donna hay magazine
To say I was a little excited when donna hay magazine purchased some cookie cutters from us a little while ago would be an understatement. I was over the top out of control excited when I picked up their Celebrate issue and saw one of our cutest little cookie cutters had made a cookie for the magazine. And not just a photo in the magazine. THE FRONT COVER!!! Wow. My favourite food magazine has used my favourite cookie cutter to make a cookie for the front cover. I think the owner of the newsagent thought I was slightly coo-coo but moments like this do not happen often and I couldn't possibly contain myself. Check out the iPad version of the cover where the cookie comes to life here: Cute Cookie Alert
Our little deer cookie cutter has been flying out the door since the magazine came out on Monday, so much so that we have unfortunately sold out. Don't worry though we have more stock on the way and you can secure yours now if you like by placing it on back order. We expect the stock around the 17th November. The link to backorder yours now is here: backorder me a cute deer cutter please - UPDATE!! Now back in stock available here
Our set of 10 stars has also sold out and is also on it's way back in with the deers. If you wish to recreate the gorgeous Christmas tree on the cover you can backorder this now by going to this link: Set of 10 Stars backorder This set features the 6 pointed stars which is very helpful in making a perfectly symmetrical tree like the one on the cover. They are also made from stainless steel so are dishwasher safe. - UPDATE!!! Now back in stock available here.
There have been a few other cookie cutters from our range used inside the magazine but I will let you have the fun of discovering these yourself. The magazine really is jam packed with beautiful images and recipes. Please contact us if you want help finding cookie cutters for any of the recipes.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Cookie Cutter Shop on our journey so far. Wishing you much fun with your Christmas baking. I can't wait to try out the recipe in the mag for spiced vanilla reindeers and also the salted chocolate gingerbread men. YUM!!
Happy baking!
Lisa
New Product News - Munchstaches!
We are very excited about getting these Munchstaches mustache cookie cutter and stamper sets in.
Mustache making cookie cutters to create the perfect look. Try ‘em on for size, then eat ‘em! One side cuts the shape and the other stamps the details. 5 assorted stamp/cutters in each set including the IMPERIAL, the BARON, the BRISTLE BRUSH, the WOOLFORD and the WALRUS. Which one suits you best?
Moulded from durable, food-safe, plastics and packed in a reusable storage tray.
Approximate size of each mustache cookie cutter is 10cm wide x 5cm tall.
These could make some perfect cookies for Father's Day gifts. Check them out here.
We've been reviewed!!
Our cookie cutters have recently been reviewed by Jasmine (with the help of her toddler) from babymusthaves.net. Babymusthaves.net review all manner of baby and toddler related products and I have found some great tips on their website so please check it out when you get a minute. To say I am thrilled with the result is an understatement. You can read the review here and even watch a short video.
The highlight of the review I think is that the cookie cutters were put through their paces with a variety of different foods and they passed with flying colours.
Remember, cookie cutters aren't just for cookies!
Decorating Cookies 101
I am the first to admit that although I have been collecting and using cookie cutters for many years my decorating attempts have really been few and far between and dare I say lack lustre. This year one of my goals is to learn to decorate my cookies like a pro! Well at least make them look a lot prettier than they have in the past. My daughter's first birthday is coming up in a couple of months so that is giving me some inspiration.
I have found an awesome blog by SweetSugarBelle.com on how to outline and flood cookies with icing which I am going to follow.
Is anyone else keen to give this a try? I would love to hear how you go. There is a great tip for using icing bags which should save many hours cleaning in this blog also.
We sell icing nozzles and bags in our store as well as our awesome range of cookie cutters. We have over 1,100 cookie cutters now and the range is still growing. Our next shipment of new cookie cutters and decorating supplies is due in from Germany any day now so keep a look out on our site for the new shapes.
Until my next update, happy baking! Lisa
Stamp Your Cookie!
We have an exciting new product to compliment our range of cookie cutters, the cookie stamp. Available in 3 different designs there is a stamp for everyone.
I LOVE YOU COOKIE STAMP
Stamp your home made cookies with "I Love You" to really get the message across! As if baking for your loved one wasn't enough this cookie stamp is really taking it to the next level. Imagine the kids faces when they open their lunch box to these cookies. Great for anniversary or valentines day presents also.
HOME MADE COOKIE STAMP
Stamp your home made cookies with "Home Made" to add that special touch to them. Great for a bake sale or just for refilling the biscuit barrel.
EAT ME COOKIE STAMP
Well you don't have to tell me twice! What is better than a freshly cooked home made cookie? Not much but one that screams "Eat me" is a winner in our books.
You can find the cookie stamps here.
Movida - Yum!
Last weekend I had the pleasure of dining at Movida in Melbourne whilst enjoying a weekend away with a friend to watch the tennis (the tennis was a first for me also!). I have wanted to try Movida for a while now but they are usually booked out and we were lucky to get a table for a late lunch. They serve Spanish tapas and raciones which are just delicious. One of the tapas I tried was the Hand-filleted Cantabrian Artisan Anchovy on Crouton with Smoked Tomato Sorbet. We definitely don't get food like this in country SA! Whilst not large servings what they lack in size they make up for in taste. Dessert was the exception to the small sized portions... Creme Caramel with Pestinos (spanish biscuits). Yum, yum and YUM! The biscuits had fennel in them and were amazing. Now that we have Cookie Cutter Shop I feel it is my duty to try as many different cookies as possible to report back to you all, sounds fair doesn't it?? What a shame that the creme caramel came with the biscuits :) I would love a recipe for these biscuits if any one has one they can share with me.
Here is my dessert:
You can check out their menu here http://movida.com.au/movida/movida-menu/.
Have a great week everyone.
- Lisa
Cookie Cutters Aren't Just For Cookies!
We are experiencing a rather yucky heat wave here in Australia at the moment. It is way too hot to even contemplate turning on the oven to bake cookies at the moment but it is great weather for a nice fresh sandwich for lunch. Make your sandwiches fun by cutting out sandwich shapes with your cookie cutters. This is a great idea for a surprise in the kids lunchboxes with when they go back to school also.
