This week is the week of love in the month of love, and nature has it's own version of valentines, the bleeding heart is such a wonder, God was in a good mood the day he created them! I've got a new article up over at my other blog, "The Herbal Farmstead" all about bleeding hearts, a favorite of mine. With spring only a month away, I'm planning and thinking gardening! I had a beautiful bleeding heart at the old house, and the hardest part about leaving that place was all my plants I had to leave behind. The bleeding heart was always one of the first to break ground and treat me to pretty little hearts hanging down, I will miss it, till I can find another to plant here.
Can you believe Saturday is Valentines day already? Like so many, it's also the day I got engaged making it extra special for us, so I like to try to do something different each year, memorable? I had a very busy weekend of painting a friends office, we hoped to get it done before business day today but it will take the rest of the week, if my body holds out? I'm sore all over! Our weather returned to near normal after the ice storms then turned oddly warm, rain today? I don't think it will ever be back to normal, like it should? I"m glad to see some got signed up the cupcake calendar, you still have till Saturday morning when I'll draw a name. I'm enjoying all the pretty blogs dressed up for Valentines day too, and the cards are still coming in...happy dance! Here's a yummy dessert that will be perfect for any Valentines dinner for two!
Chocolate Espresso Souffle
1/2 c. sugar, divided
3 Tbsp. espresso or very strong coffee
5 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
6 egg whites
4 egg yolks
Preheat oven to 400. Thoroughly butter a 2 qt. souffle dish and sprinkle with 1/4 c. sugar. Combine espresso and chocolate in glass bowl, microwave for 1 min., stir till melted. Whisk egg yolks into chocolate mixture. Beat egg whites in bowl with mixer till frothy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 c. sugar, beating till soft peaks form. Stir about 1 cup egg whites into chocolate mixture. Spoon into prepared dish, bake for 30-40 min. or till souffle rises. Serves 6.
I love the Bleeding Hearts...We had a plant at my parents home growing up...!
ReplyDeleteHappy V-Day!!
I think bleeding hearts are so pretty. Thanks for sharing that great picture. Please tell us the story of your engagement. How lovely that it happened on Valentine's Day. What a great guy, your hubby. Watch your mail, sweet girl. xxoo
ReplyDeleteMom had bleeding hearts. I love them.
ReplyDeleteLaura
I haven`t seen Bleeding Hearts for years! And that recipe!
ReplyDeleteSue, l`m going to go to Blogger help and see what the problem is for the "Following" link. I thought I had it fixed. It could be that it`s blocking people. I`ll let you know.
I found the "problem". You are already a Follower! Your name was on the list already when I went to manage the list! Boy am I not on the ball!
ReplyDeleteSo you were engaged on Valentines Day! Me too! My husband to be was stationed At Maxwell AFB in Alabama, I was in Red Bank New Jersy. On Valentine`s Day, I got a tiny box in the mail with my engagement ring and a lovely written proposal. To this day, after 38 years, I get special surprises.
Glad that your warming up out there, I was worried. Slow donw some and take it easy. The bleeding hearts are very pretty but I dont think they will grow here. Not sure if I like facebook? Love ya
ReplyDeleteHi Sue!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers!!
I lost my fern leaf bh last year, Jas put mulch down a little too early and covered it up. Im hoping it will come back this year! These are one of my favorites:)
How beautiful! Nothing can rival God's natural beauties!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the fabulous recipe! That sounds so delish! I can't wait to try it!
Enjoy the rest of your week!