2013 Brownie Delivery

I always enjoy your notes back to me when I email you to notify you of your annual brownie delivery. Here are some of your responses so far. Don't worry, the deliveries have just commenced, so if you have not received them yet...they are still coming!

Thank you so much. Just checking if there are nuts in them. Please let me know. No nuts but always worry for someone with allergies because the chips are made in same factory with nuts. I guess I'll have to have Jenna's then. Lol

They are as usual unbelievable.  Thank you!!

If you see my husband and kids around town, don’t tell them…I told them you don’t deliver brownies anymore. Then I don’t have to share!

Thank you!! Oh no!!   We're in FL until Sunday.  If the house sitters eat them before I get home, I'll kill them!!

Just walked in. I have been in the city. I am fainting. We are stuffed, exhausted and shoveling in your brownies. I left all of the mail in the garage. That can wait. The brownies could not!

I do not know why you do not stop selling houses and start baking brownies. Honey, you could retire in a few years off of your riches.

Please be sure to tell David that we got a very good batch!

Thank you from the bottom of my very large upper arms!

Xxxooo

“Brownie time of the year” is the best time of the year!!!

Oh god, are those phenomenal. I've waited since the day I met you to be able to try those and they didn't disappoint! ;) 

Thank you for a HUGE surprise , earlier today we were invited to dinner tonight at the home of very dear friends, we said yes, however, since the invitation was casual, spur of the moment, we accepted the invitation yet said we would be coming empty handed.  "Bing" your name came across my "inbox"  WOW what perfect timing, we decided we would bring your brownies for dessert.  I happened to be "chatting" with a mutual friend of ours (yours and mine), I told her I was bringing your brownies for dessert.  The below is her response to my decision to share your brownies!!    We brought your brownies, and our friends and their kids just kept moaning after every bite, you are the brownie buddha!  Thank you so much for keeping us on the list.

"Honey, I would rather go empty handed than give up a tin of those brownies.  They are like chocolate Gold !!! "

Omg. Even better than last year. Ate a  whole row. So yummy. 

"AMAZING" brownies "reminds me of my Mom's", said Mike Thank you !

Thank you so much! Your the best!!  When you decide to retire from real estate, let me know and we'll go into business selling your brownies!

Best wishes for a happy holiday and new year.

I am definitely giving you a real estate recommendation on Trulia or Zillow if it means you will refill the can!!

God Bless Linda Skolnick...are the words that Alex said as I handed him the tin..

As always, we thank you!  

And ha ha - Alex asked if we were to sell our house would we use you...of course :)

Best to you and your family!

Oh my... The day Linda's brownies arrive is a holiday in itself!

Half gone already!

Max sends many thank you's!!! He and his friend had the best post thanksgiving day breakfast. Poor Jeff.......but then he doesn't even know they were here and gone.

As always, thanks for your brownies!

Thank you! Just got out if mailbox. Bests wishes for the new year.

Omg!!! Yay!!

Got em! And they are already almost gone. Thanks!

With the arrival of your brownies it is now officially the holiday season. As always, big thanks.

 Hi Linda. You made my day today. Thank you. I came home after working about 9 hours straight with spreadsheets and not really eating lunch. I was so happy to find delicious brownies in my mailbox. Thank you thank you.

Woo hoo!!! Can't wait! Xo

Thank you so much, sweetie!!  Brendan's absolute FAVORITE!!!

Linda...your brownies are so yummy...I only get to eat one piece and Terence one piece. The rest are Leonard's . He rationed it and eats two pieces a day, we can't touch them!

Matt got the mail and ran into the car saying "Linda's brownies!!!" with the biggest smile on his face !

You’re the best!

Already got it and I texted all the kids.  Daniel is NOT happy that he is away in college and all the brownies will be long gone :)

Thank you for the brownies- unbelievably good! Did you make them? I'm totally recommending you!!

Yum- thanks so much!!! We will certainly enjoy them!!!

Westport's Newest Additions

Over the last year, Westport has been the happy recipient of many new businesses. As the New Year commences, I asked Westporters to reflect on some of their favorite “new” finds – even if they weren’t’ new to Westport – just new to them personally.

