Friday, February 14, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Birthday, Christmas, New Year, oh yeah...and Valentine's Day!

My Funny Valentine!

 
October 3, 2013.  That's the last time I blogged.  And I'm reminded of that by my friend, Jerry, every time I see him.  Jerry's birthday happens to be today.  He's a Valentine baby.  How cool is that?  So, for his birthday, I'm taking time out to blog today.  (Selfishly, it's a gift for me, too, as I have really missed blogging.)

Like most of you, I had a really busy holiday season.  I survived prepping dishes for Thanksgiving, hosting Hanukkah for 8 crazy nights, throwing a birthday party for 67 people for my son's 3rd birthday, cooking and hosting open house on Christmas Day, making merry on New Year's Eve and most recently, throwing a Party Heart-y wine and dessert party.  Whew!  I told you I love to have parties!

Looking back, this season may have been a bit excessive, but I recently "retired" from working behind the chair as a hair stylist, which allows me more time to do the things I love...raising my son, homemaking and writing.

Over the next couple of weeks, I'll write about each party that I had.  I keep notes on every party I throw.  It helps me in the planning phase, and also helps me to look back and see what worked and where I could have improved.

Today though, is all about Valentine's Day, and Jerry's birthday!

Ganache Ingredients
Naked, filled cake
Ganache Consistency
Happy Birthday, Jerry!




We're off to Jerry's for dinner, so that's all for today.  Happy Valentine's Day, Happy Birthday Jerry, and until next time...



Happy homemaking!

Crescent LoMonaco
The Coastal Homemaker





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