We actually have no holiday plans besides making heart shaped French toast in the morning because the kids don’t have school to hustle off to. For one, I am married to a man who is not one for grand gestures and I have learned over a decade and a half together, that he expresses love in other ways ;) Two, I love going out to eat and drink but never ever on this particular day. It feels cliche and rushed and I would 100% rather stay home and cook something different and open a nicer bottle of wine anyway. That said, we have a menu to make a special Valentines meal, or to spread out throughout the week if you do desire. The kale pesto can be used as a pizza sauce or stirred in with cooked noodles and a splash of pasta water. You can make an entree out of the salad here by adding you favorite protein - maybe some slow-roasted salmon or a pan-seared steak or crisped up white beans.

I love interacting with you all in regards to these recipes so please keep me posted how I can help or what you’d love a recipe for etc.!

A happy long weekend and love day to you all xo <3