This blog is all about me......I come here for respite in between caring for JoJo (our Daughter who has Special Needs)......I am addicted to starting new projects......I am becoming a fabric-a-holic... I love to try out recipes... take a beach walk and breathe in that salty blue air......love to have coffee...sip a glass of champagne......read a book......I am Queen of the Armchair and am inspired by all the wonderful blogs out there!!!

Thursday, February 21, 2013

~Valentines's Day......JoJo style~


With Valentine's Day happening last week JoJo was all excited to celebrate!
Above is a pic of part of a window display that she saw and of course she just HAD to go in...


and she came out with this cute little bucket of Silver Hearts...


As part of her shopping programme she chose this bunch of orange flowers....


and made this card for me...


So I thought I had better do something too and decided to make a Chocolate and Apple Gluten Free Cake
Recipe from Not Quite Nigella
I've made this cake before and it is an absolute winner....
Thank you so much Lorraine!!!


Lorraine's version...



and my version...




a bit of ice cream and some blueberries on top and it's all ready......
lovely and moist and keeps well too!!!


Mr Armchair came home with this lovely box for me


full of delicious chocolates from Koko Black


and one with gold leaf on too....the red one was just so smoooooth and delicious!!!


A lovely Valentine's evening for us and thank you JoJo for bringing fun into all occasions for us...
I just love her enthusiasm for every occasion......no matter how small or insignificant it might seem she just brings a sense of joy to it all!!!


17 comments:

Kath said...

How lovely that you celebrate as a family.
I wonder what was in the red choc? strawberry mousse I'm thinking :-P

Terry said...

What a wonderful celebration. Jojo's choice of silver hearts is very grown up. lots of yummy food (choclate) to share.
Well Done

Susan said...

Lovely Valentines celebrations, doing special things for the ones you love. It is a true treasure to be able to celebrate the small things in life as much as the big things. Those choccies look so yummy, well done Mr Armchair.

Nat Palaskas said...

I looks like a wonderful Heart and love day for you all. Love the card Jo Jo made for you and that box of chockies, so very yummy! Your cake looks delicious I might have to borrow the idea. I've always want to make a heart-shaped cake - Have a great day - Hugs Nat

Anonymous said...

what a beautiful post Dzintra,must try that cake recipe for my GD who has to have gluten free food,thankyou.xx

Not Quite Nigella said...

I'm so glad that you still love that recipe! It's definitely a keeper for us :D It sounds like you had a wonderful Valentines Day! :D

Astrid said...

That's a wonderful celebration. Love the card JoJo made you. And all that chocolates as well as the cake - YUM! :)

Simone de Klerk said...

What a lovely Valentine's Day you had! JoJo is so very special.
And, I would have loved to share the chocolates with you and sit with you for the piece of cake. I guess I just get to look at them.

Sue-Anne said...

I'm pleased hu had a fun filled valentines day. Your chocolates look divine!

Rachaeldaisy said...

This is such a lovely post. So many sweet gifts, and delicious ones too. I love the card JoJo made you and the cake you made looks extra tasty!! I'm a week late but Happy Valentines!!

Bev C said...

Hello Dzintra and JoJo,

A real chocolate treat for you all. Now you have St Patrick's Day to prepare for.

Have a lovely weekend.
Bev.xoxo

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Good morning precious friend.

I LOVE JOJO'S CARD! And that cake, well, chocolate in any SHAPE or form is a magical element for any day. Bravo to JOJO for her lovely choices!

I will be on a blog break for a bit. Thinking of you all! Anita

aussiequilter said...

gorgeous card by JoJo and lots of yummy's to tease the tastebuds! cheers teri

Palomasea said...

A big hug to JoJo from me and one to you too, dear Dzintra!!
What a wonderful day you had...oooh...all of that chocolate is splendid....
I hope you had a lovely weekend, my friend...
I am picking up the DH issue this week!! :)
Much love,
- Irina

Miss-Molly said...

I love the card that JoJo made <3

Miss-Molly said...

A huge hug to you and Jojo and many thanks for your guidance over the last couple of days!!

Cathy said...

All children, no matter how old are such a blessing for sure!! Im pleased you had a lovely night and those chocolates, yum!!!

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