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| Photo: Karen Morris |
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Photo: Better Homes & Gardens (recipe here) |
Photo: Better Homes & Gardens (recipe here)
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| Flickering hearts. Photo: familyholiday.net |
Enjoy! -- Amore. -- xox.
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Showing posts with label Valentine's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentine's Day. Show all posts
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
When there's snow on the ground and it's 16 degrees F outside, you stay indoors ... and think.
Our next holiday, Valentine's Day, is less than a month away. So I did a small round up of sparkle. The ruby ring, diamond encrusted watch and heart neckless are wildly expensive, even separately, but a girl can dream. For those of you with a big budget, the ring is from Boodles, the watch from Chopard and the pendent from DeBeers. Thankfully, looking (and appreciating the glitter) is absolutely free.
Red is such a beautiful, vibrant color, so perfect to celebrate love and get us over the winter doldrums.
Happy Early-Burly-Future Valentine's Day!♥
How will you celebrate?
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Monday, February 11, 2013
♥Crust
24 chocolate wafer cookies (9 ounces)
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup (½ stick) butter, melted
Use a high quality 70% Cocoa Bittersweet Chocolate in the following steps. The magazine recommends Scharffen Berger.
♥Filling
1 9.7-ounce bar 70% Cocoa Bittersweet Chocolate, chopped
4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 ¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 large eggs
♥Topping
¾ cup whipping cream
70% Cocoa Bittersweet Chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
♥Bittersweet chocolate curls
Directions:
♥Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 3-inch-high sides. Blend cookies in processor until finely ground; blend in sugar. Add melted butter and process until well blended. Press crumbs evenly onto bottom of oiled pan. Bake just until set, about 5 minutes. Cool while preparing filling. Maintain oven temperature.
♥Filling
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♥Topping
Stir cream, 6 ounces chocolate, and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until smooth. Cool slightly. Pour over center of cheesecake, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edge and filling any cracks. Chill until topping is set, about 1 hour. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover with foil and keep refrigerated. Release pan sides. Transfer cheesecake to platter. Top with chocolate curls. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature before serving.
I say, go out to dinner and have this decadence waiting for you at home. Pair it with good coffee, or a fine tea like those from Teavana. Some restaurants charge more on Valentine's Day and may be crowded, so many couples prefer to eat at home. You can always order in.
Warm, good wishes for glitter and gold and tender loving care. Happy Valentine's Day! ♥
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
Aren't you glad you have a partner in life who watches your back? Valentine's Day is just another day to let him/her know you care. Everyone likes a few surprises, to feel appreciated and to know their mate enjoys spending time with them. Here are a few of my favorite surprises. And certainly, I'm not alone in liking them!
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| White and dark chocolates |
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| Sparkle: diamonds and crystals and rhinestones |
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| A nice dinner (Douse mine with gravy♥) |
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| A heartfelt note |
The right gift is thoughtful, but one you can afford. Your goal is to make someone happy. Enjoy the gift of a loved one's company. If you are single, spend the day with your friends. Happy Valentine's Day.
Click the first link below to know how the ♥day♥ became celebrated.
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