Archive for November, 2009

Ramping up for Holiday Cookie Baking

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Woohoo, it is officially cookie season! And it’s also officially chaotic holiday season, too! With all of the parties, shopping, and planning, this time of year can be stressful. If you’re thinking that there won’t be time for homemade cookies this year, think again. Whether you’re a first time baker or a pastry guru, I’ve got some tips to simplify your holiday cookie agenda. There’s no time to waste, so here we go! (more…)

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Start the Presses!

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Every year around the holidays when bakers start making their spritz cookies, we receive a number of questions regarding the use of the Wilton cookie press. The following are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. I hope these tips will help ensure that your cookie press keeps going as long as you do! (more…)

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Gingerbread Cookie Placeholders

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

I am getting ready for Thanksgiving. The whole family will be over at my house this year, and I want to make a pretty statement on the dining room table. One idea that I got from the Wilton website is to make table placeholders for each member of the family. I made mine out of Gingerbread Cookies; here is how I did it. (more…)

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Wilton Holiday Cookie Contest Winning Entries

Friday, November 13th, 2009

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Wilton Holiday Cookie Contest. We had over 1,000 wonderful entries that captured the spirit of the holiday. It was extremely difficult to select only 20 winners. (more…)

Posted in Christmas, Contests & Sweepstakes, Cookies | 8 Comments »

Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Most people have traditional items the family is used to having at Thanksgiving. A bit like expected comfort food such as at my house, broccoli rice casserole, green bean casserole, mashed and sweet potatoes, dressing/stuffing plus the inevitable turkey whether he’s basted with orange juice or has herbs placed under his skin and onion/garlic in the cavity. Dessert is a different matter. (more…)

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Wilton and Michaels Take Manhattan!

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Recently, Steve Rocco, Wilton’s Senior Director of Cake and Visual Design, was asked to design a very special cake for the Grand Opening of Michaels new store in Manhattan, New York. In addition to their grand opening, Steve needed to bring interest to the various cake decorating classes that are offered at the store. He took his inspiration from the New York Skyline and added a mixture of reality and fiction. (more…)

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Birthday Party Sampler

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Celebrations are part of Wilton’s company culture. This is why we go over the top when it’s a colleague’s birthday. It is so much fun, it is inspirational, it brings everyone together, and of course… there is always the cake! Here are a few recent office birthday celebrations; I hope they will inspire you to throw a fun birthday party for your family members, friends, and colleagues. (more…)

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Cookie Exchange — A Tasty Holiday Tradition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Every family has its own tasty traditions at the holidays. If your family is like mine, holiday cookies have always had a special place in your heart. Think about it—the holidays are prime time for cookies, with gingerbread, spritz, thumbprints and so many others flying off the plate as soon as they appear. (more…)

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