Archive for Valentine's Day
Valentine Day traditions
Hundreds of years ago in England, many children dressed up as adults on Valentine’s Day. They went singing from home to home. One verse they sang was:
Good morning to you, valentine;
Curl your locks as I do mine —
Two before and three behind.
Good morning to you, valentine.
In Wales wooden love spoons were carved and given […]
Valentine Day Gift Hacks
Yo! You don’t have to break the bank to break into your Valentine’s heart. Unless you are dating Paris Hilton. Or a metrosexual.
For those of us for whom couture and expensive toys are not the ultimate romantic gift, more down-to-earth offerings can serve the purpose of reminding someone that you have mad love for him […]
The History of Valentine’s Day
The History of Valentine’s Day
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine’s Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we […]
Make Your Valentine’s Day Hot With These Food Aphrodisiacs
For centuries people the world over have been claiming that certain foods have love inducing qualities. The list of these aphrodisiacs is short and varied. But if you are looking for a way to spice up your Valentine’s Day with a little aphrodisiac induced loving you might want to make sure that your honey eats […]
Hack Appetizer - Oil Dipped Bread
We all know what appetizers are for. They rev you up for the big-eat and keep you from wasting away while you await your entree. During any big cooking holiday, appetizers serve one extremely important role as well. They keep people out of the kitchen!
One simple way to both keep down the tummy rumblings and make […]
Focaccia Bread
An Italian kick to go with any special meal. A fantastic bread alternative.
INGREDIENTS:
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup […]
Italian Dipping Oil
It’s the holidays, and Italian spices likely won’t go well with your holiday meal, but it might. If you want to dip your bread in the kind of dipping oil used in most Italian restaurants, this recipe should serve your purpose. Best served with crusty french bread or Focaccia.
INGREDIENTS:
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 […]
Holiday Bread Dipping Oil
Popular as an appetizer in mostly Italian restaurants, there can be as many variations of dipping oils as their are spice combinations, so it’s not an entirely Italian delicacy. A spice combination can be created to go with any meal. Any kind of basic fresh bread, white, wheat, sourdough, etc, can be dipped.
One of the […]