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Alphabet Cream Pie Tutorial

Posted on March 13, 2018

Alphabet Cream Pie recipe and tutorial by wood and spoon blog by Kate wood. this is a tutorial for those letter / number pastry cream filled tart cookies that have been popping up all over the internet! Find out how to make this simple dessert that is perfect for celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. You make two sheets of pie crust letters and fill the whole thing with piped out lemon whipped cream cheese filling. The tart is topped with fresh fruit, macaroon cookies, flowers, candies, sprinkles and whatever else feels festive. Learn how to stencil and prepare this fun treat! recipe on thewoodandspoon.cpom

Around here, we look for any reason to celebrate. Whether it's Christmas Day, the neighbor's cat's birthday, or 5 days since someone in our home wet the bed, we hunt out reasons to throw a party like our lives (and sanity) depend on it. There's something 100% fabulous about celebrating for little reason at all, and I love to find new treats to serve at these any-occasion gatherings. So unless you've been living under a giant rock or still haven't mastered Instagram (shoutout to my husband!), you've probably seen the cute little layered cream tarts in the shape of numbers and letters all over the internet. They're adorable, and I loved the idea so much that I hopped on that bandwagon to bring you a tutorial to make your very own alphabet cream pie. Let me give you the quick scoop on these. I have no idea where they originated from,...

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Buttermilk Pancakes

Posted on March 7, 2018

by Kate

What has happened to the weekends? Is it just me, or are we all losing our minds? With two kids and a stacked schedule, the weekends have begun to fill up with the chaos and rush that is normally reserved for Monday through Friday. I ask you- WHERE IS THE RELAXATION?! With so much to accomplish on the weekends, I say we take back our mornings and make them extra special with a stack of buttermilk pancakes for breakfast. Who's in?!I can remember preparing breakfast in bed as a kid. I'd fill a tray with one of everything from our pantry: toast with jam, toast with peanut butter, a bowl of cereal, a bowl of fruit, a half of a Pop-Tart, a glass of juice, a cup of milk, and maybe even a granola bar (if the tray could hold it). The spread was more akin to a two-star breakfast...

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Blood Orange Cheesecake

Posted on March 1, 2018

by Kate

There's a reason I drink wine. It's the same reason I go for walks and listen to the same comforting records over and over again. It's the reason I lose myself in perfecting cinnamon bread recipes and hide little slices of blood orange cheesecake in the back of the fridge. Kids. The reason is kids. Let me be clear: Mothering is the honor of my life. It's full of surprises and joy and tears burning in the corners of your eyes because you didn't know a tiny person could make you laugh so hard. It's rich and life-giving, and I wouldn't trade these days for all of the long legs, designer handbags, and front row tickets to Hamilton that the world has to offer. But there's also endless laundry. There's sassy toddlers who spend a week's worth of dinners in time out. There's blueberries smashed in the seat cushions and about one million...

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Black and White Cake

Posted on February 23, 2018

by Kate

Today is worth celebrating. Not only are we wrapping #monthofchocolate with a beautiful layered black and white cake, but we are also celebrating my TWO YEAR BLOGIVERSARY! Yes, this week is actually the best.This second year of spilling my guts on the internet has truly exceeded my expectations. While my first year of writing was a lot of tiptoeing in the dark, fear, and overall panic/emotional meltdown, this second year felt a lot like breaking in a new pair of jeans: a little discomfort and a bit of uncertainty, completely overshadowed by an overflow of excitement about my new garb. If year one was a time of planting and sewing, year two was a lot of watering, weed-eating, and unreserved thrill at the occasional bloom of a few humble buds.My second year here was one of hustle. It was about pressing in and doing the nitty gritty even when it felt uncomfortable. It was about taking ownership of who I am and having pride in...

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Chocolate Sweet Rolls

Posted on February 19, 2018

by Kate

I may or may not be crying real tears, as the reality of #monthofchocolate coming to a close is too much for me to bear. Nothing gives me more pleasure than rolling out decadent chocolatey goodness for y’all, so you better believe we’re going to wrap up this month with two beyond-fab recipes in one week, starting with these chocolate sweet rolls.I am a huge fan of sweetened yeast rolls. While the process of making, rising, filling, and baking the dough can be a bit lengthy, the end product totally justifies the means. Nothing says "WORTH IT" like two pans of sweet, fluffy dough wrapped around a rich, coffee-scented chocolate filling. If you give them a try, I think you'll agree.The recipe for these chocolate breakfast rolls are a combination of a few other buns on my site (see here, here, and here!) and the dough for my favorite cinnamon bread. We start the dough by dissolving the...

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YOU NEED TO KNOW: How to Make Ganache (and Homemade Chocolate Truffles!)

Posted on February 7, 2018

by Kate

There are a few recipes that every home baker needs to know like the back of their hand. Ganache, with only two ingredients and two steps to create it, is one of a few baking fundamentals that can elevate homemade dishes to sweet, chocolatey bliss. Despite its simplicity, ganache often scares bakers away from attempting to make it themselves at home. Today, in an effort to conquer this Everest, we are going to cover the basics on ganache so that you can create decadent, chocolate dishes with ease from here on out. We're also going to learn how to make 4 different types of homemade chocolate truffles from a single ganache base, so if you're interested in making some treats for your valentine (or yourself, no judgement here!), this is a post you'll want to listen in on. Let's get started!What Is It? Ganache is the mixture of warmed cream and chocolate that can be used to glaze, fill, coat, or...

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Alphabet Cream Pie Tutorial

Buttermilk Pancakes

Blood Orange Cheesecake

Black and White Cake

Chocolate Sweet Rolls

Brookies (Brownie Cookie Bars)

YOU NEED TO KNOW: How to Make Ganache (and Homemade Chocolate Truffles!)

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