No, no… this isn’t going to be another political post.
(Though I AM seeing red over this shitshow.)
Today is a day of Valentine’s eats! