There’s just something about creating that perfect batch of “mini cakes” for an expecting Mommy! I love the anticipation of the Grandma, as well, who is usually the one calling me to order those special, just so, cupcakes for the grand celebration! I have had several opportunities over the last couple months to bake for…
Category: Sweet Moments
Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Rush
What a Joy that Day was! Our Beautiful Daughter, Lauren, marrying the love of her life, Marcus Ray! The months of planning came together in one very Blessed, Magical Day with Family and Friends gathering to celebrate with us! The “Dessert Bar” & “Bride and Groom Cake” were selected by Marcus and Lauren and created…
A Little Girl Named “Miracle”
My customers have some of the most incredible stories and I am always incredibly blessed to not only be given the privilege of baking for their special occasions, but to be invited in to their lives to share with them in such a time as this. I pray often for my customers as they share…
Goin’ To The Chapel
Our daughter was married this month! What a wondrous celebration, Indeed! I had the privilege of baking her wedding cake specifically as she requested: a 3 layer sweet vanilla cake with vanilla bean buttercream and raspberry compote in between layers. I made the dessert bar which consisted of our son in law’s favorite “Brownie cups”,…
Happy 50th Ernie & Sandi
I recently had the privilege of attending my cousin’s 50th wedding anniversary celebration, and I was doubly privileged to bake the cake for such a special occasion! A Marbled Half-Sheet Cake adorned with rosettes of white and gold was the choice of the “Bride of 50 years.” How much Fun we had watching them “Feed…
Bridging The Gap
This past week I was given the wonderful honor of “Bridging The Gap” between Canada and Charles Town as a customer placed an order for her Fiance’s Birthday…An “all things chocolate” cake & a bouquet of flowers! I love having the availability and resources to deliver wonderful surprises to loved ones from a friend or…
Bridging The Gap “G’-Day”
This week I had the wonderful opportunity to “Bridge the Gap” for a customer who lives in…are you ready… Australia! My customer has a Friend who lives local here, in Harpers Ferry, and it was his Birthday! I had the honor of making a special order Snickers Cheesecake for him, and we got it delivered…
West Virginia Proud
I recently had the honor of making 50 cupcakes for one of our local West Virginia University Medical Offices! I was thrilled to have this privilege and am so grateful for the dedication of each of these heroes during this past year, especially. Thank you for the love and care you give!
Bridging The Gap
From Canada to Mexico…&…This past week Intercontinental…Pakistan!My very Favorite & Most special moments as a small business owner come from “Bridging the Gap” for Loved Ones who are separated by Miles! It’s so much fun working with someone I never knew and feeling like at the end of working out the precious and important details…
4 Birthdays, a Bridal Shower, a Double Baby Shower & Saint Patty’s Day Fun
It was a Beautifully Busy Week at The Cottage Kitchen preparing Sweet Treats for Special Occasions. The Cottage Kitchen customers are thoughtful, wonderful and OH, So Sweet! It’s always such an Honor to have a small part in such celebrations! Below are some pictures of Special Orders placed for 4 Birthdays, a Bridal Shower, a…
1000 Page Follower Celebration
The Cottage Kitchen LLC reached its 1000th Facebook Page Follower in The Month of February! To celebrate, we dropped comments sharing Our Favorite Cottage Kitchen Sweet Treats! Upon The Closing of The Week, 5 names were drawn out of those who had shared, and “Appreciation Prizes” were given! I’m so grateful for amazing customers who…
Feel Good Fridays
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year- & to celebrate The Cottage Kitchen will be hosting a “Feel Good Friday” every Friday the month of December! We will have a chance toplay along & share together – &- There will be a drawing each Friday evening where a Gift Bag of Goodies will be…
Small Town Tuesday & a Boutique
