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Beauty Fix, Dr. Brandt Laser FX System

September 25, 2014
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Beauty & Tutorials

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I have difficult skin.  Difficult-bane-of-my-existence-the-struggle-is-real-skin.  So when I find a skincare product I love I’m going to shout it from the rooftops.  Enter Dr. Brandt Laser FX Serums.  These three different serums; perfect, lift, and bright has been a game changer in my beauty regimen.  

I’ve actually been using Dr. Brandt products for years, but they’ve always been more acne focused.  Now with age rearing it’s ugly head I get to worry about wrinkles, sagging, age spots, sun damage and all that really great stuff that goes along with Father Time ticking away.  Not to mention I get very little sleep and seem to live a rather stressful life (it was recently pointed out by my dear friend Jacquelyn that I actually like torturing myself through work).  So with all of these factors working against me I love that the Laser FX Serums works for me.  And I felt confident knowing that Dr. Brandt products will never make my skin break out or become too irritated.  Plus added bonus you can apply all three serums at once, morning and night, which is perfect for those of us who don’t have patience as one of their strong suits. 

The Laser FX Lift Serum targets sagging skin and with each application you’ll notice instant firming and tightening.  Skin texture becomes improved, elasticity and suppleness restored, and continued use of this product will produce a visibly more defined face contour.

The Laser FX Bright Serum is for those of us (hand raised) who spent too much time in the sun and has developed dark spots and dullness.  Instantly your skin will look more luminous and over the course of the the first three weeks your skin will look brighter, and imperfections and discoloration will begin to fade.

The Laser FX Perfect Serum is all about the fine lines and wrinkles.  This serum will target those areas making your skin appear softer and smoother instantly and after three weeks your skin will appear plumper with diminished fine lines and wrinkles.

So wether you need one or all three like yours truly, you can’t go wrong with any of these serums.  Truly, MKR    

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…WAIT THERE’S MORE…Dr. Brandt Laser FX Perfect Serum  ||  Dr. Brandt Laser FX Lift Serum  ||  Dr. Brandt Laser FX Bright Serum  ||  Jo Malone Wild Fig & Cassis (my cold weather scent)  ||  Malachite Dish  ||  Vintage Chanel Pearl Bracelet (similar HERE)  ||  kate spade new york “Supercalifragilistick” Lipstick  ||  Estee Lauder Infinite Mascara  ||  Sole Society Sunnies  ||  Blue Hand Painted Striped Business Card Holder (also available in black, mint, gold, and poppy)  ||  Horseshoe Cocktail Picks ||  Pearl Earrings 

P.S.  You can receive $10 off your Dr. Brandt purchase plus free shipping by clicking the “SHARE AND SAVE” button on the right side of the page. 

*All images original to Waiting On Martha  ||  This story was sponsored by Dr. Brandt, a brand I’ve used for years, a brand I love & truly enjoy.  All opinions are 100% my own.

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Dark Chocolate Ganache Cookie Cake

September 8, 2014
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Desserts

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When Bahlsen North America reached out to ask if I’d help celebrate their 125th anniversary with a “Let the Good Times Roll” birthday cake contest I was all in.  I mean who doesn’t love cake?  Plus the only rules were I had to use Bahlsen’s signature rolled cookies (which I’ve had at least 100 times) and the recipe must be easy.  Enter my Dark Chocolate Ganache Cookie Cake.  A richer, than rich chocolate cake complete with mini chocolate chips, layers of Bahlsen cookies, butter cream frosting, and topped with a chocolate ganache frosting.  A recipe that is so, so very easy because you can choose to make it from scratch, or simply add ingredients to store bought cake mix and frosting (recipes and helpful baking tips for both below), plus the ganache topping makes it truly a showstopper.  And I promise you ganache is one of those things that looks impressive and extremely difficult to re-create but is beyond simple.  

