This week I created something I've been wanting to try for a long time. Fresh Fruit Chocolates. The idea is simple you just have to keep in mind that it is fresh fruit and it perishes. My ideal fruit chocolate is Raspberries in Dark Chocolate because raspberry flavored things tend to taste like cough syrup, yuck. I got these one year around Valentine's day and they were the best chocolates I've ever had. Making chocolates is fairly easy but it's finding the right chocolate. There are plenty … [Read more...]

This week I've been trying to focus on Valentine's projects for inspiration. I'm sure you've noticed that I'm on a baking/cooking kick lately so next week I'm for sure doing something non-food related. This idea came from Pleasant Home and it took me all of about 5 seconds to decide to do it because it was brilliant! It never fails around my house that we have tons of candy canes still uneaten sitting in our candy jar. What better way to get rid of them then to make Valentines Heart … [Read more...]

Last year I made these Petit Fours for Valentines Day treats and they were fantastic. They are super easy to make and you can get everything you need at Walmart! Here is what you will need: Oreo Cakesters (Chocolate or Vanilla, I went with both) Rolled Fondant (found in the craft section near the wedding/ cake supplies) Parchment Paper Rolling Pin Optional but helpful: Sprinkles Food Coloring Corn Syrup The rolled fondant comes in a good sized box that you can take … [Read more...]