Did you have a good Valentines Day? We sure did, we had Sugarwings for the night and my husband whisked us away to see a romantic chick flick. Gnomeo and Juliet. And it was really pretty cute. First of all, I have a thing for yard gnomes. No, not a romantic thing, I just like them.
And second, the music was all Elton John. Can't beat that.
On the way home we scooped up some to-go food and served it on the good dishes when we got back to the cottage. After, Sugarwings and I whipped up a quick, festive dessert.
We skewered mini marshmallows onto red toothpicks, melted a hand full of Belgian chocolate chips in the microwave for a minute, then dipped the marshmallows in and quickly rolled them in sprinkles.
It took minutes to do, and she could do most of it all by herself. Plus they were tasty! The trick is to use the good chips. What a difference it makes to upgrade from Toll House chips.
In the last year, I switched over to the Belgian chips and they are make any thing I bake better. They cost a bit more, but are such better quality. If I am making cookies, I put the chips in a blender and chop them up, so they go further. I only use half as much that way.
I hope your Valentines Day was a sweet one too!
She’s so beautiful! The dessert looks awesome!
How sweet; Love the photo of the happiness in her eyes!
I am thinking of taking my teen to the movie;they are studying Romeo n’ Juliet in English Lit(Freshman in H.S)
It sounds like you had a wonderful day. Sugarwings is one of the most beautiful children that I’ve ever seen. Those are a fun dessert to make with a little one. They get to really participate.
Yup, she could be a model, Karla. She gets more gorgeous all the time!
Hugs,
Suz
Sounds like the perfect Valentines…A good light hearted movie…Food cooked by someone else..Surrounded by loved ones..Warm Blessings!~Amy
Hi Karla, what a great idea with the marshmallows, I have half a bag, and just couldn’t think of anything different to do with them, great fondu idea! My grandson and granddaughter were my valentines this year, doesn’t get any better than that! I will be sending your package for Bird Song soon, this has been fun to put toghether!
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I haven’t seen the Belgian chips in my market. I’ll have to pay more attention and look for them. You are living the dream grandmother life. Children keep us young, make us laugh, make us grow (ugh, those challenges). I didn’t have children, but have spent a lot of time with my great-niece and great-nephew. I’m grateful.
Really, does it get cuter than this? You guys have more fun than anyone!
Oh, good tip about the blender! You do realize now I’m expecting Belgian chocolate chip cookies with my coffee at Bird Song?…
(Kidding!!! But boy do they sound good!)