When we think of Valentine’s Day we often focus on foods that are pink and red, but in reality sometimes just the small and simple things really let someone know you care – like making a batch of their favorite cookies.  The Oatmeal Scotchies are my son’s favorite; he had a Sunday School teacher who would bring these cookies for the class.  After he moved away my son would always rave about them being the best cookies in the world.  For years he  asked me to get the recipe, so finally I decided to surprise him for his birthday.  I 

Looking to make something special for Valentine Day?  Need a cute favor or idea for class parties?  Just looking for a little cupid magic?  Here are some of our Valentine favorites to give you some inspiration!

Valentine Giving

DONUT forget I love you a HOLE bunch

Owl Always Love You

Love is Sweet

Love Bugs and Kisses and Valentine Wishes

I’ve Got a Crush on You

Breakfast or Brunch

Red Velvet Crepes

Crepes

Easy Jelly Donut Holes

French Toasted Angel Food Cake

Raspberry Cream Cheese French Toast Cups

Sweetheart Smoothie

Dinner In Read More

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner  . . . time to make some plans if you haven’t already!  Here’s a fast and easy way to make the day a real treat!This fruit dip is only two ingredients, but it is soooo good {it’s actually a little addictive}.  You can use it for any party or occasion, but if you want to add the fun factor for Valentine’s day, we’ve got a template to turn ordinary bamboo skewers into Cupid Arrows for adorable Cupid Kabobs!

Strawberry Dip

Ingredients

1 carton strawberry cream cheese (8 oz), room temperature Read More

One of our more popular recipes is Red Velvet Crepes. And they are amazing. But then I realized we don’t have a basic crepe recipe. This recipe is my go to for crepes. It always has been since I was a kid even. There is something about a warm thin crepe filled with berries and whipped cream that just delights me.  So if you are looking for a breakfast treat for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day you should give Crepes a try.  Either the basic crepe or the Red Velvet Crepes.  You just can’t go wrong with either

Who doesn’t love a good caramel sauce? This is a simple caramel sauce that doesn’t take long to make but will taste amazing. It is so much better than that stuff that comes out of a bottle. Anything to do with caramel is favored in my house. So this sauce may have been eaten with a spoon out of a bowl by more than one individual.

Caramel Sauce

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar

6 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, heat sugar over medium-high until