Valentine’s Day Dinner 2011

For Valentine’s Day this year, I had a dinner party on Saturday night for 10 people.  I don’t like forced holidays so on February 14th I will be home relaxing and not fighting crowds.  I keep the decor simple but theme based with red everywhere and each of my guests was told to wear red!  [...]

Keep it red for decorations: Easy Holiday Tablescape

Holiday party decorations don’t have to be complicated and expensive.  I picked up my placemats, napkins and charges at a discount store.  For flowers, I just bought a bouquet of small roses, baby breath, and cranberries,  Fill your vases with cranberries–I like small vases for a dinner party so people can see each other…but any size vase [...]

Foods For the Mood – Are You Hot in Your Kitchen? Fun Facts!

You’ve heard that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach but have you ever wondered just what are the foods to put your sweetheart in the mood? One of the most fun chapters, Food for the Mood, in my new cookbook, Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets to Sizzle At Any Age, [...]

Easy Red Velvet Cake – One of my Favorite Cakes

Planning on making a special Valentine’s Day meal? Last year I had a few couple friends over for a red and pink themed dinner and it was so fun! Even if you have no plans for February 14th, make it fun for the whole family with this Easy Red Velvet Cake. Perfect this time of [...]

Steal Your Heart for Valentine’s Day with this Strawberry Valentine’s Day Heart Cake

Are you making a special dinner for Valentine’s Day? Even if you are not, this fun playful cake will make your Sweetheart’s day extra sweet! Spouse, kids, friends, or coworkers – all ages will appreciate this delicious festive cake this Valentine’s Day.  Last year I had a Valentine’s party at my house…and really got into [...]