The Three “Bees”

Bumblebees
Bumblebees
Bumblebees
Bumblebees
Bumblebees
Bumblebees

Awhile ago, a friend went through a difficult time acting as a caregiver to a dying relative. She told me she felt like a fish out of water since she’d had no training at being a caregiver. I told her that her presence and her patience were the best gifts she could give and to leave the other “tasks” to the many professional people who were there to help her. When I got home, I made a batch of bumblebee cookies and sent them to her with a note of encouragement.

“The bee is more honored than other animals, not because she labors, but because she labors for others.” St. John Chrysostom

I’ve had my bumblebee cookie cutter for many years, but never used it until now. While looking through my collection of cookie cutters, it seemed like the perfect shape for this occasion. My inspiration for the color palette and look came from some beautiful cookies made by Sweet Sugarbelle. And that’s how The Three “Bees” came to be.

three bees
Bee Kind asterisk Bee Generous asterisk Bee Sweet

Bumble Bee Vectors by Vecteezy

 

Cookie specifics

What I’ve learned...

These cookies were made with the best ingredients I could find and baked in a small batch of two dozen. I’ve experimented with less expensive ingredients, but have come to the conclusion that flavor is best when I use the best. Why spend all this time baking and decorating if taste and texture are just so-so? Decorating the cookies takes time, but it’s an enjoyable process for me and I know that those who receive them appreciate that. Life is just better when you can share something you love with someone you love. Don’t you agree?

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Clouds background in the following two slides
from Nature Vectors by Vecteezy:

 

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