Robin's Valentine's Day


	Welcome to my Valentine's Day page. The History of Valentines Day, Free Valentine Graphics, (offered from my site), Stupid Cupid Song Lyrics, Visit my Marriage Tips Page, Valentine's Day, Desert Recipes: Black Forest Cake, Red Velvet Cake The History of Valentines Day For the last seventeen hundred years, every February, gifts and cards expressing love are exchanged in the name of a mysterious person named "St. Valentine." Who is he and why do we celebrate this holiday in his name? The history of Valentine's Day and its Patron Saint -- is but a mystery. February has long been a month of romance as Valentine's Day, and is rooted in both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. Why reinvent the wheel? See some good explanations here: The History of Valentine's Day (History.com) Valentine's Day @ Wikipedia The Holiday Spot.com - Valentine history A link to the history of the written Valentine Google link to images of Valentines, very interesting! Stupid Cupid (lyrics) Sung by Connie Francis in 1958 Words and Music by Neil Sedaka and Howie Greenfield (Mandy Moore did a re-make of this classic song in 2001 for the movie, The Princess Diaries) Stupid Cupid you're a real mean guy I'd like to clip your wings so you can't fly I'm in love and it's a cryin' shame And I know that you're the one to blame Hey, hey set me free, Stupid Cupid stop pickin' on me I can't do my homework and I can't see straight I get up every mornin' ‘bout a'half past eight I'm actin' like a lovesick fool You've even got me carryin' his books to school Hey, hey set me free, Stupid Cupid stop pickin' on me You mixed me up but good right from the very start Hey, go play Robin Hood with somebody else's he-a-a-art You've got me jumpin' like a crazy clown And I don't feature what you're puttin' down Since I kissed his lovin' lips of wine The thing that bothers me is that I like it fine Hey, hey set me free, Stupid Cupid stop pickin' on me You've got me jumpin' like a crazy clown And I don't feature what you're puttin' down Since I kissed his lovin' lips of wine The thing that bothers me is that I like it fine Hey, hey set me free, Stupid Cupid stop pickin' on me Hey, hey set me free, Stupid Cupid stop pickin' on me won't you be my valentinme funny valentine Bake a Valentine Cake for your loved one! This is a picture of a Black Forest Cake my son David made me in 2001, when he was 18. It was the sweetest, most delicious cake because of the love that went into it! Black Forest Cake (Shortcut can be to use chocolate cake mix instead of scratch.) INGREDIENTS 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup Kirsch 1/2 cup butter 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 pinch salt 1 teaspoon strong brewed coffee 2 (14 ounce) cans pitted Bing cherries, drained 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon Kirsch 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottoms of two 8 inch round pans with parchment paper circles. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until combined. Pour into 2 round 8 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool completely. Remove paper from the cakes. Cut each layer in half, horizontally, making 4 layers total. Sprinkle layers with the 1/2 cup Kirsh. In a medium bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add confectioners sugar, pinch of salt, and coffee; beat until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add a couple teaspoons of cherry juice or milk. Spread first layer of cake with 1/3 of the filling. Top with 1/3 of the cherries. Repeat with the remaining layers. In a separate bowl, whip the cream to stiff peaks. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon kirshwasser. Frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with chocolate curls made by using a potato peeler on semisweet baking chocolate. Red Velvet Cake (David loves this.) 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 oz. red food coloring 3 Tbls (level) cocoa 2 1/2 cups flour 1 Tsp. vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 1 Tsp salt 1 Tsp baking soda 1 Tbls vinegar Cream shortening; beat in sugar, eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition. Make paste of the cocoa and food coloring; add to creamed mixture. Add salt, flour and vanilla alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Sprinkle soda over vinegar; pour vinegar over batter. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Bake in 3 8-inch pans or 2 9-inch pans for 30 minutes at 350°. Let cool completely. Cover with frosting. Frosting: 2 packages cream cheese (3 oz. each), softened 1 Tsp vanilla 2 Cups confectioners sugar 6 Tbls butter, softened Blend all ingredients until smooth. Don't forget to sign my guestbook and let me know that you were here. I always love to hear from my visitors! Have fun and enjoy!