The price of a Gentleman

When I announce to my Granddaughter that we have to go to the bank she gets excited.
You see, the bakery is right across the street from the bank.

We wander into the bakery and every time Kya captures the attention of the ladies behind the counter with her usual request.....

'Umm, excuse me lady. Can I please have a Gentleman'.

The girls chuckle and package up a gentleman - a'ka a Gingerbread cookie, in a little brown bakery bag.

The truth is Kya would rather have one of these colourful cookies, and occasionally Grandma breaks down and buys the iced sugar cookie. The iced cookies may look like fun, but the gentleman cookie is her favourite cookie.

Price of a Gentleman = $1.75. 

 When I hear Kya chirp out her request each time,
the value of a Gentleman is Priceless.

House Building Season

Gingerbread house building season is upon us. What is not to love in the tasty little spice cookies that are topped with sweet icing. 

Oh ginger, you sweet thing.

via pocket pastry chef

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wilton

Mouthwatering...................

Amelies

The perfect combination...... Hot chocolate and Gingerbread.

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Christmas Past

What is it about Christmas that makes us think of the celebrations we had as children? Every year when I start unpacking the lights and decorations I remember when I was a little girl and the magic that was our Christmas tradition.
My Mother was a Girl Guide Leader, so we made many craft ornaments and gifts for give away at the local seniors home.

We made snow shakers like this from old jars.

Crackers made from empty paper towel holders and wrap.

The traditions and crafts continued with my own children. My Daughter earned her bakers badge at Brownies making 'Chocolate Thumbprints'; and they are still her favourite cookies to make.

  

We had an aluminum silver Christmas tree - we were up with the trends (ok, so maybe we had a cool tree). My Mother decorated it with red and blue balls. I love a traditional old fashioned style to Christmas, but truly this aluminum tree for me evokes a special time when I was a little girl. 

The Aluminum tree was a big trend in the 60's.

Now of course I'd decorate it with a different influence ...... maybe a bit of turquoise to bring a hint of Tiffany in to the room.

Eat My Words

About six years ago, a pretty robins egg blue hat box wrapped with taupe grosgrain ribbon was delivered to my office. The decorated box was pretty in itself, but the real surprise was inside....... delicious cupcakes. This was my first introduction to Eat My Words, a creative baked goods treat experience.

Jeanne Grierson is the founder, creative genius and the generous driving force behind the business of yummy cakes, cookies and cupcakes. Recipients of the elegantly presented treats are left speechless when they open the hatbox of delectable cakes. I discovered many times since that first experience, these delicious treats are the perfect gift for any occasion and are happily received by both women and men (everybody loves cake!).

www.eatmywords.org

Sasha cupcakes :: a perfect gift for anyone, anytime of the year. I love sending these cupcakes instead of flowers.

Eat My Words is a labour of love with profits assisting the Stephen Lewis Foundation (supporting community-based organizations that work to turn the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa).
The mantra for the company is :: 'Eat My Words, where the predominant taste is kindness'. It is because of the hard work and kindness of Jeanne and her team that communities in Africa have benefited.

Confetti Cakes :: Celebrate the New Year

Custom cookies for Santa and the little elves in your life

GingerBread Cake House :: filled with cake or more cookies

Add a Monkey Biz creation to your Eat My Words treat

 Images generously provided by Eat My Words and Monkey Biz