Linda Skolnick – Zumba at Intensity with Marcello (he moves like Jagger) and Pane Bene Resturant co-owned by the charming Angelo Devin Skolnick – working at JL Rocks for the sweetest boss ever John Crane- JL Rocks Jewelry – I love that I can call the owner Jamie, and she knows exactly what my wife wants Jamie Camche- Chocolate Brownies by Linda Skolnick is not a "new" thing but a Westport tradition at holiday time. Jeremy Stein – Albe Furs – Leon, one of the owners saved me a bundle by reconditioning my wife’s fur instead of having to buy a brand new one. Leslie Green- Nails by Mila – Mila gives the best manicure in town Mike and Tori Freidman – HB Home – its great to see such great style outside of the city Ashley Hartman - lunch at Le Farm - the best in Fairfield County.. Nancy Landauer – Clam pizza at Tarry Lodge Jeff Jensen- I enjoy the quality of the clients who are targeting Westport as their next place to live. They are normally well-informed, bright and positive. That makes working for them a pleasure rather than a job. Jennifer Seidman - I love the complimentary yoga classes at lululemon on Sundays at 10am. Great way to do some yoga, open up, stretch out and meet new interesting people. LOVE the new cosmetic store, BENEFIT, on Main Street.. Heather gives a great eyebrow shaping there. I only discovered TABBOULLI GRILL a couple of months ago and love it! Fantastic Middle Eastern food. Try the Falafal Platter when you go! Pane Bene is my new Fave Italian restaurant in town. Joyce Backman- A great “new” find is GoWaiter.com. They deliver from some really good restaurants (and some not so fancy restaurants that the kids like) when you are just too lazy to go out. Doug Hendel – Tarry Lodge Liz Kaner- Pane E Bene restaurant has been one of my favorite stomping grounds this year. I love the cozy ambience-for either yummy meals or catching up with friends at the bar. Cristy Schnauffer -Art's Deli, like the old days Andi Frimet - downtown has been rejuvenated. for a while it was disheartening to go down main street and see all the empty storefronts. now the area is bustling and vibrant again. Jacquie Tolkin - my new favorite is the West Elm pop up store on Main Street. Great style, prices and service. We're the first Connecticut store! How amazing are we? Rob Lehrman- the new and improved Greens Farms train station Carolyn Cohen - Saugatuck Craft Butchery Laurie Platte - "Mixology boutique on the Post Road east....chic clothes....fabulous prices...get into the Mix!!!" Nancy Friedlander -I would say I was most happy with the way Westport/Weston residents came out during these difficult weather related times, floods, snowstorms, power outages, etc. I saw many people really being kinder to each other and getting out of their own daily routines to help a fellow man. I have lived in this community for over 20 years and it was the first time in a long time that I saw us as a community helping each other...WELL DONE Westport/Weston.

Thanks to all the new businesses opening here, I am looking forward to more openings in 2012!

2011 Brownies Arrive !!!

As many of you already know - the 2011 Brownie Deliveries have commenced! Remember to grab them from your mailbox as soon as I email you that they have arrived. Just ask Carolyn if she ever got hers back from her mailman!

I always love your comments back to me after a delivery. Here is what I have heard from all of you so far!

I can't tell you the sheer deight that we shared when we found your unbelievable brownies at our front door. We immediately came in and tore into them. Yes the same big smile and ummmm sound from both of us at the same time. Can't believe it was 14 years ago that you found us our first house and now our second. Lucky us for that and thank you for your beyond amazing brownies.

you're the best! thanks for remembering me and best wishes for a happy and healthy new year!

We have them and have already indulged. Thank you so much for our yearly treat.

I just got home from a doctor's appointment and what awaited me but the most heavenly gift! Thank you!

Just got the mail -- no treat. Any chance the mailman could mistake it for a package to be mailed? So much for his tip!

u can open a business selling ur brownies! --which we just finished! :-(

As always Linda - delicious - thank you so much for thinking of me - all the very best to you and your family for the holiday season – xx

Yes, hiding them from the kids. Shhhhhh ! Thank you. :)

Yay!

