Everybody's favorite train

Can't remember if I've posted this before; I did these for a friend's grandson's birthday. Thomas is his favorite! I thought they turned out OK.

November Cookie of the Month

Pictured to the right in my profile is this month's cookie(s) of the month. As usual, they'll be delivered mid month; date to be decided. Don't know about cookie of the month? Scroll down a few posts to see more pictures and what the Cookie of the Month Plan is. Email me at toocutetoeat1@yahoo.com to sign up.

News Flash

Here's the latest, which I've been bursting to tell you but wanted to make sure it was actually going to happen:

1. I have approval from my town to put a commercial kitchen (small) in a residence, and have even told the local Health Dept. about my plans
2. We found a house for sale that we thought had a room that would work.
3. Had a company check it out and they said without too much trouble that it could be done without bringing in Ty Pennington and his crew from Extreme Home Makeover (who were nearby in Pekin this week!)
4. Waiting to hear back from both the town and the company about a couple things. . . anyone who knows me knows I can pretend to be patient for a little bit. : )
5. We've been cleaning and clearing our place like crazy - put it on the market today.
6. And MADE AN OFFER on the other place.
7. It will be quite some time before the actual work on the kitchen is done (or started, for that matter) but pretty soon I won't have to whisper that I bake cookies.
8. And there will be room for all of our stuff (currently in vans, a garage, and a basement - thank you to the parents!)

Wish us luck! In the meantime, buy cookies! They're yummy!

Remembering. . . and Encouraging

Here's to all the brave women who have endured and lost, and to those who still fight everyday.

Which way to vote.............

Get 'em while they're hot!

Fall is here..................

OK, I have to admit it; fall is here. I'm still in denial. But to soothe my mind, I made some Halloween cookies. I didn't eat them; that would be accepting it - so instead I bagged them up and sent them to a United Way bake sale at work. Shocker - me not whip up a pie????? Anyway, happy fall!

New Recipes...........Tasters will be needed!

I'm working on some new flavors/recipes. Within the next month I hope to have a tasting party, where you'll have input on picking the best recipes! My current sugar cookies are so, well............"vanilla" in the cookie flavor landscape. Currently in the works are maple, lemon, orange, and cinammon/nutmeg. Frosting will stay the same - cream cheese! I'm also fiddling with a no/low-sugar option. Please email me at toocutetoeat1@yahoo.com with feedback about these options!

1st large cookie

And did I take a picture? No. One of these days I'll learn my lesson. It was very cute. 9x13; usual cookie thickness. White frosting, multi-colored sprinkles, red big "Thank You!" with smaller words around it: "Danke," "Merci," "Gracias," "Grazi" and a blue star tip edge. And I was sneaky and pre-cut the cookie before frosting it for easy scooping. As usual, if I recreate it at a later date, I'll post a pic here. : ) And YAY for convection, which baked my large cookie evenly.

Happy 1st Day of School!

Cookie-of-the-Month Plan

I've decided to launch a cookie-of-the-month program! You'll receive a dozen cookies in two predetermined designs for $10 per month. Three month minimum (must be consecutive). Styles and colors may vary from pictures below depending on what frosting I have on hand - no special color requests. Pick up only if we don't work together; otherwise I'll bring them with me to work and you can pick them up at my desk. These guidelines are what allow me to produce them at this lower cost for you. Good cookies, simpler designs, lower price = good for everyone!

Congrats to D.H, the first to sign up - she will receive 2 months free!

I'll be targeting the middle of each month to have them available. Tell a friend! Sorry I had to post each month separately to get the pics to line up right!

September: Footballs; Volleyballs
October: Candy Corn; Pumpkins
November: Turkeys; Leaves
December: Mittens; Wool Caps or Snowflakes
January: Balloon with year on it; Party hat
February: Hearts; XO's
March: Lions; Lambs (the lambs are gigantic)
April: Umbrellas; Ladybugs
May: Daisies and Sunflowers
June: Beach balls; Flip flops
July: Flags, Stars
August: Crayons; Stack of books. I'm done baking for August C.O.M.

August

September

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

"School" Days

Available Cookie Cutters

If you'd like me to email my list of cutters to you, please let me know at toocutetoeat1@yahoo.com. Apparently, attaching documents here isn't possible, or I'd just post it.

Convection!!!

I did it! I broke down and bought a convection oven!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It will be delivered on Thursday, and I can't wait!

It comes with three racks. I'm going to order an additional two. I can bake five, count 'em, FIVE sheets of cookies all at once.

Think of the gas I'll save! Think how much time I'll save! Think how much cooler my kitchen will be!!!!!!!!

I almost kissed the sales guy at Sears because it was so painless!

Now the only question is who's cookies will be first???