February 14, 2006
Valentine's Day
We spend Valentine's Day at home, which is just how we like it.
In addition to exchanging little gifts of affection, we enjoy a big
meal (made with lots of affection) to celebrate the day.
Menu
- Shells with Ricotta
- Thick Tomato Sauce
Quick View: Thick Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 2 small onions
- 6 ounces Tomato Paste
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1.25 cups water
- 28 ounces tomatoes
- sprinkle hot pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 2 3-inch stems parsley
- salt & pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- Steamed Broccoli
- Semolina Bread
- Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Quick View: Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- .125 teaspoon salt
- .75 cup sour cream
- .25 cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1.33 cups sugar
- .33 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- nonstick cooking spray
The adults had their own celebration a couple of weekends back. Grammy came over to babysit for the kids (meaning that she played MarioKart with them). Robin and Chris went up to Jesse Wong's Asian Kitchen that evening and had a very pleasant meal.
We do our best to have a similar experience today. Chris left doughnuts for the kids in the morning and we all enjoy a nice family dinner.