Priscilla e Giu Giu... Priscilla and Giu Giu...

One's TALL... One's small... One's girly,  the other not so much...  Both... adorable...

Wish I had better pictures of this special moment... I'll blame the wine...

Brie Con pera... Poached Pear on Brie...

Brie cheese is so decadent and incredibly delicious...  I love it soft and warm,  served with fruit and  Toasted Almonds,  or any nut for that matter.  This time ,  I topped it with a Pear,  which I poached in white wine.  When the pear was soft,  I removed it from the wine, then  added Balsamic Vinegar  and reduced it down until it was quite syrupy... then added some honey.  I drizzled this dark , slightly sweet  syrup over the Pear which I had placed upon a wedge of Brie that I had warmed  in the oven at 350 for a few minutes,  until it was soft.  I then sprinkled it with  a few Toasted Almonds...  Served with Bread and Wine (obviously ).... Spectacular!

Fragole in Velluto... Velvet Strawberries...

Strawberries remind me of Spring... and it is starting to look a lot like Springtime.  Made some little Velvet Strawberries, and even though Strawberries aren't Pink... I couldn't resist using pretty Pink Velvet as well as Red.  Cute,  as pincushions,  hanging from a lamp pull ,  or to adorn a gift package...

Buon San Valentino. E Un Cuore Rustico.. Happy Valentine's Day And A Rustic Heart...

I like to hang Roses, which are past their prime,  upside down to dry,  either in the Shed or in the Kitchen. They don't keep their vibrant colors,  the delicate petals' texture changes,  the colors become muted ... They go from soft and delicate to dry and rustic,  and take on a different kind of beauty.

Thought they would look nice made into a Rustic Valentine Heart...

Dolcetti Da Te Al Rosmarino e Fragola... Rosemary Strawberry Scones...

There are so many great ways to use herbs in dishes that aren't savory.  Soft dough , flecked with fresh , finely chopped Rosemary and Fresh Strawberry Jam infused with Fresh Rosemary a little different...surprising and delicious... 

Un Fiore Perfetto... A Perfect Flower, Amarylis...

It is just amazing how such a gorgeous bloom can come from a not so pretty bulb... A perfectly beautiful flower...

Tutti Cuori... All Hearts...

There is just something so sweet about Valentine Decor.  I love the pinks and red.  All the little heart shaped everything,   just so sweet...