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Monday, February 14, 2011

Ham & Cheese Biscuits with Homemade Butter

I love making homemade, from scratch biscuits. But my hubby still loves the ones you get from the big yellow box - that's right Bisquick! They are the ones he grew up on! So I don't fight it :) I embrace it and make him the BEST darn Bisquick biscuits he's ever had! This morning - being Valentine's Day - I made him Ham & Cheese Biscuits with Homemade Butter. And jazzed it up with heart shaped ham on top and heart shaped butter slices. Here is the recipe for the biscuits

2 cups Bisquick mix
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup ham (chopped to small bits)
1/2 cup mozerella (shredded)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
3 slices of 1/8" thick cut ham
small heart cookie cutter (about 1")

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Prepare a 9 cups in a muffin pan with cooking spray, then set aside.

In a medium size bowl, combine the Bisquick mix, ham and both cheeses. Mix well. Add the milk and mix until combined (do not over mix).

Divide the dough, evenly, into the cups of the muffin pan. Press dough lightly into the cups and top with a heart shaped piece of ham (optional).

Bake for 8-10 minutes. Makes 9 biscuits.

For the heart shaped butter, I placed a small amount of butter on a piece of wax paper, placed another piece of wax paper on top and rolled it out with a rolling pin. Make sure to keep the butter cold - or it will turn into melted hearts. Then use a small heart cookie cutter and stamp out the hearts. Set the cutouts on a plate and put in the fridge to harden.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Let's Get Crafty for Valentine's Day!

Everything you need for a homemade Valentine's Day! Enjoy!

Handmade Gift Ideas

Clipart, Cards & Templates to Download

Edible Valentine Gift Ideas

Handmade Packaging Ideas

Handmade Items for Your Pets

Catnip Heart Pillows
Valentines for Shelter Pets (this is only available until Feb. 14)
Valentine Dog Treats

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Heart Pancakes

These pancakes have become my all-time favorite! I love this recipe because it makes a very hearty (pardon the pun) pancake. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Handmade Crafts & Tutorials - Day 3 of Valentine's Week

I think today is my all-time favorites. I love making stuff and encouraging others to make stuff as well. Here are some great links for handmaking your valentine's this year. If you have a great tutorial that fits with this theme, please leave the link in the comments section for all to see. ENJOY!!!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

For Him - Day 2 of Valentine's Week

It's Day 2 of Valentine's Week and we searched Etsy and the web for the best unique gifts for that special man in your life. Let your man know how much you care for him by getting him something that he will love to wear, pamper himself with (yes men pamper themselves) or something that he can see everyday and think fondly of you.

Monday, February 8, 2010

For the Love of Your Pets - Day 1 of Valentine's Week

Each day up to Valentine's Day we will feature a new category for celebrating Valentine's Day - calling it "The 7 Days of Valentine's"

Day 1 - For the Love of your Pets
(clicking on picture will take you to that persons page)

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Eco Friendly Valentines

Now don't get me wrong - I LOVE ROSES!! But this year, maybe think about giving something unique and handmade. It will mean so much more than the standard delivery of overpriced flowers. Here are some really great, eco-friendly items for Valentine's Day! These were all found on Etsy! Please do your part this Valentine's Day to also love the earth :)