OK, a dozen long-stemmed roses and expensive chocolates in a heart-shaped box says it, too. But not in the same way; don’t overlook the little things on Valentine’s Day.
Holidays
January 23: National Pie Day
Happy National Pie Day!
Warm Camembert Appetizer Recipe
This warm camembert appetizer recipe makes the perfect beginning to a romantic dinner for two: simple but elegant … luscious, semi-melted cheese set off by red raspberry jam. A glass of wine. Soft lighting. You may wind up forgetting all about dinner.
Rose-Themed Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu
Camembert with Raspberry-Rose Water Jam, Rosemary Pork Chops, Potato Rosettes, and Persian Love Cake with Sugared Rose Petals
Vodka Jell-O Christmas Party Dessert: Ride the Wild Red Wave
There are Christmas desserts, and then there are Christmas party desserts. Ride the Wild Red Wave this Christmas with this unique vodka Jell-O “cocktail.”
How to Barbecue Whole Chickens on a Charcoal Grill
Learning how to barbecue whole chickens on the charcoal grill will make you a backyard BBQ conqueror this 4th of July. You’ll be dripping with worthiness, heavily scented with the herbs of victory, holding your roasted foul high overhead like the Wimbledon trophy. All it takes is a bit of charcoal, a fryer or two, maybe some barbecue sauce (maybe not), and corn on the cob.
Orange-Nutmeg Rolls
Nutmeg, orange peel, milk, and eggs flavor this sweet dough that rises overnight in the refrigerator and bakes up the next morning into glorious breakfast rolls.
Why Is Red Velvet Cake Red?
Why is Red Velvet Cake red? Blame it on the anthocyanin that is found in natural cocoa, but blame the artificial aspect of it on the Adams Extract & Spice Company. Or, if you’re fancy, blame the Waldorf-Astoria. Don’t blame beets. The FDA says that the Red 40 dye in Red Velvet is safe … but they also OK’ed Skittles, so decide for yourself.