Centuries ago, eggs were given as gifts to mark the season of the equinox in ancient Egypt. This egg gift-giving tradition is later used by the Christians to represent Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, a symbol of rebirth and new life. This tradition evolved in France and Germany in the 1800s, as people started to exchange chocolate eggs. Easter chocolate eggs are ... Continue Reading . . .
Chocolate Easter Recipes for Exciting Easter Baskets
Chocolate and Easter always go together. Kids look forward to them and mothers love preparing them. But when you give away chocolate Easter eggs to kids on a yearly basis, it can be challenging to come up with creative ideas and recipes to excite them with the sweet treats! Thus, you can experiment with a few recipe ideas for your Easter chocolates to ensure that the kids will ... Continue Reading . . .
Easy Ways to Make An Affordable Valentine’s Dinner at Home
This Valentine’s Day, instead of making reservations and fighting the crowds, why not surprise your sweetheart with a very special intimate dinner party for two at home? Here are some tips for treating your sweetheart to Valentine’s Day dinner at home that is also affordable. Set the scene by using what you probably already have on hand – put on a tablecloth, light ... Continue Reading . . .
Make a Heart-Shaped Pizza for Valentine’s Day
Everyone loves pizza so why not make a fun heart-shaped pizza for Valentine’s Day. The kiddos will love it! This pizza recipe is simple and comes with a homemade marinara sauce recipe to boot! To save time try using a pre-made pizza crust, refrigerated pizza dough, or if you want it a little more homemade, use the Bisquick or Jiffy Mix recipe below. Homemade Pizza Crust ... Continue Reading . . .
Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes
Here are a couple of Valentine's Day cocktails that are to please. We enjoyed Partida Anejo at our Margarita party last month. It is smooth and tasty. The Anejo Kiss 1 1/2 oz. Partida Anejo 1/2 oz Creme de Cacao (white) 1 oz. Amarula Cream Mix ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Tequila Partida is an authentic, ... Continue Reading . . .
