Woke up really early Friday.
I couldn’t sleep; I was too eager for the television feature.
(If I’ve been talking about it way too much, please forgive me! I’m just so excited!) And so I went for a run in the dark (in shorts, because it was an insanely-warm 63 degrees. Last year at this time, we were under almost a foot of snow and ice!).
Post-run breakfast was amazing: Apple Pie Pancakes.
These pancakes really do taste like you’re eating an actual slice of apple pie! I usually make pancakes up in bulk and freeze leftovers so I don’t have to cook when I’m in a rush. And Friday I was definitely in a rush, needing to shower, change, and drive to my parents’ house where the news crew would be filming. (The kitchen in my condo is tiny, so I decided it’d be better to film in their kitchen.)
I listened to everyone’s suggestions to keep it simple, stay away from white and red, and wear something that reflects the upbeat tone of my blog (hence the frilly Anthropologie apron).
Deciding what to make on tv was a no-brainer:
………………………………….Chocolate-Chip Cookie Cake
The entire filming process took less than an hour, and Shelly Slater (the news reporter) was so incredibly nice. I completely forgot to feel nervous… although now I’m apprehensive, waiting for the feature to air!
If you’re in the area surrounding Dallas/Ft. Worth, or even Oklahoma, you can see the story on Channel 8’s 5 o’clock news tonight. (I’m nervous telling you all this, because I haven’t seen it yet. I really hope I don’t look ridiculous on live tv!)
Question of the Day:
If you had the chance to cook on tv, what ONE dish would you make?
I thought about making my Hot Chocolate Fudge Bites.
But somehow, a cookie pie seems much more fancy-schmancy. Maybe I’ll make hot chocolate fudge bites when I have my own television show ;).
Dream…
I just watched it online! It was great… I only wish it was longer and showed you more!! Congrats on the feature!!
Great segment and I really hope it helps the vegan movement even if gets more people eating healthier desserts, it still helps a little. You did a great job!
Oh my goodness! Congrats on being on TV that is super awesome! I didn’t know until now that you are in Texas, I am too. I would have to stay that if I had a chance to be on tv to make a dish it would be my pesto pasta with cooked tomatos.
Just saw it online!!! Loved it 😀 😀 😀 Great to hear your voice!
I’m so excited for you, Katie!! you totally deserve every bit of success coming your way! 😀
Saw you on the news! Absolutely wonderful!!!
How cool for you to be on TV!
Woo!! I just watched the video online. You look so lovely, and I’m not at all surprised that everyone loved your dessert! I need to make that cake myself! 😀
Congrats, Katie! I just know this will lead to bigger and better things!
congrats Katie!! how fun and you look amazing!!!
wish we lived in the area to see you on TV 🙂
Major congrats!!
If I were ever on TV I think I would make a dish I could make with my eyes closed cuz I KNOW I would be nervous. Maybe scrambled ‘fu?
I searched and found your segment on-line. You really WOW’ed that reporter and a lot of people on the street and in the studio who tasted your creation. You did a great job – looked amazing. But where is your Texas accent? It was such a treat to see you “in person”.
LOL 🙂
I’m not originally from here. I do say “y’all” sometimes, though.
You look adorable! I hope you share a link to the story once it’s online – I want to see the video 🙂
Congratulations Katie!! How exciting!!! And you look absolutely gorgeous, can’t wait to see it!!! xoxo
I found the link: http://www.wfaa.com/home/Healthy-Desserts-Yes-its-possible-138873534.html
So there is a video for everyone to see!
Watched the segment last night and smiled the entire time! It was nice to hear your voice for the first time. You spoke well, didn’t mumble any words and I enjoyed how enthusiastic and sweet you were. You were just lovely!
I’m glad they chose you to show the nation just how delicious and nutritious vegan food can be. There are a ton of vegan bloggers out there but there is only one CCK. You, my dear, are the only one I can rely on to create a simple kick ass treat! Well, deserved television debut!
Thank you so much!!! 🙂
Yay for the TV debut! Congrats on it, I’ve really enjoyed all your recipes.
Just one thing, the last photo looks way too photoshopped to me, the depth of field looks all wrong for the cookie cake in comparison to the plate it’s sitting on.
I’ve never really been trained in photoshop (aside from a terrific digital graphics course I took back in high school). I’m sure, if you look closely, you can see my lack of editing skill in many of my food photos. That’s why I try as hard as I can to get good photos straight out of the camera, as opposed to relying on heavy editing.
I am a photographer and your photo looks just fine. I can see exactly how you managed to capture the image. There is nothing out of sorts regarding DOF as “Caroline” stated.