Here are my worthwhile reads from the web from this week 2/18: On Feasting at Home, how lovely is this zucchini linguine! As snow is slamming down in Boston right now, Serious Eats seriously has me wanting all their stews, soups, and braised meat dishes in their slideshow. It seems like the quinoa craze is […]
Scenes from my Valentine’s Day
My V-Day dinner menu: (all compliments of the bf!) 1st course: caprese salad and stuffed mushrooms; 2nd course: blackened bourbon salmon, sautéed asparagus, and fettuccine alfredo alongside garlic bread, 3rd course: Modern pastry cream puff (which we didn’t eat because of my surprise edible arrangement for him) plus roses, cards, wine, and a movie- Skyfall. […]
AND THE WINNERS ARE…
The results are in! The winners of the decks of dining cards are…. Entry #57 Tim N. Entry #71 Derek T. **results powered by Random.org Thanks to all that entered and for the two winners, check your inbox and write back with your address and what city (of the 8 offered) you are interested in […]
DIY to try: make your own Edible Arrangement
Today I have a fun Valentine’s Day idea for you all! Create your own Edible Arrangement. Basically you need your favorite fruits on skewers displayed in a vase or jar, and voila, you have a tasty, healthy, and edible creation. Get out your strainer, a good knife and cutting board, and a couple of cookie […]
7 heart shaped savory ways to celebrate Saint Valentine’ s Day
Breakfast Heart shaped bacon- The Paper Mama // Heart shaped eggs and toast & Heart shaped Valentine’s Day pancakes – Martha Stewart Lunch Panini heart sandwiches-Karen Bussen Heart shaped pizza in the Boston, MA area – Imperial Pizza Dinner Green salad with pink goat cheese hearts – Joy the Baker Heart shaped four cheese ravioli – […]
Time to get organized-tidy up while making money from your stuff
Want to know a good way to pass the time, when there are a couple of feet of snow on the ground? And the weather is below 20 degrees, so you are stuck indoors? Get organized! Lately I have been thinking about this, especially with all the buzz on the blogs about New Year’s resolutions. […]
City Dining Cards Giveaway – 2 winners!
A few months ago I did a giveaway for Boston City Dining Cards. And for Valentine’s Day, I have a present for you, my loyal readers! I have two more decks to give away. But this time, the winner can pick their prize. Yup, it’s true. There are 8 different decks to choose from depending […]
Sixteen treats for your sweetheart
Valentine’s Cookies / Raspberry Layer Cake / Valentine pretzel buttons / Rice krispie treats /Heart hand pies / Chocolate bouchons with fresh raspberries / Dark Chocolate-Mini red velvet cheesecakes / Strawberry cake in a jar / Red velvet pancakes /Rose cupcakes /Candy kebobs/ Chocolate cookies/Fruit roll up fortune cookies / Strawberry shortcake whoopie pies / Peanut […]
Six ways to wear your heart on your sleeve this V-Day
Target Black Graphic Sweater / Shop Bop Love Sweater / Scarves.com Hearts Pashmina / Swell Mayde DIY Sequin Heart Elbow Patch / Nordstrom Heart Print Dress / Tibi Valentine’s Heart Cami Additional Valentine’s Day include: 8 nail art ideas for Valentine’s Day 10 ways to decorate for Valentine’s Day V-Day Gifts for the Guys V-Day […]
Puppy Bowl Sunday
It’s not only Super Bowl Sunday, but it’s also Puppy Bowl IX! Check out one of the stars of the show. And those gorgeous eyes! And how about this little furry friends face! This one I can’t even take. Maybe the cutest thing I ever saw! There will also be lots of appearances by the […]
