOKIES Ingredients: Add: 2 eggs Mix well. Take a tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, dip in white sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Serve cookies plain or frosted. EXTRA! To make Gwen's Signature Lemon-Iced cookies: Ingredients: |
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PEPPERKAKER PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE Blend one box Anna ginger thins to make crumbs. Add: Press into an 8" or 10" springform pan. In large mixer bowl blend (Blend as you add each ingredient): Mix on high speed for 2 minutes. Pour into large springform pan. Bake at 350 degees for 20 minutes. Then bake at 300 degrees for 40 minutes. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake in oven for one hour. Refrigerate. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and your favorite hot beverage in a Rosemaling mug. SHARE AND ENJOY! |
Gwen Welk Workman, April 1, 2017 |
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SALMON FILLING FOR VESTLAND'S LEFSE
Flake 3-5 ounces smoked salmon.
Mix well with eight ounces cream cheese.
Add 3-4 tablespoons of lemon juice
2 tablespoons chives or green onion tops
Mix well.
Prepare Vestland's Lefse according to direction.
Spread mixture on sheets of Lefse.
Roll in log shape. Cut in bite sized pieces.
Spear an olive or pickle on a toothpick, add Lefse roll up.
SHARE AND ENJOY!
Gwen Welk Workman, April 1, 2017 |
The SON group meets the second Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM
at The Wooden Spoon.
Please bring a dish to pass (Norwegian if possible) as we start each meeting with a pot-luck meal.
All are welcome.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM
An annual event at The Wooden Spoon to show how much cookies mean in our culture. Please bring a tray of homemade treats to add to the ones we have made.
Ann, Jennie, Alan, Beth, and Don will be showing you how to make rosettes, krumkaker,
goro and kringle.
Remember this is NOT a Cooky Exchange but rather an exchange of sugar and fellowship.
The Swedish Community will have the Lucia Celebration at Lover's Lane Methodist Church on Saturday, December 3.
Stations of Lefse
Stations of Lefse, Saturday, October 20, 2023 at 8:30 AM. Cost per person is $25.00. Learn how to make Lefse by four bakers. Have "Fun Rolling in the Dough". Reservations with credit card are needed.
Have you considered having your gathering here at The Wooden Spoon?
There are many options:
Call 972-424-6867 for more information. Ask for Gwen.
A handiwork group meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month
from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 PM
Bring your project and a friend.
No charge.
Coffee and cookies provided.
