Year 3 - Day 46 - February 15

My Valentine's gift this year was also of the chocolate caramel variety. He works near Greetings & Readings in Hunt Valley, so he stopped at their candy counter. This is a box of chocolate caramels sprinkled with sea salt. Sounds crazy, right? But holy cow are they good. I would have taken a picture of the inside so you could see what they looked like, but I'm embarrassed about how empty the box is just 24 hours in.... ;) He said "oops" when he realized that the price tag was still there, but the price tag made me laugh too - look at the number!

Year 3 - Day 45 - February 14

When you work in an elementary school, it keeps Valentine's Day as this great candy and red shirt holiday. There's much less stress and drama than the romantic comedies of the world would have you believe. My hubby and I don't really do much for this holiday every year, but we try to buy something small for each other. This year, this was my great find at Target. A black, velvety, heart shaped box with a rhinestone Darth Vader. It has a few heart shaped chocolate caramels inside, too. I told him he could keep his special treasures inside after he finishes the candy. :)

Year 2 - Day 169 - June 19

Many moons ago, this quick & easy version of baked brie started making an appearance at parties. I asked for the recipe when I helped host a shower last year and whipped it out again today for father's day at my bro&sis-in-law's house. It isn't as pretty as the last one I made, but it got the job done and it was quickly polished off, so I guess it tastes good. :) I don't eat it, but it's nice to have something to bring that people like!

Day 329 - November 25

My pies ... our contribution to Thanksgiving.