This could be many things, I know-but this really s t r e t c h e d me!
I entered the 4-H Homemakers Cookie Contest!
Mom Reinhard told me she was doing it and so I thought, "That sounds like something different."
First of all this was not my cup of tea because I just do not do things like that.
There is a reason I was never in 4-H as a child.
Anxiety
Fear of Failure
Anxiety
Resistance of compliments
Stress
Anxiety
Well, we had no idea what to expect, but when we got there to 'drop off our cookies', it was apparent that all the ladies were staying for the judging.
Mom and I were quietly sitting there when a girl from the Journal Gazette comes up to us, sits down, and wants to interview us about our cookies. Mom did great-but what could I say?! "Ummm. . . .this is the first time I have ever made these. . . . and I hope they taste good?"
O.K.-so now I am feeling really anxious-now she is going to taste all 52 cookies right in front of us and tell us what she likes and doesn't like about them!
This was getting out of control.
Well, I will spare you all the 'sweet' details (my stomach is still upset just from watching this ONE lady sample 52 cookies), but the winner is. . . . . .
PAM REINHARD!!!!! With her famous Cashew Cookies!
Congrats Mom, you deserve it!
The experience, though s t r e t c h i n g, was still a lot of fun!
Ahhh. . . . now I need to add competing in 4-H to my list of 'things to do before I die', so I can check it off!
Yay! Congrats Pam! Jane, I'm glad I'm not the only one s t r e t c h i n g you! (by "flying by the seat of my pants" all the time!)
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Jess (N)
(Nick decided to join me in doing something I enjoy tonight, so I think you're getting a comment from him too...I had nothing to do with it!)
Okay Jane, you did not tell the whole story! Yes, it was an evening full of anxiety, but you forgot to say how the judge loved your presentation on a very creative cookie..."S'more Cookies"...they looked wonderful. You also failed to mentioned that the photographer from the Journal Gazette chose your cookies and one other entry to photograph for the newspaper. So, even though my cookies ranked up with the other top 10, yours were the ones that made the Fort Wayne paper! It was a great evening and we did learn a lot...I am counting on you to do this again with me next year! You are such a great sport! Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteHey Jane, just checking, you didn't burn a hole in your carpet while making those cookies, did you?
ReplyDeleteYour best buddy - Nick
Way to go Jane, and great job Pam!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Jane and Pam !! Great story!! julie :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun is this?!
ReplyDeleteOh how I love being friends with you, Jane - we could not be more opposite! I have totally given up on making homemade cookies and have gone to ALL 'Break & Bake'. So glad there are gals like you who keep up this domesticated thing for our generation!
A big congrats to Pam!! (Oh, and thanks Pam for the rest of the story - go figure Jane wouldn't share ALL the details)
Congrats to both! Fun post, Jane!
Sarah
Another thing Jane forgot to mention was this: Not only had she never made S'more Cookies before, she totally made up the recipe on her own just hours before the contest.
ReplyDeleteAnd while the judge just took a small bite, I was able to enjoy a whole cookie and it was delicious!
Way to go, Honey! I'm so proud of you. (And the Accounting Dept. at Nesco thanks you too!)
SHMILY
I love this blog.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS PAM & TO YOU TOO JANE. IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU STILL MADE A GOOD IMPRESSION. THAT COOKING COURSE AT SCHOOL REALLY PAID OFF. SOUNDS LIKE YOU BOTH HAD LOTS OF FUN. BE SURE TO LET US KNOW ABOUT THE ARTICLE ABOUT YOUR COOKIES.GREAT JOB! LOVE YOU, MOM B
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Jane! You are such an amazing cook, I am so glad you gave this contest a try! And great job, Pam! You guys have a family full of talent!! Love you lots, Jane!
ReplyDeletecan i sign up to be a judge for next year? i just love cookies... i wish the world was made of cookies... my dream jobs have always been to be a world champion cookie eater, an Otis Spunkmeyer taste tester, the guy who plays Cookie Monster or a landscape architect
ReplyDeletei didnt get to be either... YET!
Good job Jane for entering something that stretched you...it's good to get out of our comfort box! Congrats Pam on the best tasting cookie.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE reading this blog...it's always interesting :)
Jessica (T)
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI'm sure youre cookies are just wonderful!!!
Love Ya,
Josh Maxwell
P.S. Just here at you're Mom and Dad's for a visit. Talk to ya later...
remember what you always told me ... dad it's in the presentation ... look forward to seeing your cookie's pic's in the paper , great job to you and pam . love dad b.
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