Valentine Gift Guide

Last minute shopping for your special someone? Here are a few a my favorites.
Don't forget express shipping....

For Him:

J. Crew  Boxer

http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/boxerssleepwear/wovenboxers/PRDOVR~34203/34203.jsp

Simple Shoes

http://www.zappos.com/simple-gummy-charcoal

Oyster Knife

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/lamson-oyster-knife-shucker/

Anthony Logistics

Amazon or Sephora

Splurge

Travel Bag

http://www.tassenboetiek.nl/tassen/Pellevera-Marseille-reistas.html?id=885

For Her:

Sweater

http://www.revolveclothing.com

Teapot

http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3596387

Print

http://www.nicolecohenart.com/category/prints?page=2

Alarm Clock

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Bedside-Alarm-Silver-Tone-Metallic/dp/B0007UA1GG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_T1?ie=UTF8&coliid=IT46QXC9AOS33&colid=3LOKENXQLOXAQ

Book

Amazon or Barnes and Noble

Splurge

Stella & Dot Necklace

http://shop.stelladot.com/

Marinated Cheese

I had a few requests for this the other night. It has been one of my go to recipes for years. And I use "my" loosely - as it came from Southern Living. Enjoy!

Marinated Cheese

1/2 Cup Olive Oil

1/2 Cup White Wine Vinegar

3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

3 Tablespoons minced green onions

1 Teaspoon Sugar

3/4 Teaspoon dried basil

1/2 Teaspoon salt

1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

3 Cloves garlic, minced

1 (2 oz) jar diced pimiento, drained

1 block sharp Cheddar cheese, chilled

1 (8oz) package cream cheese

Garnish:  fresh parsley sprigs

Combine first 10 ingredients in jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Set aside.

Cut block of Cheddar in half lengthwise. Cut cross-wise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Repeat procedure with cream cheese. Arrange cheese slices alternately in shallow baking dish, standing on edges. Pour marinade over cheese slices. Cover and marinade for at least 8 hours.

Transfer cheese slices to a serving platter in same alternate fashion, reserving marinade. Spoon marinade over cheese slices. Garnish, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers.

Makes: 12 to 16 appetizer servings

Hint: I like to place cream cheese in freezer for 20 - 30 minutes before slicing.

Sweets for my Sweets

Several months ago I joined MOMS Club of Charleston http://www.momsclubofcharleston.com/ .
Not only is there always a fun activity planned for our children, once a month we look forward to the "Moms Night Out" night. This month one of our fabulous members hosted a Sweets for your Sweet get together. This lady has got it together! I was amazed by all the chocolates, toppings, molds, sprinkles, and cute packaging. She made it so easy for all us. I even created a few chocolate covered marshmallows pops. I must say, I'm proud. Hopefully my sweets will enjoy too.

Thanks for a great night, Callie!

I made these!

The Mustard Ceiling

A big thank you to TMC Designs for my lovely new blog layout. I am thrilled with how it turned out! Honestly, I am clueless on this type of thing. Owner and designer, Elizabeth, was always patient with my silly questions. I highly recommend TMC Designs for your blog too. You won't be disappointed!

http://themustardceilingdesigns.com/

Happy Thursday! Hope it's a great day!

Yummy Treats

I'm not much of a baker. But, these yummy Valentine sweets make me want to do better.
Pinterest is stocked with so  many recipes, I gain a pound every time I look.

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Sandwiches

http://asmallsnippet.blogspot.com/search/label/valentine's

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

http://www.thenovicechefblog.com/2012/01/marbled-red-velvet-cheesecake-brownies/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheNoviceChefBlog+%28The+Novice+Chef+Blog+%282%29%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Tiffany Blue Red Velvet Cake Balls

http://www.etsy.com/people/AudreyKateRae

Brown Sugar Blondies

http://www.bakedperfection.com/2009/02/brown-sugar-blondies-for-valentines-day.html

Valentine Cookies

http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2010/01/colorful-spiral-cookies.html

Which ones should I make?

Valentine's Day

I got a little tickled while reading some of my favorite blogs today. There are so many ladies posting pictures of their Valentines dinner outfits. Of course these chicks are much cooler and put together than myself. That's why I love and envy their blogs. I can't help myself. So, I thought I'd share my Valentines dinner outfit with all of you.

My husband and I have a tradition (this will be year 7) of having frozen lasagna from Costco, garlic bread, and red wine. I hope you find my outfit as fabulous as I do.

J. Crew Pant

-minus the cute shoes & bag-

Target Shirt

Pink Fuzzy Socks - Walgreens

Goody Pony Tail Holder

Also Walgreens

Comfort Food

When I am sick, the only thing I want to eat is an eggroll and wonton soup. Today is one of those days. This sore throat does not make me smile. But, hubby bringing home my favorite comfort food does. And a chick flick to watch in bed doesn't hurt either. Take that, sore throat!

What is your favorite comfort food?