Valentine's Day is an interesting "holiday" because people spend a boat load of money, typically, to go out to eat. I cannot do that because the menu restaurants make are usually pre-made and substitutions are frowned upon. That being said, I opted to stay home and make dinner. Paleo beef stir fry with cauliflower rice, out of Chinese food to go containers and chop sticks! For dessert, all week I had been planning on make grain free, gluten free mini chocolate soufflés. I prepped them and stuck them in the fridge. It turns out my fridge is so cold, THEY FROZE. I tried to get them to room temperature prior to sticking them in the oven but I got impatient and did it anyway. They weren't a total disaster but I think during the prepping phase, I made the coconut oil/chocolate mixture too hot and it cooked the eggs when I added it to the eggs, coconut flour and sugar. So they weren't perfect and I will try again someday.
I did get for Valentine's day a beautiful cookbook "Paleo Chocolate Lovers cookbook." I'm very excited to make things out of it. This whole cooking thing has taught me I need a standing mixer and a bigger kitchen! That being said, anyone want to give me a standing kitchen aid mixer? ;)
I think all in all Valentine's is hard for special dietary folks and the hustle and bustle around the day is rough. Everyone focuses on food and candy. It's hard to be Paleo and not want to partake. I am lucky enough to have found ways in enjoying myself during holidays and other events that don't cost my stomach!
Though it has come up that when I go to San Francisco I must sacrifice a day to feel like crap so I can eat certain foods. I think this is a no brainer!
I hope all had a lovely V-day, regardless of how you spent it. Love to all.
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