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Continue reading →: LET THE HOLIDAY BAKES BEGIN!
I admit that I’m always finding little boo-boos in my cookie projects, but every once in a while a batch makes me totally happy… This was definitely one. A million thanks go to Haniela, I slightly adapted one of her recent productions shared during a Facebook live. You can check…
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Continue reading →: ZENTANGLE STRIKES AGAINIf you don’t know the meaning of zentangles and how I like to adapt them for cookies, read my previous post on the subject. Today I share a few more, and include my first adventure with Instagram reels showing how I make my very favorite kind because is is so…
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Continue reading →: BABY BLUE FROM ME TO YOU
Winter is coming. Might as well dress up for it. Mittens, hats, and don’t forget to keep your snowman warm outside. All designs were made following the cookiesteps of Marlyn, from Montreal Confections. If you want to considerably simplify the cookies, you can omit the knitted pattern made with piping…
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Continue reading →: EGG WHITE PAINTED COOKIES
Not too long ago I shared with you a method to decorate cookies that calls for very little icing (click here for details). Today I share another one along the same lines, this time using egg whites instead of yolks. It is simple and works on many types of cookies,…
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Continue reading →: BABY TURKEY COOKIE PLATTER
I made this set for a person who did something very nice for me, but prefers not to be named. The cookie cutter set comes from Dots and Bows Designs. Available at etsy following this link. Several techniques were used to make this set. For the back feathers, I used…
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Continue reading →: EGG YOLK PAINTED COOKIESThis is a technique I’ve seen in cookbooks and kept wanting to try, but only recently I finally went for it. It is super simple and straightforward. It also has the advantage of pleasing those who don’t care for a layer of Royal icing on their cookies. The effect is…
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Continue reading →: ZENTANGLE COOKIES: TANGLED UP IN ZENHave you heard of zentangle? It is an art form that uses repetitive patterns, ideally on a 3.5 inch square piece of paper, or as zenganglers call it, a “tile”. I’ve always enjoyed doodling, much to despair or my Mom, as I would do it on the wall by the…
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Continue reading →: GOBBLE GOBBLE!
A trio of turkeys, all very vocal members of the distinguished group “Go Vegan This Thanksgiving!” I am totally in love with these little turkeys designed by Amber and demonstrated in one of her recent live Facebooks videos with Marlyn and Haniela (starts at 32 minutes). I am also quite…
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Continue reading →: HALLOWEEN WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME
I dedicate this post to all who struggle with a harsh reality: Halloween won’t be back for 363 days. I invite you to sit back for a virtual tour of many spooky cookies I’ve baked and donated in the weeks before the greatest cookie holiday of all times… Perhaps my…
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Continue reading →: HALOWEEN PIZZA BOX SCENE
STAY CREEPY, MY FRIENDS! I am thrilled to contribute with my little pizza box concoction to the goodies made by my Great American Baking Show friends. It’s been a while since we got together to bake on a set theme, but better late than never! I love the concept of…
