For Day 3 of our Birthday Week of Giveaways, I have a very tasty treat for you… actually, Mandy from Waiting on Martha does!
Waiting on Martha is a fantastic lifestyle website that curates amazing content in their four cornerstone topic areas: Eat, Shop, Live, Do. Mandy has incredible style, and really I love her Pinterest posts on the latest fashion trends (and I secretly wish I could raid her closet, lol). She’s also a whiz in the kitchen, creating mouth-watering recipe tutorials.
So for today’s Giveaway Day, I turn the reigns over to Mandy to tempt your taste buds with an awesome recipe & an incredibly generous giveaway!
Waiting On Martha’s Mini Strawberry Cream Pies + Our Baking Essentials Basket Giveaway
With strawberry season at it’s peak, what could be better than a fresh, homemade Strawberry Cream Pie? Nothing, especially if it’s this strawberry cream pie recipe which has been passed down in our family from generation to generation… if you place this pie in my father’s presence it will be gone before the sun sets.
Don’t be intimidated by the recipe, I promise you it’s easier than it sounds, and though it’s for a whole pie it easily makes 4 of the mini pies as shown below – – I just love the miniature version, so adorable!
Wait, wait there’s more… as if sharing this deeply coveted family recipe isn’t enough in celebration of KC Bakes one year anniversary, we’re giving away a basket of our baking essentials which retails for over $150!
So let’s eat some pie, Loves! xoxo, Mandy
Waiting On Martha’s Strawberry Cream Pie
FOR THE CUSTARD
3 cups milk
3 eggs
½ cup sugar
2 1/2-3 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
FOR THE GLAZE/FILLING
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups sugar
Pinch salt
¼ cup corn starch
Red food coloring
1-2 Quarts of small strawberries or large strawberries cut into halves or quarters
- Cook pie crust or pie crusts according to directions (I bought pre made ready to bake mini pie shells from Whole Foods)
- Combine all custard ingredients together, whisk and cook on high until it begins to thicken and pull away from the pan. (Begin with 2 1/2 tablespoons of corn starch and add up to an additional 1 tablespoon if the custard doesn’t thicken)
- Once thick, pour into baked pie shells or set aside to cool
- Combine all glaze/filling ingredients together and cook until thick
- Once thick add strawberries and remove from heat.
- Pour mixture on top of custard.
- Cool overnight. Once cooled add whipped cream, serve and devour!
Now on to the Giveaway…
Waiting on Martha’s “Baking Essentials” Gift Basket includes all of my favs…
- Vintage wire basket
- Baked Goods ribbons, gift tags, and twine for labeling and gifting your homemade treats
- Striped and polka dot paper straws… not only are they the perfect drink accessory but they make fun cake pop sticks
- Make My Day silicon adopt-a-bowls for all of your ingredients
- Nielsen Massey Vanilla from Williams-Sonoma
- Williams-Sonoma Banana Caramel Quick Bread…beyond yummy
- Martha Stewart Silpat Mats… my FAVORITE kitchen must have!
- Measuring spoons… no explanation needed
- Ice Cream Scoop… obviously for ice cream but also the easiest and most consistent way to scoop cupcake and muffin batter in to the pans
- Wilton Chocolate… my go-to chocolate for cake pops
- Waiting On Martha beaded gemstone bracelet… just because you’re baking doesn’t mean you can’t be fashionable
TO ENTER:
Sign up to receive Waiting On Martha emails & updates by visiting Waiting on Martha – scroll to the bottom, and enter your email address in the “Stay Updated” area. Make sure you leave a comment on this blog post so that KC Bakes knows you did so.
In the same comment, tell us something you love about Waiting On Martha’s site… are you a foodie? a fashionista? Let us know!
FOR EXTRA ENTRIES: (Make sure you leave an individual comment for each action below, or they won’t count.)
- Like Waiting On Martha on Facebook
- Follow Waiting On Martha on Twitter
- Follow Waiting On Martha on Pinterest
- Add Waiting On Martha Etsy Shop as a Favorite & leave a comment telling us which is your favorite piece in their shop.
- Like KC Bakes on Facebook.
- Follow KC Bakes on Twitter.
- Subscribe to KC Bakes’ blog.
- Share this contest on your Facebook page… I just entered Cake Pop Stands by KCbakes Birthday Week of Giveaways – Day 3 with Waiting On Martha! Check it out: http://wp.me/p1Yywv-ju (Tag KC Bakes & WOM if you know how to).
- Tweet about the contest… I just entered @KCbakes Birthday Week of Giveaways – Day 3 with @WaitingOnMartha! Check it out: http://wp.me/p1Yywv-ju
Other Info:
- Deadline to enter: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 11:00pm EST. Any comments left after this time will not be considered.
- This is open to U.S. Residents only. Must be 18 years of age.
- To add an Etsy Shop as a Favorite, click on the links in #4. On the left menu, at the bottom, under the Actions heading, there’s a red heart and link that says “Add to favorites”. You will need to be logged into Etsy to do this.