Now, lets break out your aprons and let the good times roll!  Happy Birthday Bahlsen!  truly, MKR 

Dark Chocolate Ganache Cookie Cake - From Scratch
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Prep Time
1 hr 30 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
2 hr 15 min
Prep Time
1 hr 30 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
2 hr 15 min
Ingredients
  1. ...For the Cake
  2. 1 package of Bahlsen Dark Chocolate Waffeletten cookies
  3. 2 cups boiling water
  4. 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  5. 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  6. 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  7. 2 teaspoons baking soda
  8. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  9. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  10. 1 cup butter, softened
  11. 2 1/4 cups white sugar
  12. 4 eggs
  13. 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  14. ...For the Butter Cream Frosting
  15. 1 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
  16. 1 1/2 cup (3 sticks) unsalted butter softened
  17. 3 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
  18. 12 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approximately 1 lb.)
  19. 6 tablespoons milk
  20. ...For the Ganache Topping
  21. 16 ounces high quality semisweet chocolate chips
  22. 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
  1. ...For the Cake
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Grease 3 - 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.
  4. In medium bowl, pour boiling water over cocoa, and whisk until smooth. Let mixture cool.
  5. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  6. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at time, stir in vanilla.
  7. Add the flour mixture with the cocoa mixture. Spread batter evenly between the 3 prepared pans and sprinkle mini chocolate chips in each pan.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
  9. While cake bakes crumble your Bhalsen cookies and set aside.
  10. Allow to completely cool before leveling and frosting, you can even allow them to cool overnight.
  11. ...For the Butter Cream Frosting
  12. In large bowl, beat shortening and butter with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla.
  13. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
  14. Gradually add milk; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  15. ...For the Ganache Topping **begin making this once cake is chilling in the refrigerator**
  16. Cook the chocolate chips and heavy cream in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and warm, stirring occasionally.
  17. ...Build your Cake
  18. You can make the cake 2 or 3 layers, it's completely up to you.
  19. Level each cake using a cake leveler or large knife. Simply place your hand on top of the cake and cut the top, rounded layer off to make it flat and thinner.
  20. Place your first layer on a cake plate and frost the top with a thin layer of buttercream, add a layer of cookie crumble. Continue with the second, and third layer if desired. Do not add cookie crumble to the top layer.
  21. Once cake is assembled add remaining frosting to the top and begin frosting the entire cake until the entire top and sides are frosted.
  22. Place in refrigerator to chill for 20-30 minutes.
  23. Remove and pour ganache on the top of the cake allowing it to drip down the sides. Add remaining cookie crumble, serve immediately.
Notes
  1. *The easiest way to grease a cake pan is by using a napkin.
  2. *Using an actual cake leveler is the easiest and most accurate way to even out your cakes, however if you do not have a cake leveler simply use a bread knife.
  3. *When frosting a cake you want to make sure your frosting is a light and fluffy as possible. Begin with all of the frosting on top and then slowly move the frosting over the top of the cake, and down the sides. Using an icing spatula continue to frost the sides of the cake.
  4. *For the messy, lined icing look as seen on my cake simply take a think icing spatula and run it all around the cake lightly to form parallel lines. A cake turntable makes this extremely easy.
  5. *Instead of a double boiler I used a Candy/Chocolate Melting Pot to make the Ganache Topping
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Dark Chocolate Ganache Cookie Cake - From Boxed Mix
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Prep Time
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45 min
Total Time
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Ingredients
  1. ...For the Cake
  2. 1 package of Bahlsen Dark Chocolate Waffeletten cookies
  3. 1 Dark Chocolate Cake Mix for a double layer cake, 2 Dark Chocolate Cake Mixes for a triple layer cake and all of the suggested ingredients on the box (eggs, oil, and water)
  4. 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  5. 3-4 jars of Butter Cream Frosting
  6. ...For the Ganache Topping
  7. 16 ounces high quality semisweet chocolate chips
  8. 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
  1. ...For the Cake
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Grease 3 - 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.
  4. Follow cake mix directions to make batter
  5. Spread batter evenly between the 3 prepared pans and sprinkle mini chocolate chips in each pan.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
  7. While cake bakes crumble your Bhalsen cookies and set aside.
  8. Allow to completely cool before leveling and frosting, you can even allow them to cool overnight.
  9. For the Ganache Topping **begin making this once your cake is chilling in the refrigerator**
  10. Cook the chocolate chips and heavy cream in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and warm, stirring occasionally.
  11. ...Build your Cake
  12. You can make the cake 2 or 3 layers, it's completely up to you.
  13. Level each cake using a cake leveler or large knife. Simply place your hand on top of the cake and cut the top, rounded layer off to make it flat and thinner.
  14. Place your first layer on a cake plate and frost the top with a thin layer of buttercream, add a layer of cookie crumble. Continue with the second, and third layer if desired. Do not add cookie crumble to the top layer.
  15. Once cake is assembled add remaining frosting to the top and begin frosting the entire cake until the entire top and sides are frosted.
  16. Place in refrigerator to chill for 20-30 minutes.
  17. Remove and pour ganache on the top of the cake allowing it to drip down the sides. Add remaining cookie crumble, serve immediately.
Notes
  1. *The easiest way to grease a cake pan is by using a napkin.
  2. *Using an actual cake leveler is the easiest and most accurate way to even out your cakes, however if you do not have a cake leveler simply use a bread knife.
  3. *When frosting a cake you want to make sure your frosting is a light and fluffy as possible. Begin with all of the frosting on top and then slowly move the frosting over the top of the cake, and down the sides. Using an icing spatula continue to frost the sides of the cake.
  4. *For the messy, lined icing look as seen on my cake simply take a think icing spatula and run it all around the cake lightly to form parallel lines. A cake turntable makes this extremely easy.
  5. *Instead of a double boiler I used a Candy/Chocolate Melting Pot to make the Ganache Topping
Welcome by Waiting on Martha https://waitingonmartha.com/
**All images original to Waiting On Martha.  This post was sponsored by Bahlsen North America, a brand I love and order.  Recipe and opinions are 100% my own.

