Chocolate and strawberries are synonymous with romance... the two together are a symphony of flavor. Unfortunately, they can sometimes be incredibly expensive to buy. I have found a quick (and delicious) way to make them that won’t break the bank. Chocolate Covered Strawberries Directions for Valentines Day You will need: Strawberries Chocolate Chips (semisweet or dark, your choice) Cupcake Papers possibly cooking … [Read more...]
Red Hot Popcorn Recipe
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Red Hot Popcorn Recipe Our family has had a addiction to cinnamon popcorn for years now. Mine started when my Dad would get tins of Topsy's popcorn delivered to the house for Christmas. It so incredibly delicious, but can get expensive when purchasing for six. This red hot popcorn recipe helps meet the craving without breaking the bank... plus you can use those adorable heart red hots for Valentine’s Day! Print 5.0 from 11 reviews … [Read more...]
Two Ingredient Sweet and Creamy Fruit Dip Recipe
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Two Ingredient Sweet and Creamy Fruit Dip Recipe Valentines Day is right around the corner. As I was considering recipes to share I ran across this quick and easy fruit dip in my recipe box... perfect for feeding to your sweetheart. My family devours it in one sitting... it's that good. You will need: 1 jar marshmallow fluff 1 box room temperature cream cheese mixing bowl beaters See? I told you it was going … [Read more...]
Strawberry Love Monster Valentines Day Recipe
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Strawberry Love Monster Valentines Day Recipe Strawberries and chocolate are always a safe gift for Valentines Day. Why not make them a little fun and even slightly goofy while sharing your sentiments? These cute Strawberry Love Monsters would make a great treat for the kids or even a silly gift for the hubby. You need: strawberries paper straws melting chocolate (I used Godiva) candy eyes (ours were purchased from … [Read more...]
25 Valentines Day Party Ideas
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25 Valentines Day Party Ideas Valentines Day parties have always been one of my favorite celebrations at school and at home. The one particular day it is socially acceptable to be mushy and lovey with the ones you love... in public (lol). We’ve compiled a list of 25 activities/crafts, food and décor ideas for you to start building your party around! We hope you find something that sparks some fun into your … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Pink Strawberry Pancakes Recipe
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Valentines Day Pink Strawberry Pancakes Recipe My goal for this recipe was to use up our strawberries in the fridge. I ended up with a fun and tasty recipe for pink tinted pancakes for Valentine’s Day. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 egg 3/4 cups milk 3/4 cups pureed strawberries (more can be added to achieve desired … [Read more...]
Hidden Kisses | Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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Hidden Kisses | Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe With Valentines Day right around the corner, I thought I would dig through my recipe box and see what I could find. I ran across this recipe that I had clipped from a magazine probably 20+ years ago... and never made. So I gave it a chance... it combines chocolate chip cookies and Hershey’s Kisses... how could you go wrong, right? The ingredients are super simple... 1 bag (9 oz) … [Read more...]
Black Berry Heart Pie Recipe
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Black Berry Heart Pie Recipe Want to make something that looks like you spent hours on it, but it’s actually quite easy to make for your sweetie? This Black Berry Heart Pie recipe will impress, but not break the bank or your time budget. Ingredients 1 box of rolled, ready to bake pie crust 2-3 cups of frozen blackberries, rinsed 1 container of vanilla or flavored Greek yogurt 1 egg for a wash, optional Directions: With … [Read more...]
Berry Burst Chocolate Covered Oreo Pops
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Berry Burst Chocolate Covered Oreo Pops Earlier this month we shared our chocolate covered strawberries on the blog. We had a little chocolate left over so the kids dipped their Oreos in it. That’s when I decided to make a chocolate covered Oreo Pops dessert. I started with dark chocolate chips, some Oreos (Berry Burst for Valentines Day), cake pop sticks and sprinkles. The easiest way to melt the chocolate is in a glass bowl in the … [Read more...]
Lovely Morning: Pink Heart Potatoes Recipe
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Lovely Morning: Pink Heart Potatoes Are you making a special Valentines Day breakfast for your crew... or maybe that someone special in your life? These Lovely Morning Pink Heart Potatoes are sure to put a smile on their face. Ingredients: 4 large pink potatoes, ones that are more oval rather than round and with nice flattish sides work best olive oil salt to taste Directions: A little prep ahead work saves a lot of time in … [Read more...]
