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I don’t think that I ever really considered myself as a “pink girl” growing up. I didn’t wear it, I didn’t like it and it wasn’t even a real colour as far as I was concerned (it was very pale, washed out red according to young-Jennifer). Pink was forever the colour of cuteness and sweetness and really, to be honest – boring-ness.

I remember this pink t-shirt my mom bought for me when I was 12. It sat on my shelf for months and months. One day I put it on and just as quickly I took it off, throwing it to the back of my closet and replacing it with my stand-by: a blue t-shirt. Blue was the colour of toughness, mischievousness and frankly, it was the colour of boys. Boys were fun. I wanted to be fun. I liked boys. I wore blue. That pink t-shirt was carted off to the Goodwill about ten years later when I finally cleaned out my closet and decided that it was too small, nice colour (!) but too small.

I think some of what changed my mind was the use of pink as the official colour for the fight to end breast cancer. Because of that campaign pink no longer stands for boring. Pink is the colour that stands up and fights against things that are bad. Pink is the colour of strength and determination…and at the same time it is the colour of flexibility and tenderness. It is truly the colour of life.

These adorable cookies combine pink in my favourite colour combination – pairing it with rich chocolate brown. I only wish I could fit into that cute pink t-shirt my mom bought me oh so many years ago…it would go great with my chocolate brown suit…

Be sure to check out Emily's blog for her round-up of In the Pink recipes!

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Feb 11, 2006:	Stephanie Crocker (http://www.sugardelights.com) I just made a batch of these, and used some raspberry flavoring (which is pink) for the pink striped portion and they turned out fabulous! I think I want to try a lemon variation with white chocolate!
Oct 15, 2005:	Tea Those shortbreads are just adorable! I love your pictures of it and the presentation is so cute! Love your site and can't wait for more.
Oct 14, 2005:	Cheryl I just made them for a baby shower that I'm having tomorrow-- perfect for the day since it is for a baby girl. You are right, they take way to much time but the result makes up for it!
Oct 13, 2005:	Cath (www.ablithepalate.com) Wow Jennifer. Just...wow.
Oct 12, 2005:	lisaSD Simply lovely! Any idea why I'm "forbidden" to access the link to Emily's blog?
Oct 12, 2005:	chronicler (http://foodchronicles.blogspot.com) Very nice! These would be great for almost any special occasion!
Oct 12, 2005:	emily (http://dogdesserts.blogspot.com) Hi Jennifer! What a beautiful picture - it's honestly the epitome of pretty pinkness. I love shortbread (and chocolate!) and I think its fantastic that you dressed your cookies up for the occasion. As Nic and Alice have already said - beautiful. Thank you for participating.
Oct 11, 2005:	Chloe (http://countdowntokitchenaid.blogspot.com/) How pretty... I remember a pink pajama incident when I was young... but I now actually like the color... but it can't be so pink... deep pink is nice though :) Those cookies look fun to make!
Oct 10, 2005:	Alice (http://breadbox.typepad.com/breadbox/) Those are really very gorgeous...just as the others have said. I also didn't like pink as a small girl, but I really rather like it a lot these days. To me...pink was Miss Piggy and there is still no other muppet that I despise more than Miss Piggy....uggghhhh. Luckily, she doesn't pop into my mind at the sight of pink anymore.
Oct 9, 2005:	Ana (www.pumpkinpiebungalow.blogspot.com) I make mine Nic's words. Beautiful!
Oct 8, 2005:	Nic (http://bakingsheet.blogspot.com) Beautiful, Jennifer.