Cookie Class at Create A Cook with ZANDA PANDA Molds

I had a great time teaching a cookie making class at Create a Cook in Newton, MA. It was on Earth Day, so I thought everyone would enjoy making butterfly cookies.  They loved using the butterfly molds, but I think the stoneware cookie molds were definitely their favorites. Along with the butterflies, they made cats, [...]

Valentine’s Giveaway! Kaleidoscope Heart Cake Mold or Valentine Stoneware Cookie Molds!

IT’S VALENTINE GIVEAWAY TIME! GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED -Thank You for Entering! CONGRATULATIONS TO: SensiblySara, our First Prize Winner Leslie B. our Second Prize Winner Winner was chosen by random.org I want to thank everyone for entering and especially for all your wonderful comments! Check back again in a bit for a springtime Puppy Mold Giveaway!  [...]

Valentine’s Day Heart Cookies – New Designs – Plus Creamsicle Cookie Recipe!

NEW!  VALENTINE’S DAY COOKIE MOLDS! Handmade Stoneware Valentine Heart Cookie Molds Recipe: Creamsicle Cookies | Etsy Shop: More Cookie Molds | Which Valentine? My Stoneware Valentine Heart Cookie Molds are made for baking and crafts. Each cookie mold is individually handmade in my studio in Connecticut. To create these designs, clay is hand-formed around my [...]

Gold Dusted Chocolate Gryphon

This is made of dark Belgian chocolate and edible ‘gold’ dust.  If you know me, you’ll know my first love is metalwork.  My favorite medium to work in has always been metal.  Especially lost wax cast bronze and cast precious metals.  So I really enjoyed putting a ‘patina’ on this.  It really makes me want [...]

Halloween SandWitches Anyone? Recipe: Pumpkin/Cream Cheese/Raisin Spread on Embossed Halloween Sandwiches

How to Make Embossed Halloween ‘SandWitches’ with Pumpkin-Cream Cheese-Raisin Sandwich Spread/Dip Recipe Here’s another cute way to use your Halloween Stoneware Cookie Molds for a treat or Halloween party.  It’s great for kids, as the only skill need is squishing!  You’ll be using pretty much the same technique used for embossed Butterfly Tea Sandwiches, but [...]

Video: How to Make Halloween Cookies with ZANDA PANDA’s Handmade Stoneware Halloween Molds (Demo with Recipe)

VIDEO! How to Make Halloween Treats with ZANDA PANDA’s Handmade Stoneware Halloween Cookie Molds There’s nothing  tricky about making these treats! ZANDA PANDA’s Handmade Stoneware Halloween Cookie Molds and Cookies Make these adorably goofy Bat, Cat and Witch cookies for your Halloween party or to delight your favorite Trick-or-Treaters. Watch the video to see how [...]

Guest Blogger Anne L. Watson’s Demo: How to Make Layered Cookies in a Cookie Mold!

Our guest blogger today literally “wrote the book” on molded cookies!  Anne L. Watson is here to tell us how to make layered cookies in the Kaleidoscope Heart Mold.  Molded cookies don’t have to taste boring. Learn how to add nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, etc., to your molded cookies without losing the design!  Also check [...]

20% off New Handmade Halloween Cookie Molds and a Very Special Guest Blogger soon!

Two Big Announcements! As much as I hate to see the summer slipping by, I love that Halloween is coming.  Here’s my contribution to the season’s fun: I’m sure you’re on our Favorite People List, so Get 20% off our New Designs for Halloween when you RESERVE them by October 10th, 2011! And check back [...]

ZANDA PANDA’s Puppy Mold Featured in DOG FANCY Magazine!

ZANDA PANDA’s Puppy Mold Featured in DOG FANCY Magazine! We’re delighted that DOG FANCY Magazine picked our Puppy Mold to feature in their ‘Fun Dog‘ section! If you’re new or visiting from Dog Fancy magazine, welcome to ZANDA PANDA’s Blog and Website! If you’re a returning visitor or one of our Favorite People, thanks very [...]

Make Any Day Valentine’s Day with Embossed Hearts on a Cherry Pie

Spicy Upside-Down Cherry Pie with Embossed Hearts Why wait for Valentine’s Day? When crusts are sealed, cut small vents in top center of pie. Upside-Down Kaleidoscope Heart Cherry Pie in Mold, Unbaked Bake pie at 350 degrees F /180 degrees C / Gas mark 4  for about an hour.  Pie is done when filling begins [...]