Jan
30

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

It’s that time of year again.  A time of hearts and roses and chocolates, it’s Valentine’s Day.

Still trying to think of some ideas to make the day special?  Here are some quick and simple ideas for Valentine’s Day.

What woman doesn’t like roses.  Red Valentine  Roses are a classic and can fit into any budget.  You can go with a lovely bouquet of two dozen or a single long stem rose can say it all.  If you are a procrastinator you can always have them delivered last minute with same day delivery.


TWO DOZEN PREMIUM LONG STEM RED ROSES

Another classic Valentine sentiment is chocolates.  You can send a surprise chocogram.  There are many types of chocolates to fit any budget and taste.  There is even organic chocolate for the environmentally and health minded chocolate lover you know.

Luxury chocolate gifts from Hotel Chocolat


Happy Valentine's Day Organic One Pound

Guys like presents too. How about a gift basket that goes with his favorite pastime like a golf themed goody bucket.


19th Hole - Golf Gift Basket

Or maybe a sports jersey with his favorite team and player.


Bob Sanders Jersey: Reebok Authentic Blue #21 Indianapolis Colts Jersey

There is no better way to set the mood for a romantic evening than with a well planned dinner with appetizers and a delicious dessert.  Here’s an edible idea that can take the place of dessert, a chocolate tattoo kit.


Let Your Body Do The Talking - Valentine's Day Gift Basket

R&M International Corp. 9-pc. Love Cookie Cutters
R&M International Corp. 9-pc. Love Cookie Cutters

You can make Valentine cookies with your kids for a fun treat.  Or read them a Valentine story book.


Snuggle Puppy by Sandra Boynton, ISBN 0761130675

However you spend Valentine’s Day.  Enjoy yourself and those you love.

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Jan
7

Valentines Day Ideas

Valentines Day Ideas blog is a place to find lots of great ideas for making your Valentine’s Day special.  Whether you are spending Valentine’s Day with someone new or with your mate for years or you are looking for ideas for making Valentine’s Day fun for your kids or just you alone, you’ll find plenty of videos, articles and tips about valentines recipes, valentine decorations, valentine gift ideas, and more.

You may want to find the perfect Valentine Roses or a unique idea for Valentine Presents or how to make a romantic Valentines Dinner for two.  You’ll find many resources here to make Valentine’s Day this year the best ever.

Have a look around and enjoy!

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Feb
11

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Feb
11

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Feb
11

Valentine-Recipes-Chocolate-Strawberries-Recipe

These chocolate strawberries are made with white chocolate, then topped with coconut and mini chocolate chips.

This video recipe for white chocolate strawberries shows the process of making dipped strawberries. It works the same, whether you are making regular chocolate strawberries or white chocolate covered strawberries.

These chocolate strawberries make a great Valentines Day recipe, New Year’s Eve recipe or special treat for anytime.

Here is how to make these white chocolate strawberries.

For this recipe, you’ll need:

11 oz. white chocolate chips
1 quart of fresh strawberries
Toppings like shredded coconut and mini chocolate chips (that’s optional, but they make the strawberries taste amazing)

Start by lining a cookie sheet with waxed paper.

Next place the white chocolate chips in a chocolate melter or a microwave safe container.

If you’re heating them in the microwave, heat on 50% power for 30 seconds, then stir and repeat until the chocolate is completely melted.

If you’re using a chocolate melter, just heat the chocolate on high until melted.

Now dry the strawberries with a paper towel. This is a good idea because it helps the chocolate adhere to the strawberries better if they’re dry.

Pour the shredded coconut onto a plate and smooth into an even layer. Do the same with the mini chocolate chips.

Ok, set them aside.

Now it looks like our chocolate is melted and ready for dipping. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off (or use a spoon to help you catch some of the excess chocolate), then immediately press the strawberry into the coconut. Turn to get both sides, and place the strawberry on the lined cookie sheet.

For the chocolate chip covered strawberries, do the same thing. You may need to use your other hand to scoop some of the mini chocolate chips onto the strawberry to cover it well.

Now place the strawberries in the refrigerator to harden until you’re ready to eat. And here are your white chocolate covered strawberries.

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Feb
11

Bacon, cheddar & leek quiche: Valentines Day Brunch recipe

http://sdnn.uslnn.net/sandiego/2010-02-09/restaurant-food-wine/valentines-day-brunch-video-recipe-collection
Blood orange mimosas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMOCICk1Ads
Ricotta and raspberry french toast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcbPiWaT0fA
Bacon, cheddar, and leek quiche: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FoN9PX9fR0
Potato blini with smoked salmon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXzbya0SUeE

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Feb
11

Raw Food Valentines Day Recipes for You #502

http://www.therenegadehealthshow.com – Not only does Annmarie show you how to make a fun Valentine’s Day raw food recipe today…

She also has 3 more that you can download for free below the video!

