K-MEN Forever!

Last November, I received an interesting offer to design  some Gingerbread men (G-men) for the local Coop's Xmas campaign.
I was given several themes to work with, each theme represented by the Kitschcakes version of  G-men (renamed: K-MEN:-)

These cookies appeared in shopping malls, parking lots, several newspapers and even in the train station.  They were I must say, pretty perfect and I was so excited when I stumbled across the entire family pictured together, as shown above.  I remember when I made them, they were so time consuming and the deadline gave me no time to really get some decent shots so I am thrilled to share these with you, considering I just discovered this picture 15 minutes ago...lol!

So here they are, Ladies and Gents:

The Kitsch-Men Family 2012:

Above:  train station in Biel/Bienne

 They were all designed using a choco-Kitsch Cookie recipe (although they were only for show), and all covered in fondant (a mix of light brown and chocolate brown Regalice).

Next step was piping the borders in dark brown colored royal icing (Americolor).  This was the base I used for each and every one.  Then I just cut out fondant elements to "pimp them up", and then using whatever was necessary to make it come to life (luster dusts, metallic edible food paint, and of course, plenty of Bling-Bling!!  Oh YEAHHHHH!!!!!!

Seriously, I really ought to broaden the selection soon (when I get a nanosecond to do so...)  Many different themes come to mind...
I'll keep that a little secret...

Bis Bald!

Here is where I found the group picture:http://www.enon.ch/blog/?p=718

xx

RJB @ The Sugarshack!

 Last week, I had the great pleasure to greet a radio journalist from a local radio station called RJB (Radio Jura  Bernois).  She was curious about what goes on at the Sugarshack during workshops.   I invited her to come and take a look.  She took her camera and microphone with and started taking pictures and interviewing the participants who spoke mainly French.  
Since every workshops it a total SURPRISE in terms of which language will dominate, (according to who understands what language), I was really praying that there would be at least a couple of people who could communicate in French, since the radio channel is entirely focused on the French-speaking population.

Prayers answered!  Coincidentally, half of the group was French speaking, so she was able to get "audible sound bites"  LOL!
Here are a few pics of what went on that morning:

Above:  the group hard at work and very focused.

The youngest participant:  a very dynamic and determined 11 year-old girl.  She was just amazing, showing plenty of interest and asking questions.  Not a shy bone in her body.

Above:  A few "quick-fix" embellishments...

And like every time, the "Best of" for the whole world to see!  :-D

For more info or for some "SOUND BITES" of the 10 minute radio show, click here:

Dans le monde coloré des cupcakes - RJB votre radio régionale

Dans le monde coloré des cupcakes - RJB votre radio régionale

Dans le monde coloré des cupcakes - RJB votre radio régionale