Strawberry White Chocolate Valentine Martini

Perfect for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or any romantic occasion, this Strawberry White Chocolate Valentine Martini is easy, tasty and festive.

Strawberry White Chocolate Valentine Martini

What beverage says festive more than a martini? And whether it’s for an anniversary, Valentine’s day, or another romantic event, it’s hard to beat this Strawberry White Chocolate Valentine Martini.

Yes, ruby red berry puree topping a creamy-sweet white chocolate mix is both seriously tasty and fun.   Whether served a a before dinner cocktail or dessert, it can make for a perfect beginning or end to any romantic celebration!  Read more


Fruity Strawberry Bellini

Ruby red with sweet strawberries and sparkling wine, this Strawberry Bellini is a fresh, bright cocktail perfect for Valentine’s, Mother’s Day or anytime.

Strawberry Bellini

This year I wanted to try something new.  I was looking for a Valentine’s Day cocktail that’s light and fresh but still pretty and romantic.

You see, for years, I’ve made my White Chocolate Strawberry Valentine Martini.  And as much as I love that…, well, variety is the spice of life!

So today I decided to go with a Bellini, a champagne and fruit based cocktail that’s similar to the always popular mimosa.  Bellinis can be made with many different fruits and work well for so many occasions!  And a Strawberry Bellini seemed to be the perfect Valentine’s Day cocktail!  Read more


Flatbread Pizza Appetizer or Entree

With tasty toppings like prosciutto, pesto, dried tomatoes and thyme, this Italian Flatbread Pizza Appetizer (or Entrée) is quick, easy and versatile.

Italian Flatbread Pizza Appetizer

Who doesn’t like a dish that can serve as a special appetizer—as well as a tasty entrée!  And what if it’s also easy to make and (relatively) healthy!

Today’s Italian Flatbread Pizza is based on a complimentary appetizer I got during a challenging vacation.  After our Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta events were canceled, my daughter and I drove 5 hours to Flagstaff to find our hotel was behind on cleaning and no rooms weren’t ready. 

Happily, the hotel opened up the kitchen and a group of disgruntled guests quickly turned into a band of partiers. 

And I was even happier when I realized that I could recreated this Italian Flatbread Pizza Appetizer easily, with just a few simple ingredients!  Read more


Homemade Salted Caramels

A delicious, sweet treat, salted caramels are actually easy to make!  Who doesn’t like a taste of something sweet, for Valentine’s, Christmas—or anytime?  

Homemade Salted Caramels

Everyone loves a taste of something sweet!  And when a holiday (like Christmas, Easter, or Valentine’s Day) is coming up, it’s especially nice to indulge! 

Alas, indulging has its downside, and every year seems to add to the challenge of maintaining a healthy weight.  But happily, I’ve learned that sometimes a small taste of something is all it takes to be satisfied—if it’s something really nice! 

Which means a quality chocolate truffle, or a rich piece of salted caramel, may just hold off a major attack of the munchies.  And I still feel all happy inside! 

So with the current popularity of salted caramels (the New York Times gives some insight into their rise), today I’m making my homemade Salted Caramels. Read more


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