It’s our gift to you. :-)

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Feb
11

Potato Blini with Smoked Salmon: Valentines brunch recipe

http://sdnn.uslnn.net/sandiego/2010-02-09/restaurant-food-wine/valentines-day-brunch-video-recipe-collection
Blood orange mimosas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMOCICk1Ads
Ricotta and raspberry french toast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcbPiWaT0fA
Bacon, cheddar, and leek quiche: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FoN9PX9fR0
Potato blini with smoked salmon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXzbya0SUeE

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Feb
11

Valentines Dessert Recipe – Amaretto Chocolate Fondue

*** For recipe updates subscribe here and for a few of my musings on food and life visit my website at www.dinnerwithpatrick.com *** The third part of the Elect Club Dinner this recipe is so simple its practically cheating but as a quick, unctuously delicious valentine dessert recipe it ticks all the boxes… a perfect addition to a valentine menu for a romantic valentine’s day dinner !

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Feb
11

Fun Valentines Day Recipes?

Add your fun, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Snack, and Drink Recipes!!! =)
I love to cook and I wanted to know good recipes.

This is the recipe for overnight french toast. This serves 10 and is made in a 13 x 9.but, I have halved or third it and made it a smaller pan.
OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST
5 eggs
2 tbsp corn syrup
1 cup brown sugar5 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups milk1 tsp vanilla extract
1 loaf french bread
In sauce pan heat corn syrup, sugar and butter until bubbly. In bowl mix eggs, milk and vanilla. Spray a 13 x 9 pan with spray release.Pour sugar mixture into bottom of pan.Lay the sliced french bread together tightly over the sugar mixture.Pour egg and milk mixture over bread. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. In a.m. bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Flip prior to serving. Serve plain or with topping or whipped cream on the side.
Topping
1/4 cup sour cream
2 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Dessert
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE TRIFLE RECIPE—This dessert is to die for—looks incredible before serving—tastes out of this world!! Main ingredients are brownies, choc pudding, whipped cream and Heath Bars or Skor bars chopped up. (also Oreo cookies if you dont like the Candy bars)Here are some great pictures and the recipe:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chocolate-T…

I do not use the sweetened condensed milk—dont find it necessary.
I have also heard it called DEATH BY CHOCOLATE. If you want to make it extra special—after you make the brownies poke holes in them and pour on a liqueur like amaretto or kahlua. WOW!!!
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Fruit pizza—It is a pretty dessert. MAde w a shortbread crust, frosted w sweetened cream cheese and layered w beautiful fruits. It is easy and looks very impressive. There are some good pictures on allrecipes.com for fruit pizzas. Here is the recipe I like the best because it uses shortbread crust instead of sugar cookie crust.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fruit-Pizza…

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Snack: Zebra Carmel Corn
MAke Carmel Corn—then drizzle white chocolate and milk chocolate lightly over it. Use the candy melts found in craft stores. You may even find pink or red candy melts. It is so good!!!! Then wrap it in baggies and tie red curling ribbon on it. (Popcorn in inexpensive and turning it into carmel corn is pretty easy–lots of recipes on the net)

Feb
11

My boyfriend bought me a BEAUTIFUL bouquet of roses for valentines day….?

and Im going to be sad when they die. I would really like to preserve them somehow but I dont want to squish them, just dry them out. I also dont want the petals to fall off. I heard that if you spray hairspray on them it will help, but I dont want to mess them up. Anyone have any suggestions?

Silica Gel
Silica gel can be found in most garden centers, nurseries, florist, or hobby shops. It absorbs moisture from flowers rapidly, thus preserving flower color better than other drying methods. Most flowers will dry in 36 to 48 hours.

http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/plantsci/landscap/h1037w.htm

This link will give you several methods but I think the silica gel will work best.
PS I think it’s reusable.
It’s that little bag that comes in the bottom of packed items such medicines over the counter etc.
It’s a moisture absorbing agent.

Feb
11

valentine gift ideas 4 boyfriend and family?

i need some ideas to get my boyfriend and his family. he lives in a different state.

give him your love,or a card and some chocolates

Feb
11

where to take my boyfriend on valentines day, also need gift ideas?

My boyfriend is amazing and treats me like a princess so i want to do something special for him on valentines day. any ideas? he is 25 and im 23 and we live in dallas, tx.

it’s cute you’re planning well in advance for your man. but did it ever occur to you that he is probably going to want to do something for you on valentine’s day? as far as plans are concerned, i’ve learned that, when it comes to romance … it’s always best to simply play it by ear & go with the flow. trying to set a "scene" can get so frustrating (because we all know things NEVER go according to plan). but if you simply enjoy his company, regardless of where you two are, or what you’re doing … it’s always far more memorable. if a crazy idea comes to mind, then say screw it & go for it. as for the gift (something that would go along with the holiday) … in all honesty, he’s not really going to care. in truth, "play" with him buy wearing something for him to "unwrap." just saying ^_^ …………

Feb
10

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Feb
10

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