Chocolate Covered Strawberries - A Gourmet Treat

I actually received these Hand-Dipped Strawberries (from Sherries Berries) last year. Let me tell you . . . they are worth every calorie in every bite and every penny. More importantly, it was a great Valentine gift because these are something I would not have bought for myself. So if you want to get a great Valentine gift, surprise someone special with a dramatic display of 1 dozen hand dipped and decorated strawberries. Nestled inside an elegant gold foiled box with plush black lining, each berry boasts of a unique design and flavor combination for a deliciously different experience with every bite. These "almost too beautiful to eat" berries provide a full variety of our original six fancy dipped berries decorated with either; swizzles, almonds, mini-chocolate chips or fresh shredded coconut.

The Holidays Are Coming.... Cute Aprons for the Gal who Likes to Heat Things Up!

Heat things up with these adorable aprons from Carolyn's Kitchen. No fashionable cook would ever be without the totally cool Marilyn Apron Set. Great when the heat is on in the kitchen or out of the kitchen~ or, it could cause some heat in the kitchen!

These also make great bridal shower gifts, birthday gifts and housewarming gifts. And as always, a gift for oneself : ) Lot's of styles and colors available! Available at Get Go Retro!

Create your own Edible Flowers

Create Delicious Candied flowers

Recipe By Edain McCoy's "Ostara"

Petals from any edible flower (These flowrs may be safely eaten and are suggested for this recipe: Pansy, violet, rose, nasturtium, gladiola, carnation, dianthus, calendula, squash blossom, lilac, marigold, dandelion, peach blossom, plum blossom, orange blossom, hibiscus, geranium, bachelor button, snapdragon, jasmine, gardenia, and angelica.)

• Several well-beaten egg whites
• Vanilla extract
• Bowl of granulated sugar
• Directions
• Mix a few drops of vanilla into the egg whites.
• Dip a paintbrush in the egg whites and coat the petals.
• Dip petals into sugar until coated, then spread on wax paper to dry.
• Use to decorate cakes, cookies or anything else you like.

**You cannot use flowers bought at a florist for this recipe!! Many commercially-bought flowers contain pesticides and it is not worth it to ingest poison. Please obtain all flowers from organic retailers or from home-grown sources.**

.... or you be like me and buy them : )

Marilyn 2 Piece Bandeau Apron for the Fashionable Bride to Be or Cook!

The holidays will be here before you know it! Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and so on. Not to mention the bridal showers and birthday's that are in between. Looking for a great gift. We found it. The Marilyn Bandeau Apron - 2 pc. No fashionable cook would ever be without the totally awesome Marilyn Apron Set. Great when the heat is on in the kitchen or out of the kitchen~ or, it could cause some heat in the kitchen!Cute Bandeau top that matches your cute little apron. For the woman who likes to stir things up! Made byCarolyn's Kitchen ... and available at GetGoRetro!