Valentine Sweets

This blog after all is called the Sweet-Toothed Wife because I like to bake, but it seems like I have not baked in more than several months. I guess it is time that I lived up to my name and tell you about some sweets that I made this weekend.

For some time I have been wanting to bake Red Velvet cupcakes. I have actually never made them, and since Valentine's Day is this week I figured it would be the perfect time to make them. My sister, Jessica, was wanting to make them as well, so we had a little baking party on a snowy Saturday. We first made Red Velvet cupcakes, regular and mini size. The recipe was from Bakerella.



A couple months ago, I discovered Pinterest. Pinterest has been GREAT in helping me find lesson ideas for teaching. I also enjoy it for looking up recipes. The other night I found this easy recipe for a Valentine treat. All you have to do is get some Snap pretzels, Hug Hershey Kisses and M&Ms. Heat the oven to 200 degrees. Place hugs on top of pretzels on a cookie sheet. Place them in the oven for 4-5 minutes until they are slightly melted. Take out of the oven and place an M&M down on top of the kiss. Cool in the freezer.

They turned out pretty cute and are a great snack to munch on!



The plates that the cupcakes are on were a Christmas present from my mom. I L.O.V.E them! They are so dainty, delicate and beautiful :)

Superbowl Party

For Christmas, my sister, Jen, got me this wonderful tasting sampler set. It consists for shooter cups, mini-serving dishes and platters. I was really wanting to throw a party so that I could use my new dishes. The perfect answer- the Superbowl. Now, naturally, I don't really care about football or the the Superbowl, but a party is a party. The only problem is that Justin and I do not get any TV channels. Our solution, throw the party at my parent's house.

Here is a looks at the spread:

1. Mozzarella Balls with Marinara Sauce in Mini-Serving Spoons
Recipe: Marinara Balls

2. Raspberry-Brownie Trifle
Recipe (from my sister in-law Tessa): Brownies cut up in 1 inch squares, chocolate pudding, raspberries and cool whip. Layer brownies, pudding, cool whip and raspberries with three layers.


3. Chicken Nachos
Recipe (from my mom): Marinate the chicken in fajita marinade. Cook chicken and shred. On a cookie sheet, layer tortilla chips, shredded chicken, lots and lots of cheese and bake in the oven until melted. On the side serve, guacamole, salsa and sour cream.


4. Cookie Dough Dip
Recipe: From the Pioneer Woman. Serve with animal crackers and graham crackers.


5. Mini Rootbeer Floats in Shooter Glasses


6. We also served the nacho cheese dip. My dad's fav.

Thanks for all the help, Mumsie! We had such a great time throwing the party and eating the delicious food. Now I just need another excuse to throw a party and use my tasting dishes again :)

Happy 100th Day!

Thursday was the 100th day of school! I have officially survived 1/2 of my first year of teaching :) To celebrate the 100th day, my class dressed up like they were 100 years old. Oh. my. goodness- those kiddos came to school looking adorable. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to share any photos, so I will leave you with a photo of what I looked like....