Galentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Bar

So, are you wondering what is Galentine’s Day? It is a holiday just started 10 years ago on February 13th a day earlier than that other made up holiday (Valentine’s Day) about joy, laughter, fun and women. To quote Leslie Knope on the TV show “Parks and Recreation” from which the day gets its origins, “Oh, … Continue reading

Hot Chocolate for Adults Two Ways

I get ideas for recipes in all sorts of ways. This recipe comes as a result of reading Chef Mimi’s blog recently where she posted a delicious recipe for chicken by Nigella Lawson. As I did not have any of Nigella’s cookbooks I asked Chef Mimi which ones she might recommend. One of her suggestions … Continue reading

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Today is Valentine’s Day, or the day of romance, and Fiesta Friday #3 on the blog of The Novice Gardener.   What better way to celebrate a cold winter day in Michigan than with a cup of delicious hot chocolate topped with all kinds of goodies.   Hot chocolate is always a favorite beverage for kids and adults … Continue reading