It’s almost unseemly that so soon after the holidays I already find myself back in the midst of boxes of chocolate, imagining all the sweet treats I’d bake if only I had the time. But that is in fact the case.
I think it speaks to the nature of this month, and not just because Valentine’s Day is smack in the middle of February. I think it has more to do with the cold, long nights … all those hours between dinner and bedtime. What better way to spend them than baking scores of delicacies in the imaginary kitchen in your mind?
When I imagine the sweets that I would like to bake, there’s always one that makes a repeat appearance in my baking fantasies: coeur à la crème.
French in origin, coeur à la crème means "heart of cream." A classic dessert, it’s components are simple and sublime.
Valentine's day means many things to many people.
I never had a vision for my wedding. 
Whether you surprise her with reservations at her favorite restaurant or make a romantic dinner for two at home, you've got to make her Seductive Strawberry Zabaglione for dessert. Red, ripe strawberries, velvety custard, and sweet Italian wine are so sexy.