It’s Small Town Tuesday here at The Cottage Kitchen! Planning and Preparing are in The Works for this week’s Bake Days and as I sit to write about “Living in a Small Town”, a smile so easily comes to me. Currently a spray of colored leaves blanket our yard, (again-and again-and again may I add),…
Special Occasions-Sunshine Smiles
The Cottage Kitchen has had such a privilege over the past several weeks making special occasions a little “Sweeter” & “Brighter”. From catering a Beautiful Memorial Service for a Friend’s precious Father to Baking a Special Order Strawberry Shortcake for a Mom’s Birthday- From Making 1 Dz. Caramel Apples for The Employees of The Marc…
Thankful Thursday
This past Thursday at The Cottage Kitchen was “Thankful Thursday.” On These Days, We EnJoy sharing thoughts and ideas, memories and favorites together, and at the end of the day, I have a drawing to give away a “Special Something” to say “Thank You” to my customers! This past week, we shared our Favorite Things…
Thoughts 4 Thursday & a Hurricane
It’s Bake Day Here at The Cottage Kitchen- Normally I would be busy filling orders and preparing to stock weekend sweet treats at Two Crows Antique Mall. This Saturday, August 29th, was to be The Cottage Kitchen’s 3rd Monthly “Taste & Shop”; however, in light of Hurricane Laura and the weather she is bringing with…
Thankful Thursday
This past Thursday at The Cottage Kitchen was “Thankful Thursday.” On These Days, We EnJoy sharing thoughts and ideas, memories and favorites together, and at the end of the day, I have a drawing to give away a “Special Something” to say “Thank You” to my customers! This past week, we shared our Favorite ways…
Feel Good Friday
It’s Feel Good Friday, and What a Special Friday it is, Indeed! Today at The Cottage Kitchen We will be Highlighting a very special couple in Our Lives: Jim & Dana Harner. These 2 very special people know what it is to share steadfast, faithful love in the midst of not only the “Mountain Tops”…
Thankful Thursdays
THE WINNER OF THIS WEEK’S THANKFUL THURSDAY’S DRAWING IS… LORA MCKENZIE!!!LORA GOT TO CHOOSE HER VERY FAVORITE FREE COTTAGE KITCHEN SWEET TREAT…SHE CHOSE “BABY BLUE”! Happy Thursday-Bake Day from The Cottage Kitchen…Today we shared our very Favorite Cottage Kitchen Sweet Treats & I Drew a Name from The Handy Dandy Sifter for a Grand Prize…
Feel Good Friday
“Feel Good Friday”…2 Fridays a month (or more), The Cottage Kitchen will highlight a Family or an Individual & give a special sweet treat treasure to them to pass along some Encouragement or Thanks❣…Today we want to share some love with Darren & Kathy Holland as they courageously walk together through Darren’s battle with glioblastoma….
Feel Good Friday
“Feel Good Friday”…2 Fridays a month, The Cottage Kitchen will highlight a Family or an Individual & give a special sweet treat treasure to them to pass along some Encouragement or Thanks❣…Today we want to share some love with our Dear, Sweet Friends, and owners of the amazing Two Crows Antiques Mall in Ranson, Cheryl…
Feel Good Friday
Feel Good Friday”…2 Fridays a month, The Cottage Kitchen will highlight a Family or an Individual & give a special sweet treat treasure to them to pass along some Encouragement or Thanks❣…Today we want to share some love with our Dear Friends, Brian & Betsy Crutcher!! What a testimony of love as they hold one…
Thankful Thursday
Congratulations to Shelly Holden- Our winner of The Thankful Thursday Drawing- Shelly won a bag of Lindt Chocolate Truffles & a Heart Cookie Cutter! Thankful Thursdays on The Cottage Kitchen’s Facebook page is a way to Thank my customers for their support! 2 Thursdays a month we share comments on a post and then that…
Feel Good Friday
2 Fridays a month, The Cottage Kitchen will highlight a Family or an Individual & give a special sweet treat treasure to them to pass along some Encouragement or Thanks❣ Today we want to share some Love & Appreciation for The Rehab Team at Genesis Shenandoah Center…Long Days behind masks, goggles, faceshields, gowns…working to encourage…
Thankful Thursday
Congratulations to Carolyn Cogle- Our Winner of The Thankful Thursday Drawing!Carolyn won a Free “Sweet Treat Treasure” from The Cottage! It’s Bake Day & Thankful Thursday here at The Cottage Kitchen…Today I’ve got some Exciting news to share…My LLC has processed & I’m officially a registered “Small Business Owner” in Jefferson County!! Many Thanks to each…