So I go a little overboard on Valentine’s Day. I can’t help it. I’m an incurable romantic married to another incurable romanticand I love chocolate. It’s the perfect day for me. And since I’ve always tried to make the most of Valentine’s Day, my husband and kids have come to expect the heart-shaped food and […]
If you love chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day, you’ll probably love this little “twist” on the original using orange sections instead of berries. We’ve already had two snow days this year, which means we’ve been able to stay home, watch movies, cuddle by the fire, and eat and eat and then eat some more. It […]
Have I thanked you all lately for reading this blog? Because if I haven’t, I want to say again–thank you! Because, due to your coming back on a regular basis to see what in the world this girl is up to now, I get to keep doing this. And sometimes I even get the attention […]
So, if I’d like to pretend my Valentine cafe shelvesfrom this year were out of a scene from Downton Abbey, I’ll have to be honest with myself and say the kitchen décor turned out more like a kissing booth at the county fair. Don’t ask me how these things happen. I’m inspired by all kinds […]
For my cafe shelves this Valentine’s Day, I was going for classic romance. Sparkling crystal, gilded accents, and a just a hint of English aristocracy. And when it was all done, I realized what I had wanted was Downton Abbey. Tea and cookies, anyone? And I realize this might be very American of me, but […]
