Anyone want to buy some coooooookies!!

Hi friends!

I don't know about you but I'm ready for some cooler weather!  WAIT A MINUTE, did I just type that....I HATE winter!  I don't like being cold, I don't like having to lug a coat around, I don't like getting into a frosty bed and don't like getting out of it once it is toasty warm.  I prefer summer and warmer temps so this is highly unusual for me....guess I'm just ready for my first fall/winter season Southern style.  I'm loving the new colorful outfits the leaves have changed into, and today as I drove down Poplar and passed under this massive tree it showered me with some of its beautiful foliage.....ah, it's the little things that make me happy!

I've been busy making some cookies today for the upcoming season.  I focused on Halloween and Fall cookies today, maybe next week I'll play around with some Christmas cookies.  If you would like some cookies for the holidays or any occasion let me know as soon as possible.

Here are the pics, Enjoy!!

Toy Story Cupcakes

As promised, here are pictures of the Toy Story cupcakes I did for Ethan's 3rd birthday party.  Four dozen vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream.

The decorations were supplied by Ethan's mom.  Except for these, I made these myself....

The cookies, bagged, bowed and ready to go....

Looks like Woody, Buzz and the gang are ready to party with Ethan and his friends!

"To infinity and beyond!!"

Hi all!  What's new with you?  I've been baking......shocking I know!!

 

Anyway, last week I asked you all to help me name my new cheesecake recipe with the winner receiving a said named cheesecake.  I am happy to announce that the winner is........Penny Limoli!!!  YAY!!  The name of the cheesecake is Chocolate Contrabanana!!!  I entered the cake (a chocolate banana nut cheesecake) in a contest so keep your fingers crossed!!!  If my recipe is chosen then I get to go to New York for the final round and a chance at the grand prize.

 

This week in addition to making homemade soups and stews and chili from scratch, I've been doing more baking......Stop It!!  I made some Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies...YUM!!  I also finished the Toy Story cookies for a little guy that turned 3 this week (here are the pictures).  I'll be making 4 dozen cupcakes for his party on Saturday, I will post pics when they are complete.

 

 

Well, I'm off to clean up the kitchen, my favorite part of baking, then I have to get ready for dinner tonite with friends.

 

Have a great week!!