A combination of ground, crystallized, and fresh ginger gives these soft, chewy cookies their intense flavor.
Yield: Makes about 40
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1/4 cup light (mild-flavored) molasses 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh peeled ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/3 cup (about) sugar
Preparation
Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk flour, crystallized ginger, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until creamy and light, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in both brown sugars. Beat on medium-high speed until creamy, about 3 minutes. Add egg, molasses, fresh ginger, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Beat to blend. Add flour mixture in 2 additions, beating on low speed just to blend between additions.
Place 1/3 cup sugar in small bowl. Measure 1 tablespoon dough. Roll into ball between palms of hands, then roll in sugar in bowl to coat; place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cookie dough, spacing cookies 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart.
Bake cookies until surfaces crack and cookies are firm around edges but still slightly soft in center, about 15 minutes. Cool completely on sheets on rack. DO AHEAD: Cookies can be made up to 4 days ahead. Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (1 cookie): 93.2 kcal calories, % calories from fat, 3.5 g fat, 2.1 g saturated fat, 14.3 mg cholesterol, 14.8 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g dietary fiber 9.1 g total sugars, 14.6 g net carbohydrates, 0.9 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
Announces Sixth Annual Minnesota Star Awards Call for Entries
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES) announces its sixth annual Minnesota Star Awards competition.
The awards are open to ALL event professionals who produced events or event components in 2009 in Minnesota. ISES membership is NOT required for the majority of categories. Entry deadlineis January 14, 2010, with the Latin-themed gala awards ceremony, Ritmo Caliete, on March 26, 2010 at the Minneapolis Hyatt Regency.
What is ISES The International Special Events Society is comprised of over 7,200 professionals associated among 49 chapters world wide who work in the special events industry as event planners, caterers, decorators, florists, destination management companies, rental and production companies, tent suppliers, audio-visual technicians, party and convention coordinators, hotel and convention managers, entertainers and much more. ISES provides education and networking to its members to promote professionalism in the special events industry.
It’s up to you! Now more than ever, every company is looking for leaders in their industry. Make sure you have the continuing education in your field, the energy to bring you to the next level and motivation and drive to keep yourself there! Join us as we welcome Ryan B Penneau, a program Direcetor, Keynote and Facilitator for The LifeSkills Center for Leadership.
Ryan is a Speaker, award winning story teller, leading authority in personal development among college students, playwright, actor, entrepreneur and business manager, Ryan Penneau, is one of the nation’s youngest motivational and inspirational speakers on STUDENT SUCCESS IN AND AFTER COLLEGE. By the age of 25, he’s demonstrated ambition, critical thinking, accomplishment and follow through; and has taken the defining moments of his life and the steps and secrets that carried him through to success. In his five years of post college experience, he’s spoken to thousands of students, trained campuses, companies and corporate teams including Famous Dave’s Corp, Baker Tilly, MHC, and S&L Management on professional and personal success strategies. Ryan will not only move your audience through his unique ability to share stories, but will leave them ready to take action in their lives and create the results they deserve and want!
A Thank You from our Volunteer of the Year 2009 Susan Austin!
All photos courtesey of Susan Austin Photography!
"I wanted to thank this NACE chapter, again, for bestowing upon me the title of "Volunteer of the Year 2009" last night.
I truly love being apart of this organization and LOVE capturing everyones hard work throughout the year.
Everyone always puts forth such effort each month and I want so show it off for all to see!
The joy I get from coming along side and sharing my images with you all is indescribable.
Thank you, again, for such an honor."
Susan Austin
Austin Images Photography
A tabletop presented by Apres Party and Tent Rental
First Course - Lobster Bisque
2nd Course - Salmon Salad
3rd Couse -A Wonderful Seabass, then came the 4th Course of Beef Wellington with Chestnuts!
5th Course -A Trio of Desserts...Creme Brulee, Pistachio Mousse in a White Chocolate Cup and a Fruit Tartlet!
NACE Programs Events of 2009 - A Tie!
Bruce Vassar - NACE VP of Programs
Winners - Carolina Lorenz of Prom Catering and Jennifer Braun of Festivities for the Event at The Loring Park Community Arts Center forBringing the Indoors Outdoors and The Outdoors!
Jennifer Christensen - NACE VP of Membership
Not pictured...
Chocolate and Spirits Pairing - Charlene Otto of Lancer Catering & Allison Munsell of Aarcee Classic Events at the Science Museum.
NACE Volunteer of Year 2009
Susan Austin of Susan Austin Photography
Pictured are Terrie Bulanek - NACE President, Bruce Vassar - NACE VP of Programs, Winner Susan Austin
We wrapped up our year at the Hotel Sofitel on December 9th. As always, the Sofitel was royal in their service. Wendy Gustafson, Mike Tindal and Chef Serge are truly the most gracious hosts. They know hospitality and it shows. The photos of the dinner speak for themselves. Sheree Bochenek from Apres and Matthew Sherry from Complete Music, two dedicated NACE members always, always giving of their resources and time, took our event to the next level. Matthew put together all of the photos taken through the year by Susan Austin and produced a video. Sheree's tabletops were fabulous like she is. Would you expect less from her?
This year we started a tradition of honoring the "Best NACE Program of the Year" and "Volunteer of the Year." I am excited about this! Susan Austin of Austin Images, was our Volunteer of the Year with endless hours to our organization. Endless spirit. The criteria for best program was the most well rounded and best collaboration of a theme execution with food, program content and decor. We provided the theme and they took it and ran with it. The board members attend all meetings so they voted and it split right down the middle. As President I am always to remain "neutral" when debate arises, so we honored both in a tie. The two most outstanding NACE events were August - Inside Outside Reversal - Prom Catering & Festivities at Loring Park and October - Chocolate and Spirits Pairing - Lancer Catering & Aarcee Classic Events at the Science Museum. Congratulations to all of these outstanding industry leaders.
We reflected on some of the successes of 2009 including 20 new full time members joining our group and a current database of 1400 people who have attended a NACE meeting in the last two years. I also recognized the hard work the Board of Directors does on a voluntary basis.
Looking ahead to 2010 we have a full program line up and RFP's are going for those 11 meetings currently. Some highlights? We have set our full day annual conference for April 7th and will be doing joint meetings with a few other industry associations. We will also be having elections for board positions in November - so emerging leaders please come forward!
I am grateful for our strong and growing organization! Best to all of you and your families.
