When my night to cook fell on February 14, I decided to try some new special recipes. But the first step was to don my red vintage apron Granny surprised me with for Christmas. Thank you, Granny! I wore it most of the day, not just in the kitchen.
(Camera strap cover made by and won from Quilty Girl.)
The idea for these chocolate bowls for our ice cream dessert came from Bakerella via Pinterest.
Here is the final product, filled with Honey Vanilla ice cream, strawberries from last summer, and served on Granny's pink depression-glassware that I stole from my hope chest closet shelf.
Then I made a huge Caesar salad with the homemade dressing found at this food blog.
Along with our Tomato Corn Chowder (found in the Stuffed Cougar cookbook and of which we did not get a photo), we had dinner rolls with cinnamon and strawberry whipped butters. The rolls were warmed and served in a vintage enamelware tray.
This is our family dinner table all set.
We had a delightful evening!
~Hannah
Beautiful, Hannah. It all sounds delicious except for the corn in that chowder! ;-) I know I'm in the minority there. Would have loved to taste the dessert--so clever. And the strawberry butter. Yum!
Posted by: Aunt Bet | Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 07:35 PM
What a beautiful table setting and the food looks delicious! I love the apron and the camera strap. I can't think of a better way to show your family that you love them than making a beautiful dinner. You are such a blessing.
Posted by: Bobbi | Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 07:35 PM
You look so pretty in your vintage apron, Hannah! Glad you like it. You look perfect for Valentine's Day!!
Posted by: Granny | Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 07:37 PM
Yum! And I love to see that the camera strap is being used! :)
Posted by: Nikki | Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 09:07 PM
Looks yummy!I like your apron and pink glassware.Caesar salad is favorite at our house.
We celebrated Ferris Wheel Day!
Posted by: Tammy | Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 10:06 PM
What a wonderful dinner you created Hannah! Our family celebrates Valentine's Day in a similar way. Lauren might be doing a blog post about soon. Please say hello to your dear mother for me.
Blessings,
Mrs. Hope
Posted by: Michele Hope | Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Wow! You went all out! Looks great. Love your new apron. Please give my regards to Deb, too. By the way, the soap is awesome. Elsa's skin has been much better since we started using it. No big, red, dry spots! Thank you!
Posted by: Stephanie in Mi | Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 01:13 AM
Mmmmmmmmmmmm.
In the top picture Hannah you look like a young version of Granny.
Posted by: Rose | Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 02:01 AM
What a "love"ly dinner!! You did a beautiful job and it all sounds DELICIOUS!!! Those pink vintage dishes are so pretty. My mom has a bowl that was my grandmothers that looks like it qwould match your dishes(she found it in my grandmothers garage all dusty and not being used!!) It too is a beautiful dish. Thanks for sharing all the great photos of your Valentine's celebration.
Posted by: Chris | Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Hannah what a yummy meal. I love the dessert and Granny's glassware made it look so elegant. I'm sure your family was blessed by the meal and the love you put into creating such a special night.
Posted by: Laura | Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 11:22 PM