I was so thrilled to be able to make cookies for a local blogging event.
It is so rare that I can even attend a local blogging event, much less contribute to one!
But this one was special, because I just happened to know the hostess, and think she is wonderful!
Chris Ann and her best bud Kristen are the creative minds behind Lovefeast.
It was a gathering at Camille en Rouge where the girl's hubbys prepared the most amazing meal ever. I was truly in love with the Spanish Caesar salad they made, and it I can ever persuade them to share the recipe I just might retire from the cookie business and eat Caesar salad forever.
If you want to get more details and see the list of attendee's, you can click right here.
If you want to see how dorky I am you can look right here.
Back row. Red (ish) hair. Weird lame side smile.
Ugh. I need to remember to never take picture with adorable people ever again!
(all of these gorgeous ladies are also listed on the attendee link above)
I had an amazing time with these wonderful brilliant women and was so tickled they let me bring some cookies and was even more happy I didnt get kicked out after they tried them!
Cant wait for next year!
You are so not dorky Amanda! You are beautiful! And you really have some wonderful hair going on in that pic.
And as usual, I am in love with you cookies and wish you were my next door neighbor.
Posted by: Jessica @ How Sweet | Aug 20, 2010 at 08:28 AM
Wow....I love the way you wrote on the cookies!!!
And what an ADORABLE group of ladies! MN has some cutie pie bloggers....you included!
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | Aug 20, 2010 at 08:29 AM
Your blog love cookies turned out so pretty and I'm sure that everyone loved them. I can't imagine you getting *kicked-out* of anything. Glad you enjoyed the event.
Posted by: Paula | Aug 20, 2010 at 08:29 AM
Totally agree with Jessica - You look great in that pic! :) Think Positive thoughts Lady!!! :)
Sounds like a great time - something you need after your busy, busy months! :)
Hope you have a great day - Thinking September? Wednesdays are great for me as I won't have a tag along.... :) But most other days are good too!
Posted by: janis | Aug 20, 2010 at 08:32 AM
Beautiful cookies, it sounds like a great event and I'm sure everyone enjoyed every last bite of your cookies, they always look delicious!
Posted by: Lauren @ Crave. Indulge. Satisfy. | Aug 20, 2010 at 08:32 AM
Love your cookies, love your blog...bloglove :) Well done, cute cookies. I bet they tasted yummy too!
Posted by: Renee | Aug 20, 2010 at 08:38 AM
I SOOOOOO do not think you are dorky in the least bit! I think you are a beautiful amazing woman! I was so sad I didn't get more time to chat with you at Bloglove. We will meet again I am sure. If I had more time...there is definitely more I would have said about what you and your blog means to me. #1: I love your sincerity. #2: I love that you are a down to earth real person on your blog AND in real life. #3: I love that you are humble. #4: I love that you endured a long drive to come see us all and bring us super yummy cookies (which I ended up with 2, and I at the first one at 1:30 AM on the night of bloglove!) #5...well I will save more loves for another time cause this is going to be a book, see now I am rambling and you are probably now wondering why I don't just slap on a period and be done with my comment but for some reason I just keep typing because now I am having fun seeing how long I can make this sentence. ok...i'm done. ;o)
Posted by: Janelle | Aug 20, 2010 at 08:38 AM
It was so nice meeting you at Blog Love! Your cookies were amazing... I downed mine in like 3 seconds...
Posted by: moriah | Aug 20, 2010 at 08:43 AM
You are so not a dork and I'm lovin' those cookies (as always)
Posted by: donna | Aug 20, 2010 at 09:03 AM
hi, i'm wondering, how do you managed to get all the wordings in the same style. did you do it freehand or do you have some kind of template or tools?
Posted by: Account Deleted | Aug 20, 2010 at 09:29 AM
These are gorgeous! You are incredibly talented.
Posted by: Eliana | Aug 20, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Your cookie-writing is amazing. How do you DOOOOOO that??
Posted by: Jenny | Aug 20, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Great question Jay! I do all my cookies freehand... every single one!
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | Aug 20, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Ah, you ladies are all so cute, as are those cookies.
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Posted by: vincent | Aug 20, 2010 at 02:24 PM
Sounds like fun... and your cookies are adorable!
Posted by: Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction | Aug 20, 2010 at 02:52 PM
You look great in that picture and those red cookies look great too :)
Posted by: Mary | Aug 20, 2010 at 03:25 PM
How awesome are those! I bet everyone loved them!!!!
And you look cute in the photo!!!!!!!
