Monday 13 February 2023

Happy Valentines Day 2023

Yes, it's (almost) Valentines Day 2023, and I wish you a happy day! "February 14th has become one of the key dates on the commercial calendar, with romantic Brits spending an estimated £1.37 billion on cards and gifts (and Americans as much as $23.9 billion). But behind the commercialisation of Valentine's Day lies a fascinating history that can be traced back to ancient Rome" - 
read more on this older post here


~ Happy Valentines Day ~

and after a delicious low carb Valentine's main course of
Beef Bourguignon
more details here


why not enjoy a
Raspberry Chocolate Soufflé 
Sugar free : Low Carb
more details here


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All the best Jan

29 comments:

  1. That raspberry souffle looks delicious. I don't know how to put an accent above a letter. I used to, but have forgotten it.

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  2. That souffle sure looks good.

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  3. Do you make these meals - are they your photos of your meals? Just curious.
    Happy Valentine's Day1

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  4. Chatty Crone said...
    Do you make these meals - are they your photos of your meals? Just curious.
    Happy Valentine's Day

    Hello there,
    The Beef Bourguignon is an original meal and photograph I made.
    The Soufflé is pictured from Diet Doctor site.

    Have a Happy Valentines Day

    All the best Jan

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  5. We went out for dinner tonight instead of on Valentines day since we figured the restaurants will be filled tomorrow. I already received a rose plant for my gift :)

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  6. A Happy Valentine's Day to you two, too! :)

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  7. Feliz día del amor y la amistad. Te mando un beso y gracias por la receta.

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  8. A wonderful meal to celebrate Valentine's Day!

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  9. Looks like a wonderful . Happy Valentines day

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  10. Looking good.
    Happy Valentine's Day to you too Jan.

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  11. That's a wonderful flowers and a delicious eat!
    Happy Valentine's Day, Elke

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  12. Happy Valentine's Day Jan :=) Those two courses look delicious, and low carb is always my choice of meal. Thank you for sharing. I'll come back to find out more about the origins of Valentine's Day.
    All the best.

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  13. Happy Valentine's Day, extraordinary menu to enjoy a special day.
    Best regards.

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  14. Beautiful food and desert. Happy Valentine to you too

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  15. Hello,
    The meal looks delicious!
    Happy Valentine's Day, have a great day!

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  16. YUMMY....looks amazing. Merriest Valentines Day to you.

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  17. Happy Valentines.
    Beef burgundy and soufflé look very appetizing.
    Hugs and greetings.

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  18. I hear all the time that Valentine's Day was manufactured by the card and candy companies. Maybe. But I like the day and always remember to send cards and love to my children and grandchildren.

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  19. That raspberry chocolate souffle looks amazing! Yummm...

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  20. Breathtaking said...
    I'll come back to find out more about the origins of Valentine's Day...

    Hello there, I've just seen and replied to the comment you made on the origins of Valentines post I linked to in this post, so pleased you enjoyed it :)

    All the best Jan

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  21. A delicious meal for the day and pretty flowers! Happy Valentine's Day to you both.

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  22. beautiful flowers and even the souffle looks beautiful. Probably as tasty as it looks :)

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  23. wonderful entree and dessert for Valentine's Day ~ hope you had a lovely one ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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