I can’t believe that Valentine’s Day is here! Right here! Right now! And I don’t have a single treat or anything for my Valentine or my kids! I have been so busy that I haven’t even gone to the grocery store! I certainly don’t have time to go shopping now.
What a relief, I do have popcorn, pretzels, a few potato chips and chocolate. Four of the Hoopes family’s favorite food groups.
I have a few minutes before everyone gets back to to the house, so let’s see what I can do.
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Southwest Flair Online Magazine
Are you are looking for a special menu to turn this Valentine’s Day dinner into a romantic, stay at home experience for two? Then, look no further! Just link onto Southwest Fair Online Magazine and you’ll find our recipes in this month’s issue. We put together a collection of recipes that are a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet and a whole lot of chocolate, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
South-of-the-Border Chocolate Cake
While you are looking through all the fashion, art and travel tips in Southwest Flair Magazine, be sure to take a look at the Chocolate Kiss Cocktail from Lon’s at the Hermosa. Lon’s is a beautiful restaurant here in Phoenix. It sits at the foot of Camelback Mountain and has gorgeous views of both the red rock mountain and the Arizona sunsets! If it comes from Lon’s, it must be romantic! I’m going to swirl my glasses with the chocolate as suggested, but change the alcohol to chocolate soda and creme anglaise and just a touch of cinnamon to keep things Southwest, of coarse!