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Gather: Your Field Guide to the Thanksgiving Season

A Clickable Guide from Waiting on Martha & Friends
November 11, 2020
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Holiday Entertaining

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Waiting on Martha's Thanksgiving Guide

With all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, sometimes you just want a one-stop guide for all your entertaining needs.  Since we like to think of Thanksgiving as basically our Super Bowl here at WOM, we find such joy (and maybe even an adrenaline rush!) in culling the best recipes and most beautiful details for the Big Day.

So let me introduce you to our gorgeous new Thanksgiving Guide, a clickable e-mag that features everything you need to host your own beautiful gathering.  In the guide, we’ve featured some of our most popular Thanksgiving recipes that are sure to please any crowd (hello green bean casserole!), along with our favorite hand-selected products to get the job done. 

But we’re not stopping there. Also in the guide, you’ll find my top five secrets to styling a stunning spread, along with a fool-proof entertaining timeline to ensure everything goes smoothly. We’re sharing our tasty menu, but be sure to download the printable menu to customize yours at home, along with the hand-lettered conversation cards and place cards by our girl Jenn Gietzen. 

Throughout the guide you’ll also find the smiling faces of some of our favorite tastemakers (big hugs to you all!); we invited them to weigh in with their own great entertaining tips and day-of essentials.  I think you’ll agree that our guide is jam-packed with all of the inspiration and takeaways you’ll need to host a very special gathering this year.  Check out the guide HERE and tell me,  who’s ready for Turkey Day?? Truly, MKR

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A big thanks to our friends who taking part in our Thanksgiving Guide: Allyson Conklin, Anna Liesemeyer, Cassandra LaValle, Chassity Evans, Devon Cruse, Gaby Dalkin, Gray Malin, Jenn Gietzen, Kathryn McCrary and Rustic White. 

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