Normally, my more hair-brained schemes fail big time but this one actually turned out! The chocolates are very sweet but I think if I use semi-sweet instead of milk chocolate for the shells it won’t be so ultra sweet. Also maybe less butter. Anyway, here is how I made a homemade heart-shaped box out of [...]
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Cookbook Review: Petite Sweets
January 28, 2010 – 8:22 pm
Today I was lucky enough to receive this book in the mail. I was super-excited because I am a huge fan of Beatrice Ojakangas-and not just because she too is Minnesotan but because her recipes are unique without being too far-fetched. I like that her recipes use simple ingredients that allow certain flavors to shine [...]
Book Review: The Gastronomy of Marriage
January 25, 2010 – 11:06 am
I just finished reading this little gem and all I can say is, “Wow! I wish I would have read this 5 years ago!” You see, my 5 year wedding anniversary is coming up and for the past 5 years of my life, food has been a major source of contention. The Gastronomy of Marriage [...]
