On August 2nd I re-launched my business www.Wheelingchef.com, with the purpose of helping me offset the $190 entry fee for the first fencing event of the 2010-2011. My goal was to sell 10 dozen shortbreads at $5 a dozen, raising $50 towards the cause. I posted a notice on my facebook page and announced that I was raising money selling to support my fencing endeavor by selling my shortbread cookies. A few friends made announcements on their own facebook pages and I sold a couple dozen. A few weeks after the initial post I was contacted by a friend of a friend who wanted to blog about me, I said sure, although honestly I really did not see what the big deal was or is. I gave the interview and it was posted. A local radio personality saw the blog and shared it with his listeners and now he wants to interview me for a podcast. As a result of my crazy idea and the out pouring of support I had no problem paying the entire entry fee for the North American Cup –A in Cincinnati Ohio. I cannot express how grateful I am for what has happened although I still don’t understand how it has.
Throughout this endeavor I have been asked “why cookies?” The simple answer is “why not?” I have always enjoyed cooking so much so that I attended culinary school, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary management. Cookies were not covered in the curriculum, but I figured it would be worth a shot after all whats the worst that could happen? It doesn’t work ? Well it seems to be working and I am still in a shock. Thank you all for all your support. As a thank you to my readers I’m offering you the $5 a dozen rate. Just email me at Info@wheelingchef.com and mention “why cookies” in your email.
And while we are on the subject of “why not” thanks to a certain local pub I have created Guinness Shortbreads, Maple bacon shortbreads, and Car Bomb short breads. Try them today!
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