Valentine’s Day

I don’t know why exactly, but this year I went a little overboard on the Valentine’s Day food. For breakfast we had Eggs in a FrameĀ and hot chocolate (boys’ choice). I also mixed up a batch of Sugar Cookies, and during Ian’s naptime, Simon helped me roll them out. We also frosted them. Please don’t…

Shortbread Hearts

2 C all-purpose flour 1/2 C sugar dash of salt 1 C cold butter, cubed 1 T cold water 1 t almond extract 1/2 lb dark chocolate candy coating, melted In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water and almond extract until…