So here is a few of the items I made for the show.
And of course, in true Amanda fashion, I made the Rainbow cake and FORGOT to get pictures of the inside. Granted, I was on a time crunch and had only a few minutes to 'set up' my work station, but still, there is always AFTER the show!!!
Ugh. Next time.
Here is the best I have of the Rainbow cake.
This is the Cookie Tree. I made about two dozen star cookies and added names of kids I know. I was really hoping they would show it more on TV so that you all could say "Hey! Look! That's MY baby's name on a cookie!"
These are sugar cookies covered in my special royal icing tinted black. The numbers are written in white royal icing and covered in gold paint and gold sparkles.
So the whole theory behind the 10-1 cookies is based on the New Years Eve countdown. You know how ten seconds before midnight everyone starts counting? 10...9...8... yeah, you get the idea.
Well, these are silver dollar size cookies that can be given as a gift to guests at a New Years Party! Something fun to nibble on throughout the night, or just a fun keepsake!
These super sparkly black cookies were almost to pretty to eat!
The Happy 2010 petit fours.
This is the New Years Eve Rainbow Cake. Sorry. Forgot to take a picture of the inside...
And there is me cleaning up after the show!! It was so fun and I am so thankful to Fox 9 for the opportunity!!
I dont have the link to the segment yet, but as soon as they send it to me, I will post it here!
I still cant believe they let me in the building. :)
I know I already commented on your other blog, but just need to say again that these cookies are fabulous and I'm so proud of you! This is so exciting!
Posted by: Jessica | Dec 28, 2009 at 11:47 AM
You looked FABULOUS!!! It's so nice to "see" you! I think you might be too cool for moi ;-)
The cookies...oh you know my obsession with your cookies. I am going to do the 10,9,8...ones. I think I can manage those.
Can't wait for the link.
Kate
PS: I love me some Amanda.
Posted by: Kate | Dec 28, 2009 at 11:49 AM
I didn't catch the show, but I wanted to let you know that I'm really proud of you! Those goodies look so yummy, by the way! :)
Posted by: Kami | Dec 28, 2009 at 11:55 AM
how awesome for you ! im so proud to somewhat " know ' you.. :) THEY LOOK SCRUM DIDDLY UMPTIOUS
SUPAH
Posted by: supah | Dec 28, 2009 at 11:58 AM
I can't wait to watch it. It was really funny I got a phone call from my mom on Saturday morning. She was like Amanda was just on TV. She was watching Fox 9 and then there you were. She thought it was pretty cool.
Stacy
Posted by: Stacy Ness | Dec 28, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Love them! Your family looks so cute all together!!
Posted by: ElizaBeth | Dec 28, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Your cookies and cakes are too pretty (and perfect) to eat!!! Congrats on TV debut! Have a happy new year!
Posted by: Kitchen M | Dec 28, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Congratulations, how cool! You look great...and so do the cookies! :) And look, MY baby's name!! Fun! :)
Posted by: Laura | Dec 28, 2009 at 12:34 PM
You rock! Can't wait to see the clip. You are a seriously brave woman! Now let's see how much time you have for blogging once those orders start pouring in!
I'm so very happy for you.
Posted by: Alisa | Dec 28, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Great! I love the cookis on the tree! Some pretty cute names on there I might add! :)
You & your family look great!
Posted by: Tina Fisher | Dec 28, 2009 at 01:03 PM
You look great - so beautiful! :)
Everything you made looks great too - can't wait to see the show! :)
God Bless
Posted by: Janis | Dec 28, 2009 at 01:06 PM
This is so amazing! Wonderful opportunity you sooooo deserved.
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | Dec 28, 2009 at 01:34 PM
You look fabulous!
Everything looks looks delicious!
I'm so excited for you, what an amazing opportunity.
You deserve it! I look forward to seeing more of your incredible work! Love your blog :)
Posted by: Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} | Dec 28, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Great job! I love all the sweets you made
Posted by: Renee | Dec 28, 2009 at 02:13 PM
Congratulations!
You look beautiful - your family is adorable, and I cannot wait to see the segment!
Happy New Year!
Janet
Posted by: Janet | Dec 28, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Wow! Great Job Amanda! Can't wait to see the segment! You are amazing!
Have a great week!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy D | Dec 28, 2009 at 04:02 PM
Don't worry, you can see the inside of the rainbow cake in the first photo, with you and your whole family! All is not lost!
Posted by: camille | Dec 28, 2009 at 04:20 PM
They are ALL great - but my favs are the sparklie cookies and the silver petit fours! It's SUPER FAB, Amanda! Have you ever thought about going into biz for yourself? ;-)
Posted by: ClassiclyAmber | Dec 28, 2009 at 05:06 PM
You looked great!!! Congratulations Amanda!!! Way to go!
I love the 2010 petit fours!! I am still so very impressed with your work!
Blessings to you!
Posted by: Nancy | Dec 28, 2009 at 05:25 PM
So many cute creations! I love the countdown cookie idea. That's awesome! And I already know they taste good since I used your recipe for all my Christmas cookies. Thanks for making what are usually just fancy looking cookies, actually taste great this year! My family thanks you too!
Posted by: MommyTopics.com | Dec 28, 2009 at 06:00 PM
How exciting!! Looking forward to watching the segment. You are so.darn.talented!!!
Posted by: Ash | Dec 28, 2009 at 06:51 PM
Can't wait to see the segment - everything looks so awesome - congrats!
