Event News and Recaps

My press kit arrived. As I plan my coverage of CookieCon 2018, is there anything people would like to see or hear about?...

Hi, everyone! I've got an exciting opportunity for those of you who are into competitive cookie decorating, or just generally stretching your sugar arts skills! I am sponsoring and judging a brand new and very special award at the upcoming Show Me Sweets Cake & Candy Convention...

OMG, folks! It's almost that time again - the time for the cookie phenom of the year, CookieCon 2018, taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA on September 12-15, 2018! Unfortunately, I'm once again going to miss this convocation of crazy cookiers...

As so many of you know, @Ryoko ~Cookie Ave., aka Ryoko Hayashi, has been a longstanding member of Cookie Connection, a fearless and faithful contributor to our Practice Bakes Perfect challenges, and an artist who consistently delights us with her cookie "storytelling" abilities...

Since 2012, I've had the distinct pleasure of participating in the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show (OSSAS), founded by cake artist extraordinaire and TV personality Kerry Vincent. Whether demoing, judging, sponsoring, or just perusing the edible artwork there, I always walk away from the show feeling excited...

Well, all reports from CookieCon 2017 say that it was the best CookieCon ever, and from the looks of the Sugar Show winners, I'd say those reports are right...

Today I spent the morning decorating my mystery shape, learning from others, and talking to vendors. I will not bore you with my cookie. The problem with trying something different is that...

Between classes and shopping at CookieCon, I have been on the go all day! I decided to write about today's (Friday's) classes, but because of technical difficulties...

Since I spoke so much about pre-CookieCon classes yesterday, I decided to focus today's post on some of the other event kick-off activities happening at CookieCon...

Today I'm going to talk about my two pre-CookieCon classes and the people I met along the way. This morning I took Arty McGoo's "Steampunk" class, and in the afternoon I attended Autumn Carpenter's "Modern Metallic Easter Egg Cookies" class...

Tomorrow morning, my friend and I drive to Salt Lake City for CookieCon 2017. This will be my fourth CookieCon, and, as I look back, I think about what has followed me through the years and how I have grown as a cookie decorator...

I know, I know - we're all waiting with bated breath for the start of CookieCon 2017, the cookie event of the year! Even those staying home are on pins and needles, hoping that those going will report back - and frequently...