12 Days Before Valentines Day. . .

Saint Valentine's Day, now known as VALENTINE'S DAY is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Valentine. Each year lots of us look forward to celebrate Valentines Day to show love and affection to our partners. And for some that don't have one,oh well, you've got your friends to celebrate it with. Besides, Valentines Day isn't just for the lovebirds out there. Go out, have fun with your friends who happen to be in the same status as you do (single). Who knows? Your real Valentine is on search too! :)

And to the readers who have companions on such day, make it a celebration not an obligation. It still as nice to have a flower or a box of chocolate that comes from the heart and not just from your pockets;)

Or how about a Valentine treats that is straight from the heart? 

Heart-in-the-Hole Eggs & Toast

Simply cutting out a shape from a piece of bread turns a breakfast standard into a special treat.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 slice bread
• 1 large egg

Cooking Instructions

1. Using a 3-inch heart-shaped cutter, or sharp knife, cut heart out of the center of the bread.
2. In a medium non-stick skillet over medium low heat melt butter.  Place the bread, heart stencil and cut-out heart, in the skillet. Cook about 2 minutes, or until bread is toasted on one side.
3. Flip bread over and add egg to the center of the cut-out heart. Cover skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes, or until white of egg is cooked. Salt and pepper to taste. Spread heart cut-out with jam, if desired.

followed by a. . .

Valentine Strawberry Shortcakes

Flaky buttermilk biscuits, rich strawberry topping, and cool whipped cream combine beautifully in this classic Valentine’s Day treat. Cutting the biscuits into heart shapes makes a memorable presentation.

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening, chilled
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut in small pieces
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 quart strawberries cut small
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt to combine. Cut in the shortening and butter using two knives or a pastry blender until the pieces are about the size of peas. Add buttermilk and stir to blend.
3. Turn out on lightly floured board. Knead about 4 times and pat into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Using a 3-inch heart-shaped cutter, cut out biscuits. Cut as many biscuits as possible by reforming scraps into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle.
4. Bake about 20 minutes or until golden and baked through.
5. In a medium bowl, mix strawberries and sugar to combine. Let sit until juice forms.
6. In a large bowl with a beater on medium-high, beat cream with sugar and vanilla until whipped.
7. To serve, slice through biscuit horizontally and place cut sides up on a plate. Top with 1/4 cup berries and juice and 1/3 cup of whipped cream.

Make it Faster

Instead of using a cookie cutter, pat the dough into a rectangle and cut into serving-sized squares with a sharp knife.

RECIPES FROM:   kaboose.com

TOP 10 ROMANTIC 
MOVIES TO WATCH ON 
VALENTINE'S DAY

10. Sleepless in Seattle
  9. A Walk To Remember
  8. The Wedding Planner
  7. 50 First Dates

  6. If Only

  5. The Time-Traveler's Wife

  4. A Walk In The Clouds

  3. The Notebook

  2. P.S. I Love You

  1. Romeo and Juliet



But just remember,  no matter how you celebrate it, always remember to express them not just in a particular date in a year. . .but anytime in any way you can:)

But for now, take a listen to Cynergy's Valentine's Music Playlist. 
Enjoy!