It’s Sunday night, 9:20 PM, and I’m wiped out. In fact, I might just go right to bed after this post. It was a busy weekend here. Friday night we went to a hockey game because of Dominic (more below). And, while Dominic’s birthday was actually two weeks ago, we just finally had his friends over for cake and ice cream on Saturday. And of course, today was Valentine’s Day and I promised to make heart shaped cookies with my daughter for her boyfriend. I also need to announce the seven winners of the cookbook giveaway.
We’ll start with the cookies. The cookie recipe is awesome, even unfrosted they are irresistible, you can find the cut out sugar cookie recipe and the royal icing recipe here. We made several different kinds of hearts, and we also made some letters spelling out “ILY” (I love you) and “I LUV U”. We would have spelled them right but some of my alphabet cookie cutters have been misplaced. ;-) We did XOX for kisses and hugs. Totally reminds me of my mom. She always signed all my birthday cards with X’s and O’s. :)
She wanted to cut a frozen pizza into a heart shape, but we settled on heart shaped pepperonis instead.
I always buy a bunch of frozen pizzas for the kids, especially my oldest. He’s 17, gets out of school earlier than everyone else, then goes to work shortly afterward. So he usually comes home and throws in a pizza before he leaves. Since not everyone likes the same thing (daughter likes plain cheese, boys like pepperoni, I like sausage), I started buying cheese pizzas and I have a huge bag of pepperonis in the freezer I bought at a restaurant supply store. They just take what they want and add them on top. Works great. We cut some pepperonis and turned a boring pizza into a romantic pizza. Awwwwww.
And of course, Dominic had his friends over for cake and ice cream. I was counting down the minutes for the noise to end LOL!
Most knew he wanted to hit the stores, so they gave him cash and gift cards. He bought some video games (naturally).
We bought him a new bike, his was pretty trashed.
I just realized while typing this that I actually went from Sunday back to Friday. Here we are at Friday. Dominic is in the band at school. They were invited to play America the Beautiful at the opening of the Milwaukee Admirals hockey game.
Very cool! I had never actually been to a hockey game, so it was TONS of fun for me. Dominic enjoyed it immensely and it will definitely be something we’ll do again.
And finally, I’d like to announce the winners of the cookbook giveaway! I’ll announce them here and contact them. Each person will have 7 days to respond, that deadline being Sunday, February 21st at 10:00 PM CST or a new winner(s) will be drawn to replace any that did not claim their prize. Thank you to all that entered and that became fans of Amanda’s Cookin’ on Facebook!
I’m going to bed.
Love the heart-shaped pepperoni! And, the cookies are darling!
LOL! So sad that I didn't win a cookbook! :(
I love your pepperoni hearts pizza and my youngest is 17. Coincidence?
Also, I'm guessing that you ate the pepperoni scraps when you trimmed them into hearts. I know I would have! >:-<
Nice post! Keep on sharing!
Lucky winners Amanda. Those cookies look just wonderful and are so pretty and that pizza, well, it just looks delicious! Happy Birthday to your sweet boy! xxoo
I'm having a hard time waking up…my name's on the post from Facebook..does that mean something or are you just posting a screen shot?
Hi Countrymama – I sent messages to each of the facebook members above. Please reply to me through facebook as I cannot piece together which member you are through your blogger profile :)
More wonderful cookies! My Valentine cookies didn't happen, but I need to do some cookies before Christmas rolls around again!
Love the cookies and the heart shaped pepperoni!
How cute is that pizza?!?! I love it :)
Wooo hooo! I am so excited thank you so much!! My fave's Steamy Kitchen, Bon Appetit Y'all and Freshman in the Kitchen!
I'm exhausted just reading about your weekend. The cookies are gorgeous and the heart shaped pepperoni is adorable. I remember those days of cuteness :)
Heart shaped pepperoni? You are killin' me here! What a clever idea! Thanks so much for the cookbook!
Wow– you are so busy it makes my head spin– and you do it all sooooooo well. Love reading your posts, Amanda.
Congrats to all the winners!
Honestly is there ever a quiet weekend? LOL!
The pepperoni was waaay cool.
~ingrid
What awesome cookies!!! and the heart shaped pepperoni is brilliant!
That pizza is awesome!!
I love love love the heart shaped pepperoni!!! And they cookies are pretty cute as well1
Great cookies, as always. Love the heart shaped pepperoni, great idea! Fun post, Amanda, well, except that you didn't pick me for one of your giveaways! ;)
OMG, I love your cookies, and the little heart pepperonies are adorable!! I'll have to do that next year for my pepperoni-loving daughter :)
Sounds like a busy weekend! Love the pepperoni hearts and the cookies are so pretty!
Well, I like the cookies and the pizza with hearts….when can I bring a plate over?
Good gracious Amanda! You are amazing. I think I'll take an evening and go through your entire blog and steal all the great recipes, crafts and ideas I can use. I'm making your chocolate chocolate chip cookies tonight and I'm making frozen PB&J sandwiches. You have all the best ideas.
Ooops! I'm making chocolate chocolate chip cookies from "Give Me Some Oven" Blog recipes. Sorry about that. My son wants me to make your heart-shaped pepperoni pizza though.
The cookies & that pizza are awesome!! Oh happy days :) *smile*
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