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!
How fun was that? Glad you had a good time and I’m sure she loved that very original gift!
That mini pot, ESPECIALLY with the cookies, is so cute! You’re a pro too in my book! And about the photo…you two look like you could be sisters-seriously!
What a neat way to present the cookies to her! It must have been great meeting her. You look great in the photo.
What a “sweet” gift! LOL! I love Cat Cora! It’s so awesome you got to meet her and you brought her such a nice and thoughtful treat. They are beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing!
ohmygoodness. i think i love you. photography and cookies?
That is so AWESOME! She probably sneaked off into a dark corner to sink her teeth into those beauties!
They look yummy! How do you manage to get such small writing on it?? I feel like my hands are always shaking!
Exciting! Lovin’ your thrift store find.
Those are so pretty & delicate looking!!
NOW I KNOW HOW YOUR COOKIES TASTE!!
They taste as good as they look, my friend!!!!!!!! I can literally be one of the lucky people who can say that I’ve tasted your cookies!!!!!
They were a total hit, and the girls loved them!!!!! I do have leftovers, which I’m glad because my boys wanted one so badly!!!!!
maybe she oozes southern grace! 🙂
ah, yes, i do enjoy cat (and cats, but that’s irrelevant)–the cookies and mini-pot are the perfect gift for her. 🙂