Well, well, the nominations for the 2014 Cookiers' Choice Awards are all in, and they have finally been tallied! But before I spill the beans, thank you to those who cast votes in celebration of the accomplishments of their fellow cookiers. It's...
As busy as we get here at Cookie Connection with writing tutorials, filming videos, posting photos, and all the other things that contribute to the learning and sharing of our fine craft, we are just as fully committed to the " celebrate " facet of...
I promise to make this post a pithy one. Considering how patiently you've been waiting for these results, it's the least I can do! First and foremost, thanks again to the team at BRP Box Shop - namely Kip Simpson, Connie Davis, and...
So it seems choosing Best Cookie of 2013 was tantamount to asking, "Who's more talented, Picasso or Monet?"!! All of the 39 finalists' cookies were remarkable in their artistry, each just in a different way. And, yes, as predicted, the popular...
And just when you thought all the fun and games were over (I'm referring to our recent Christmas Countdown Challenge), we've got another opportunity to win for you! Yes, you, our Cookie Connection members and cookie-loving public, will be...
For me, the Christmas Countdown has a wonderful month-long journey, filled with more cookies than I'd never imagined, each depicting our most festive season in a uniquely special way. Simply put - I was blown away! All in, we had 245 entries, which...
With our 25 fabulous finalists now unveiled, it's time for you, Cookie Connection members, to cast your votes for your favorites! The three cookies that have amassed the most votes by January 4, 2014 (5 pm central) will take away the three prizes....
Wow - it's been a wonderful month full of Christmas cookie splendor and an absolute thrill for me to announce each of the 25 finalists in our Christmas Countdown Challenge. Today, I reveal the final four lucky finalists for Days 22 to 25, and voting...
Hello! Thanks for waiting patiently for the Week 3 finalist reveal. I was tied up with other work (not a good thing) and house guests (a very good thing) this weekend, so couldn't steal away to write this blog post 'til now. But I think you'll find it...
Hello! It's time once again to reveal this week's finalists in our Christmas Countdown Challenge. Reminder: This is no inconsequential contest - $700 in prizes are at stake! Thank you again to our sponsors Designer Stencils, Fancy Flours,...
Happy weekend, everyone! As promised, the next few week's worth of Saturday Spotlights will be dedicated to showcasing the finalists in our Christmas Countdown Challenge. Aside: If you didn't know, $700 in prizes are up for grabs! (Big round of...
Woo hoo! Our Christmas Countdown Cookie Decorating Challenge is now open for entries. And the $700 in prizes will soon be within reach! Thanks again to Designer Stencils, Fancy Flours, and Karen's Cookies for so generously sponsoring this...
'Tis the season for cookie contests! In addition to the Cookie Connection Christmas Countdown Challenge which opens on November 25, Melania Gasión and her editorial team at the lovely Sweet Magazine have just announced another...
It's never too early to start planning for Christmas, especially when that planning involves a challenge with over $700 worth of prizes! (Yes, over $700. You heard me right!) Thanks to the very generous support of several sponsors (see below),...
I don't know about you, but I was teetering on the edge of my seat all week as I watched the votes mount in our first-ever cookie decorating contest. There's no question, the race was neck and neck the entire time for one very simple reason: each...
