Desserts for a Mexican Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day and sweets go together like X’s and O’s. There are no excuses needed to indulge on any and every sweet that comes your way, with absolutely no shame. Whether you’re baking up goodies for loved ones, friends, co-workers, or your child’s class, there’s only one thing to remember—if it’s pink, red, or in the shape of a heart, it’s perfect!

There's still time to run to the grocery store (or your local Mexican market) to grab some ingredients and create some of these delicious Mexican inspired desserts in time for Valentine's Day:

1. Valentine's Day "Mexican Wedding Cookies" from Haniela's:

2. Tres Leches Cupcakes from Little Inspiration:

3. Heart-shaped churros from A Girl In Transit:

4. Candy hearts and Mexican dark hot chocolate from A Slo Life:

DIY Fringe Valentine's Day Planter

Valentine's Day is upon us (eek!) and everyone knows that flowers get marked up quite a bit this week. Not only are they expensive but they don't even last you more than a few days.  What's a person to do?!  My advice is to give your valentine a succulent.  Not just any succulent but one in a super cute can that's decorated by you.  What better than a handmade gift that will cost you less than $5?!  Grab a few cans from your recycle bin and add some fringe to make it festive and fun! 

Here's what you'll need:

- scissors

- glue

- streamers

- cans

- succulents

What to do: 

 1. Roll up about 2 feet of streamer

 2. Cut the streamer halfway up

 3. Begin to glue the streamer on the can starting form the bottom up.

4. Top off the rim with uncut streamer to give it a "finished" look

5. Give your decorated succulent-in-a-can to a special someone!

Valentine's Day Tabletop Ideas using Paper Flowers

Tissue paper flowers are a great way to add a bit of life to any room, and here at Casa Artelexia we chose to decorate an entire wall in our event space. As the decorating was in process, we came up with several other uses for these fun and bright flowers. Our favorite was incorporating them in our tabletop decor.  Use them as place cards, dress up your favorite drink, wrap around your napkins in lieu of a napkin ring, and of course, as centerpieces.  Here are a few examples that we came up with! 

Supplies:

-Tissue paper (colors of your choice)
-Scissors
-Craft Wire

Valentine's Day Piñata Workshop

Join us at Casa Artelexia for an afternoon of making Valentine's Day Piñatas! $20 for the large and $12 for the small - includes all materials, chocolate, confetti and 1 love note. Please call to RSVP at 619.544.1011

Workshop Dates:

Feb. 1st from 12-2pm

Feb. 8th from 12-2pm

Feb. 12th from 6-8pm

Manzanas de Tamarindo

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for a treat that doesn’t involve a box of chocolates, we have a sweet alternative!

Tamarind covered apples are a delightful snack to make for friends, family, coworkers, significant others, and more. You can wrap them in colorful plastic tied with your valentine’s favorite colored ribbon and a small note.

Also, these apples are so easy to whip up, that you can use them as a quick kids’ snack when they come home from school–and it doesn’t hurt to enjoy one for yourself!

Ingredients: (makes 10)

1 box of Zumba pica Forritos (they offer tamarind and chamoy flavors)

1 8.8 oz Miguelito Powder Mix

1 regular sized bottle of Tajin Food Seasoning

10 Green apples

Supplies:

Microwavable bowl

Microwave

Ziploc bag

Wood candy apple sticks

Steps:

1. Remove stem, and stick the wooden stick into the top of the apple

2. Melt a packet of Zumba Pica Forritos in a microwave for approx.  20 seconds until it is soft enough to be able to mold onto the apple (1 packet covers 2 apples)

3. Using your hands, mold the Zumba Pica Forritos onto the apple until completely covered - be careful not to burn yourself because it will be HOT

4. Next, pour some of the Miguelito powder and Tajin powder into the Ziploc bag, mixing them together

5. Place apple inside of Ziploc bag, and twirl around in the powder until completely covered

6. Set the apple down on a flat surface to cool

Interested in purchasing some delicious tamarindo apples for Valentine's Day or your next party?  Call us at 619.544.1011 to place your order! 

Happy Valentine's Day!

A Valentine's Day Giveaway!

Valentine's Day is less than a month away and we are giving away one of these gorgeous pillow covers to one lucky winner!  You can keep it for yourself or give it to your Valentine.  Good luck!

HOW TO ENTER (You may enter each way one time.)
1. Leave a comment in the comment section below.
2. “Like" our Facebook Page, Casa Artelexia on Facebook (if you already “like” it then you’re already entered just let me know in the comment section below)
3. Repost this link to the Giveaway (http://artelexia.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentines-day-giveaway.html) on your own Facebook page, then leave the link to that page in the comment section of the contest page (below).

Giveaway ends 11:59 PM PST 1/31/12.  A winner will be chosen at random and announced later that week.  

Hello, February!

   The Big Harumph

Chelsea Victoria

 

 

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