I feel as though I’m quite a lucky girl. Not all that many people can make money doing what they love. I am one of the fortunate ones. Don’t misunderstand, I don’t make huge amounts of money or ever expect to) but I do okay and I am happy.

With all that being said, my favorite part of being a cookie artisan is when all the decorating is done. I love seeing all my cookies neatly tucked away into their little bags with their ribbons tied waiting to go to their events or parties.

This particular order is for 50 cookies being taken to the Chicago Air and Water Show this coming Sunday. The party is being held at the McGrath’s penthouse in the Palmolive building downtown. The customer is the same woman who placed my very first order a few years back. Needless to say, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to design these cookies for such a prestigious group. Who knows, maybe additional orders may come from this. Time will tell. What I do know for sure is that they will be happy with these! Me too!

Fondly yours,
Renee of Kudos Kookies

Ok, here goes nothing (and I mean that most literally). I am starting this blog at the encouragement of some of my twitter friends. Apparently they think I have something more to say than my 140 characters on twitter allows. This remains to be seen.

I am however excited at the prospect of joining the TWD cooking group because of my newly acquired blog. But, I must wonder where in the world I will find the time to bake something other than cookies. I must admit, I do indeed love to bake and maybe this will force me to make the time to follow that passion in a capacity other than work.

Thank you twitter friends for making me, once again, step out of my comfort zone and try something completely different. I tend to be the ultimate creature of habit so the friendly shove was much appreciated.

Be patient with me though. I am a slow learner and =’m sure I’ll have questions galore to pummel you all with. Just remember, you asked for it

Fondly yours,
Renee aka Kudos Kookies