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Paint Your Own

rvabakeshop — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:08:34 +0000

This past weekend, a friend hosted a birthday party for her child at a local paint-your-own pottery store.

It was a brilliant idea and all the little kids had so much fun. Including my own.

She asked if I could help her out with favors – she wanted little cookies in the shape of paint palettes, customized for each little guest. I wasn’t able to find a good cutter for the job, so I opted to hand cut these babies instead.

And then tied them up with little bows.

It was a fabulous party for a fabulous little girl! Thanks so much for having us!

Sugar & Spice

rvabakeshop — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:30:56 +0000

These cookies were an adorable complement to the dessert table at a wonderful baby shower I attended this week.

The theme was Sugar & Spice, and the colors were pink & brown.

Congratulations to Mommy- and Daddy-to-be!

Babies, babies, everywhere

rvabakeshop — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:13:24 +0000

Two of our dear friends had bouncing baby boys quite recently. What better way to send our congratulations, than with cookies?

Cookies are just festive.

For little Scott Jr, whose gender was a surprise and who has a nursery decorated all in turtles.

And for Chase, a set of boy-themed onesies.

Congratulations to the new mommies and daddies! Enjoy your new little bundles of joy.

And the cookies

Happy Birthday Cookies

rvabakeshop — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:29:10 +0000

Fun and festive, these cookies were the perfect way to wish a happy birthday to Turtle’s grandparents.

Soft and delicious, with just a hint of lemon in the icing.

Bridal Shower Favors

rvabakeshop — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:49:35 +0000

White on white wedding cake cookies, individually wrapped and tied with violet ribbon.

Welcome to the world, Nico!

rvabakeshop — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:38:07 +0000

On April 11, our dear friends, L&T, welcomed their little baby boy. Nico was rather impatient and made his grand entrance quite ahead of schedule, but he’s a champ and the whole family is doing so well.

We sent out these cookies to celebrate his debut.

Congratulations, L & T. You’re awesome parents. We hope you enjoy (both Nico AND the cookies). Lots of love!

#1 Dad

rvabakeshop — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:06:00 +0000

Happy Father’s Day!

I had some extra cookie dough, so I made a selection of fun shapes for a special dad.

Of course, with a Miami twist

Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads out there!

27th Heaven

rvabakeshop — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:13:29 +0000

On November 4, 2009 the NY Yankees won their 27th World Series, in Game 6 at home against the Phillies.

My husband and I are long-time Yankees fans, and were also celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary. What a night!

Today, at 11am, the city of NY is hosting a ticker tape parade for the Champions. I couldn’t resist the chance to bake a little something to help celebrate.

Cutout cookies in the shape of jerseys, honoring team captain Derek Jeter, and WS MVP Hideki Matsui. They are almost too cute to eat.

Almost.

I also experimented with some new techniques this time, for a more precise cutout shape, and a new icing, which is just as good as my old one, and a little easier to use. Thumbs up for new techniques.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE YANKEES!