THE Best Homemade Soft Pretzels EVAH!

After searching for a recipe, I decided on one courtesy of 2Bleu (Bird&Buddha) (thank you thank you thank you!) at www.recipezaar.com.

I have to say that these are wayyyyyy better than any at the mall. Holy cow. Especially after brushing them with melted butter fresh out of the oven. I didn't even need any dipping sauce. Perfect as is.

Recipe Here

Our Annual Valentine's Day Brownies

My mom made a simple yet yummy cake every year for us on Valentine's Day.
When she passed away 3 years ago, I decided to keep the tradition alive for my family. Why the heck not, right?

It is so simple and soooooo very good. Mom always made it in a heart shaped pan, but this year I decided to layer it and switch it up some.

• Make brownies...your choice. I used box mix, but if you feel adventurous by all means..make your own!
• Top with a can of cream cheese frosting (or make your own ya over achievers! hehe).
• Now plop a can of cherry pie filling (jeesh, you aren't going to make your own cherry pie filling now are you?)

Now I switched it up this year because I am wild and crazy like that. I made the brownies in a larger than normal pan, cut them in half...and layered. I also warmed up the frosting so it would would make more of a yummy glaze....and only used a half a can as a result (healthier, right?).

Seriously, make it. It will make you smile.

Have V-Day weekend.