I had the distinct pleasure of getting to watch one of America's greatest Chef's in action recently.
Cat Cora was at Macy's doing a presentation and promoting her latest book, Cat Cora's Classics. (Which I bought. Oh yeah. Now I have a staggering four cook books in my collection)
When I first started getting interested in making decorated sugar cookies, I scoured the internet and youtube looking for tutorials and tips. Cat happens to have a little video and it was the first one I ever watched on decorating cookies.
Well, you know I had to bring her a little something…seeing as she was basically the catalyst that helped me to foster my insane love of all things sugar cookies.
I just made her a few…
Sorry about the light color*… the blue cookies say "Chefs for Humanity" which is a group that Cat is the President and Founder of.
The pink center cookie is based off her website logo.
I also made some with her book titles on them and more of her name.
But what was really fun about it all was the way I planned on giving them to her.
*I had just finished making a few dozen baby shower cookies for my SIL, and I only had the light colors on hand.
How fun is that? A pot!
Not only is it a pot, its a mini pot!
Look how tiny it is! I got it at the thrift store for $1.
I made the cookies to fit perfectly inside.
She was so kind and appreciative when I gave them to her.
She just oozed grace. That or southern charm. I get them confused.
She also happens to weigh maybe 90 pounds soaking wet, so I sorta look like a giant ogre next to her.
Good times.
Anyway, it was fantastic seeing a pro at work and I just loved meeting and chatting with her and I really hope she liked her cookies!
So, so cool, Amanda! I love to watch her on Iron Chef…she is amazing! I know she FLIPPED over your cookies….they are gorgeous! Love the pic of the two of you! Someday, we’ll be standing in line to give YOU cookies, I know it!
What a fun day! Love the little pot.
What an adorable gift, and delicious, I’m sure!! I think that is a great picture of you with her too! 🙂
love the presentation! what a great way to give a gift of cookies!
Well, your life is just chock full of famous people lately! Wonderful idea to have made the cookies and even more fantastic that you got to meet her in person and have that great photo taken.
These cookies are so delicate and pretty! And I love love love the mini pot.
I love to watch her on tv and read an article about her Home Life magazine that my churh hands out. She is an amazing lady not only for her cooking ability but also in her personal life. Very cool that you got to meet her.
How exciting!!!
You are a ROCKSTAR! How exciting!
OK- as a faithful blog-stalker- I have made many cookies- with your recipe & frosting with your recipe- seems like the top color always runs into the base frosting color- any suggestions?
Oh, my gosh, this is so exciting! I’ve been a fan of Cat Cora ever since she’s been on Iron Chef America! (And I’ve been a fan of you ever since I saw your awesome decorating skills! You ROCK!)
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