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Home / My Blog / Grub / ::”Balentine’s Day”::

::”Balentine’s Day”::

January 23, 2011 By Katie

No, I didn’t incorrectly type that.

It’s how little guy says it.  He’s pretty thrilled that there’s another holiday to celebrate and I’m ready for anything to make the dullness of January disappear.

We’ll put up the garlands.

A little felt, scraps, double sided adhesive, connect with a decorative stitch.  Poof!  A garland.

Or go to Target and hit the Dollar Spot.  Love that section for holiday Made in China stuff.  Poof!  Garland for a dollar.


Need a Heart Day inspiration yourself? Here’s some starter ideas:

*Crochet Heart Garland

*Paper Garlands/Valentines Day

*Felt Valentine’s Bracelet

*Fabric Envelope and Card

*Colorful Garlands

*Pom Pom Garland

*Scalloped Fabric Garlands

I’ve also considered this for this coming Valentine’s Day, has anyone ever tried heart yo-yos?

I worked on some double sided napkins the other day as a house warming gift and got to thinking we could use some new ones ourselves around here.  So I dug around in the stash for some coordinates that looked Valentine’s Day themed.  I’ve had these prints for ages.  I think they’ll be perfect.

And of course we have to make the Almond Kiss Cookies.  Have to figure them out Gluten free…

I believe this recipe came from Better Homes and Gardens, but I think I ripped this out of a mag from my doctor’s office and didn’t get the full page.  My apologies for being bad, they shouldn’t have magazines encouraging us to eat sweets.  They are DELISH!

Hope you all are having a great weekend!

Almond Kiss Cookies

Ingredients:

*1/2 cup butter, softened

*1/2 cup almond butter

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1/2 cup packed brown sugar

*3/4 tsp. baking soda

*1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

*1/4 tsp. salt

*1 egg

*2 Tbsp. milk

*1/2 tsp. vanilla

*1 cup whole wheat flour

*1 cup all-purpose flour

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For Rolling:

*2 Tbsp. finely ground almonds

*3 Tbsp. granulated sugar

*48 to 60 kisses

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-350 oven

-mix butter and almond butter with an electric mixer on medium to high for 30 seconds.

-Add sugar through salt.  Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally.

-Beat egg, milk and vanilla.

-Beat in whole wheat flour, then APF until your mixer says it gives up and hand stir in the rest.

– Shape 1 inch balls, roll in almond/sugar mix and place two inches apart on cookie sheet.

-Bake 8-10 minutes, or until edges are firm and edges are cracked.

-immediately press kiss into center and cool on rack.

 

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  1. siobhan Rogers says

    January 23, 2011 at 8:04 am

    I saw easter stuff at the shops! the year is flying already 🙂

    • Sew Katie Did says

      January 23, 2011 at 5:12 pm

      I was thinking about Spring napkins too, so not surprising!

  2. blair says

    January 23, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    I love how Balentine’s your house feels! Working on getting mine that way. xo

  3. Pétra (Creative Mom) says

    January 23, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    Love the garland! I need some better felt hmmm.
    I am also gluten free for 17 years. I’m sure you’ve seen Shauna’s site (Gluten Free Girl and Chef) being in Seattle but one of her all purpose mixes would be a good substitute or I’ve found Pamela’s pancake and baking mix is an easy one to use. Those cookies look yummy.

    • Sew Katie Did says

      January 23, 2011 at 5:13 pm

      I like Art of Gluten-Free Baking blog’s mix too!

      • Pétra (Creative Mom) says

        January 23, 2011 at 6:50 pm

        I’ve heard of them but haven’t checked them out thanks.

  4. Noelle says

    January 23, 2011 at 11:44 pm

    can you come make my house ‘balentiney’ – I need the love 🙂

    no garland for me…gotta work on auction quilts.

    • Sew Katie Did says

      January 24, 2011 at 12:06 am

      No, but I can bring gin Noelle.

      • Sandie says

        January 24, 2011 at 10:23 pm

        Take the gin!!

        • Sew Katie Did says

          January 24, 2011 at 11:21 pm

          you bad girl.

  5. Janna says

    January 26, 2011 at 1:32 am

    I am gluten free also, those cookies look DELISH! Have you ever tried Tom Sawyer’s gluten free flour?http://www.glutenfreeflour.com
    Can use it cup for cup in anything. I love it!! It’d work great for these;) I’ll tell you how they turn out if I get around to making them. Yummy, now just gotta go buy me some kisses;) Thanks!

    • Sew Katie Did says

      January 26, 2011 at 4:07 am

      Haven’t heard of it but would love to know! I like the art of gluten free bakings blend.

  6. heather at brown robin says

    January 26, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    Katie! That is absolutely the best garland idea I’ve ever seen. I think they need to feature that one on a Martha episode. Brilliant. I’m saving that one for the next snowy day.

    • Sew Katie Did says

      January 26, 2011 at 10:24 pm

      I don’t know about brilliant, resourceful maybe. Thanks though!

  7. Judy Ruderman says

    March 1, 2011 at 1:00 am

    Hi, Just love the 1/2 square triangle quilt. Could you let me know how big to cut squares and where to buy the pattern. Just love it. What grey do you use. Hope to hear from you. Judy

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