February is the L❤️VE month because of Valentine's Day. Susan Branch shares her recipes for a romantic dinner for two HERE. Click on the recipe title to go to it.
But you don't have to be in a relationship in order to celebrate Valentine's Day. Here are Susan Branch's tips for being your own Valentine. . . .
Susan is definitely a romantic and if you've read her trilogy memoir you found out just how romantic she is. You can also visit her blog to read these Valentine's Day posts:
Isn't It Romantic: Download a Valentine's bookmark
Hearts and Flowers: Hot Chocolate for Two recipe
The House of Creativity: Orange & Chocolate Chip Tea Biscuit recipe
Susan has more special recipes for celebrating Valentine's Day. . . .
Once Valentine's Day has come and gone winter seems to drag on for some of us. Here are some suggestions from Susan. . . .
Susan shares some of her favorite winter recipes HERE.
How do you celebrate Valentine's Day? And do you have suggestions on how to spend the rest of winter while waiting for Spring?
Susan shares some of her favorite winter recipes HERE.
How do you celebrate Valentine's Day? And do you have suggestions on how to spend the rest of winter while waiting for Spring?
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In my family Valentine's Day is a personal thing between only the people involved in the relationship. We don't really celebrate with anyone other than spouses and/or significant others. Overall I have a pretty mercenary attitude about Valentine's Day, a direct result of my childhood, I'm sure. I consider it a "Hallmark holiday" - one that's been increasingly ginned up by the jewelers, florists, restaurants, card makers & candymakers of the world to sell things. My parents didn't have any extra $ for Valentine treats when I was a kid. I don't think they even gave each other cards. But back in the day, Valentine's was not the competitive event it seems to be now. The overarching message is "you're a loser if [A] you don't have someone or [B] your someone is NOT giving you beautiful expensive presents - like the things we sell. Although truth be told, EVERY holiday seems to be an excuse for that now. We can't even get through Memorial Day without umpteen ads for mattress sales! So I like Susan's ideas for low-key homey, homemade celebrations & treats. Great for those who want a friends & family Valentine's Day, and great for those who want to keep things "romantic only" as well. ❤️
ReplyDeleteIt's a good holiday to get us through winter! And it's always good to promote love amongst people who are merely acquaintances. When my kids were in school you were only allowed to give Valentines to your classmates if you gave everyone a Valentine. When I was a child it must have been the same because I remember relishing a decorated paper bag full of Valentines! ❤️
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