Alfajores Recipe ... Fine Argentine Cookies

Katie Sweeney at YumSugar delivers the goods with an Argentine alfajores recipe that will knock your socks off. Many people, especially here in Miami, "cheat" on the dulce de leche by buying blocks of it, available here ANYWHERE, and slicing off what they need. Not Katie. She attacks it the old fashioned way and produces her own with condensed milk. For that true Argentinian cookie taste purchase ours or make your own. Katies' alfajores recipe can be found at YumSugar here ....Good Luck!..:)

What is a gift and why do we give?

Gifts are for expressing emotions, wishes and gratitude. The gift
means nothing, in the sense that it acts as a mediator of human
 relationships e.g. emotions.

Gifts help strengthen business ties as thanks to customers and
suppliers, or as an expression of what we feel; affection towards
people we love; our interest in that special someone, simple
appreciation, an invitation or simply support in time of need.

A few years ago I met a bright and creative woman.

Their seventh anniversary was very close and she had found nothing to
buy him. With little money available for a gift, she was in a
difficult situation. For almost a month she looked for something
special  and cheap, but returned frustrated and sad. Everything she
could afford appeared too little to give him. Her money could not
express her love.

The night before the big day Martha couldn't sleep. She chose the best
from among a sad collection, liked none. tossed and turned. What would
he like? What would he like? She smiled... I'm the
one he loves! I can be his gift.

The next day she bought a bottle of wine she knew he liked as well as
a giant red bow. That night she fixed her hair and
perfumed her body. With a flourish she cleared the table by the front
door and waited; happy with her decision and excited as her feelings
for Albert filled her heart.

Albert came home tired. He had worked overtime and when he opened the door
it was dark and silent. He lamented not being able to
send ahead the beautiful bouquet of roses he had bought. He turned on
 the light and his dejection and exhaustion were driven away by happiness and joy for there was Martha, lying on the table with a wine bottle and two glasses between her legs. The giant red bow encircled her
chest and in her hands a hand drawn poster shouted "HAPPY
ANNIVERSARY LOVE OF MY LIFE!"

With their days of struggle behind them, Albert and Martha proclaim
their poorest anniversary their most beautiful anniversary; erotic,
tender and romantic

A stunning gift cannot be measured in cost. The key to a
wonderful gift is love, creativity and empathy. On this basis we can all be unforgettable

                                                           

                                             Monica Taver

Editor

Most companies utilize their "About" page to explain the merits of their founder, how she pulled herself up by her bootstraps and landed atop the world. Not so Monica Taver. She had no bootstraps; she had no boots. She learned to cook on a flat rock in the Argentinian wilds. It's a miracle her children could eat her burnt offerings. It's a miriacle they survived. But they did eat and well. Her daughter Rosy is now our executive chef in charge of quality control; a job she took on as soon as she could speak. Not surprisingly her first word was "no!" With 28 years of experience she now offers her services to you, our lovely customers. With a well trained staff of experienced bakers Cookies Love And Art currently ships worldwide and nothing leaves our kitchen unless it is absolutely perfect. 

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PLEASE PLAN AHEAD.... (however; we DO make exceptions)
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Our founder, Monica Taver, is insane. She makes us work 5 days a week, sometime 10 hours a day!

She does this because of our 1/2 day order scheme. If you order on Monday morning your order is shipped that afternoon. Since we make our creations to order you can understand that we must fufill our orders in this manner. So, if you order any day after 12 noon (EST) your order cannot be baked, wrapped, and shipped until the next day. Monday morning orders are shipped Monday afternoon, Monday afternoon orders are shipped Tuesday morning and so on. Regrettably any orders received after Friday noon (EST) are not shipped until the following Monday. Please plan ahead when ordering so that we may deliver your order on time. 

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A NOTE ON ORDERING AND PAYMENT
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For security reasons, we only accept orders and payment through our website via paypal and credit card.

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CONTACTING US: SUGGESTIONS, COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
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We would love to hear from you.

To speak to a "live" person please call 1-305-771-2169. If no one is available to take your call please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. Chances are high that our pastry chef/secretary/founder (e.g. Monica Taver) is asleep or working in the kitchen. E-mail is the best way to contact us.

To obtain detailed answers to any queries you may have please e-mail us utilizing the form below or write to us@cookiesloveandart.com


Dan Jefferies

Successful Women Event.

Evento de Mujeres Exitosas .

Este fue un desfile de modas  donde participaron mujeres empresarias de todo el pais y el extranjero.
la consigna era crear modelos con materiales no convencionales.
La prestigiosa diseñadora Yaquelin Merola, presento un vestido confeccionado con papel de revista de modas y bolsas plasticas, con las que logro el efecto de tela de tull  . Monica Taver ( cookies Love and Art) diseño la bijuterie en tono rojo destacando los colores del corset, collar , pulcera y anillo, confeccionado con Chicles de Cereza.
  
