Pink leopard print cuties

I thought these fun leopard print cookies would be a good follow up to yesterday's fun cake with zebra stripes.  Animal prints on desserts are very popular right now!  These cookies were for a baby shower and they fit in perfectly with the pink theme. 

This was the first time I had tried leopard print but it went pretty well!  The good thing about animal print is you don't have to stress about it being perfect.  Just like real animal print - all spots or stripes vary so each cookie can look different. 

Happy baking!

-TST

Summer fun

School is out and the season of summer fun is here! I have been getting a steady stream of orders for all those summer parties and events. This cake was for a 4 year old's birthday party that was taking place poolside.

Of course with the heat rising I have to adjust my baking schedule - meaning it must take place early morning for best results. Last weekend I had frosting that was melting as I tried to frost cupcakes in a warm house. Since I live in the Central Valley, I anticipate a long summer full of early mornings. Hope you all are enjoying something fun this summer! :)

-TST