Hello, Cookie Connection members! I'm going to keep it brief this week, if that's all right with you. Between my competition wrap-up (the big winner reveal is slated for July 30) and all of the unexpected contractors and cleanup I've had to deal with this week...
Around Tuesday of this week, with the release of Fall Cookie-A-Thon and the soon-to-be-released holiday edition of The Bake Fest looming large, my mind unexpectedly wandered from summertime-present to the future promise of pumpkin and pecan pies, spice lattes, candy apples, and all manner of autumnal treats. I was abruptly awakened...
In my area, we're entering the dog days of summer when temperatures are at their highest. And, boy, is it hot (and humid!). The uptick in heat started about a week ago, and will continue for...
The Fourth of July has officially come and gone, but I love the holiday and have so many wonderful memories of it that I plan to revel in the occasion at least through this weekend! Back in the day, my...
My head was spinning with every walk down the runway at last week's Paris Fashion Week. Cutting-edge (crazy?) new fashion has the same gaze-stopping effect on me that...
Things are heating up around me. Literally. Like most of the United States, we're in the midst of a rather impressive heat wave. It makes outdoor activities unbearable. As a result, I am...
With Dad's big day on Sunday, I really had no choice but to feature the top-trending Father's Day cookies this week! And so, below you'll see our ten honorees' various...
A stream of visitors is expected at my house over the next couple of months. The weather here is warm, and we have a pool and a large yard with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. Even so, it's only a matter of time before...
Hi, all! I am up in Maine for a few days at my home-away-from-home, trying to get some much-needed R&R. My springtime class schedule and contract renegotiation with my stencil partner (which spanned from December until now!) were...
I am absolutely ecstatic as I write this Spotlight! I recently, finally, and ever so proudly finished my...
And, just like that . . . it's May, and Mother's Day is right around the corner. When I think about Mother's Day, I certainly think of love. And gratitude. But, I also use it...
It’s Friday, and I just arrived at SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo where I’ll be presenting at the American Cake Awards on Saturday night. The place is abuzz with...
I am slowly (but surely!) planting my outdoor flower containers. As much as I love the creative process of designing the arrangements, I have to admit, it can be...
Spring means different things to different people. For some, it's the change in temperature. For others, it's the...
It seems many of you are still celebrating Easter, as seven out of the ten cookies on this week's hot list center around Easter eggs, bunnies, or religious themes. But hey, no complaints here! I mean what could be more splendid than...
