[Jamestown1630]

I think it just all depends on what fascinates you enough to compel you to apply persistence in getting it right. I’ve always said that I was artistically ‘no good’; but when I’ve really loved something enough, I’ve done a lot better than I imagined I would.

[miss marmelstein]

You make a good point! As I get a little older, I'm more interested in good baking (tender, well-risen, etc.) than I am in the decorating end.

My shortbread turned out perfectly: sugary and melting. I use that Kerrygold Irish butter which tastes good and softens much more quickly then regular, stabilized American butter.