Everyone with a DSLR camera, get ready to be jealous…
On Tuesday night, I was invited into the News 8 studio to watch as they filmed. I loved it! I got to meet the incredibly gracious news crew and get a behind-the-scenes view of what goes on during a live broadcast.
Then, when my story came on the tv, it was surreal. Shelly Slater, the news anchor, had asked me to bring another cookie pie to the set, and–unbeknownst to me–they did a live taste-test in the middle of the show. Shelly set out two desserts and didn’t tell the other newscasters which one was the healthier one. She asked them to pick their favorite… and they both picked the deep-dish cookie pie!
If you’re new to my blog, the recipe can be found here:
Deep-Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
And this is what they did on the commercial break:
No one ever did finish that other cake… 
Oops, tried to leave my comment on the wrong page! I was reading the comments after the news article and someone said that you were a bad role model because you looked thin and sick(!). I attempted to come to your defense without sounding like I was speaking for you but maybe you want to say something…or not. I think you look great!
Oh, and I finally got around to watching the video clip and you were awesome!
Thank you so much, Kim. I hadn’t actually noticed that there were comments on the actual article until you told me about it. I can’t tell you how much it means to me that you’d come to my defense… It’s really frustrating that people who don’t know me think it’s ok to make a snap assumption like that, but I know it’s something I have to deal with for putting myself out there. Thankfully, the rest of the comments were incredibly wonderful and kind… they made me completely forget the one malicious comment. I’m so grateful there are people like you in the world, who take the time to make others feel good. Seriosuly, thank you! 🙂
Oh Katie, what a Kreative Kreature you are! LOVE your recipes! Made the Genius Blondies yesterday – they’re gone – and I did NOT share! Think I may try adding a little cinnamon to the next batch – and maybe a few chopped walnuts. Added calories, but hey, walnuts contain healthy fats!
Congrats on the TV segment – great job!
Hey Katie, congrats on your TV appearance! I actually planned on making the deep dish cookie pie this weekend but wanted to ask first: is it the kind of thing that tastes better if you let it sit a little while after baking (like the brownies) or is it best straight out of the oven? Thanks!
Hmmm… either way is good! Let it sit for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting it, though. It continues to cook even after it’s cooling out of the oven.
I just watched the TV clip. You were adorable in it! Can’t wait to try the recipe!
Awwww girl, congrats!!!!! You’re FAMOUS!! I love how you’re living your passion and SHARING so much love and health with others!!
Keep inspiring and keep sharing!
xxoo
I couldn’t wait any longer, so I morphed the recipe to omit the brown sugar. I used 1 1/2 cups of Stevia and added 1/4 cup of maple syrup (read online that was a brown sugar substitute). I am not sure how the original recipe tastes, but mine is good! Next time, I’ll try it your way…with dates. Thanks!
I bought a package of vegan carob chips yesterday thinking they’d be a better & easier than making my own chocolate chips (your recipe btw). So I tried them. Bad idea. They are straight up NASTY. Then I remembered that in the news clip you had a bag of Ghiradelli semi-sweet chocolate chips and, me being a HUGE fan of Ghiradelli, I wanted to make sure I didn’t just imagine it. I was so relieved when I watched the clip again and saw that bag of chocolatey heaven! No more carob for me! Just thought I’d share that 🙂
CONGRATULATIONS KATIE!!!!! WOHOO!!!
Katie, you did amazing!! You were super charismatic and friendly 🙂 I’m a big fan of your blog and it’s so exciting to see you getting such amazing publicity!!
Way to go, Katie. It’s funny how we all feel like we “know” you. I said to my son “you know that girl I follow online? Chocolate Covered Katie? She was on tv!” LOL I think you did a great job. I know, anytime I meet someone trying to lose weight, trying to cut out snacks on a diet, or people who are trying to eat better or go vegetarian, or whatever, I tell them to go to your website. I’m always letting people try my blondies, or pumpkin bars, or whatever I have that day for MY snack. And everyone thinks they are awesome. I hope the tv spot gets even more people interested and talking about you. You deserve the recognition.