MY FUNNY VALENTINE...SWEET COMIC VALENTINE....

 

 

 

Love is in the air. Love is all around.  Can you feel the love tonight...or today?  

14^th February, Valentine’s Day, isn’t far away...which means, of course, it’s time to drag out those silly love songs.

Do you believe in magic?

Time after time the midnight train to Georgia is worth travelling on when a man loves a woman (or vice versa).

“Back in my arms again, we will be happy together, baby love!” She yelled as off to the chapel of love she raced. With a vision of love set firmly in her mind, she searched here, there and everywhere. 

“I got you, babe!  There ain’t no mountain high enough to stop me from being close to you. You’re my shining star!” She shouted, time after time, while running along the banks of Moon River.

“You’re the one that I want! You are so beautiful!” Her words echoed through the clear Chelsea morning air as she paused to dip her toes into the shallow water.

“My guy!  I’m crazy for you...forever and always! How deep is your love? I will always love you! You are the sunshine of my life! Memories of the first time ever I saw your face. All night long I felt like dancing on the ceiling. You can lean on me! I can’t stop loving you! I can’t get enough of your love. babe! Reach out, and I’ll be there!  Let’s get it on! You’re my soul and inspiration!”

Like an unchained melody this magic moment, and others like it, is similar to the moment the eyes of two strangers in the night meet across a crowded room. 

From the first “Hello”, the power of love is an eternal flame...a wondrous thing.  

God only knows! There’s something in the air.  The sea of love cannot be denied when dancing cheek to cheek, dancing in the dark, or dancing in the moonlight. Save the last dance for me!  

Chasing cars for a kiss from a rose is truly, madly, deeply crazy.

Oh!  The way we were? Sugar! Sugar! Are you lonesome tonight?

Valentine’s Day should be carefree; a romantic, fun day of wine, roses (or milk and honey), and loads of chocolates...a day that should be about this crazy little thing called love.  It’s a day to forget worries, and not worry.  Persistently, they will make their appearance again the following day/days.

A bunch of dandelions or, perhaps, some blooms you’ve nicked from your neighbour’s garden may suffice.  It’s the thought that counts!  However, don’t get caught with your hand through the fence.  You don’t have to spend a lot of money. A couple of Freddo Frogs will do; not the Freddo Frog Slimes, though. That might be pushing your luck. 

Start the day off on the right foot (or left foot; either will be the right foot)...by serving breakfast in bed...on a tray, of course...not on the bed. If you’ve a tendency to be clumsy, stick to serving breakfast at the table out on the deck overlooking the neighbours’ garden...the scene of your crime, while you were being a midnight rambler. 

I won’t be upset if my two furry true loves don’t serve me breakfast in bed.  Actually, I will be upset if they do!  

Remember, my funny Valentines, love is all around...in the air...everywhere...in various shapes, forms, sizes, species and genders. Open your heart...all you need is love...and a box of chocolates!

What the world needs now is love, sweet love...loads of it!

 

Valentine Hearts: Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang a long ends. Place 150g chopped butter and 180g chopped dark chocolate in medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring 3 to 5 mins, or until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2c caster sugar. Set aside 5 mins.  Whisk 2 lightly beaten eggs into chocolate mixture until combined. Add 1-1/4c sifted plain flour and 2tbs cocoa powder. Whisk to combine. Fold in 220g chopped, frozen Caramello chocolate. (Tip: Freezing the chocolate makes chopping it into squares easier and ensures whole chunks are in the brownies). Spread mixture into pan. Bake 20 mins or until top is firm to touch.  Cool completely.  Use a 5cm heart-shaped cutter to cut brownies. Serve dusted with cocoa.

Cupid Cherry Cupcakes: Preheat oven 176C. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.  In bowl beat 2tbs veg oil, 6tbs softened unsalted butter, 1/2c white sugar and 1/c packed light brown sugar until fluffy. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition. Beat in 2tbs vanilla extract. In separate bowl, combine 1c plain flour, 6tbs unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2tsp baking soda, 1/4ts baking powder, and 1/4tsp salt; stir with whisk. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, alternating with 3/4c milk, begin and end with flour mixture. Beat until well blended. Spoon 2tbs of batter into muffin pans; bake 15-20 mins. Remove cupcakes immediately from pans; cool on wire rack. Use point of sharp knife to cut a small well in centre of cupcakes; fill with black or regular cherry preserves. Replace top portion; top with frosting. Garnish with fresh cherries dipped in chocolate if desired. Frosting: Beat 1c softened unsalted butter on until fluffy. Gradually beat 3c icing sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2tbs heavy cream until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Beat in 1/3c cherry preserves. If frosting becomes too loose or curdled looking, add more icing sugar, 1tbs at a time until frosting comes together.