Oh BOY!

The past few weeks, Kylee and I have been planning a baby shower for our friend Melissa and this weekend it all came to life! As you can see, Melissa is having a baby boy due next month! We themed the shower with shades of blue, yellow and brown and we think it turned out super cute!

Lunch was served at the shower. We had Pecan Chicken Salad on Croissant rolls, Pita Chips with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and fresh Fruit. 

 The Lemons were just a centerpiece :)

On the bar we had an assortment of desserts. Kylee made delicious Brownie Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting and Oreo Pops (the best thing known to mankind) and I made Lemon Cupcakes!

 We had so much fun planning yet another party and we hoped you loved it Melissa!

Cupid: "God of Love"

In honors of Valentine's Day I made another delightful treat from my Ghirardelli cook book Dan got me... white chocolate cupcakes! And they were TO DIE FOR! They were honestly the best tasting thing I've ever put in my mouth! And the prettiest too :)

I wrapped up my beautiful creations and played cupid as I delivered them to friends and families from church

Monday night we had dinner reservations at Buca di Beppo with some good friends of ours, Kylee & Brody and Vanessa & Brad. Even though we see each other all the time it was fun to dress up a bit and go to dinner together!

Here we all are after stuffing our faces with yummy Italian food! 

This is our 5th Valentine's Day together and our 3rd as a married couple and we are still very much in love! 

Happy V-day to MEEEEE!

Daniel and I aren't big into Valentine's Day. Sure we'll go out to eat because who doesn't like to do that, right? Flowers...? I like getting flowers more when the guy doesn't feel pressured into it because of a commercialized holiday such as Valentine's Day. Candy...? Sure, but I eat candy all year long. But THIS year, Dan hit the mother load of all V-day gifts. The Ghirardelli Chocolate Cookbook!

I was so surprised and it's the Valentine's gift that keeps on giving!!! But the more it gives the heavier I get as well lol. The first dish I wanted to make was the molten lava cake (as featured on the cover of the book).

STEP 1: 

To make the lava centers, melt 2 ounces of Ghiradelli baking chocolate with 1/4 heavy cream. Refrigerate for 2 hours until firm and form into small round balls.  Set aside until needed.

STEP 2:

To make the cakes, melt 4 ounces of Ghirardelli baking chocolate with 1/2 cup butter.

Melt slowly on low heat to not scorch chocolate.

STEP 3:

In a large bowl beat 2 eggs, 2 egg yokes , 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat on high speed until thick and light. Pour the melted chocolate and 1/4 cup flour into egg mixture. Stir until just combined.

STEP 4:

Pour cake batter into 4-6 ramekin's (depending on how big or small they are). 

STEP 5:

Place a chocolate ball in the center of each ramekin.

STEP 6:

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes.

*** I spoon a scoop of vanilla ice cream over my lava cakes ***

ENJOY THE YUMMY OOEY GOOEY GOODNESS OF GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKES!!!!

Thanks hunny :)