My Television Debut


chocolate covered katie cookie pie

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!).

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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.)

chocolate covered katie cookie pie

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:

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………………………………….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…

Meet Katie

Chocolate Covered Katie is one of the top 25 food websites in America, and Katie has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Fox, The Huffington Post, and ABC’s 5 O’clock News. Her favorite food is chocolate, and she believes in eating dessert every single day.

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153 Comments

  1. Shelley says:

    JUST watched ya on TV!!!! Thats was awesome!!

  2. Ann M says:

    Just saw your feature and it was fabulous! You did great and they were truly impressed with the cake, very inspirational!

  3. Boo says:

    Would love to see your TV debut if you can post it sometime – congratulations! I live in England, so would need your help to watch it.
    I have been following you for a few weeks now, making something from your site with my toddler two or three times a week. I have no gallbladder, so need to stay on the side of low fat and we like my little one to eat low or natural sugars. There is always something on your site! Not to mention those wonderful concoctions with beans of some kind – basically one of your five-a-day! We really love your recipes! And the cookie cake is a real winner, great choice for your TV appearance.
    We will be making those pancakes any day now!

    1. Chocolate-Covered Katie says:

      Aww thanks, Boo!
      🙂 🙂

  4. Amber K says:

    I would have been super nervous at the time, super nervous waiting for it to air, and nervous as I was watching myself! BUT – I think you’ll be great! I hope to see a link if it’s posted online. 🙂

  5. Ann-Claire says:

    I just watched it online! It was great… I only wish it was longer and showed you more!! Congrats on the feature!!

  6. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says:

    How fun! Congrats to you!!!

  7. alicia says:

    Just saw you on NBC and found your blog. Great segment and excited to try your recipes

  8. jenn a. says:

    I watched it, def gotta try this recipe!

  9. Ariel says:

    I watched the video online and I must say that I was so excited to see you on the news. This might sound weird but after reading your wonderful blog for awhile now it’s so nice to actually see you and hear your voice. I love your blog and recipes so much and you’ve actually inspired me in so many ways.

    1. Chocolate-Covered Katie says:

      Haha no it doesn’t sound weird! I like putting a face/voice to a name, too! Thank you so much for such a sweet comment!

  10. Lauren says:

    Just watched it!! So cool, and great that everyone loved your cookie pie!!
    Way to go Katie, you truly have made it so far, you should feel so accomplished and proud of yourself 🙂