My Valentines Day Gift

I am posting this to Foodie Friday at Designs by Gollum.

I had the sweetest comment yesterday left by

Jeanette at Starting Over. 

 If you haven't had the opportunity to meet her yet,

please pop over for a sweet visit!

Jeanette has some of the most amazing recipes, ideas

and two of the sweetest dogs I've ever seen!

OOOOh... pigs too!

Anyway, it seems that Jeanette's dear hubby

was asking what I had received for Valentines Day!

So Doug... this one is for you!

My husband, Wayne, made us Chocolate Mousse Cakes!

Here's how...

1 1/4 cups sugar, divided

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup water

5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

(we like semi-sweet!)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 large egg white

Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt in

a small saucepan.

Add Water, stir well with a whisk.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat,

cook two minutes, stirring constantly.

Pour hot cocoa mixture over chocolate,

stir until chocolate melts.

Stir in vanilla.

Place 1/2 cup sugar, eggs and egg white

in a bowl, beat with a mixer at high speed

for 6 minutes.

Gently fold the egg mixture into chocolate mixture.

Divide chocolate mixture evenly among 10 (4 oz) ramekins

coated with cooking spray.

Place ramekins in a 13 x 9 inch baking pan,

add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch.

Bake at 350 for 25 minutes

or until puffy and set.

Serve Warm!

Indulge!

Lick clean!

The real kicker is this recipe is from Cooking Light!

Each serving is only 213 calories or 6.4g of fat!

No kidding!

The whole family enjoyed my Valentine's gift!

A Wish for You

Happy Valentines Day!

I hope you day was full of love!

Art Work Friday

Nona's Home

Many years ago, we moved my Grandma (Nona)

from her home in Memphis, TN

to a new condo here in Ohio.

Above is a small drawing I did of her home in Memphis.

I remember that home like it was yesterday.

On the front porch were the old metal chairs

and glider similar to these...

I can remember fond memories
of sitting with my Grandpa and Uncle

mesmerized as Grandpa "magically"
 made marbles disappear...

I remember the big tree in the back yard that would

litter Nona's yard with gumballs...

She hated those gumballs!

My memories could go on and on...
As some of you know, Nona has suffered two strokes
over the past year and has been living full time with my parents.
Last week we sold the condo and moved her things out.
Will I miss the condo like I did the house?
I don't think so... for looking back the fond memories
I hold about the old house, all revolved around those I loved.
I am still blessed to have Nona with me...
and I treasure that!

Thank you for visiting with me today!

If you have artwork that you would like to share please link below!

I can't wait to see all your inspiring work!

I Won!

Wow,

 Sue at I Need Mom! had her 100th post give-a-way...

and I just found out that

I won!

This is my first give-a-way win and I'm so excited!

See what I won...

It was like Sue had me in mind when shopping!

Please head over and say hi to Sue,

her site is full of marvelous recipes, travel photos,

tablescapes and decorating ideas!

Thank you Sue!

I Passed!

This afternoon I took my online First Aid Course and....

I passed my test!

I must confess that I've been more than a little nervous

about taking this course, but after 3 hours

and taking 7 pages front and back of notes...

I faced my fear and did it! 

I needed to complete this course inorder to apply

for my Ohio Aid Care Worker authorization.

Of course, Wayne thought this was cause for celebration!

And how did we decided to celebrate?

Chicago style pizza at Rosati's Pizza!

The closest thing we've found to real Chicago pizza in Ohio!

Art Work Friday

Happy Friday!

Welcome to Art Work Friday!

If you can paint, draw, create or

even take fabulous photos

come join us each week!

Now on to my art piece of the day...

Ever feel like somebody's watching you???

This has been another busy week, so I must confess

I've pulled this piece out of the "Art Vault".

Allow me to introduce you to Ken..

Ken was one of my best friends in college.

Really

mohawk and all!

I drew this for an art class portrait assignment.

If you notice the "mat" surrounding the drawing

is actually Ken's profile.

I drew this from a photo.

I wanted to make it special so not only did I sign it

but I had Ken sign it as well.

Ken's is at the top and mine towards the bottom.

(Mine is the DS)

Once again thank you for joining me today!

If you have trouble using Mr. Linky,

leave me a comment and I'll try to help!

Check These Out

Just wanted to give a few shout outs today!

Sue over at I Need Mom!

 is hosting her 100th post giveaway today!

Sue is amazing at quick, easy and yummy recipes.

If it's cold where you are make sure you take her

wonderful Disney World area tour (found in December!).

It's is like a mini vacation!

And by all means, check out her fabulous tablescapes!

Happy 100th Sue!

Jude over at This Jewels 4 You,

has been posting some of the most amazing handmade jewelry!

She is also artfully skilled at taking

beautiful landscape photography!

Check her blog out here!

Victoria over at The Bassham Family,

is fairly new to blogging but is such a sweetheart!

Pop over to say hello here!