Valentines Day

wasabi peanut butter cups

February 13, 2012

I made several flavors of peanut butter cups for Valentines Day. For a step by step photo tutorial (and to see some detailed Earth chocolates), click here. For the following recipes, refer to that method when reading directions. Peanut butter cups are easy to make, using very few ingredients, and can be made tonight, in [...]

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raspberry cheesecake oreo bars

February 11, 2012

Yep, you read that right, Oreo. Do you know there are vanilla Oreos now? I may like them even more than the original. Although I know either choice would be good in this crust, I went with Golden. This time. I’m going to add to the conversation about Oreos being vegan, and throw my hat [...]

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pomegranate cranberry hearts

February 9, 2012

Today I bring you yet another Valentines treat (I think I declared it Valentines Week?). As rich and flavorful as this recipe is, it is also very easy, and no bake. Even if you do not make the bars heart shaped, it is already appropriately colored for Valentines. Naturally and vibrantly colored. If you do [...]

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saffron doughnuts with rosewater icing

February 8, 2012

Here I am with another pink and yellow dessert. I have had the flavors of this doughnut in my head for a while. I couldn’t wait to taste it, and I have to say, they are as good as I imagined they would be. These will be a unique and decadent Valentines breakfast or dessert [...]

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Meyer lemon mousse in chocolate cups

February 6, 2012

I cannot stop making chocolate shot glasses. I’m not a big fan of white chocolate, but I am a fan of pink. I am a fan of Valentines Day. Lemon is one of my favorite flavors for light, fresh desserts. But if I am honest, I have to say I chose lemon so I could [...]

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pink thumbprints with whiskey ganache

February 3, 2012

Now that February is here, I can really start celebrating Valentines and all things pink. Once I saw the beautiful color that comes from beet juice, I started coloring everything pink. I am also drinking a lot of beet juice. The juice balances out all the desserts we are enjoying. I am super excited about [...]

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Valentines Spicy Hot Shots

January 30, 2012

The things I do in the name of love. In the name of Valentines Day. In the name of all things pink. You recall the chocolate shot glasses I made over the holidays? That I filled with local New Deal vodka? In the name of love, Valentines Day and everything pink, I have done it [...]

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