Spring is coming!

We took advantage of the warming weather, and did a little bird watching on Valentine's Day this year. After taking in the sights at our local nature preserve, we headed home for a bird inspired meal, with a "Whoooo loves you?" theme. Spaghetti is very easy to manipulate into nests, and I rolled out a few meatball "eggs" to go in them. Served along with "grass" beans, "tree" broccoli, and a heart cut out of Pillsbury pizza dough, our day was tied together with one very easy meal. Afterwards, we exchanged Valentine's and made these great owl cupcakes together. Can't think of a better way to spend love day!

I HEART you!

You have my heart! Here's a simple way to serve up a love themed dinner. Meatloaf was made on a cookie sheet and cookie cutter hearts were cut out. I hit the Dollar Store for some cute bowls to fill with stuffed peppers, and green bean casseroles. I also picked up a heart candy mold and melted those wonderful chocolates into heart shaped garnishes for everyone's plate. For dessert, I cut strawberry cake hearts, dabbed and layered them with fresh strawberries and cool whip. A feast for the eyes, and the stomach!

All cutters used in these meals can be found in this wonderful set!

Our love meal

Start your little one's morning off right with this love breakfast! French toast sticks are so easy to manipulate! A touch of red in their syrup, fresh berries, and bacon twisted before cooking show them your heart! I served this meal on Valentine's Day along with strawberry milk. Did you know you can freeze a thin layer of Cool Whip overnight and cut it out into shapes with a cookie cutter? Our milk had a beautiful heart floating in it as an extra special treat!