Posted by: Cate O'Malley | Dec 28, 2009 at 07:20 PM
That is so fun and exciting! I will look forward to watching the segment. The 2010 stuff is so cute! I like the countdown cookies, those are fun and creative.
And yes can you put me on the list of udpates for i am baker? I tried to put it on my google reader but it didn't work.
preciousmoments2004 AT gmail DOT com
Bethany
Posted by: bp | Dec 28, 2009 at 09:17 PM
Your comment on my blog just made me smile the biggest smile! Thank you, and I just adore your blog (actually both of your blogs)...thank YOU for the inspiration to be a better person!
Posted by: Jen Davis | Dec 28, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Congratulations on your beautiful creations and for making it on TV! You and your work look fabulous!!
Posted by: cookienurse | Dec 28, 2009 at 10:14 PM
What a cool opportunity! The baked good are beautiful. I wish I had gotten the time to decorate cookies or a cake for Christmas. Life got busy and I didn't get the time. Oh well, there is always Valentine's Day coming soon!
Posted by: Amanda Sikes | Dec 28, 2009 at 10:24 PM
That is SO exciting that you got the opportunity to do that! Wow!! The cookies (and cake) look amazing!
Posted by: Mandi | Dec 29, 2009 at 12:05 AM
all those look lovely... i didnt get to watch ur show :(
but will try some of ur ideas for this new year :)
Posted by: BNDQ8 | Dec 29, 2009 at 05:29 AM
Oh my gosh....how did I miss this!!! That is fabulous! You and your cookies are gorgeous!!!
Is that disco dust? Do you apply it like luster dust?
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | Dec 29, 2009 at 08:53 AM
Amanda! This is so cool. I didn't know you were going to be on TV. I cannot wait to see it!
And now, I am soooo going to propose a fun idea to you. Something I've been thinking about. And now that you're a TV star, you CANNOT say No. teehee!
Posted by: Karen@SurvivingMotherhood | Dec 29, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Love the "countdown cookies" those are adorable! You are so creative!!
Congrats again! :)
Posted by: Kristin Smith | Dec 29, 2009 at 11:10 AM
I totally know someone FAMOUS NOW!!! Can you send me your autograph?
Posted by: BJ_Mama | Dec 29, 2009 at 11:24 AM
OMG! congrats!!! you are amazing!
Posted by: zarpandit | Dec 29, 2009 at 11:43 AM
How totally cool! You look beautiful and those cookies are amazing as usual! What fun! I can't wait to watch it!
Posted by: Liz | Dec 29, 2009 at 02:28 PM
You look beautiful Amanda and your family too! Those cookies look so darn good :) I cannot wait to see the actual segment!!!! Happy New Year.
Posted by: Mary | Dec 30, 2009 at 11:50 AM
I am so excited to see the segment, can't wait! Your cookies and cakes were fabulous, but you already know that. :) I am loving the New Years cake too...want to make it, but I really don't need to eat an entire cake myself, and that's what would happen. Sigh. Maybe next year. :)
Posted by: Amy | Dec 30, 2009 at 04:42 PM
I was looking for new ideas since two and half hour for tonight. It should be a great fun. Thank you so much for sharing me an innovative creation of cookies. That's really brilliant idea. I will surely try them and let you know later.
Posted by: cod liver oil | Dec 31, 2009 at 01:47 AM
amanda you are SO SO talented and should be making oodles of money doing this (baking, describing your creations, blogging, you name it)...how exciting for you! i love the new years count down cookies and of course have always loved the rainbow cake...can't wait to watch the segment when you get the link up!
Posted by: denise | Dec 31, 2009 at 03:09 AM
what fun! countdown cookies = brilliant, your cakes are both beautiful, and your family is just a lovely collection of human beings!
happy new year to you, amanda--i'm so glad i discovered your blog! :)
Posted by: grace | Dec 31, 2009 at 05:25 AM
awesome! congrats ~ those cookies are great...the 2009 IS too pretty to eat!
Posted by: shelly (cookies and cups) | Dec 31, 2009 at 08:15 AM
wow! your creations are so wonderful! i'm very glad i clicked on your comment on amy atlas' blog. i'll be checking back more often here in the new year :)
Posted by: Susan | Dec 31, 2009 at 09:20 AM
I love the cookies! Congrats on the TV segment!! That's awesome!
Posted by: Memoria | Jan 01, 2010 at 04:20 PM
Wow! Wow! Wow!!! You are famous!
Congrats, that is awesome!
Posted by: Darla | Jan 04, 2010 at 01:23 AM
LOVE the countdown cookies!
Posted by: Lollipop Events & Designs | Jan 04, 2010 at 10:58 PM
you are one big ball of talent!
Posted by: the urban baker | Dec 13, 2010 at 09:56 PM
Que maravilha!!!! Parabéns pelo lindo trabalho!!
beijos,
Verônica
Posted by: Verônica | Dec 16, 2010 at 01:48 PM
Hi Amanda,
Your petty fours look really nice. You said your family isn't into fondant, when I made my petty fours for my sister instead of using fondant I used my butter cream icing - take your icing and color it whatever color you want, then heat it to smooth consistancy so you can pour it over the the tops and sides. Let sit until it has set up so you can then decorate the way you want them. They can be any flavor as you already know, I tried several different flavors and they were a big hit at the party. Let's say there were none leftover. Your work is great, try this and your family will love them. Have fun and have a great day. Nice photography, you have a nice family.
Posted by: Misty | Jun 17, 2011 at 12:41 PM