Cookie Cup Mania has definitely struck . At Sweet Maria's , we always love a new project. Luckily our customers step up and give us plenty of challenges. Our latest is the cookie cup, the perfect edible shot glass filled with delicious chilled milk. I did see edible cookie cups years ago, but never had the time to experiment. Here's how they finally happened.
Read MoreI love all of the food holidays! Everyday should be a sweet celebration. Saturday is no exception. Please join me in celebrating National Oatmeal Cookie Day. If you like them chewy or crunchy, with nuts,or without nuts, with chocolate chips, or without chocolate chips, it's totally up to you. Take our homestyle classic cookie recipe and feel free to improvise. And be sure to celebrate daily.
Read MoreDessert for our annual company picnic is always a challenge. Everyday we are surrounded by delicious cakes and cookies. It's easy to get tired of the same sweets. The one thing that always excites us is ice cream. We've had sundae bars before but they can get messy. I think I found sprinkles in the yard for months after the last picnic. I wanted something refreshing then thought, "Why not make ice cream cake? "
Read MoreOf course, we love cake! Especially wedding cakes. A towering masterpiece of sugar has always been a traditional way to celebrate a wedding. In ancient Rome, a piece of cake was broken over the bride's head , then eaten by the bride and groom for good luck. In Medieval England, guests were asked to bring a small cake to the wedding celebration. The cakes were piled high and the bride and groom had to kiss over the top to guarantee their happy life together!
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