Five hundred acre fire out of control and threatening thousands!
Fueled by savage Santa Ana winds, blowing at times at 60+ miles per hour, many, many were forced to evacuate their homes. We are in a very safe place here in Montecito but it is heart breaking to see the damage and to experience the fear of impending loss. We are baking the delicious Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies from The Waldorf Astoria to bring to the Firefighter's refreshment Center.
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We just had a new firestation built near my house and I haven't taken them a meal yet. Thanks for lighting the fire under me!!
Posted by: coachmimi | July 21, 2009 at 05:20 AM
Gorgeous cookies,so rich...
Posted by: vrinda | May 30, 2009 at 11:48 AM
The Waldorf Double Chocolate cookies are amazing looking. I will definitely try them and then do a post on my chocolate blog. Thanks for the link.
Posted by: Teresa | May 26, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Thank you for the post on my site. I will look forward to sharing back and forth with you.
Those cookies look AMAZING!!! I will definitely have to try those. My mouth is totally watering.
Posted by: Terecita | May 22, 2009 at 05:58 PM
Glad to hear you and your loved ones are safe. I'm sure you will be bringing a big smile to the face of all those brave and heroic firefighters with these cookies. Stay safe!
Posted by: kiss my spatula | May 22, 2009 at 08:48 AM
What a great thing for you to do - I'm sure they were really appreciated.
Posted by: Cate O'Malley | May 19, 2009 at 08:33 PM
This is an awesome thing to do!
Posted by: Big Boys Oven | May 19, 2009 at 05:35 PM
Hi S Stockwell,
I am catching up with you (my day job is in a very demanding profession-insurance and financial services) and I want to tell you that those firefighters certainly need chocolate to keep their energy levels up. When I heard about the fires (I am so sorry) in Santa Barbara I started to get really nervous. I have a second house in San Diego and that brought up the fire memories. And, my primary home is right next to a very, very dry oak-forested mountain range. We are not due for rain for another month and the lightening will probably start several fires before we get green.I have to agree with Heavenly Housewife-eat cookies when there are issues. I think that I will stock up on goods to bake cookies for the our firefighters just in case. I will use your cookie recipe. Maybe you should name them "Fireman Cookies".
Posted by: The Gastronomista | May 19, 2009 at 11:52 AM
thanks for coming by my page. i am new'ish to this whole thing. It still just tickles me that people i don't know come and look @ my page (let alone try my little recipes!).
best,
alex
Posted by: alex | May 16, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Best wishes and hope all is well!! good to know food and bring some joy in such situations.
Posted by: ravenouscouple | May 15, 2009 at 04:17 PM
What a nice gesture to bring the firefighter's those delicious looking cookies.
Posted by: Yvonne, My Halal Kitchen | May 14, 2009 at 09:57 AM
What a great treat for the firefighters who are risking their lives to fight the blazes. Stay safe.
Posted by: Lynne | May 12, 2009 at 01:32 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected by this horrible situation! I can only imagine! Glad you are safe, and the cookies will certainly be much appreciated I'm sure!
Posted by: Andrea | May 11, 2009 at 01:20 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the SB fires. That's wonderful of you to bring these cookies to the firefighters.
Posted by: Pink Foodie | May 11, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Hi S.Stockwell,
Sorry to hear about the raging fire in Santa Barbara. Keep safe and will keep you and the people of S.B in prayers.
Take care.
Regards,
Elin
Posted by: Elin | May 11, 2009 at 12:47 AM
My thoughts are with you. That's a selfless act on your part & I'm sure many will appreciate :) Thks for sharing!
Posted by: Blackswan | May 08, 2009 at 11:29 PM
LOVE the looks of this cookie recipe and Bless you for making these for the firefighters!
Posted by: Bread and Jam | May 08, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Holey smokes those cookies are surely the most delicious cookies I have ever laid my eyes on!!! I hope the fires are under control by now!!
