Cookie baking on the Africa Mercy

So how do you make Christmas cookies on a hospital ship?

Well, first you order a kilogram of dough from the kitchen.  It's only $2, and they'll deduct the money from your crew account.

You show up at the appointed time with a rolling pin, some cookie cutters, candy for decorating and a plate.
Or you borrow those things from other people.

Dough, anyone?

You find a table in the dining room to use for your work area, and find some baking sheets.
Cut out the cookies, and add some candy, if you like.
They get baked in the kitchen.

Hard at work!

When the cookies come out, the frosting comes next.  The frosting is also made by the kitchen staff.

Happy cookie bakers

Debbie