A Holiday Facebook LIVE from De Gustibus Cooking School at Macy's
If you're looking for something fun to make your family and friends this holiday season, why not make some pretty wreath cookies or pastel-colored sugar cookies - both make lovely gifts for anyone on your list.
I hope you caught my special Facebook LIVE and Instagram LIVE broadcasts yesterday. The event promoted my latest book, "Martha Stewart’s Cookie Perfection: 100+ Recipes to Take Your Sweet Treats to the Next Level." I welcomed about 20-lifestyle influencers and bloggers to watch my demo at the well-known DeGustibus Cooking School at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City. I had so much fun sharing tips and ideas and answering all sorts of wonderful questions. I also used many pieces from my exclusive collection at Macy’s.
This weekend is the perfect time to start baking for those holiday gatherings, so if you missed my Facebook LIVE special, you can still watch - just click on this highlighted link. And, my Instagram LIVE can be found in my “Stories” @MarthaStewart48 until later today. Enjoy these photos.
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- I love this book – it makes all those favorite go-to cookies even better. “Cookie Perfection” introduces new flavors, textures, and techniques, and incorporates equipment that isn’t traditionally used for making cookies. We tried all sorts of new toppings, tested unusual flavor combinations, and made sure every single cookie was fun to make and above all – absolutely delicious.
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- The entire room was decorated with holiday-themed pieces from my Collection at Macy’s. This is my Silverwoods Mistletoe Candleholder Centerpiece and Garland. We also used my flameless candles in white.
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- Each guest was set up with everything they needed to decorate cookies – the bowls and tools are also from my Collection exclusively at Macy’s.
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- Our own recipe developer, Kavita Thirupavanum, and Dani Fiori of Sweet Dani B are setting up all the guest stations.
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- My Holiday Enamel Cast Iron pots are sold in various colors and designs – great gifts for the cooks on your list. Behind them, my fun Farmhouse Holiday Green Tabletop Trees also from Macy’s.
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- Here is the other holiday style – a 6-quart Pinecone Enamel Cast Iron pot with pinecones and greenery. My cookware is compatible with gas, electric, glass and induction cooktops.
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- Salvatore Rizzo is the owner and director of De Gustibus Cooking School at Macy’s Herald Square. He thanked everyone for coming and gave me a warm introduction to the demo stage.
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- These decorated Christmas tree cookies are on my Royal Blush 3-Tier Server from Macy’s. Use multiple servers to make a beautiful presentation of all your baked treats.
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- I hope you caught the broadcast. I showed everyone the cover of our December issue of “Living” – it was shot inside the Woodland Cottage at my Bedford, New York farm – I hope you have a copy. It’s on newsstands right now.
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- I started the event with a cocktail – a Pink Grapefruit-White Cranberry Sparkling Punch made with champagne, vodka, and Cointreau. Everyone was served a glass and loved it.
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- I also showed our influencers how to make these fun Pastel Butter Cookies from “Cookie Perfection” – so easy and a great cookie recipe to do with the kids.
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- There were large monitors above the counter, so everyone could see exactly what I was doing.
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- The cameras show the process from above. Here are some of the wreath cookies already made and waiting to be decorated.
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- These cookies are coated with a lemon glaze and then topped with nuts, dragees, and candied ginger.
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- I answered many questions from those in the audience and those who followed on Facebook and Instagram.
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- Everyone was encouraged to post photos on their personal social media platforms.
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- Some of our influencers included Kris Jarrett from @drivenbydecor and Amanda Glick @fashionablehostess.
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- Pamela Masin and Ali Brown from @purewow were also in attendance.
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- HayleyPaige from @misshayleypaige sifts the confectioner’s sugar for her Butter Pastel Cookies.
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- Samantha Roberts and Caroline Alkire from HGTV stopped for this cute snapshot.
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- Each guest decorated their own cookies to take home – I went around the table to see how they were doing and offer tips. See my Facebook LIVE for the perfect way to glaze these cookies.
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- Hanging on the wall – my Farmhouse Holidays Sled Table Decoration, my Farmhouse Holidays Red Cardinal Artificial Wreath, my Sweater knit Fur Throw, my Santa Mailbox Cookie Jar, and more great holiday items on my Demi Bench – all exclusively at Macy’s. https://mcys.co/35rtX2k
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- And here is my Bake Trivet for all those delicious cookies made with my Cookie Cutters. If you missed any of the show, click on the highlighted links above to watch. Happy baking!
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