Happy Day Before Valentine’s Day, everyone! Shake and I are not really Valentine’s Day people, but I do have a soft spot for the girly things in life, like hearts and flowers and pink.

So although Mom always said not play with our food, here’s a little foodie heart-shaped love for you:

A sweet-savory-tart garnish. © 2013 Sugar + Shake

These sundried tomato brown sugar-coated hearts were the garnish for my Love Apple Cupcakes—that one time when I had my act together enough to do a Valentine sweets post in time for the day.

Be sweet, kids! 




There's Always More to Eat and Drink:

Apple & Pear Whiskey-Almond Custard Tarts. © 2012 Sugar + ShakeApple Core? Happy Bourbon Day! Sugar + Shake celebrate with a Chocolate Bourbon Smoked-Tea Cake. Mmmm... © 2013 Sugar + ShakeHappy Bourbon Day (Cake)! “Cake for later, cake as a way of life.” ― Laini Taylor, Dreams of Gods & Monsters | © 2015 Sugar + ShakeFriday Photo — Cake As a Way of Life The smoky cupcakes paired nicely with homemade Bourbon-Rum Peach Ice cream.Smokin’! “Kuro Kuro Ginger” cupcakes, made with kuro goma (black sesame seed) paste, kuro sato (black Japanese sugar) and ginger curd filling. © 2012 Sugar + ShakeKuro Kuro Ginger Cupcakes