Posted by: Alicia | Aug 20, 2010 at 03:45 PM
Amanda!! You rock!! We are so very grateful and thankful for your lovely touch added to the evening at the Minnesota BlogLove event. Your cookies were beautiful!!! The fact that you drove all the way to deliver them and to attend was so very nice....we only wish we could have had longer to chat....You are a super cool chic!! Thank so much you made a sweet ending to a lovely evening!! Chris Ann & Kristin
Posted by: LoveFeast Table | Aug 20, 2010 at 04:42 PM
What are you talking about crazy lady! You look SUPER cute in that picture! I love your curly hair!
Posted by: Lorie | Aug 20, 2010 at 05:01 PM
And I am always super jealous at your 'handwriting'. Mine doesn't even look that cute on PAPER when I use a pen, ;let alone on a cookie with frosting!
Posted by: Lorie | Aug 20, 2010 at 05:02 PM
Ad I don't know why, but your blog hates my phone. It won't let me post comments. :P
Posted by: Lorie | Aug 20, 2010 at 05:03 PM
I like leaving comments! Just think how many I would leave if I could post them from my phone!
Bwahahahaha!
;D
Posted by: Lorie | Aug 20, 2010 at 05:03 PM
Love these! I love that blue color...
Posted by: Christina | Aug 20, 2010 at 05:56 PM
It was so wonderful to meet you!! Can't wait to see you again at the next event!
Posted by: Kellyn | Aug 20, 2010 at 07:17 PM
Oh my lord GORGEOUS! I'm so jealous of that red icing. I tried SO hard on some cupcakes, used like half a thing of red gel food dye and still - just a touch more 'pink' than 'red'. >:( I'M NOT DONE YET, ICING! I SHALL RETURN ONE DAY, AND YOU SHALL BE RED!
Posted by: flamingcat | Aug 20, 2010 at 11:27 PM
what do you use to make the red so red?
Posted by: cherylene | Aug 20, 2010 at 11:48 PM
I brought a cookie home for each of my daughters and they love them. So sweet of you to make those. It was an amazing event.
Warmly, Tracy
Posted by: Tracym | Aug 21, 2010 at 06:09 AM
How fun! You all look fantastic...you do NOT look dorky! Your cookies are so sweet.
Blessings...
Posted by: Amy K | Aug 21, 2010 at 06:43 AM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these Amanda!
Posted by: Nancy | Aug 21, 2010 at 07:38 AM
wow, you must've a great control of your hand, with a very high level of patience and passion! i salute you! XD
Posted by: Account Deleted | Aug 21, 2010 at 10:12 AM
I have been following your blog for a while and I love what you do! I love your color, creativity, and the style that you use with all of your stuff. I even made your Rainbow Cake for my mom's birthday and it turned out wonderfully. However, my passion is decorated cookies. I was wondering how if your detail icing stays shiny or if the pictures you take are while it is still wet. I love the shine and would love to have some details on some of my cookies stay shiny if it is possible. Thanks so much for all of the great things you show us!
Posted by: Karen Gulley | Aug 21, 2010 at 10:31 PM
looks like a fun-loving bunch of ladies! awesome script atop those cookies, amanda. impressive, to say the least!
Posted by: grace | Aug 22, 2010 at 02:25 AM
Pretty cookies!
I would like to invite you to participate in my $40 gift certificate giveaway http://atasteofkoko.blogspot.com/2010/08/mini-pistachio-tea-cakes-40.html
Posted by: Jane Ko | Aug 22, 2010 at 06:33 AM
Pretty cookies! And you better hush it. You look so pretty! Lovely picture of all you ladies.
Posted by: Libby | Aug 22, 2010 at 09:22 AM
Great question Karen! Its definitely the corn syrup in my glaze recipe. The more you use, theshinieryour frosting will be! :)
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | Aug 22, 2010 at 03:29 PM
Your cookies are adorable and so are ALL of you gals. Sounds like a wonderful blogger meet-up. I hear we are speaking on the same panel at BlogHer Food....can't wait to meet you in SF!!
Posted by: marla {family fresh cooking} | Aug 22, 2010 at 05:11 PM
The cookies look awesome. You do not look dorky.
Posted by: Christina | Aug 22, 2010 at 05:12 PM
stop being so sassy. just kidding =P
Posted by: Gussy | Aug 23, 2010 at 12:31 PM
That ceasar salad recipe is on the blog. http://lovefeasttable.com/blog/ it does sound yummy. How do you get your red so red? Which brand gel do you use?
Posted by: Chrisgelica | Aug 24, 2010 at 11:40 PM
Funny! I know Allison (front, stripey cardigan) from MOPS! Yet another person we both know. Small world!
Posted by: Liz | Sep 02, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Love your work! It is an inspiration to us here in Brazil! Is the woman in the front row, wearing white shirt, Gussy?
Posted by: Karina | Oct 20, 2010 at 09:05 PM