A few ideas I have kicking around in my brain for possible Valentine’s Day breakfasts: (image via Williams-Sonoma)Waffle Napoleons with Raspberry Cream (image via Williams-Sonoma) Brazilian French Toast (image via Williams-Sonoma) Brûléed Orange French Toast Homemade Poptarts Crepes with Fresh Rhubarb and Strawberries (can you even find rhubarb at this time of year?) Croissants ( […]
Valentine’s Treats: Chocolate-Cinnamon Heart Cookies
I love cinnamon and chocolate together. These cookies are the perfect afternoon snack. (Or after dinner, or first thing in the morning, or middle of the night…) Chocolate-Cinnamon Heart Cookies Ingredients: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp. […]
Valentine’s Treats: Lavender Hearts
I have a penchant for anything lavender. For a few weeks now, I’ve been experimenting with different recipes to see if I could make good Lavender Cookies. I saw a recipe a long time ago in one of my cookbooks. Somehow I either misplaced or donated that book and do not have the recipe. I […]
Valentine’s Treats: Red Velvet Bonbons
I love Valentine’s Day. And I love making treats for Valentine’s Day. When I think of Valentine’s, my mind immediately turns to Chocolate Truffles. I adore truffles. For a few years, I’ve been trying to get up the courage to start working with chocolate. This year I decided to take the plunge and make my […]