14 Monday Feb 2011
Posted in Holidays, Valentine's Day
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I thought I would post this little video for all of my readers (aka YOU). 🙂
I heart all of you.
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11 Friday Feb 2011
Posted in Holidays, Valentine's Day
Tags
Cooking, Holidays, Home, Main course, Menu for 2, Port wine, Valentines Day, Wine, Wine and food matching
Aside from knitting, my other passion is food and wine. Richard and I LOVE to eat and we have shared many memorable meals together over the years. A romantic, delicious meal can be a wonderful way to set the Valentine’s Day mood and cooking together is a wonderful bonding experience.
The following is a menu I prepared with wine pairings. This would make a wonderful Valentine’s Day menu for any couple who loves food and wine. For more information, or to get the recipes, simply click on each picture.
The key to the perfect Valentine’s menu is the right combination of intoxicating flavors. You want a meal that is light, flavorful, and delicious. You also do not want to be in the kitchen all day. Keep it simple.
First Course: Baby Spinach Salad with Roasted Strawberries
Pair it with: Henri Billiot Brut Rose $60
Main Course: Sautéed Scallops with Lemon Beurre Blanc
AND Orzo with Lemon and Parsley
Pair it with: Sokol Blosser Evolution (White Blend) $13.00
Dessert: Butter Cookies dipped in Chocolate
Make them a day ahead and store them in an air tight container in the fridge.
Pair them with:Â Warre’s Otima 20 Year Old Tawny Port $40.00
Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember to keep it simple. 🙂 Share with us if you try any of these recipes or wines and tell us how you liked them in the comments below. What are you serving for Valentine’s Day?
09 Wednesday Feb 2011
Posted in Holidays, Knitting Pattern, Valentine's Day
I posted a new pattern today! 🙂
It’s a post card that says “Be Mine Valentine”. I love it!
Here’s the Ravelry Pattern Page link.
$1.00
I am so excited!
I hope you mail it to someone you love…
Who wouldn’t want knit mail? Seriously. Best Valentine EVER!
09 Wednesday Feb 2011
Posted in Holidays, Sheep, Valentine's Day
How cute is this card? 🙂
08 Tuesday Feb 2011
Posted in Holidays, Knitting, Valentine's Day
I have fallen in love with Heart Necklaces this year! They are the best accessory for Valentine’s Day or for any day. 🙂
Wear a traditional heart, like the ones above from VNNC, or sport an anatomically correct heart necklace like this one from KnitKnit:
I love these because they’re fun, flirty, and a simple way to add a touch of knit to your wardrobe. 🙂
For more knit hearts, check out this post about the knit hearts I sometimes slip in Richard’s pockets/wallet/etc. It includes a simple free pattern for the tiny hearts I make.
So, what’s your favorite accessory for this Valentine’s Day?
07 Monday Feb 2011
Posted in Holidays, Valentine's Day
Tags
Gift Guide, Holiday, Kids, Knit Gifts, Knitting, Men, Pets, Valentines Day
Here’s my Valentine’s Day Knit Gift Guide for 2011! This Gift Guide was put together using the assumption that the gift could be completed in a week, so you will notice there are no sweaters or lengthy projects. I hope you enjoy this guide and please leave any other knit gift ideas you have in the comments section below. 🙂
For the Ladies in your life…
Chunky Ribbed Hat by Natalya Berezynska
Woolmint Romantic Lace Gloves by Anniki Leppik
Cobblestone Cowl by Topher Auyeung
For the Men in your life…
Quest for a Man by Laura Nelkin
Socks with Pints On by SpillyJane
For Little Ones…
Checkers Earflap Hat by Kathryn Ashley-Wright
Katy’s Gloves by Suzanne Lander
Dinosaur Mittens by Nona Davenport
For the Furry Ones…
Kiss the Pooch Dog Collar by Deirdre Lean McGrath
Perfect Fit Top Down Dog Sweater by Jessika Ava
Happy Knitting Everyone! And feel free to comment on your favorite patterns from this collection in the comments below. 🙂
