Ay yay yay... Just came home from my holidays; been really busy lately that's why my blog has gone quiet for a couple of weeks, but now I'm back just in time to post my DB challenge.
Blog-checking lines: The September 2010 Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Mandy of "What the Fruitcake?!" Mandy challenged everyone to make Decorated Sugar Cookies based on recipes from Peggy Porschen and The Joy of Baking.
The theme for the sugar cookies is 'September'; basically whatever September means to you, be it spring, autumn or back to school. For me, this year's September means friendship; my girl-friends and I are in a long distance friendship. We live in different countries (Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Korea and Philippines) now, so having girls night out or coffee dates are close to none. One of my girls, CT, got married this September, and everyone, including me, made sure we're all complete for the special day... reunion at last!
I was actually thinking of what to bake for the girls as a little something from me. So this challenge was really handy. I gave the girls personalized cookies by piping their initials on the cookies. Piping job is not an easy task at all. I absolutely respect sugar cookie decorators because this job involves a lot of patience, creativity and precision. My first reaction when I saw this challenge was - 'easy'. I was proven completely wrong! I definitely have loads of improvement to do with my piping. Despite the nonidentical pipings, the cookies tasted fabulous. I baked some extra for personal munching!
Bisou bisou,
Charlotte
Charlotte, you did a wonderful job on this challenge. Beautiful piping! I bet your friends were very happy with this thoughtful gift!
ReplyDeleteLove your friendship cookies! Nicely decorated :)
ReplyDeleteGOrgeous cookies!I love the colours and the theme of friendship! Yes, our friends are very important dispite distance!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done and so sweet too!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking cookies!
ReplyDeletethanks everyone for your lovely comments :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cookies!! Reunions with friends are very special - I bet they loved their presents!
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing these pretty cookies on the forum and loving them. They are delightful I love the simple design on the bright colours, well done.
ReplyDeletelove love the colors and the idea behind the cookies.This is my first time on daring bakers and I am so glad I joined.
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love the idea of friendship cookies
ReplyDeleteYour friendship cookies are gorgeous! What a great theme, I'm sure your friends love them :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part of the September challenge.