Unfortunately for you, getting these brownies never gets old!!! Hahaha!!!

Your brownies were INSANE! You wouldn't believe how quickly they disappeared. Thank you and have a great holiday season.

Linda - just got home and picked up the mail. Thank you so much!! They look amazing!

A giant thank you for a delicious treat we look forward to every year. We finally beat the kids to the mailbox and got the first round!

You are a doll. A thousand kisses

Looking forward to it! I hope there's some left when I finally get home tonight!

Once again, we thank you HUGELY for the delicious brownies. They're always a treat and we appreciate it!

Ooooo! So excited!

Better than ever!! Thank you!!

XO

They were amazing! I even was nice this year and left a few for my husband (but I did eat most of them). Happy holidays to the Skolnick crew.

Thank you for the scrumtious brownies. Happy Holidays to you all.

okay i am beside myself, my husband just ate 2 entire brownies. i asked him if he was sure he wanted another he said yes they are delicious. i put them away before he thought he was going for number 3.

thank you so much!!! very excting

We always look forward to your treats. Thanks again for including us on your list of brownie fans.

Ahh..times like this I am happy that my wife has celiac. Thanks again Linda.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the brownies!!! Thank you so much! And Happy Hanukkah dear friend.

THANK YOU!!!!!!! I must tell you that I was away for the weekend at a conference and I just got home, saw the tin and they are....GONE! The vultures in my family didn't even leave any for me :) I know everyone loved them however, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Hope you have a wonderful Hanukkah and a peaceful New Year...

The kids came running in..."The Brownies are here" Trully we look forward to them every year!

Love my mailbox treat!! Look forward to it every year!!! Thank u!!! ..

Yummy. Need I say more....Thank you.

2010 Brownie Delivery Responses

My annual Brownie Delivery is just beginning. I always enjoy your responses. I hope you don't mind my sharing them!

Thanks so much!!! I created 2 LBS brownie addicts within 2 mins after u handing them to me

They are almost gone. Thank you so much. They are amazing. Can't wait until next year.

The kids found them, which I guess is good since I won’t eat the whole tin myself.

If you see my kids in town...don't tell them you already delivered them. I don't want to share!

Yummy!!!

Thanks for the brownies. They were a great surprise when we arrived home from vacation last night.

So delicious, so thoughtful, and with sincere thanks - your brownies are such a tasty treat and really make the holiday time so much more festive

My kids LOVE you!!!!!

Thanks you so much!! xo

The kids will be psyched

When you go to heaven, God is going to ask you for your brownie recipe!

Can't wait! Thanks!

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!! There goes the diet AGAIN!

My kids are going to be so PSYCHED!! Thank you, dear!! xoxo

Yay!!

Thanks so much for the incredible brownies.......hope you and your family have a happy and healthy holiday season and great 2011!

Thank you Linda,but I have to hide it. It is deeelicious.

Thanks so much Linda!!
As delish and decadent as always!
Happy holidays!!

Thanks for the brownies, they didn't even last 12 hours in my house!!

I denied that we received them to my husband!!

Thanks so much for the brownies! We were away, my neighbor got my mail, ate some, and froze the rest! She was very jealous!!! Anyway, can't wait for them to thaw....... xo

Mmmm! Thank you.
Can't wait to get home. En route from HK.. No brownies over there like yours!!

you're the best!!! thank you thank you thank you!!

Can’t wait. Always a treat. Thanks.

Brownie Respones 2009

I always get a kick out of some of your responses after you open your mailboxes during Brownie Season. Here are some of your messages. If you are not on the brownie list, all you have to do is buy or sell your house with me, or send me a viable referral!!!

Linda, We got them safe and sound. They are tremendous. Thanks so much. XOXOX

I love u!!

Please don’t tell my husband, I don’t feel like sharing!

Would you believe me if I said we didn’t get them – so you have to deliver them again!

I love the ”brownie“ time of the year!

