a sweet wedding present

I just received a wedding gift. They are coming in fast.
Our one year anniversary is this weekend.

It was a fancy cookie jar with a cute note attached,
"wishing you a sweet life". I thought it was different and charming.

Find a jar to send to your favorite new married couple:

Simple..
Fancy...
Vintage...
Classic...

yum!!

Just found the second love of my life....
Marshmallow cookie sandwich?!!! What what??
Man...I need Siri to help me with these....
Combining almost everything I love....marshmallow, chocolate, cookies....
Martha's got the graham cracker recipe or you can do store bought....
but, you are making homemade marshmallow's..... sooooo.....
I will not judge you. Please invite me over if you make these...

who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?

As you know from previous posts I am obsessed with cookies. Currently we must have at least 5 different types in our cabinet. I was looking for a cool cookie jar and found these....
left jar is from Tasty Vintage and top right is at le vintage masion Close up of latch is from Autumnalways.

Do you store your cookies in a jar?

No Samoas..but I am still hoping...

My man just introduced me to some great cookies. We love cookies. We are those people that always have dessert. Always. One day he brought home the Peanut Butter Creme and said, "these taste like girl scout cookies!!" Who does not love a girl scout cookie? Need I mention that they only come around a few times a year?! Well now you have a good alternative. These cookies are the "natural" version of the GS cookies. With stats like, No high fructose corn syrup, no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors these cookies are my dream come true.

Below is the next one he brought home. The fudge mint. The best alternative to a the classic Thin Mint I have ever had...

I plan on having more taste tests coming soon...like they have a fudge striped cookie that holds a strong resemblance to my little Keebler elves version.....

What are your favorite cookies?

DIY..yes that means do it yourself

DIY is all the rage. For some it is a necessity and for others they are just so damn crafty. Brides, new homeowners(that's me!!) and people who just like to put there mind to a creative project find themselves in the land of DIY. Food DIY projects are easy and can really help a budget. Or they help bridge the gap of favors and/or centerpieces. These ideas apply to weddings, birthdays or any party where you want to give a small token of appreciation for your guests.
Here are two of my favorite food DIY's:

JAM
Perfect gifts at weddings. Look how this bride, her grandmother and mom made just under 200 jars of jam for their guests. Named it after the farm which they got married. Also instead of gifts you could actually use them for the bread at the table.
COOKIES
Cookie buffet? Cookie Favor? Love this. Everyone can make a cookie. Great way to have kids help in preparation of a wedding or birthday party. Below is a cookie buffet with cute glass jars and then paper or glassine-lined bags. Use stickers or japanese masking tape so guest can take them to go. Great idea.

CANDY AND OTHER TREATS
I wrote about lollipops and candy bars as one of my first posts. I still think that nothing beats candy. It's easy, it's fast and always pretty in some smart packaged bag or box.

What are your favorite DIY food favors?