season's eatings!

I learned some things about cookies today.  Namely, cookies are easier to buy, bake, or eat than they are to photograph.  I honestly thought the hardest part would be not eating the props, or maybe keeping my children and husband from eating the props.  But alas, cookies are really crumby subjects and I spent a lot of time plucking up stray bits of cookie crumbs and wiping up trails of melty chocolate cluttering the set.  But, I'm always up for a challenge, and round one of the great cookie photo-marathon has been completed.

(Why is she taking pictures of cookies?)

A-ha.  I'm glad you asked.  My dear friend Sherry has a hidden talent: making gourmet cookies.  In fact, her cookies are so delectable her friends have asked her to go into business.  My part in the mix is to get a visual out there for her.   And trust me, pictures don't really do these cookies justice - they're generous in size and PACKED with uber-yummy fillings.  Shown above: Blueberry Oatmeal, Oatmeal CinnaRaisin, Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk, Mint Condition, Peanut Butter Kiss, and Chocolate Brownie Overload.  But don't take my word for it -  without giving it ALL away before she launches (just in time for Christmas, I might add) I thought I'd offer my friends here the opportunity to place an order...  Sherry is ready for business even if her website's not quite ready.  Check out her not-so-standard cookie combinations on the ticdesign web consortium resources page (scroll to the bottom) and place your order here!  

Featured below is the chocolate candy cane cookie, a soft chewy chocolate cookie topped with fluffy, refreshing mint icing and crushed candy cane.  In a word: irresistible!