Posted by: nina | May 08, 2009 at 09:54 PM
Wow - those cookies look amazing! You are so sweet to cook them up cookies to "refuel" them! There should be more people like you in the world :) Thanks for sharing...
Posted by: Danica | May 08, 2009 at 06:44 PM
Good luck - I'm sending good thoughts to ward off those winds. These cookies look delicious. Chocolate and cherries are a great combination!
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Posted by: Cookin' Canuck | May 08, 2009 at 04:09 PM
If I had a favorite sweet of all time it would be these, as my grandmother used to make them just for me, well at least that is what I thought!
I am making these soon...
Posted by: Chef E | May 08, 2009 at 01:51 PM
What a wonderful thing to do. Best wishes for everyone in CA!
Posted by: Chef Danielle | May 08, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Wildfires in California were always scary times. Hope the rains come soon. It's really sweet of you to make cookies for the firefighters. They'll appreciate it very much.
Posted by: curiousdomestic | May 08, 2009 at 09:54 AM
How nice of you to make yummy cookies for the firefighters. I know they must be really stressed and overworked by the fires that have been going on lately. I'm sure your cookies will brighten their day :)
Posted by: Jessie | May 08, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Keep well! It is a lovely thing to boost morale for the firefighters.
Posted by: Tangled Noodle | May 08, 2009 at 06:16 AM
That's really thoughtful of you. These cookies look really good. Hope you are safe and hope all the hard work from the firefighters and residents will be paid off soon.
Posted by: My Comfort Food | May 08, 2009 at 04:24 AM
best wishes to you..i cannot even imagine what this must feel like. ya'll have fires...here in tennessee it's tornadoes. my thoughts are with you and glad to be a new friend...
mary
Posted by: mary coleman | May 07, 2009 at 07:47 PM
How very thoughtful...I am sure the firefighters would feel appreciated.
Posted by: bergamot | May 07, 2009 at 07:27 PM
The fire fighters are brave indeed! The fires have been relentless in your area over the last few years. --Hope all ends well soon.
Your cookie recipe sounds amazing!I love chocolate and cherries. Will have to give them a try. I'm sure the fire fighters will enjoy your kindness.
Posted by: Debi | May 07, 2009 at 06:28 PM
We can feel the warmth all the way here in LA. Hopefully all is well for you and yours. The cookies should be a nice taste of home.
Posted by: The Duo Dishes | May 07, 2009 at 05:51 PM
Great thing to do for the firefighters. We can never do enough to show our appreciation for what they do, but these cookies are a nice start.
Posted by: bromography | May 07, 2009 at 05:26 PM
those cookies look delish :) xxx Rico-Recipes
Posted by: Rico | May 07, 2009 at 05:03 PM
I am glad you're doing well and it's a wonderful thing you're doing for the firefighters. I have friends whose homes have been destroyed by fires in San Diego, and I know how devastating fires can be. Keep safe.
Posted by: Onanarc | May 07, 2009 at 04:19 PM
That's very generous of you. I hope you're safe over there and that ll this will be over soon.
Posted by: jenn | May 07, 2009 at 02:13 PM
How wonderful of you - I'm sure the firefighters will appreciate the kindness as well as the tasty cookies! Sending safe thoughts to you and yours from Monrovia..
-Laura @ SoCal Sustenance
Posted by: Laura | May 07, 2009 at 01:57 PM
What a good person you are -- I'm sure they will enjoy the tasty sustenance for their hard work! - Zahavah
Posted by: Zahavah | May 07, 2009 at 01:56 PM
I am so sorry to hear about the fires. I used to live in Florida where there were always loads of devastating hurricanes. Against mother nature, we are powerless. Still, those cookies look absolutely decadent :) might as well eat some cookies if the world is falling apart, thats what i think anyways.
Posted by: Heavenly Housewife | May 07, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Thank you for all thee good wishes! We are in a good place but everyone is holding their breath for the winds tonight. best, s
Posted by: SStockwell | May 07, 2009 at 01:30 PM