Valentine's Breakfast!!

Though there are many beautiful locations to take your true love and there are many venues that have a romantic decor, why not try something different this year. If you want to make it special, start with something special. How about a little breakfast in bed.  Most importantly breaky in bed will show your loved one that your willing to go the extra mile. This extra effort may even pay off in the bedroom!! wink*wink*




 This is a great way to throw them off. Most peeps are always focused on dinner and flowers!! BOOORING! Same thing every year is not the answer. I found some cute recipes for ideas at this link:
http://www.theholidayspot.com/valentine/recipes/breakfast.htm

I like these ones....

Egg heart on toast Use a heart stencil or use a sharp knife to cut out a heart shaped bread from the bread slice. Store the hearts. Toast the bread and then fry it slightly over molten butter. Prepare an egg batter as for preparing omelets. Put the egg in the heart shape after you have put in some butter. Fry properly and your special heart toast is ready. Prepare some more batter, with small pieces of onions and capsicum. Dip the cut out heart shapes in egg and fry in oil, till they are golden brown. Serve with freshly cut coriander leaves and sauces. You have two hearty dishes ready! Valentine's Day Spreads Sweet toppings to adorn your baked foods with touches of love. Ingredients: * QUICK STRAWBERRY JAM * 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen strawberries (unsweetened) * 1 3-oz. pkg. strawberry Jell-O * FRUIT BUTTER * Butter, softened * Jam * Cream Cheese(Flavored) * 1 4-oz. pkg. cream cheese * 1 tbsp. yogurt (optional) * Strawberries or raspberries Preparation : 1. QUICK STRAWBERRY JAM: put the unsweetened frozen strawberries into a glass bowl. Microwave on medium until the berries are hot and soft (about 12 minutes). Stir in a 3-ounce package of strawberry Jell-O. 2. FRUIT BUTTER: Blend 2 parts softened butter and 1 part strawberry, raspberry, or apricot jam. 3. FLAVORED CREAM CHEESE: Smooth 4 ounces of cream cheese with a wooden spoon. (Add a tablespoon of yogurt for a creamier consistency.) Fold in a few fresh or defrosted strawberries or raspberries.

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Very Easy Fruit Salad

By: MICHELLE M 

"In a hurry? Make this fruit salad in about 10 minutes. You can add or subtract different fruit according to your taste and what is in season."

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Prep Time:
10 Min

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1 Hr 10 Min

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Ingredients

• 1 pint strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
• 1 pound seedless grapes, halved
• 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
• 3 bananas, sliced
• 1 (21 ounce) can peach pie filling

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, grapes, kiwis, and bananas. Gently mix in peaches. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

Check out these links as well, with so many options I could not possibly post them all, and to be quite honest everyone's taste buds crave something different. This is the best way to make it personalized.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Course/Breakfast-Recipes/Valentine-s-Day-Breakfast-Recipes
http://sunday-suppers.com/?p=3066
http://pinchmysalt.com/2009/02/09/valentines-day-breakfast-idea-heart-shaped-egg-in-a-nest/
http://allrecipes.com/recipes/holidays-and-events/valentines-day/

http://www.cafemom.com/group/21665/forums/read/15684335/Valentines_Breakfast_spread_for_the_family
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/cat/2200/




Stay tuned for our Valentine's Dinner feature and our Valentine's Restaurant Review Series....

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I love this website!!

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Check out the website or the links and have fun! These gifts are great for having fun and anyone with a good sense of humor will enjoy these!!

Van Gogh Vodka Shakes Up Valentine's Day

I Spirit Vodka....mmmmm....yummy!

I Spirit Vodka

We found this write-up on the website below.. Looks like we have a job to do! Drink and rate another vodka. Cheers!

http://www.barnonedrinks.com/tips/dictionary/i/i-spirit-vodka-9562.html

I Spirit Vodka is a five times distilled Italian vodka from the historic land of Friuli. Possessing a clean, smooth taste, I Spirit Vodka is the result of traditional distilling techniques expertly applied to a selection of indigenous ingredients.

