I had the distinct pleasure of getting to watch one of America's greatest Chef's in action recently.
Cat Cora was at Macy's doing a presentation and promoting her latest book, Cat Cora's Classics. (Which I bought. Oh yeah. Now I have a staggering four cook books in my collection)
When I first started getting interested in making decorated sugar cookies, I scoured the internet and youtube looking for tutorials and tips. Cat happens to have a little video and it was the first one I ever watched on decorating cookies.
Well, you know I had to bring her a little something...seeing as she was basically the catalyst that helped me to foster my insane love of all things sugar cookies.
I just made her a few...
Sorry about the light color*... the blue cookies say "Chefs for Humanity" which is a group that Cat is the President and Founder of.
The pink center cookie is based off her website logo.
I also made some with her book titles on them and more of her name.
But what was really fun about it all was the way I planned on giving them to her.
*I had just finished making a few dozen baby shower cookies for my SIL, and I only had the light colors on hand.
How fun is that? A pot!
Not only is it a pot, its a mini pot!
Look how tiny it is! I got it at the thrift store for $1.
I made the cookies to fit perfectly inside.
She was so kind and appreciative when I gave them to her.
She just oozed grace. That or southern charm. I get them confused.
She also happens to weigh maybe 90 pounds soaking wet, so I sorta look like a giant ogre next to her.
Good times.
Anyway, it was fantastic seeing a pro at work and I just loved meeting and chatting with her and I really hope she liked her cookies!
So, so cool, Amanda! I love to watch her on Iron Chef...she is amazing! I know she FLIPPED over your cookies....they are gorgeous! Love the pic of the two of you! Someday, we'll be standing in line to give YOU cookies, I know it!
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | Jun 06, 2010 at 03:02 PM
What a fun day! Love the little pot.
Posted by: ElizaBeth | Jun 06, 2010 at 03:03 PM
What an adorable gift, and delicious, I'm sure!! I think that is a great picture of you with her too! :)
Posted by: aimee | Jun 06, 2010 at 03:09 PM
love the presentation! what a great way to give a gift of cookies!
Posted by: Grapefruit | Jun 06, 2010 at 03:23 PM
Well, your life is just chock full of famous people lately! Wonderful idea to have made the cookies and even more fantastic that you got to meet her in person and have that great photo taken.
Posted by: Paula | Jun 06, 2010 at 03:24 PM
That mini pot, ESPECIALLY with the cookies, is so cute! You're a pro too in my book! And about the photo...you two look like you could be sisters-seriously!
Posted by: Sue | Jun 06, 2010 at 03:25 PM
These cookies are so delicate and pretty! And I love love love the mini pot.
Posted by: Natalie @ Keep It Sassy | Jun 06, 2010 at 03:35 PM
I love to watch her on tv and read an article about her Home Life magazine that my churh hands out. She is an amazing lady not only for her cooking ability but also in her personal life. Very cool that you got to meet her.
Posted by: Amanda Sikes | Jun 06, 2010 at 04:06 PM
How exciting!!!
Posted by: Erica B. | Jun 06, 2010 at 05:26 PM
You are a ROCKSTAR! How exciting!
OK- as a faithful blog-stalker- I have made many cookies- with your recipe & frosting with your recipe- seems like the top color always runs into the base frosting color- any suggestions?
Posted by: Nicole | Jun 06, 2010 at 06:55 PM
Oh, my gosh, this is so exciting! I've been a fan of Cat Cora ever since she's been on Iron Chef America! (And I've been a fan of you ever since I saw your awesome decorating skills! You ROCK!)
Wei-Wei
Posted by: Wei-Wei | Jun 06, 2010 at 06:58 PM
How fun was that? Glad you had a good time and I'm sure she loved that very original gift!
Posted by: Amy's blah, blah, blog | Jun 06, 2010 at 08:20 PM
What a neat way to present the cookies to her! It must have been great meeting her. You look great in the photo.
Posted by: Knitty | Jun 06, 2010 at 08:29 PM
What a "sweet" gift! LOL! I love Cat Cora! It's so awesome you got to meet her and you brought her such a nice and thoughtful treat. They are beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Maranda | Jun 06, 2010 at 11:11 PM
Those are so pretty & delicate looking!!
NOW I KNOW HOW YOUR COOKIES TASTE!!
They taste as good as they look, my friend!!!!!!!! I can literally be one of the lucky people who can say that I've tasted your cookies!!!!!
They were a total hit, and the girls loved them!!!!! I do have leftovers, which I'm glad because my boys wanted one so badly!!!!!
Posted by: Alicia | Jun 07, 2010 at 12:10 AM
ohmygoodness. i think i love you. photography and cookies?
Posted by: jen | Jun 07, 2010 at 12:38 AM
That is so AWESOME! She probably sneaked off into a dark corner to sink her teeth into those beauties!
Posted by: BJ_Mama | Jun 07, 2010 at 02:13 AM
They look yummy! How do you manage to get such small writing on it?? I feel like my hands are always shaking!
Posted by: scatterbrain | Jun 07, 2010 at 03:02 AM
Exciting! Lovin' your thrift store find.
Posted by: Amy | Jun 07, 2010 at 05:05 AM
maybe she oozes southern grace! :)
ah, yes, i do enjoy cat (and cats, but that's irrelevant)--the cookies and mini-pot are the perfect gift for her. :)
Posted by: grace | Jun 07, 2010 at 05:28 AM
Love you hair in that picture! And I still wish I lived closer so I could sample one of your cookies!
Posted by: Kristin | Jun 07, 2010 at 07:48 AM
Love this!! I'm so happy to have met you on Saturday. What a wonderful gift for Cat. The little container was perfect, what a find.
Posted by: Kelli | Jun 07, 2010 at 08:47 AM
Super cute gift for Cat! That was so thoughtful of you, to design the cookies based on her website logo!
Posted by: Lauren @ Crave. Indulge. Satisfy. | Jun 07, 2010 at 11:51 AM
How cute! (the cookies and your picture with Cat)
Posted by: My Man's Belly | Jun 07, 2010 at 03:15 PM
First I love the little tin-how cute!! Second how exciting to meet Cat Cora!!!! The cookies look fab too;)
Posted by: holly | Jun 08, 2010 at 12:20 AM
You are such a thoughtful gal, and I bet she loved her cookies and mini pot!
Posted by: Jenifer | Jun 08, 2010 at 10:31 PM
wow, i love Cat too and am a tad bit jealous that you got to meet her! Adorable cookies. I bet she was touched :)
Posted by: Tia @ ButtercreamBarbie | Jun 10, 2010 at 12:18 AM