Double Chocolate Muffins #BreadBakers

Greet your Valentine (s) with a cup of coffee or tea and one of these deep chocolate muffins studded with dark chocolate morsels.  They will start off the day knowing how much they are loved.

It's time for Bread Bakers.......

Preparing for a Multi-Celebratory Family Dinner and the Weekly Menu

Our eldest son, Chuck, is on his way home form Virginia.  It has been 4 years since he has been home and we are celebrating.

D is for Dark Chocolate Mousse on Valentine's Day

Light and Fluffy.  Rich and Decadent.  This delicious dessert goes together quickly but needs to be refrigerated before being served. It would be perfect for Valentine's Day or any day that you want to spread a little love and happiness.

D is for Dark Chocolate.  It is also for Decadent and Delightful.  We are working our way through the Alphabet this year and this week we are sharing recipes and/or foods that start with the letter D.  Thanks for stopping by......

Red Velvet Pancakes inspired by 500 Days of Summer #MoviesandMunchies

These gorgeous red velvet pancakes are a great start to a wonderful Valentine's Day.  They couldn't be any easier, starting with a boxed cake mix and topped with a cream cheese sauce they are a delicious sweet treat to show your love.

I was inspired to make pancakes after watching 500 Days of Summer for our Movies and Munchies group.  The Red Velvet Pancakes were chosen because Valentine's Day is right around the corner......

Winter Citrus Salad

Looking for a perfect start to your Valentine Day Dinner?  This marriage of sweet and bitter flavors in this salad is your answer.  Not only delicious but beautiful to behold.

This will make a wonderful first course for whatever else you are dishing up to show your love.....

Valentine Day and Weekly Menu

I am getting ready to celebrate Valentine Day here on the Farm.  Today the Angel Face is spending the day and we are going to make heart shaped grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch.   was supposed to spend the day and then tomorrow we were taking her and the Teen to see Addam's Family; The Musical.  Now the Teen has invited her friend (see below) to attend and we will be taking them out to dinner afterwards.

That dreaded COVID bug has bitten Angel Face, Daddy and now Mama....fortunately they are vaxxed and boosted so symptoms are very mild but they are still under quarantine.

I'm Nut's About You Valentine #NationalSnackFoodMonth

Chocolate and Nut Hearts topped with Sprinkles are sure to make your Valentine's Heart beat with Love.

It is National Snack Food Month........

I Give You My Heart Pizza #NationalPizzaDay

Surprise your family on Valentine's Day with this fun and delicious heart shaped pizza.

We are celebrating National Pizza Day with the Festive Foodies.........

Lobster Thermidor #FishFridayFoodies

Tender, sweet chunks of lobster tossed in a rich, creamy sauce, placed back into the tail, covered with a delicious, crisp, panko and parmesan crust and broiled to a gorgeous golden brown.  Your Valentine will be thrilled.....

This recipe and others we are sharing today on Fish Friday Foodie are "Quite the Catch" and perfect for a romantic dinner with your Valentine.

Valentine's Day Recipe Round-up and #Giveaway

Hi all and welcome to the February Recipe Round-up.  This month is all about Valentine's Day recipes, from the sweet to the savory. We are sharing some of our favorite recipes just in time for you to show your love to your Valentine.

We also  have another awesome GIVEAWAY for our readers.  You will find the form to enter at the bottom of this post.  But first, let's share some LOVE.....

Weekly Menu for Valentines Week.

Hi Folks.  Time for me to sit down here, figure out what we're eating this week and write it all down to share with you.

A couple of items got moved from last week.  On Tuesday, when we were supposed to have Italian Chili, I was feeling pretty punk and spent most of the day in bed.  Frank made a wonderful spaghetti dinner for us while I rested.  The chili is being made for dinner tonight.  My friend Tami and her kids are coming over to join us and spend the evening playing games or watching movies.  They will decide how we spend the evening once they are here.

Last night we ended up going out to dinner with friends so the Cod Curry is being made for dinner on Wednesday after Food Pantry.  Tomorrow we are invited to Frank's sister's house for dinner.  Monday we are going out with Kurt and Kim and Tuesday we are hosting a Valentine's dinner for friends.

This week is chock full of recipes for you.  Each day this week there is at least one event and some days there are two so make sure you stop by for the fun!!

Saturday-Company for Dinner
Italian Chili
Italian Nachos

Sunday
Dinner at Roz and Ron's

Monday
Dinner out with friends

Tuesday- Valentine's Day
See Large Menu

Wednesday
Cod Curry
Steamed Rice

Thursday
Corn Flake Pork Chops
Baked Potatoes
Broccoli

Fish Friday
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Cole Slaw

Sour Cherry Pie #ValentinesDayFood

Our friend, Ellen of Family Around the Table, invited us to join her today and post a Valentine's related recipe to share.  Ellen chose today because it gives you, our readers, plenty of time to plan, shop and prepare that special meal for your Valentine or Valentines as the case may be.

We could share anything Valentine's Day related.  Main dishes, desserts, snacks...whatever speaks of Valentine's to us.  I decided to share a dessert large enough to share with all the Valentine's in your life.

Frank and I spend nearly every day alone together and love doing so but, because of that, we really don't need a "date night".  So on Valentine's Day we are hosting a dinner party for our dear friend's, Bob and Cathy, who are going to be in town.  We have also invited our mutual friend, Chet, who we have not seen in forever and Bob's sister, Barb, and her husband, Eric, who joined us at this wonderful Wine Tasting Dinner.

If you, too are serving guests or celebrating Valentine's with your children this year, think about making this pie.  Heck, if it is just the two of you, think about making this pie.  It will make a great breakfast the next day!

Sour Cherry Pie

6 c. tart cherries

1 1/4 c. sugar

pinch of salt

3 T. corn starch

1 t. lemon juice

1 t. vanilla

2 T. butter, cut into small pieces

2 T. half and half

2 pie crusts

Sugar for sprinkling

Combine cherries, sugar, salt, corn starch, lemon juice and vanilla in a large bowl.  Set aside.  Roll out on portion of pie dough and lay in the bottom of a deep dish pie pan.  Fill with the cherry mixture and sprinkle with the butter pieces.  

Roll out the top crust and, using different size heart cookie cutters, cut out a large heart in the top center of your dough and then cut out small hearts from the large heart piece. 

Place the top pie crust over the cherries and cut and crimp the edges, joining the top and bottom crusts.  Using a pastry brush, lightly cover the top crust with the half and half.  Place the small hearts on the top crust in desired pattern and brush with the half and half.  Sprinkle with sugar and bake in a preheated 425* oven for 15 minutes.  Reduce heat to 375* and bake for another 40-45 minutes, covering edges with foil or pastry shield, if needed.  Print Recipe

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