Combining the highest quality grains and selecting the very best white grapes from an area world-famous for its DOC-certified wines, I Spirit is produced according to a traditional recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation. The blend is distilled in copper alembics and tall rectification columns, resulting in a bright crystal vodka with a fresh aroma. The flavor is warm and velvety, reminiscent of the ingredients from which it is made. There is a particular elegance and smoothness to ISpirit that make it pleasantly unique and distinctive.

I Spirit Vodka ‘distills’ the essence of Italy in a single bottle –culture, taste, history and flavors of yesterday and today. A project created in partnership between renowned restaurateur Arrigo Cipriani of Harry’s Bar fame, the enterprising Lapo Elkann, Friuli distiller Marco Fantinel and Venetian entrepreneur Francesco Cosulich, I Spirit arrives in the US after a successful launch in Europe.

The history of I Spirit Vodka suggests that this vodka isn’t just a new product of Italy, but the revitalization of a long lost story.

Legend has it that one November night in 1195 in Venice, Andrea ‘T.’ known as il Bianco (the White One), a rich landowner and alchemist, announced in the village inn that, due to his experiments and “that generous land of fabulous grapes,” he had finally discovered the “elixir of long life.” From that night on, il Bianco’s castle became the favorite haunt of lords, rulers, artists and churchmen, all eager to try the new spirit. After il Bianco’s death, interest in the ‘elixir of long life’ waned and the tale of his spirit was lost among the inns of the Veneto region.

Moving ahead nearly 740 years to Venice, Ernest Hemmingway is spending time at Harry’s Bar. There are two things Hemmingway loves above all else at Harry’s: tasting Italian distilled alcohol with Giuseppe Cipriani, and the tales and anecdotes they share throughout their drinking time together. The tale Hemmingway finds most incredible is that of il Bianco, told while taking long sips of vodka made by a local farmer. At the end of the tale, it is said that Hemmingway jumps to his feet and declares to Giuseppe, “A toast to the genius who made it up! An absurd vision, as absurd as the idea of Italian vodka!” And they down their glasses at once. It was then, in 1934, that Giuseppe Cipriani first distilled I Spirit Vodka with the advice of Hemmingway.

Fast forward to 2009 in that same bar where Hemmingway enjoyed his vodka. Arrigo Cipriani and Lapo Elkann - two Italians with a global outlook - get together and revive the myth of Italian vodka. They raise a toast to a true distillate of culture, bottled and ready to set sail from Venice’s Lido toward foreign shores.

The Swedish Chef making Hot Sauce!!! FUUUUNY!!

How To Make Your Own Hot Sauce

Warm up your January with culinary creativity!! HOT SAUCE!

During the cold months, there are many ways of creating concoctions that keep us warm. Some people make home made soups or stews, secret recipes for cocoa, yummy coffees, etc.

We like to make our own homemade hot sauce. My favorite part of this process is playing with different ingredients. Their are various peppers available at the local supermarket and the sky is the limit when it comes to combining ingredients.

First you have to choose your source of heat. Our favorite is orange habaneros. They have a Scoville heat rating of 100,000-500'000. Scoville heat units are an old school way of assessing the heat that comes from a pepper. Though science has come a long way and their are various other advanced technology to measure heat units, many sauces still use this as face melter units.....LOL!



Next is the best part! Going through your pantry and deciding what other flavors you would like to incorporate into your sauce is what holds the magic key. A couple of our favorites are garlic and hot mustard.

 
We also add a variation of spices and fresh herbs that really make it incredible. If possible, always use fresh ingredients. Fresh is best and makes your hot sauce soooo much better!

The actual process of making hot sauce can vary. We like to use a food processor and standard canning equipment. But do not hesitate to search on line for recipes and procedures to help get you started.

Once you have spent some time thinking about ingredients, it's time to get your hands dirty. It is very important to take very specific precautions when handling hot peppers. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE use gloves when handling the hotter peppers such as Habaneros, Sorrenos, Anaheim and any others with a high Scoville heat measure. If your not sure, do your research. It only takes one touch to your nose, eyes or other sensitive skin area's. The burn will last for a long time and it is very uncomfortable.



Have fun with your recipe. Like I said before this can be a magical process for a creative mind. Mix and match ingredients to get your favorite flavor and desired heat. Whether it is for personal use, for gifts, or your looking to be the next best sauce, this is a great way to experiment.

Have fun with your sauce and remember to record your variations just in case you find the perfect combo.