Well, Valentines is tomorrow but that doesn't mean you can't have a pretty little brunch any day of the year. I had the most fun day with Ella Newman - she takes the prettiest pictures, which you can see more of here. We got together for a quick Valentine's shoot and ate chocolate waffles and citrus salad, and chatted about life - and it really was the best time. I am so happy because now I have these beautiful pictures to post all thanks to her skills behind the camera. I've always loved Valentines day, I think it's such a bright happy holiday in the middle of bleak winter. I really can't think of anything better than celebrating it with pretty dishes and sweet treats. So go grab the people you love and make them some chocolate waffles, because who wouldn't want those?
For this little brunch I did a simple, super sweet menu. There were plenty of chocolate waffles, a yummy citrus salad, and some sparkling pink lemonade. If you wanted to add some real food in there, or add a little protein, a frittata or some scrambled eggs would be great! I used some pretty vintage pink glasses and these darling oval plates with gold rimming, both finds from a second hand store. Because, let's be honest, is it even a party without pretty dishes?
Chocolate Waffles
- 1 stick butter
- 5 tablespoons cocoa
- 4 eggs
-1 1/2 cups sugar
-2 cups flour
-pinch of salt
-1 teaspoon vanilla
To start, melt your butter and mix in cocoa until combined. Next, whisk each egg into the chocolate mixture and then add the sugar. Finally, add the flour and salt until just combined, then add the vanilla. Heat your waffle iron to high and spray with non stick spray. Put a tablespoon (or up to 3) of batter in the iron, depending on the size of your waffle maker. Cook depending on waffle maker directions and eat warm with soft whipped cream and chocolate sauce!
Ok, now we have the citrus salad. I think this was my favorite part of the day. You forget how good fresh citrus is and how pretty it is. I just can't get over those colors! This isn't even a recipe - all you need is some sea salt, citrus, and olive oil and you're good to go!
Citrus Salad
- 1-2 grapefruits, peeled and sliced
-1-2 oranges, peeled and sliced
-1-2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced
- sprinkle of Maldon sea salt
- 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
Alright, so all you do is slice the citrus, drizzle the oil, sprinkle some sea salt and eat. Yum!
This was such a fun day - go look at Ella's beautiful website to see more photos of this pretty day, then make these recipes - you will not regret it! Happy Valentines Day!
