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Cherry Lime Hand Pies

Posted on July 12, 2017

Everyone cue the candles and the birthday serenades. Today is my old man's birthday and we're celebrating with these cherry lime hand pies!I read something in a book recently that struck a chord. In "Cold Tangerines," the author, Shauna Niequist, talks about how we often think of our stories as being chiseled in stone- permanent and defined. Shauna suggests that instead, we ought to embrace the art of writing in pencil, living with a willingness to not plan our futures to death. Living in freedom because our story's uncertainty is one of the few things we get to be certain of. Growing up, I wasn't a serial dater or anything, but I certainly had my fair share of romances. In middle school, I had a boyfriend who I never actually spoke words to. We'd pass notes in Pre-Algebra and I'd clutch that sweaty piece of notebook paper in my hands until the gel ink bled...

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Blueberry Galette with a Cornmeal Crust

Posted on July 3, 2017

by Kate

Happy (almost) Fourth of July! If you're reading this from the States, I hope you're feeling more patriotic than Mel Gibson circa the Benjamin Martin days. I hope you're sporting your baddest jean shorts, your stars and stripes bikini top, or maybe a super slick handlebar mustache. Spit some watermelon seeds, fire up the grill, soak up all the sun and PBR that your body can tolerate. Just be sure that if you're looking for something red, white, or blue to make on this razzle dazzle of a day, you consider this blueberry galette with a cornmeal crust.Something about the Fourth inspires me to berry-filled desserts. The colors, the ripe and juicy fruits, and the illusion that you're choosing something "healthy" for bathing suit weather just makes me want to saddle up to every pie, turnover, and trifle that comes my way. Popsicles, ice cream cones, and cookie sandwiches are great, but on this most American of holidays,...

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Peach Crumb Muffins

Posted on June 29, 2017

by Kate

Sometimes I need an easy button. I need some magic dust, a genie in a lamp, or a fairy godmother to make life easier. There's not enough hours in the day to constantly complicate it with dead-end tasks and lengthy processes. Sometimes I need something quick, entirely satisfying, no-fail, and EASY. Introducing: peach crumb muffins.These peach crumb muffins are a cinch- a 2 step recipe, requiring less than 15 minutes of prep work that provides days worth of summery sweet goodness to enjoy. These peach crumb muffins are the answer to "What's for breakfast? What can I bring for the beach weekend? "What treat can I bake with my kids?" and just about every other question that is coming to my mind right now. They're simple and good. End of story.My goal with these peach crumb muffin was to make a soft, buttery, and moist muffin that was golden on the...

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Roasted Strawberry and Buttermilk Popsicles

Posted on June 26, 2017

by Kate

Roasted Strawberry and Buttermilk Popsicles Recipe by The Wood and Spoon Blog. A simple, summer, frozen dessert made of sweet and rich roasted strawberries and tangy buttermilk cream. These fruit popsicles are simple, make ahead, and a great dessert for outdoor parties and events. Learn about making popsicles without a popsicle mold too!

We're going to talk popsicles soon- roasted strawberry and buttermilk popsicles to be precise. After all, you guys come here for the recipes, right? But first, let's talk about moms and what happens when they go wild, ok?A few weeks ago, I traveled with some girlfriends to Montgomery for a ladies' night out. No boys allowed. If you've never been apart of a mom's night out, I'll fill you in on the dirty deets- we get wild. Not wet t-shirt contest wild or keg stand wild. But take 10 women who have had it up to their eyeballs with dirty diapers and hectic work schedules, give them a babysitter and a designated driver, and just wait...

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Strawberry Almond Skillet Cake

Posted on June 19, 2017

by Kate

Strawberry Almond Skillet Cake Recipe A tangy, fluffy sour cream and vanilla cake baked in a cast iron skillet with juicy strawberries, sliced almonds, and a sprinkle of sugar. This is a simple, quick and fast recipe that is easy to put together and can be made ahead. This cake is served with whipped cream and is dusted with powdered sugar. Bake this Southern- style cake for summer parties, bbq, and gatherings. Substitute the sour cream with buttermilk if desired. Wood and Spoon Blog Recipe

I am beyond thrilled to share today's recipe with you. Yes, it's delicious. Yes, it's quick and filled with fresh summer produce. And yes, this is a treat that you can eat for dessert or breakfast and absolutely no one will judge you. You have my permission to make and consume the entirety of this simple and fabulous strawberry almond skillet cake, completely free of guilt or regret. You're welcome. I'm sharing today's recipe in collaboration with a whole bunch of lovely bloggers who are participating in the Virtual Midsummer Potluck for Peace. Saghar of Lab Noon coordinated this round-up of recipes in an effort to cultivate support and unity within the blogging community. At a time in history when there's so much garbage out there- unrest, hatred, and downright ugliness- it's things like togetherness, sharing, and kindness that serve as beacons of hope. Isn't that one of the beautiful things about food?...

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Buttermilk Biscuits and Pepper Bacon, Cheddar, and Egg Sandwiches for Father’s Day

Posted on June 13, 2017

by Kate

Buttermilk Biscuits and Pepper Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches. Flaky, all butter, Southern style biscuits with tons of layers topped with peppery bacon, cheddar cheese and a fried or scrambled egg. These breakfast sandwiches are perfect for the morning or brunch hour and makes a simple breakfast for the man / men in your life this Father's Day. Take these sandwiches on the go! Recipe by thewoodandspoon.com

I figured it was time for man food- something hearty enough to celebrate all the baby daddies out there on this upcoming Father's Day. What I came up with are some no-fuss, pepper bacon, cheddar, and egg breakfast sandwiches prepared on flaky, layered buttermilk biscuits. The perfect nod to my meat-loving, Southern husband.Brett is really good at man things. He can ride a tractor and change any tire. He's excellent at killing spiders and unclogging toilets, and I've literally watched him run across a 4 lane highway to pull a man out of an overturned vehicle. He's annoyingly terrific with one-liners, can grill a steak with the best of them, and could probably carry our entire family in his two arms if he had to. This man, even at 37 years old, looks great with his shirt off, and the average housewife could probably make an afternoon out of watching him chop a pile...

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Cherry Lime Hand Pies

Funfetti Cookies

Blueberry Galette with a Cornmeal Crust

Peach Crumb Muffins

Roasted Strawberry and Buttermilk Popsicles

Strawberry Almond Skillet Cake

Buttermilk Biscuits and Pepper Bacon, Cheddar, and Egg Sandwiches for Father’s Day

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