Thank you again. They are such a treat!!!!!

Your brownies are an instant portal to Nirvana. Thank you! I look forward to them every year. I'm afraid to admit that I've never introduced them to my husband or daughter.


Thank you so much for the delicious brownies. It is something we certainly look forward to.

thank you, I guess the diet is deferred until forever!!!

Oh No!!! we are in the city this weekend and my parents are at the house! If my dad gets a hold of those I will never see them. OK, I will have to get my mom to grab them before he does.

Thanks!

Thanks so much. I can't wait to taste them. Happy Holidays.

XO

Awesome! Had last night. Thank you!

Thank you so much for the brownies, they are amazing! Absolutely the best

Wow - we made it on to your Brownie list!

Thanks so much! Doug and I split a small one tonight and they definitely live up to their reputation! We look forward to eating more (and might share with the kids).

Perfect timing!! Thank you so much!

We want to thank you so much for the delicious brownies! As always, they are so yummy... The kids have been fighting over them and quite frankly, I'm surprised there are any left (only two!). You are so sweet and thoughtful...

Thanks so much!!!

You the best! David is away this week, so you know they'll be gone by Friday.

Too late. Should have warned me. Kids found it !!! Xo

Forgot to check my email since I got home and just saw this. Ran outside to get the brownies in my slippers and already ate one.
Thanks we love getting them every year.

Amazing!! Thank you so much, we are eating them right now and loving them! Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season.
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!

THANK YOU! Thank you ! Thank you! You are so kind to remember us each year.

Thank you once again. You have not lost your touch!!

Thank you so much Linda for continuing the tradition - we all enjoy and appreciate the tasty delicious treat!

got them! Thanks!! The kids will be so psyched!
xo

Thanks Linda! My girls will be soooo excited! Happy Holidays!

They are so fudgey, truly yummy!

Already had one...SO YUMMY!
Yay!!! :)

Yippee! It's that time of year again!! Perfect timing, as my parents arrive for a visit this weekend. JoJo will be so happy to have chocolate in the house (that is, if my kids don't demolish them first).

So sweet of you!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you. They brownies are so delicious!

Thanks so much for the brownies. They are soooo yummy.

Linda's Brownie Delivery Response

All my previous and current clients receive "Brownies for Life" ! If you live in Westport, CT, you know that means that you get these decadent fudgey brownies delivered to your home every year during the holidays. Many of you have decided to hide them from your children. I understand! I got a big kick out of many of your email responses to the delivery, so I cut and pasted them below. Thought you would enjoy what others said too!

My stomach thanks you -- my jeans aren't quite so sure.

Maybe this year I should share them. Maybe not.

Thanks a ton (ha ha)~they are so yummy

thanks

How about a side brownie business until real estate picks up? I'll be your first customer.

Ours our gone--Fred got one and Emma got one. As for the rest, well.....brownies were great - almost all gone already!

You're the best!We are over the moon with delight!

It wouldn't be the holidays without your unbelievable brownies!

Thank you!What a lovely surprise to come home this evening and find Linda's famous brownies!

Thank you so very much

Thank you so much for the brownies. They are even better than last year. (I'm not sure if I'll leave any for Mark or the kids.)

If you ever get tired of real estate.....

You're a doll.

The kids will be thrilled.

xoxothanks for the delicious brownies!!!!

Awesome – thank you soooo much. Have a GREAT holiday!

YUM!

Thank you soooooo much-i am so psyched!!

Yummy Brownies!

Last year I ate them all (I blame that on the pregnancy), so maybe this year I will share :). Do you make these? They are absolutely sinful!Thank you!!!!

My kids love you, the mysterious Linda who magically delivers brownies each year!

Linda Skolnick, you rock!

They're awesome.Thank you!You're the best!

I'm going to eat them on the way to the gym?

Merry chrismakah!Yumm yumm thank you SO much!

Wow, what a really fun surprise.Thanks!

Kids are psyched!!Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!

You are too amazing!!!!!!

Delicious, as always

More reasons to go to the gym.

Godbless you Linda !