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Cupid’s Bread

Posted in Easy Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day on February 9, 2011| 2 Comments »

If you want a sweet accent for your Valentine’s Dinner, try this easy bread. It comes together in just a minute or two and Cupid himself couldn’t make it any cuter!

Ingredients for Cupid's Bread

Form two breadsticks into a heart and crimp together at top and bottom points. Hubby made this twisted heart. I'm not entirely sure I want to know the significance of that...

I stuck with a non-twisted curly at the top heart.

Brush with olive oil

Sprinkle on seasoning

Hearts - fully seasoned and ready for some lovin' in the oven.

Baked hearts - all golden brown and lovely.

Right before serving, cut hearts out of firm butter with a cookie cutter and accent your Cupid's Bread. Sure to melt your Valentine's heart!

 

Cupid’s Bread

1 tube refrigerated breadsticks

1 tbsp. olive oil

Seasoning (I used a Tuscan blend since the meal we are preparing is Italian themed)

Butter (optional)

Separate breadsticks and form two sticks into a heart. Seal (crimp together) at bottom and top edges. Continue until you have used all the breadsticks. Place on a baking sheet and brush the bread with olive oil. Sprinkle on seasoning and bake at 375 degrees about 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut a pat of butter from a firm stick, then cut out heart shape.

Enjoy!

Happy Valentine’s Entertaining

 

 

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Slushy Fruit Salad

Posted in Easy Recipes, Entertaining at Home, Fast Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Valentine's Day on February 8, 2011| 2 Comments »

Since Valentine’s Day is Monday and since I’m known to be a bit sappy, I just couldn’t help thinking of some fun Valentine recipes to share.

So if you check back every day this week and put all the recipes together, you’ll end up with a fantastic meal to serve your sweetie.

Today’s recipe is super easy, very refreshing and just doggone pretty!

Ingredients

Mix all ingredients together, cover and freeze for about 8 hours or until firmly set.

About 20 minutes before serving, remove from freezer. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop into individual dessert cups or pretty bowls.

Enjoy!

Fruit Slush

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate
1 large banana, halved and sliced
1 small can pineapple chunks
1 can mandarin oranges
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 cup Maraschino cherries, stems removed
few additional Marachino cherries, for garnish
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, including juice from pineapple and mandarin oranges.  Cover and freeze for 8 hours or until firm.

Remove from freezer about 20 minutes before serving. Scoop into individual serving cups or bowls. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry.

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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

Posted in Entertaining Ideas, Holidays, Hubby, tagged , , on February 3, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Each year about this time, I start to go into a mode of semi-panic trying to think of a special gift for  Captain Cavedweller, my beloved Hubby, He.

As I mentioned before Christmas, he is nearly impossible to shop for.  What to buy for a guy who’s main hobby is tormenting his wife, who is outdoorsy and extremely picky?

I did some researching online and I found a whole boatload of things not to buy him. Like the matching monogrammed pillowcases. The his and hers mugs. Satin boxers emblazoned with hearts. A heart-shaped key chain. Nope, those won’t do at all!

So here are some gifts my Hubby might actually appreciate… maybe, sort of. Oh, I surely hope so!

One of my favorite new places to shop (and play) online is Shutterfly. I made a book for my Dad for his 80th birthday and he was nearly beside himself excited about it. The quality is amazing and the design options are nearly limitless. Shipping time is a few quick days. I can’t tell you how much fun I’ve had with this. What a great way to say I love you by creating a photo or memory book for your sweetheart. I may or may not have gotten completely sappy and made one for Hubby.

If your one true love is into puzzles, you can create a really awesome gift at Personalization Mall with a photo puzzle. There are many shapes, sizes and options available to customize your gift.

Links 2 Love has some really interesting and unique gift ideas. I thought this one was especially wonderful. It looks like a credit card but is a Frequent Kisser Reward Card that can be redeemed for one hug or kiss anytime. How sweet is that?

You know that old saying ” the way to a man’s heart of through his stomach?” I know several men, He included, who make that old saying accurate! This awesome cookie bouquet can be found at Valentine Cookie Recipes. I know one of Hubby’s favorite cookies are sugar cookies. They are easy to make and so very tasty. So whip up a batch for your honey, cut them in heart shapes and decorate.  Or write a sweet message on the cookie for your Valentine and watch his heart melt (after he has time to consider the message as he’s brushing off the crumbs of the cookie he consumed in 5.6 seconds).

Think about things he-who-makes-your-heart-pound would enjoy and I know you’ll find just the right gift!

Happy Valentine’s Gift Shopping!

She who is way too sappy

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Happy Groundhog’s Day!

Posted in Holidays, Musings, Party Theme, tagged on February 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »

A Happy Groundhog’s Day to you!

It looks like Mr. Punxsutawney Phil is predicting an early spring. I could just kiss his furry little head!

If you’d like to check out his official website, it is brief but fun.

You can also find some interesting Groundhog’s  Day facts here.

And, if you want some crazy Groundhog’s Day entertaining ideas, I’ve got some to share right here.

Have a fabulous day and think happy spring thoughts!

Happy Entertaining!

She who is ready for the tulips to bloom

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