About The Man
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Robert Merten was born in the Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey. Food was the common language of love growing up and Robert began baking with his Maternal Grandmother at the age of nine, and was greatly influenced in cooking by His Maternal Grandfather and Great Aunts.
A great reader and lover of all things artistic and beautiful, Robert began his working career as a Cosmetologist, florist, and baker. These careers helped Him pursue his degree in Interior Design.
Robert's career took him to Washington, D.C., where he was an interior designer, color specialist for Benjamin Moore, Historical Wallpaper Archivist,floral designer and always, a baker. After living in the nation's capital, Robert moved south to Beaufort, S.C. with his partner Les Harding.
With the Love & support of His Life Partner Les Harding, Robert was encouraged to write The Cookie King.
The rest they say, is History !
A great reader and lover of all things artistic and beautiful, Robert began his working career as a Cosmetologist, florist, and baker. These careers helped Him pursue his degree in Interior Design.
Robert's career took him to Washington, D.C., where he was an interior designer, color specialist for Benjamin Moore, Historical Wallpaper Archivist,floral designer and always, a baker. After living in the nation's capital, Robert moved south to Beaufort, S.C. with his partner Les Harding.
With the Love & support of His Life Partner Les Harding, Robert was encouraged to write The Cookie King.
The rest they say, is History !
A Few of My Own Words
My Lifelong journey of baking has taken many a turn, and now in retrospect, i can fully appreciate how each small turn has merged to create my ultimate achievement.
Although i have enjoyed many careers, all in highly creative fields, it is my love of Baking Cookies that has alway been my greatest pleasure. And now, in my autumn, having come full circle, and adding Author & Blogger to my resume, i embrace the title "Renaissance Man" that so many of my more learned colleagues seem to want to bestow on me!
To all that have shared my journey in living Life "Beautifully"
From a Full & Content Heart
Thank You!
My Lifelong journey of baking has taken many a turn, and now in retrospect, i can fully appreciate how each small turn has merged to create my ultimate achievement.
Although i have enjoyed many careers, all in highly creative fields, it is my love of Baking Cookies that has alway been my greatest pleasure. And now, in my autumn, having come full circle, and adding Author & Blogger to my resume, i embrace the title "Renaissance Man" that so many of my more learned colleagues seem to want to bestow on me!
To all that have shared my journey in living Life "Beautifully"
From a Full & Content Heart
Thank You!
Robert Merten or
The Cookie King
Always Robert,
Not always
The Cookie King
Always Working
Ever Grateful !
Not always
The Cookie King
Always Working
Ever Grateful !
Les Harding
The Power Behind
The Throne
The Throne
My Best Friend
With Me every Step !
Christmas
When the Holidays start
there is only one form
of Interior Design !
Christmas !
there is only one form
of Interior Design !
Christmas !
Images of Christmas Past !
Something for Everyone !
Eat, Drink,
& Be Merry !
Eat, Drink,
& Be Merry !
The Perfect Mantle
I like my mantle
to overflow & drip !
to overflow & drip !
Theme Trees
Struffoli Wreath Centerpiece
Adorned with a Cookie King Ornament !
Of Course !
Go Asymmetrical !
Ginger Bread Houses ! YES !
Gingermen Abound !
Cherished Ornaments
as table decorations !
You can cater this Holiday spread !
It's not all green & red
Pair the small ones !
Not always christmas green
Lime works too !
Some Cookies deserve a Silver Tray
Chocolate Raspberry Linzer Cookies
Yes ! He's Edible !
Neopolitians
The Perfect Christmas Cookie
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Ricotta Spinach Filling
My most requested Holiday Appetizer
Colorful "Present" Cookies
My Christmas Treat
Christmas Eve Paella
Fresh Fig Tart
Perfect with Cheese
Don't forget the Cranberries !
Spinach & Feta Strudle
The White House
One of the single greatest "perks" of all my careers was the privilege of being invited to The White House to take part, (a very small Part) at Christmas.
While the pictures in the albums are fading and going off color, my memories are as vivid as the days i stood before these amazing creations and shot them.
Every aspect of every moment is cataloged in my mind forever!
While the pictures in the albums are fading and going off color, my memories are as vivid as the days i stood before these amazing creations and shot them.
Every aspect of every moment is cataloged in my mind forever!
The Green Room
With Patricia Stimmel in The Green Room
The Blue Room
Nancy Clarke
Head White House Florist
A great artisan who served the White House for six Presidents and their Families!
Gary Walters
Chief White House Usher
A Man of incredible Decorum !
The Red Room
Lucky Me in The Red Room
The Vermeil Room
Lady Bird Johnson
Entrance Hall Table
The Green Room
The Great Benjamin Franklin
The Green Room
The Della Robbia Mantle
The State Dining Room
The great Healy Portrait of Lincoln
Della Robbia Garland & Trees
Della Robbia Garland & Trees
The Cross Hall
looking into The Blue Room
The Blue Room houses
The Official State Tree
The Official State Tree
The East Wing Entrance Hall
This long and open colonnade
views the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
views the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
The Cross Hall
The simplicity of
White & Gold
White & Gold
East Room Tree
One of the many stately trees to adorn the magnificent
East Room
East Room
The East Room
I remember this year, there were a dozen twenty foot trees !
FAQ
Here's a list of answers to the questions I'm asked most frequently.
How did you became an baker?
I started baking at the age of 9 with my Maternal Grandmother Anna Marie Young Fortino.
Do you sell your cookies?
Cookie King products are available through special order, and currently at Mrs. B's on Paris Avenue in Port Royal.
How can I hire you to decorate?
All Interior Design inquires can be directed through the contact information on this website.
I started baking at the age of 9 with my Maternal Grandmother Anna Marie Young Fortino.
Where can I purchase your Book?
The Cookie King is available through this website,Amazon, and several local Beaufort,Port, Royal, and Bluffton stores.
The Cookie King is available through this website,Amazon, and several local Beaufort,Port, Royal, and Bluffton stores.
Cookie King products are available through special order, and currently at Mrs. B's on Paris Avenue in Port Royal.
How can I hire you to decorate?
All Interior Design inquires can be directed through the contact information on this website.
Do you offer baking lessons?
Yes! I often conduct private lessons & events for groups, and some select individuals!
Yes! I often conduct private lessons & events for groups, and some select individuals!
Want to Buy My Cook Book?
Questions ?
Reviews ?
Robert is available to Chat !
843-271-3230
thecookieking.merten@gmail.com
Reviews ?
Robert is available to Chat !
843-271-3230
thecookieking.merten@gmail.com