   
 


Successful Women Event.

This was a fashion show with the participation of businesswomen from across the country and abroad. Formed with the idea was to create designs to be fabricated with unconventional materials. Prestigious designer Merola Yaquelin  fashioned a dress composed of fashion magazines and plastic bags cleverly achieving the effect of tulle fabric. Representing Cookies Love and Art, Monica Taver delivered hand-crafted custom jewelry intricately contrived from simple Cherry Gum.

Designer:Yaqueline Merola
Modelo:Yessica Salcedo

Jewelry:Cookies Love and Art

Games

 

Domino

Edible Dominoes! Chocolate cookies decorated with white chocolate chips. Sent to you in an original domino box, this play set is an excellent gift for the player in your life. As with all our edible jewelry items, this delicious treat is 100% satisfaction guaranteed!
Price: $ 35.99 Buy

 Heart Poker
Edible Cards! Vanilla cookies, smothered in white chocolate fondant and decorated with minature marshmallow hearts, is winning hand for the player in your life. As with all our edible jewelry items, this delicious treat is 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Each poker card measures approximately 4.5 inches high x 3 inches wide.

Price: $ 39.00 Buy

Congratulations

Congratulations

 

 

Floral Arrangement

Edible Floral arrangement! Delicious flower shaped cookies smothered in lemon, orange, amaretto, and Baileys glaze. Each bouquet is tastefully arranged for maximum visual impact. As with all our edible jewelry items, this delicious treat is 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

Price: $ 49.99 Buy

The Chef's Briefcase

Edible Chef Tools! Delicious vanilla cookie cookware smothered in lemon, orange, Baileys, and orange vodka glaze. An excutive chef's briefcase filled with edible chef tools complete with edible chef's hat. As with all our edible jewelry items, this delicious treat is 100% satisfaction guaranteed!.
Price: $ 49.99 Buy

Tool Box 

Edible Tools! Vanilla cookies smothered in lemon, orange and Baileys glaze.
Our briefcase full of tools includes: pliers, screwdrivers, saw, and axes. For the "Toolman" in your life! As with all our edible jewelry items, this delicious treat is 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Price: $ 45.99 Buy

Dentist

Vanilla Dentist Tool cookies covered with lemon, orange and Baileys glaze. Briefcase full of cookies shaped like tweezers, toothbrushes and teeth.A fun way of saying thank you or congratulations, either for the dentist or victim; sure to brighten their day! As with all our edible jewelry items, this delicious treat is 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

Price: $ 45.99 Buy

 

For a special person

 

Sexy Girl

Sexy, and fun bag with glazed cookies of different flavors and shapes; lipsticks, gloves, and sexy smiles. A cute gift, delicious and feminine for the little lady in your life. As with all our edible jewelry items, this delicious treat is 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

Price: $ 34.99  Buy

Floral Arrangement

Edible Floral arrangement! Delicious flower shaped cookies smothered in lemon, orange, amaretto, and Baileys glaze. Each bouquet is tastefully arranged for maximum visual impact. As with all our edible jewelry items, this delicious treat is 100% satisfaction guaranteed!


Price: $ 49.99 Buy

 

 

 

 

 

You Are My Heart

Heart shaped vanilla cookie smothered in Baileys glaze with edible 23 Karat gold and pearls. Delivered in a heart shaped box with beautiful bow it's an excellent gift for the love of your life. As with all our edible jewelry items, this delicious treat is 100% satisfaction guaranteed!
Price: $ 19.95 Buy

I Love You In Every Way

Vanilla cookie flower smothered in Baileys glaze accompanied by two heart-shaped cookies filled with marzipan dipped in chocolate fondant. An ideal gift to express your feelings in a creative way. As with all our edible jewelry items, this delicious treat is 100% satisfaction guaranteed!
Price: $ 29.99 Buy

 

Kiss, Kiss, Kiss

Muchos Besos! Three lip-shaped vanilla cookies covered with baileys glaze. Simple and delicious it's an affordable treat to express your love in an original way. As with all our edible jewelry items, this delicious treat is 100% satisfaction guaranteed!



Price: $ 4.99 Buy

 Hello It's Me

Big vanilla cookie with chocolate chips and toasted almonds, smothered in Baileys glaze. Hand drawn in vegetable color this cookie is shipped in a beautiful gift box with a big bow. As with all our edible jewelry items, this delicious treat is 100% satisfaction guaranteed!
Price: $ 19.99 Buy