Some of you may be reading this blog because you know me in “real life” (Thank you for your support!), some of you may “know” me from Flickr (Thank you too!!), some of you may have found me from the link on My life My loves (Thanks Sharnel!), and there are those of you who have arrived here in other ways (I’m SO glad you’re here!). I have so many fun things planned for this blog, most of which involve pretty things, and sweet things! Most of you who know me in “real life” or from Flickr are already pretty familiar with the sweet things I’ve been making (constantly!) over the past couple years. The vast majority of the things I bake are for friends and family. I bake for holidays, birthdays, pot lucks, just for fun, or to learn or practice a new technique. For those of you who may not be familiar with my Flickr page I thought you might enjoy a little overview of the things I love to make. To see all my Flickr photos you can click on the rotating photos in the right column of the blog, but today I’ll just share a few of my favorites.
~Cookies~
With unlimited design options, cookies make beautiful gifts, favors or holiday treats. Although a beautifully decorated cookie can be a bit time consuming to produce, the results reward your hard work. Cookies also have the advantage over many baked goods that they can be made several days in advance, and are easy to transport.
~Cupcakes~
Cupcakes are one of my favorite things to bake (and eat!). Everyone loves cupcakes, and they are welcome gifts for most any occasion, or no occasion at all.
~Cakes~
This is an area I’m still really growing in. It usually takes me about 2 weeks of stress and planning, and then 2 or 3 days of baking and decorating to produce a special cake. I don’t have plans to devote many posts to special occasion cakes (like below), but I’m sure we will be making some delicious (and still beautiful) cakes that would be appropriate for a dinner party or casual birthday.
Now the purpose of this little “show and tell” today is not just for display. I hope and plan that in future blog posts I’ll be sharing with you lots of recipes, tips and techniques as well as supply resources. So although today is mostly “show and tell”, I’m hoping to peak your interest enough for you to dust off your mixer, and make plans to come back and bake with me.
For those of you who have no intention of using or owning a Kitchen Aid mixer, or ever spending a whole evening hunched over a table of cookies using toothpicks and tweezers to place sprinkles in the perfect position (those are the times my husband walks in the room and laughs at his “crazy” wife!), that’s ok! I’d love for you to stick around and maybe just gather a few ideas, some simple (yet still impressive) recipes, or maybe some pretty party ideas.
So, however you got here, I’m really so thrilled to be on this new adventure with you. I’d love for you to become a follower of the blog, or leave a comment so I know you were here. Feel free to let me know the kinds of pretty things you’d love to see in future posts.
Thanks ladies for the wonderful comments! I will definately be sharing lots of recipes in future posts, including my sugar cookie recipe, and decorating techniques. (I expect to be posting the sugar cookie recipe within the next month or two- with several other recipes, parties and beautiful things between now and then!).
You're so talented! I love that strawberry shortcake cake. It looks too awesome to cut into and eat!
Your cookie decorating ability amazes me as well. Everything looks so clean & perfect.
Can you please share your sugar cookie recipe? I've tried recipes in the past that don't give the cookie the crisp edges like yours have. I'm looking for a new recipe!
I am so excited to find your blog! I have your flickr pics bookmarked and gaze at them in amazement. You are so talented! Thank you for sharing- you totally inspire me! I am cookie baker, picture taker and baby mama who would love to read your baking tips and recipes. 🙂
Wow Glory, everything looks fantastic, I particularly love the sheep cookies … how sweet!
You have a true talent, looking forward to checking up on your blog regularly
Since I have known you I have always been a "follower" and I plan to keep that up… can't wait to steal more ideas from you.
I don't even remember how I found your blog, but I love it! You are so talented. Everything you bake looks perfect!!
Glory, Couldnt find a link to email you! re my post http://digella.blogspot.com/2010/03/cupcakes.html
It was soooo much fun! And Sharnels house is AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL. She is one fun and tallented lady. I am 4th from the right. Thanks for getting in touch.
Digella
When I received my Kitchen Aid as a gift I needed to learn to use it. And I DID!
I love your cakes / photos / posts and have come to you via Sharnel. I just wish there was more time in my day for blogging and finding blogs (like yours) but alas – there is only so much time in the day to work, bake and look after a family.
Looking foward to following your baking travels and have added you to my blog rolls I love!
Hi Glory!
I love the title of this post.
This is a wonderful collection of your glorious sweets.
You know I have been enjoying your flickr photos and now there is more to come on your blog. Can't wait to see the party pics.
xoxo.
I'm only just getting started in the baking world but I love your beautiful blog. It is so inspiring. Makes me want to run to the kitchen! Thank you for your pictures, they bring a smile to my heart. And I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for you to post recipes and baking tips!