Who would you turn into a cookie?

Show of hands: who wouldn’t want to eat a cookie in their own likeness? That’s what I thought; it’s everyone’s secret dream! Whether you’re celebrating the boss’s birthday*, looking for a humorous gift for that “has everything” friend, or want a memorable (and much talked about) party favor, these cookie look-alikes are sure to be a hit. Parker’s Crazy Cookies offers custom cookies in the likeness of anyone–even dogs–making them the perfect gift for, well, anyone!

So let’s hear it, Wantists: who would you turn into a cookie?

* I would suggest avoiding a head-first biting strategy in this case… at least not if the boss is watching!

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Apple Pie + Graham + Chocolate

Apple Pie + Graham Chocolate Bar by Komforte Chockolates

I’ve been admirer of Komforte Chockolates' inventive flavors for some time now. Their Tortilla Lime + Salt and French Toast milk chocolate bars were the first to catch my eye. With combos that are adventurous and quirky, while at the same time approachable, they inspire heavy doses of, “I must try that!”

Komforte Chockolate Bars

Among recent additions to their lineup is one that I simply can’t stop dreaming about—Apple Pie + Graham. Apples and cinnamon with bits of graham cracker mixed into creamy dreamy milk chocolate. Need I go on?

(h/t Megan aka Not Martha)

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Beggin’ for Bacon on Bacon Day

Savory or sweet, on its own or wrapped around a friend, infused in booze or expressed with art; it’s bacon, and it’s the best thing ever! I honor bacon at least once a week, but I’ll take any excuse to commemorate its amazingness more frequently. Well, we’re in luck, because tomorrow is Bacon Day! While you’re out celebrating the gateway meat this weekend, think about bringing some of these tasty treats with you, since there’s nothing worse than forgetting to BYOB on September 3rd!

Bacon really brightens up a room, so you’re going to want to get your hands on a few of these sizzling items. Start with a toast to bacon mania from this etched pint glass while savoring the scent of a bacon candle (made with real bacon fat). Don’t forget to keep things cozy with a decorative pillow or two, but be careful, guest envy will likely ensue!

We all know sharing is caring, so send a greeting card to a pork enthusiast, or read a salty love story with your sweetheart. Perhaps you know a wall that needs a piece of awesome art…there’s no need to be shy, say it loud and proud with me, “I LOVE BACON!”

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Interviews

q&a: with Jenna & Mark of Whimsy & Spice

Whimsy and Spice Interview

Jenna Park and her husband Mark Sopchak hit the ground running in April 2008 and founded Whimsy & Spice, a line of handmade sweets with a distinctive twist—savory herbs and spices in the recipes.

Mark, a former pastry chef at popular New York City restaurants and Jenna, a talented art director and designer decided to do something they’d dreamed about and start a business together. The timing was unexpected and the transition, naturally a little scary.

As the parents of two little girls, the decision was influenced by their desire to have more time together as a family (restaurant hours didn’t provide a very family-friendly schedule). Jenna has been able to continue doing freelance work for clients the likes of Daily Candy and the Smithsonian. And while the family business has provided them a flexible lifestyle, it’s certainly a busy one.

Mark does all the baking and Jenna does the branding, design and web work. Each day’s surprises from their life in Brooklyn and the ups and downs of the business are captured on sweet fine day, a blog full of stories and photos going all the way back to the beginning.

We were thrilled to catch up with Jenna as things heat up for Whimsy & Spice again this fall. And we were even lucky enough to snag a delicious hot cocoa recipe from Mark.

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