A Treat, Dear Valentine

This year a combination of sick children and difficulty finding a babysitter have put an end to any thoughts we may have had about going out to dinner for Valentine’s Day. Of course, that doesn’t mean we can’t still have an intimate celebration at home. Maybe it’s actually better. Now we will be celebrating with our three little people, and after all, they’re a big part of our love story.

To cap off our dinner tonight, I made one of our favorite desserts.  After all, what better way to celebrate the joy of love than with a decadent treat?

Mrs. Salter’s Peanut Butter Pie (recipe from the Food Network, courtesy of Paula Deen)

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 8 ounces cream cheese

• 1 cup crunchy peanut butter (I substitute creamy peanut butter.)

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

• 1 graham cracker crust, store-bought or premade ( I make my own using the recipe on the box of graham cracker crumbs. Experience tells me that it makes a difference.)

Directions:

Whip cream with 1/4 cup sugar. Mix all other ingredients until smooth and fold in whipped cream until well blended. Pour mixture into a graham cracker crust and chill for several hours before serving.
I like to serve it with a little chocolate syrup drizzled over the top.

Photos Copyright Tara Saunders.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re anything like me you probably still need to find the perfect gift for your special someone. My friends at Waxing Poetic have come up with a wonderful Valentine’s Day Gift Guide to make the process a little easier. In addition, they are currently offering a free gift box for every $75 you spend (use the code CUPID at checkout). Waxing Poetic also has a Wishlist feature that allows you to earmark your favorite items. They are hosting a drawing and will randomly select one lucky valentine to receive their entire wishlist! Be sure to shop soon because the offers expire tomorrow (Friday, January 28, 2011).

Here are some of my favorite things from Waxing Poetic:

Gold Round Insignia Charm

 
 
 


 

Silhouette Portrait Charm



Round Charm Bracelet



Don't you think they have Old World appeal?