- If you have any questions, email us at kcbakes@hotmail.com. Please do not leave questions in the comment section.
AND THE WINNER IS…………
Janice said:
I follow KC Bakes’ blog.
Janice said:
I follow KC Bakes on Twitter.
Janice said:
I tweeted about the contest.
Janice said:
I follow KC Bakes on Facebook.
Ilene Murakami said:
I signed up on waiting on Martha
Ilene Murakami said:
I liked waiting on Martha on fb
Ilene Murakami said:
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Jenny D. said:
I get the Waiting On Martha emails, love the fashion!
Jenny D. said:
I Like Waiting On Martha on Facebook
Jenny D. said:
I Follow Waiting On Martha on Twitter
Jenny D. said:
I Follow Waiting On Martha on Pinterest
Jenny D. said:
I Like KC Bakes on Facebook.
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I Subscribe to KC Bakes’ blog.
Jenny D. said:
Tweeted!
Jenny D. said:
I Follow KC Bakes on Twitter (my handle is @buggerline)
Beckaboo's Cakes said:
Subscribed to Waiting on Martha
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Following Waiting in Martha via Twitter
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Shared giveaway via FB
Beckaboo's Cakes said:
Shared giveaway via Twitter
Beckaboo's Cakes said:
Liked WOM on FB
Gemma / BrainFry Concepts said:
Signed up with Waiting on Martha…I love food and home/interior design so I’m drawn to her posts on these topics!
Zoraya said:
Liked Waiting on Martha
Donna O'neil said:
I signed up to follow her. Love the site. I am a foodie but don’t mind the pretty eye candy,too. Great mix of stuff.
Zoraya said:
I like KC Bakes
Zoraya said:
I follow KC Bakes on Twitter
Zoraya said:
Subscribed to KCB blog
holly musta said:
Beautiful basket!
Zoraya said:
Posted on my FB page
Donna O'neil said:
I like WoM on FB
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i liked and shard kc bakes and liked and signed up for email for waiting on martha
Donna O'neil said:
I follow her on Pinterest
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I signed up on waiting on Martha
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I subscribed to Waiting on Martha (=
Kristen Acosta said:
And I am a total foodie and a baker ! I really love all the beautiful things to look at on her site! I can’t believe I’ve never seen it before.
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I “liked” Waiting on Martha om facebook (=
Audrey-Ann said:
I follow KCB Facebook page and blog and i’m fashionista! 😛
Kristen Acosta said:
I followed Waiting on Martha on Twitter (=
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I followed Waiting on Martha on Pinterest (=
Kristen Acosta said:
I like the yellow ceramic pig plant holder (= so cute!
Cassie @ A Little Treat said:
I now subscribe to Waiting on Martha and I am a fashionista and a foodie!
Kristen Acosta said:
I already “like” KC Bakes on facebook (=
Cassie @ A Little Treat said:
I like Waiting on Martha on FB
Kristen Acosta said:
I followed KC Bakes on Twitter (=
Lisa said:
I signed up to receive emails and updates from Waiting on Martha! Wow, he stuff is awesome! I am a foodie, and crafter. Great stuff…as soon as I’m done entering this contest KC bakes, I am going back to read more! Can’t wait to try the strawberry cream pie! PS Thanks for the tip about using an ice cream scooper for cupcakes. Why didn’t I think of that??
Kristen Acosta said:
I follow KC Bakes Blog (=
Lisa said:
I Liked Waiting On Martha on Facebook 😀
Lisa said:
I Follow Waiting On Martha on Pinterest (I’m new to Pinterest, but love it!)
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I already Liked KC Bakes on Facebook months ago 😉
twoprincebakery said:
I follow Waiting on Martha
Cassie @ A Little Treat said:
I follow Waiting on Martha on Twitter
twoprincebakery said:
i follow Waiting on Martha on fb
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I follow waiting on martha on pinterest
Cassie @ A Little Treat said:
I follow Waiting on Martha on Pinterest
Lisa said:
I Subscribe to KC Bakes’ blog of course
twoprincebakery said:
Waiting on Martha is one of my Etsy faves!
twoprincebakery said:
i follow Waiting on Martha on Twitter!
Lisa said:
I shared this contest on my Facebook page…my friends better share if they win lol
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I favorite Waiting on Martha on Etsy and I LOVE the Turquoise Green Malachite Horn necklace!
Kristen Acosta said:
I just tweeted about the giveaway (=
Cassie @ A Little Treat said:
I like KC Bakes on FB
Cassie @ A Little Treat said:
I follow KC Bakes on Twitter
Sprinkle Some Sunshine said:
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Cassie @ A Little Treat said:
I subscribe to KC Bakes Blog
Sprinkle Some Sunshine said:
I subscribe to KC Bakes! 🙂
Kristen Acosta said:
I just shared the giveaway on Facebook (=
Darlene said:
I follow KCBakes and I have her cake pop stands.
