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Strawberry Pretzel Tart

Posted on March 10, 2017

Hey friends! I've got your weekend entertainment round-up here, complete with a few things to read and a bright and cheery strawberry pretzel tart that is just begging to be made.This week was a cluster in our house, thanks to sick babies, unfinished to-do lists, and an underwhelming amount of time spent making myself looks presentable (Sorry, Brett. I swear I'll change out of these sweatpants eventually.) Luckily, a few hours spent snuggling with my sick Aimee girl on the couch (read: trying not to let me brain melt from Lysol fumes and watching back to back episodes of "Paw Patrol"), I reacquainted myself with the interwebs and got caught up on what was going on in the world. For example: apparently Donald Trump is president? What? And someone announced the wrong winner for "Best Picture" at the Oscars? And Ryan Gosling is the world's most perfect human? (Okay, kidding, guys....

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Blood Orange Bundt Cake

Posted on March 6, 2017

by Kate

There's nothing like a few blood oranges and a shot of liquor to spruce up an otherwise ordinary bowl of flour and eggs- am I right? Ingredients like these take cakes from average to amazing, so I'm thrilled the share a treat like this blood orange bundt cake with you today!Living in a fairly rural area of lower Alabama, I often have a hard time finding exotic ingredients at my grocery store. Just to be clear: I'm using the term 'exotic" loosely here. I'm not talking ostrich eggs or black truffles or even something as basic as a tub of mascarpone cheese. In these parts, it's a stretch some days to even get my hands on a gallon of organic milk or a bag pine nuts, okay? We're a one grocery store town (two if you count Wal-Mart, three if you count that guy who sells watermelons and sweet potatoes out of the tailgate...

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Mint Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Posted on February 28, 2017

by Kate

Sometimes, we need a surprise up our sleeves. An extra card in our deck, a furry rabbit hiding in our hat- anything to make our audience think we're all but magical. Friends, I may be short on trick mirrors and trap doors, but this super simple, make-ahead mint brownie ice cream cake is for sure going to be the disappearing act at your next dinner party. It's that awesome. So let's get to it!You probably already know how much I love no-churn ice cream. There's always a quart or two in my freezer, because the only thing better than homemade treats is one that is only three ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. It makes me feel domestic and awesome, and we all need that sometimes, right? But when I'm looking for a showstopping dessert to share at a gathering of some sort, I want something with a...

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White Chocolate Cake

Posted on February 22, 2017

by Kate

Someone light the candles. Grab the champagne, pop the cork, maybe even grab a slice (or two!) of this white chocolate cake. Spare no piece of confetti or pinch of glitter, because today, ladies and gentlemen, we are celebrating. IT'S MY ONE YEAR BLOGIVERSARY! Yes, today this little blog is one year old, and every ounce of skin on my bones and butter in my belly is thrilled to have spent 365 days bantering recklessly with you. We've talked about baking and organizing and sharing gratitude. We had a baby together, went on trips together, and even rang in the new year. We shared about sisters that are cooler than us and the struggle of getting older, and I may overdone it on the amount of time I spent discussing my breasts (sorry about that.) This year has moved quickly, bringing bits of change, lots of love, and a whole bunch of cookies, and...

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Hazelnut Mocha Cream Pie

Posted on February 16, 2017

by Kate

Hazelnut Mocha Cream Pie is a simple, almost no bake pie make with a chocolate cookie crust, and a Nutella cream cheese and whipped cream filling. This is a chocolate lover dessert topped with extra fluffy stiff peak whipped cream and crunchy toasted nuts / hazelnuts. The pie is a great make ahead dessert to feed a crowd. Icebox pie, icebox cake, no bake pie, easy, simple summer recipe by thewoodandspoon.com

Guess what!? It’s still the month of chocolate around these parts, so you’re getting hit with another decadent, chocolatey treat today. This hazelnut mocha cream pie is a simple, cool and creamy treat that is so good, I think it might make your heart skip a beat. My heart already had its fair share of excitement this week, given that we celebrated Valentine’s Day on Tuesday. Brett and I drove to Birmingham to attend a pop-up dinner hosted by our good friend Mac Russell of Shindigs Catering. Shindigs turns fresh, local food into tastebud spankin’ Southern inspired dishes, and I knew this special dinner wouldn’t disappoint. While there were multiple highlights throughout the six courses of dining, you have to know my heart exploded during the dessert course: tiramisu with Nutella coffee. Even just typing the words makes my mouth water.Lucky for me, I get a coffee and Nutella fix with this...

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Homemade Chocolates

Posted on February 10, 2017

by Kate

This is a public service announcement to the men of the world. Listen closely, boys, because I'm only going to remind you of this one time. Are you ready? Here it goes:Next Tuesday, February 14th, is Valentine's Day. DO. NOT. BLOW IT.Back in high school, performance on Valentine's Day was everything. Giant teddy bear? Check. Heart shaped balloons and bouquets of carnations? Check, check. Brian McKnight/ KC and JoJo mix tapes and folded loves notes shoved through the vent of your locker? Might as well be the boyfriend starter kit.Once you get to college, things escalate a bit. Dinner dates, rose bouquets, and jewelry are the new gifting norms, although, if you can land a guy who opts for concert tickets and cooking classes, YOU ARE WINNING AT EVERYTHING.Unfortunately, after college and into adulthood, Valentine's Day loses a bit of its luster. Babysitters are impossible to book, restaurants are too...

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Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Posted on February 6, 2017

by Kate

It's here, it's here! Does it feel like Christmas morning, or is it just me? It's MONTH OF CHOCOLATE ! That time of the year when you get mouth-watering, ooey gooey, chocolate filled// topped// smothered// drizzled// speckled// dipped recipes ALL. MONTH. LONG. Can you even stand it? Okay, so #monthofchocolate is not exactly a thing YET, but you better believe that I'm going to do everything I can to make it one. You see, I belong to the small minority of people (outside of the folks at Hallmark) that gets really revved up about Valentine's Day and all the lovey dovey, heart shaped candy and tacky stuffed animals that come with it. So I decided to dedicate this month to the ingredient that everyone loves most throughout February and serve up all chocolate dessert, all the time. If you happen to belong to the rare breed of human that doesn't like chocolate (I'm looking at you,...

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Strawberry Pretzel Tart

Blood Orange Bundt Cake

Mint Brownie Ice Cream Cake

White Chocolate Cake

Hazelnut Mocha Cream Pie

Homemade Chocolates

Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

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