When I was introduced to my husband I didn’t realize I was also getting introduced to his family’s Dutch traditions. Well, probably not all of them but at least his favorites: Flenjas, Dutch Babies, Olie Bollen, Roode Kool, and of course Stroopwafel’s. A stroopwafel [STROPE-vah-fuhl] is a traditional Dutch cookie that my American taste buds…
September 15th is International Dot Day – a day to celebrate creativity, courage and collaboration inspired by Peter H Reynold’s Children’s Book “The Dot”. I was first introduced to “The Dot” at my son’s co-op and was instantly inspired. Like Vashti, I too suffer with feeling like I am not creative enough and get easily…
A beginner’s guide to the terms of Custom Cookie Decorating. Are you interested in decorating custom sugar cookies? Do you spend hours on Youtube or Instagram watching Reel after Reel of cookie decorating? In this post I break down the common terms and tools used for decorating custom sugar cookies to prepare you for your…
Are you interested in decorating sugar cookies with royal icing but too overwhelmed to start? Do you spend hours on watching cookie decorating Shorts, but find the task too daunting to pursue yourself? In this post I break down the process, step by step. I will also introduce you to common terms and tools used…