Where have we been?

Hello bloggers! I disappeared again... I guess when life gets too hectic, something has to give and for me it's facebook and blogging, lol. Things have calmed down around here now that Christmas is behind us. I am just getting in the groove with the 2012 date. It always takes me a bit to get used to writing the new year's numbers. Business was booming over the holidays, not necessarily in our on-line venues, but in our town where people know what we make and sell. I almost decided to give up on the online shops, but they are paid for until next fall. We will keep chugging along until it is time to re-up this fall, and then make the decision.

So Valentine's is next! What is everyone doing for the holiday? I decided to pick up some pretty heart bead supplies for our shop. They will be available asap. We will have our bath and body products available. Perhaps a nice salt or sugar scrub on special for Valentine's day... I will need to think on that one.

Random Recipe:

Valentine's Day Truffles

These are a fantastic treat for that someone special in your life, and couldn't be easier to make!

Ingredients:

3 cups (18 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Coatings:

Finely chopped toasted nuts, flaked coconut, chocolate sprinkles, colored sprinkles, unsweetened cocoa, powdered sugar or colored sugars

Instructions:

MELT chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in large saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.

POUR into medium bowl. Cover and chill 2 to 3 hours or until firm.

SHAPE into 1-inch balls; roll in desired coating and/or decorate with frosting and candies. Chill 1 hour or until firm.

Enjoy these with your loved one's, or gift them to someone special!