Robin Whiting said:
I signed up on waiting on Martha
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I Like Waiting On Martha on Facebook
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I Follow Waiting On Martha on Twitter
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I Follow Waiting On Martha on Pinterest
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I Like KC Bakes on Facebook.
Robin Whiting said:
I Follow KC Bakes on Twitter @Robin2010
Dominque said:
I signed up for waiting on Martha’s emails
Dominque said:
I like KC Bakes on FB
julie lear said:
subscribed to Waiting on Martha
julie lear said:
LIKE Waiting on Martha on FB
julie lear said:
Following Martha on Twitter
julie lear said:
Following Martha on Pinterest
julie lear said:
Added her to FAVORITES … The cocktail stone rings are NICE !
julie lear said:
LIKE KC on FB … Already A Fan
julie lear said:
Already follow KC Bakes on Twitter
julie lear said:
I am subscribed to KC Bakes Blogs
julie lear said:
I SHARED on FB and TAGGED
julie lear said:
I tweeted about the contest .
https://twitter.com/#!/jewlesnfla/status/192629828984377345
Donna O'Neil said:
I love the Fuchsia Crazy Lace Semi Precious Gemstone Beaded Bracelet with Pave Rhinestones and Charm of Your Choice and I hearted her shop.
Donna O'Neil said:
I like KC Bakes on FB
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I follow KC Bakes on twitter
@DonnaOneil
Donna O'Neil said:
I subscribe to your blog.
Donna O'Neil said:
I shared on my Blog FB page
Bella's Bakery & Bowtique said:
I follow you on Facebook! Make it a great day
San D said:
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Donna O'Neil said:
I tweeted
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Nancy Marrs said:
I subscribe to your blog
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I subscribed to Waiting on Martha
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I liked Waiting on Martha on Facebook
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I like KC Bakes on Facebook
Nancy Marrs said:
I forgot to leave that I love all the recipes!
Laska said:
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Laska said:
Like KC Bakes on Facebook!
Laska said:
I shared the contest on my FB page
Laska said:
I likes Waiting on Martha on FB
Laska said:
I meant to say “I liked”…can’t type 🙂
Laska said:
I’m following Waiting on Martha on Pinterest
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I subscribe to KC Bakes blog 🙂 its awesome
Tina said:
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Alicia said:
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Alicia said:
Followed Waiting On Martha on Twitter
Alicia said:
Followed Waiting On Martha on Pinterest
Alicia said:
Already like KC Bakes on Facebook 🙂
Alicia said:
Already follow KC Bakes on Twitter.
Alicia said:
Already subscribe to KC Bakes’ blog.
Kristi Rauth-Snider said:
I like WOM on Facebook
Kristi Rauth-Snider said:
I already subscribe to KC Bakes blog
Kristi Rauth-Snider said:
I already like KC Bakes on FB
Kristi Rauth-Snider said:
I shared this contest on my FB page
Jehmie Durham said:
I signed up for Waiting on Martha’s email updates. My favorite part of her site is most certainly the food section!!
Jehmie Durham said:
I liked Waiting on Martha on facebook
Jehmie Durham said:
I am following Waiting on Martha on twitter
Jehmie Durham said:
I started following Waiting on Martha on pinterest
Jehmie Durham said:
I follow KC bakes on twitter
Jehmie Durham said:
I like KC bakes on facebook.
Jehmie Durham said:
I favorited Waiting on Martha on Etsy. My favorite item in her shop is the rose quartz initial bracelet 🙂
Jehmie Durham said:
I am subscribed to KC bakes blog
Jehmie Durham said:
I tweeted about the contest
Jehmie Durham said:
I shared the contest on facebook, however I’m not very computer smart and I couldn’t figure out how tag the business pages in my post…I know how to tag friends but couldn’t get it to tag your pages
Iness said:
Just visited waitingonmartha and kcbakes today. Awesome. Signed up on both. Keep your bake ideas rollin’! Ciao!
Gini said:
Waiting on Martha Facebook and Pinterest!
Julie said:
went to martha’s site and gave her my email 🙂
Interesting site… not sure if i love it but its ineteresting
Julie said:
i like marthas FB page
Julie said:
i started following martha on pinterest
Julie said:
I like your page on FB
Julie said:
i shared your giveaway on fb!
Julie said:
i subscribed to your blog
kimscakepops said:
I am following Waiting for Martha on Facebook.
kimscakepops said:
I am following Waiting for Martha on Twitter, and tweeted also
kimscakepops said:
I am following on Pinterest
kimscakepops said:
I;ve liked KC Bakes on Facebook
kimscakepops said:
Im following KC Bakes on Twitter
kimscakepops said:
I’ve subscribed to KC Bakes blog. thanks for the giveaway
Johanna said:
I subscribed to waiting on Martha’s new letter and love her recipes the most:)
daisy said:
Yes
Lisa said:
wtg Cassie! We were posting at the same time lol