Valentine’s Day is almost here and if you haven’t been to the store to pick out that special something for your sweetie, you might want to reconsider. I just got back from the mall, and frankly, I wouldn’t go back if you paid me money. I say spare yourself the drama and headache of battling pre-Valentine’s Day crowds and head to the kitchen to whip up these simple, sweet homemade treats: CHOCOLATE MOCHA CAKE Ingredients: 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup strong freshly brewed coffee 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons water … Continue reading →

They’re deliciously sweet, but surprisingly, they don’t include a single piece of chocolate. And so continues my non-traditional, non-chocolate Valentine’s Day dessert offerings. Chocolate may be the king of Love Day treats, but it’s not the only sweet option available. If you are looking for a unique dessert to serve up to your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, then consider these yummy coconut creations: COCONUT PUDDING DESSERT Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip, … Continue reading →

When you think of traditional Valentine’s Day desserts, chocolate is usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, in my family, Love Day is always celebrated with fruit (and a little chocolate). My mother is a huge fan of fresh fruit and would typically serve fruit tarts to us on Valentine’s Day. I started doing the same when I became a mother, and to this day, my daughter would prefer to devour a bowl of fresh strawberries than chocolate pudding. If you have fruit lovers in your family, then consider making the following dishes to serve with love this … Continue reading →