A little Valentine’s Day wander around the internetz

I’m not feeling very romantic today so I thought I’d give you a quick roundup of some lovely places to visit for some Valentine’s inspiration:

We’ll start our little culinary journey at The Glutton’s, with her gorgeous ♥ Apple and Salted Caramel Tart Fine ♥

Then it’s off to the lovely Babaduck’s to check out her rather gorgeous Tarte D’Amour.

Next, you must visit Cake in the Country and marvel at her Lady and the Tramp inspired spaghetti and meatballs

Then, we’re off to my lovely friend Julia at A Slice of Cherry Pie, for an oldie but goody – her lovely cinnamon hearts

… and Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be Valentine’s day without cupcakes – not particularly romantically inspired, these gorgeous Tropical Cupcakes from lovely Lucy the Teen Baker, would certainly hit the spot.

The incredibly talented Jules from The Butcher, The Baker has made these amazing Rolo cupcakes for her man.  They look utterly gorgeous – he’s a lucky fella!

Elra’s beautiful meringue hearts with citrus curd cream are almost too pretty to be eaten!

And last but not least, I’d like to suggest my very easy heart-shaped lemon and almond cake for your delectation…

If you’ve made something gorgeous for Valentine’s Day, do leave a comment and a link – I’d love to have a look.

And finally, here’s a romantic Valentine’s poem, from my wonderful sons:

Roses are red

Violets are blue

I’ve got a knife

Get in the van

18 Responses to “A little Valentine’s Day wander around the internetz”

1. rachel@fairycakeheaven says:

   February 14, 2011 at 9:39 am

   Best valentine’s poem I’ve read…possibly EVER!! Laughed out loud in the office….hee hee
   • English Mum says:

     February 14, 2011 at 10:01 am

     LOL they’re terrible. There’s a worst one but I daren’t publish it for fear of reprisals!
2. Laura says:

   February 14, 2011 at 10:08 am

   I’m not sure how I feel about your big brown knobbly heart. It reminds me of something but I just can’t put my finger on it.

   Th poem though, genuis. They should approach Hallmark about writing verses!

   I am expecting an email with the one you couldn’t publish …

   Love you long time xx
   • English Mum says:

     February 14, 2011 at 2:05 pm

     Hmmm, Hallmark. Or as someone said on Twitter: Ho’mark is probably more like it…

     Love you too, email on its way x
3. TheGlutton says:

   February 14, 2011 at 10:10 am

   Aww thanks for the link EM. Still loving your bundt I bought rapeseed oil just recently and your lemon and almond cake is top of the list. Ah those boys are poets!

   Love CakeintheCountry’s Lady & Tramp valentine dinner – that’s sons favourite so perfect for tonight.
   • English Mum says:

     February 14, 2011 at 2:06 pm

     It’s so gorgeous isn’t it? It helps that I love the film as well! I love my bundt too – I take it out of the cupboard and stroke it lovingly when nobody’s looking xx
4. likemamusedotbake says:

   February 14, 2011 at 12:17 pm

   What a lovely post for Valentines day. Lots of great ideas. Love the poem too but my favourite was your twitter offering last night about toast. hehehe
   • English Mum says:

     February 14, 2011 at 2:07 pm

     I daren’t publish that one for fear that I’ll have mental health charities on my tail. Teenagers, eh?
5. Babaduck says:

   February 14, 2011 at 3:42 pm

   Second time around & that poem just gets funnier! You’ll go blind of you keep stroking your Bundt by the way
   • English Mum says:

     February 14, 2011 at 4:17 pm

     LOL I thought that was just an old wive’s tale… I know, still laughing here too
6. Lorraine from The Party Times says:

   February 14, 2011 at 9:44 pm

   fabulous poem – have amused myself today by reading some classic Valentine’s messages – best was as follows;
   Your sideburns make my heart a-flutter,
   In your arms I turn to butter.
   Your guitar playing is so cool,
   Your manliness makes me drool.
   On your car a large spoiler,
   Let me be your bunny boiler!

   Makes me really laugh!!
   • English Mum says:

     February 15, 2011 at 2:35 pm

     LMAO! Chuckling here.
7. Caroline says:

   February 17, 2011 at 4:50 pm

   Thanks so much for your lovely comment on my blog, it was much appreciated. Your Valentines poem above has made me howl with laughter – brilliant! x
   • English Mum says:

     February 18, 2011 at 9:03 am

     Ah you’re welcome – such a lovely blog post. Thanks for dropping by!
8. Lucy says:

   February 17, 2011 at 5:03 pm

   Thank you for the link! The others have all made me hungry and the poem made me laugh
   • English Mum says:

     February 18, 2011 at 9:03 am

     You’re welcome, Lucy. Lush cakeage as usual
9. Lingerie Please says:

   February 22, 2011 at 10:54 am

   Hope you got some beautiful lingerie for these trips on Valentine’s Day?! Your blogs fantastic – spending my day reading every post! xxx
   • English Mum says:

     March 1, 2011 at 3:59 pm

     Awwww thank you! Sadly no, just the M&S knickers for me. x