“Filled to the brim with mouthwatering recipes and delectable photographs, Cookie Swap is a sweet treat to savor and celebrate.”
Nancy Wall Hopkins
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Love Fest :: Photo by Steve Adams
An Affair of the Heart:
Valentine's Day Party and Gift Ideas That Won't Box You In
We all have that certain someone for whom a box of chocolates doesn’t seem quite enough . . . that person who's been there, done that, and seen it all! Am I right? . . . OK, now that we’ve settled that point, let’s get down to business. What on earth do you get that jaded someone? Is there any gift that will register as truly special?
I say: spread the love this Valentine’s Day in a uniquely sweet way (and I mean “sweet” in the most literal sense). When I’ve got the time, I like to throw a full-fledged dessert party, like the one shown here from Cookie Swap, and to stock it generously with chocolate goodies and other aphrodisiacs. (Hey, it’s Valentine’s Day; you've got to have chocolate somewhere!) But, if time is scarce, even small treats can touch the heart when they’re handcrafted with passion and care... More
• Julia's starting a regular cooking gig on KSDK St. Louis. In her debut show, she'll be whipping up (literally) these heart-shaped marshmallows, just in time for Valentine's Day. Stay tuned!
• Julia just bought a new Canon T1I, so you'll soon be seeing more of her own photos on the site!
• Coming very soon - more exciting changes to the site! Julia's adding both project and recipe areas, so you'll have access to all the blow-by-blow tips that go into making the crafts and foods appearing in her regular party features.
• Show Me St. Louis recenly visited Julia in her kitchen for a recap of her 100-stop book tour - and some cookies, of course!
• Julia's 2010 travel schedule is building steam, with events ranging from cookie decorating demos to family bake-alongs to afternoon teas! Peruse her event line-up or the photo log of her ongoing adventure on Facebook.
