Thursday, January 30, 2014

Snowflakes and Hearts Table


Welcome to Red Couch Recipes and to my Snowflakes and Hearts Tablescape.
 
This was the table I set for our Sunday Dinner.  We served little salads in these cute little heart bowls.  This table mimics our decorations in our home, as we have hearts and snowflakes fused together also.
 
 
Each place setting had their own little snowflake votive.
 
 
I love the heart designs on these linens
 
 
 
I always like to include a shot looking through a glass.



Oh, I spy some cookies.  These peanut butter kiss cookies are really a favorite with my children.
 

 
 
Just another happy view.  I love to set a red table.  I am sure I have set more red tables than any other tables.  I use the red dinner plates as every day dishes.
 
 
Just a shot of the cookies.  I am taking some of them to some friends in little tins.
 

 
The cake stands were a gift from my husband.  There are three of them an they stack nicely.  I have yet to make three cakes at one time, but I will some day, and that's a happy thought.



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Posted with Tablescape Thursday.


Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Silver White Winter Table

 
 
 
Silver White Winters that melt into snow, these are a few of my favorite things!  I love snow, I know some of you are getting waaay too much snow right now.  In the high desert of Utah Old Man Winter has barely appeared -- today is 57 degrees, and no sign of snow for awhile. I miss snow; I really do, and we depend on snow pack for water in the spring and summer, so I hope we get some soon. 
 
I just love a white table.  Do you?  Okay not totally white, but maybe some silver added.  Here's a closer look.
 
 
I love how the snowflake looks on the plate.
 
 
A view of the small stack of silver and white dishes.
 
 
My husband bought this lantern for me last Christmas, and this is the first time I have used it.  (Shame, shame, shame!!)
 
 
I am sure you are like me, in that you love lanterns.
 
 
The table has these cute snowflake goblets and my workhorse clear bubble glasses.  I have used the bubble glasses on so many table settings.
 
 
The flatware is Damask Rose sterling.  It was a gift from my parents when we were married.  I don't use it very often.  I did at Christmas and of course I counted the silver when the dishes were done.  One of our guests thought that was funny, as if someone were going to steal a spoon ;).  I wasn't worried about that, but I am worried about throwing one away in the garbage.
 
 
Just plain white napkins with a silvery napkin ring.
 
 
 
The silvery snowflake table runner was a gift from my sister-in-law Camille many years ago.
 
 
The snow fairy embellishes the lantern. The 10 year old at my home today thinks the snow fairy is creepy :).
 
 
 
I would like to be snowed up in our home for at least a day.  No school for the kids and no work.  I would sit and look out the windows while the snow would be softly falling.  This is just a dream this year; one of the driest winters on records.  My kids have never had a snow day.
 
 
Sometimes it has come close, but to their disappointment, it has never become a reality.  Snow days were not uncommon where I grew up in Wisconsin.
 
I will close this post with a view through a bubbly glass.
 

 
Thank you for visiting Red Couch Recipes today.  I hoped you liked the Silver White Winter Table. 
 
Table Information
Silver Chargers -- Maybe Target, many moons ago
White chargers, Salad Plates, and Clear Bubble Glasses -- Tai Pan Trading
Napkin Rings and Napkins -- Wal-Mart
Snowflake Goblets -- Smith's Grocery Store
Silver Runner -- Present from Sister-In-Law
Lantern -- JC Penney's, present from husband
Sterling Flatware -- Damask Rose by Oneida, present from parents
 
Posted with the following:  Let's Dish, Tablescape Thursday
 

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Three Ingredient Red Velvet Heart Cookies



Welcome to Red Couch Recipes and to a recipe for an easy and delicious RED VELVET COOKIE Recipe!  Yes, it really is just three ingredients, and so easy to mix up.
My children are not huge fans of Valentine's day.  They feel it is just a couples day and thus kind of a depressing day.  As I have discussed with my children, Valentine's should be a day of love for everyone, not just for couples. so we have some plans to shower those we love with goodies.  My husband and I were married on February 12, oh so many years ago.  Our reception was Valentine-themed, so naturally I have a soft spot for Valentine's Day.   So bake a batch of these and take them to someone you love

I love the crinkled look of these cookies -- and the Red Velvet flavor too!
 
Red Velvet Heart Cookies
 
1 box Betty Crocker Red Velvet Cake Mix
1/2 cup butter (no margarine)
1 large egg
 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Mix the ingredients well and then cut out with heart-shaped cookie cutter.  If dough is sticky, mix a bit of confectioner's sugar, completely, in the dough.  Place cookies on baking sheet and refrigerate for about 14 minutes.  Even with refrigerating,, these cookie will spread, so make sure you leave plenty of room in between cookies on the baking sheet.  Bake for about 8 minutes.  Baking time will vary, depending on your oven.  For a soft cookie, which I love, do not over bake.  Yield: about 18 cookies, depending on the cookie cutter size.  I used the smallest crinkle edged Wilton cookie cutter from the set sold at Wal-Mart right now. 
 
 I have the best results with this recipe using a shiny baking pan. 
 


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