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Sometimes a story is told better backwards, so let\u2019s try that today and work our way from the end.\u00a0I had just completed these tulip cookies and I wanted to gift some to our German neighbors. We haven\u2019t really gotten to know them yet, as they only know a little English and our German is well barely there. Cookies, well, they are understood in every language. And you don\u2019t exactly give cookies out to your enemies so I figured this was a great way to say hello, and \u201cI apologize in advance for all the times I will be hanging out the window in my pajama pants, standing on random objects, all while photographing whatever sprinkle covered treat I\u2019ve come up with that day.<\/em>\u201d In short, \u201cHello, I\u2019m crazy but I DO make cookies and share!\u201d So I packed up these pretty little spring tulips in a pink bakery box and a bow. The girls decided they wanted to deliver so I sat at the window like a total creeper and watched as the kiddos and their friend ran across the street and proudly shouted \u201cGuten Tag\u201d<\/strong>, one of 5ish German words they know, as they neighbor opened the door. They handed her the package and then it occurred to them they had no idea what to say next. Between the language of cookies and a few gestures the sweet neighbor lady was delighted they were a gift for her. And she asked the girls if they would like \u201cschokolade\u201d (chocolate). Another one of their five German words came rolling out of all four little mouths, \u201cYA!\u201d And before you know it the girls were headed back home toting 4 full size Milka bars.<\/p>\n

I spend an entire day baking and preparing cookies. And they spend 30 seconds delivering, and they get amazing German milk chocolate. Wait a minute\u2026
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Now this bring me to a few thoughts. Of course the obvious happy feels from sharing with neighbors. But a lesson on when you bake something, present it your darn self! And the most important issue here\u2026what kind of superhuman has 4 large size Milka bars just laying around their house unconsumed?! I mean you guys\u2026watching these 4 chocolate Easter bunnies just sit idol on the counter all week since Easter has practically killed me. When it comes to chocolate there is no self control. I can barely resist a Hershy kiss\u2026but 4 huge amazing German milk chocolate. It\u2019s just not happening guys. And now I\u2019m convinced my neighbors just might be robots. Which explains why they are go go go all day keeping the tidiest of houses, doing all the chores, all the time\u2026.<\/p>\n

Ok now I\u2019ll go back to the begining. I\u2019m pretty much obsessed with Tulips and only tulips. I\u2019m a one kind of flower girl. I scope out all the local groceries for tulips to fill our house every week. Last week I got in an eyeball match with an old man for the last bouquet. (spoiler alert, he won I mean he obviously had somebody sweet to take them home to darn conscious). I haven\u2019t baked up any tulips since the beginning of my baking days and I\u2019ve reallllyyyy been itching to do just that. And now was the time. Why? Because this weekend we\u2019re headed to The Netherlands! Holland! Yes that\u2019s right we are going to the world famous tulip fields. #2 on my bucket list and I can hardly wait.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m planning on bringing back lots of bulbs to plant for next year. Assuming I don\u2019t kill them all in the process\u2026no more grocery store match downs for me. All. The. Tulips. Will. Be. Mine.<\/strong> Sadly, I can\u2019t take you all with. But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t bake a field of your own. And who knows maybe you\u2019ll be encouraged to share with your neighbors. But you\u2019ve been warned, deliver them your self ok? We\u2019ve decorate so many cookies together on TSF so I tend to keep the instructions pretty simple. But if you\u2019re just starting out here are some pages to read all about royal icing cookies!<\/p>\n

Rolled Cookies 101<\/a>
\nRoyal Icing 101<\/a>
\nDecorating Cookies 101<\/a><\/p>\n

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