My good friend, Steve Bottch has been writing some delightful stories for his grandchildren who he has not seen much because of covid. His latest story is called A Frog, A Hog and A Dog. Steve has drawn his own lovely illustrations, but the story appealed to me so I decided to make my own fondant frog, hog and dog and link it to his story. You can read it here: https://srbottch.com/2021/06/02/a-frog-a-hog-and-a-dog/
Say Hello to the Frog:
Say Hi to the Hog:
Meet the dogs, not one, but two:
Robbie's inspiration 
These are great, Robbie!
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Thank you, Ritu. Dogs are quite a challenge but that is good.
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😊
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Your fondant critters are as adorable as the story itself!
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Thank you, Annette. That story is just adorable.
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Oh my…your fondant creations are super cute.
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Thank you, Smitha.
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Great to feature Steve, and your fondant tribute was perfect!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you, Pete. Steve is a great blogger and I enjoy his Instagram pictures too.
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These are so adorable, Robbie! You must have tiny hands.
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Thank you, Jill. I am fairly small so my hands are not large.
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Robbie your fondants are spectacular. Loved each and everyone they are all unique and perfect. Awesome post.
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Thank you, Kamal. I have a lot of fun making them and I loved Steve’s super cute story.
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Yes can feel it dear Robbie. You are awesome 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Welcome always.
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These really are very good, Robbie.
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Thank you, Mick. They are great fun to make.
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Lovely pics
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Thank you.
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Welcome
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Aww! These are wonderful Robbie!
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Thank you, Kim.
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Wow those are all incredible fondant creations!!!
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Thank you, I am glad you like them.
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Love the frog! But they are all cute.
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Thank you, Dorothy. It never fails to interest me how everyone’s favourite is different.
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It’s all in what catches the eye!
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what wonderful accompanients to the book!
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Thank you, Jim. Steve’s stories are so cute.
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oops, wrong post for comment 🙂 feel free to delete…
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Haha, saves me visiting your post.
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These work perfectly with the story!! That hog is so darn cute!!
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Thank you, Darlene. I love Steve’s story.
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Me too.
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Very nice, Robbie!
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Thank you, Chelsea
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The dogs are my favorites.
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These are wonderful, Robbie, as is Steve’s story. Nicely done.
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Thank you, Dan. I think Steve story is delightful.
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Too cute for words, Robbie! You certainly have nimble fingers and a vivid imagination. Love them ALL!
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Thank you, Marian. Michael and I are working on a new Sir Choc book called Chocolate Delight and the sugar dog rescue.
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I love Steve’s granddad stories! Your fondant hog, frog, and dog are the perfect accompaniment!!
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Hi Liz, Steve has a talent for writing and his stories are delightful.
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I always enjoy his Curbside Classroom, too.
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Yes, he has given that up and is now planning on travelling around the USA and seeing interesting places. I hope he will share stories and pictures with us about them.
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How sweet, Robbie… literally and figuratively. Your creations are amazing. Thanks for the link too. 🙂
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Thank you, Diana. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Steve.
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I was wondering what they were for. The bull mastiff is very cute.
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Hi Tandy, they are going to be in a new book … the dogs I mean.
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You are so talented, Robbie. I’ve been enjoying Steve’s stories. He seems like the perfect grandpa.
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Steve is lovely and writes wonderful stories. Thank you, Pete.
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These are so precious, Robbie. Toni x
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Thank you, Toni
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Wonderful! I especially like that blue frog. (K)
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Thank you, kerfe. He is cute. I like the Alsatian best.
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These are too cute – the detail is amazing!
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Thank you, Teri.
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Your fondant skills are excellent, Robbie! Such detail. I’ll head over to his story next. Rhyming was always one of the best methods for teaching my children to read early. 🙂
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Hi Mary Jo, thank you for your kind comment. I am also a rhyming verse fan for children and that is why the Sir Choc books were all written using rhyming verse. Michael and Gregory grew up with Dr Seuss.
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You are quite welcome, Robbie! Yes, Dr. Seuss was the best. 🙂
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Steve and his grandkids must love seeing these!
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Hi Jacqui, Steve is currently away but sent me a message. He loves them and that is great!
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I loved reading Steve’s stories, and your characters are perfect. I see a book collaboration ahead!
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HI Jennie, I thought the same thing. Steve and I would make a great team. I do enjoy his drawing and they inspired me to join in the fun.
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I’m glad you like the idea, too! Yes, you’d definitely be a good team.
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I love the bull mastiff the best. Have you ever modeled Pete’s dog Ollie? You do the wrinkly skin very well. Does fondant keep or are these temporary?
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Hi Elizabeth, watch this space. Ollie lookalike is coming up. Fondant does keep for a long time, a couple of years, but not indefinitely.
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Too wonderful. I can’t wait! Thanks for letting me know about fondant. I didn’t know if it spoiled right away.
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Thank you, Michael.
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:-)) Always with a great pleasure, and thankful for the very interesting information, Robbie! xx
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I fully agree to all the other commentors. The story like the fondants are wonderful. Its amazing how you make the great face expressions. xx Michael
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Thank you, Michael, I am so delighted you like my fondant figures. The dogs are difficult to make, but I do love a challenge.
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They are wonderful, and with a face expression one cant believe. 😉 xx
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I love your fondant animals Robbie and that is such a cute story.
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Hi Carla, I’m glad you enjoyed Steve’s story and my figurines. I think it is so cute.
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Oh, these are adorable, Robbie!
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Thank you, Traci.
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You’re welcome, Robbie!
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I love the frog 🙂
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Thank you
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A lovely combination of your food art wit Steve’s story. ❤
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Thank you, Debbie. Steve’s story is so cute.
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It certainly is 🙂
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