Way back in February my local grocery store had a big display of this heart shaped pasta and being a person who enjoys “fun” pasta shapes I had to buy a box. So, what to make that would be special for Valentine’s Day and was different from all the recipes I already had made. Obviously, … Continue reading
I am not into specialty cocktails but I had a younger sister who was, occasionally. Let’s say she loved a bloody mary and then surprisingly a chocolate martini. She had one at a restaurant and raved about it. As she is no longer with us I thought I would make one (or two) in her … Continue reading
Pinterest sure gives me ideas, almost too many, on making different “boards” (I also have a number of books on the subject) and in this case I used a heart-shaped red cake pan to display all the different goodies. An empty heart-shaped candy box would work too. Frequently, I use wood boards, slate, ceramic, etc. … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day! Are you looking for a simple, quick, no-bake dessert to serve any time of the year? Did you know there are three flavors of mini phyllo shells you can use depending on your filling? Yes, you can not only buy the regular phyllo shells, but gingerbread and chocolate. My favorite has to … Continue reading
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
Well, I was hoping to make a strawberry dessert using Baileys Strawberries and Cream liqueur, but the strawberries have not been that good. Not surprising as it is winter here in Michigan but sometimes we do get some very juicy and flavorful berries mid-winter but not in time for Valentine’s Day this year. I will … Continue reading
Thumbprint cookies are fun to make because you can add any filling you want – this is a cookie that can be made to your taste and of course your family. I was thinking about Valentine’s Day and something sweet to make and this cookie popped up. First as an email from KAF (King Arthur Flour) … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day! Everyone likes chocolate, Oreo cookies and fun, don’t they? These are new molds for 2015 and some of you have already seen some of the molds I have made in the past. Check out last year’s Valentine Oreos for your Sweetie and search “oreos” for all the different ones I have … Continue reading
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
This is a very easy chocolate dessert/snack that all ages enjoy. You have the salt and crunch of the pretzels and the sweetness of the chocolate. I have a number of pretzel molds in different shapes such as Fourth of July, flowers, smiley faces, Christmas, Halloween, etc. and they are not very expensive. Here are examples … Continue reading