How To Embarrass Your Tweenage Son...a remix.

It's been one of those days today.

Printer won't work.

Heavy things fall on toes.

Ran out of tissues...again.

Grumpiness everywhere.

I need a giggle.

Today that giggle is going to come at the expense of my son.

(sorry buddy)

Here's a little remix, hope it lightens your day!

So, I decorated these cookies late one night. 

Not a whole collection, 

just a couple.

I was doing some corsets for a bachelorette party and wanted to try something different.

I left them out to dry on the kitchen table, and went to bed.

The next morning was a school day.

I always try to send Ethan downstairs first, before his little brother, 

so that he can get his books and lunch together 

without a tornado spinning around his ankles.

Needless to say, I completely forgot about the half-dressed cookies

I left on the kitchen table....

...where he makes his lunch as soon as he gets downstairs....

AAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!

MOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!!

What The Heck!!!!

Not only was his eleven-year-old self completely mortified...

I'm reasonably sure he's convinced his mother is a freak. 

Take A Peek Tuesday! No More Burnt Cookies!

It's Tuesday!   That crazy day when I show you a little something from my kitchen.
Come on in and Take A Peek!
Last week I showed you my hoard collection of cookie sheets  and chatted about which ones were my favorites.
This week, it will be one of my favorite cookie 'tools'...

I love these things!
Quite a few bakers use parchment paper, and occasionally I do as well. But...I'm awful at tearing it off the roll. And then I have to pull out the scissors to make it fit. And it always curls up on me. And then I have put something on the edges to keep the paper flat while I'm cutting out cookies...
UGH! (then I have to explain to my kids why mommy used one of 'those words')
I'm sticking with my Silpats.
Okay, wait.
Silpat is a name brand, but it's often used for any silicone liner. Sort of like how we use 'tupperware' for all those storage containers.
There are many different brands out there...all pretty good.

Here's a closer look....pretty similar, right? Some kind of mesh screen encased in slippery silicone. The top is smoother than the bottom and typically has printing.

They all do their jobs perfectly. Cookie bottoms are gorgeous every time!
One of them is a little different though...did you notice?

I bought a few of those Paderno liners at the Williams-Sonoma outlet last summer. There was a huge sale on bakeware so I couldn't resist. I noticed the corners at the time, but didn't think anything of them.... until I got them on my cookie sheets.
They stick up a little bit. Just enough that if I have a cookie close to the corner, it bakes funny.
Huh.
I think I can just cut the corner but I haven't quite gotten around to it yet.
Cleaning is super easy.

Just wipe them down with a soapy sponge. I spread out a clean kitchen towel and lay it on there after I clean it.

A quick swipe over the top and its dry and ready to go into the drawer!
No, they're not cheap.  But, they last forever, that silpat is almost 10 years old. Seriously.
I don't want to know how much 10 years of parchment paper would cost.
Just don't use a knife on them!

For your shopping pleasure...
Amazon
set of 3 MIU


Silpat...comes in different sizes!

Karen's Cookies

Country Kitchen Sweet Art

If you decide to try them, I'd love to hear what you think!

Simple Valentine's Day Cookies!

Valentine's Day is coming!
It sneaks up on me every year. Why is that?

 I made these little lovebirds last year...at the last minute.

So they've stayed in the photo file 'til now..

These couldn't be simpler to make.
Only one color of flood icing!

A little pink, a little orange instead of red.

Oh Sugar Events! made GORGEOUS lacy, ruffly hearts last year for Valentine's Day.
Go look...they are to die for!
I was obsessed by those and had to give them a try for myself. (I think I need a little more practice...I'll try them again this year)

I'll be getting on the love train now...more love cookies to come!

Hugs to you all!

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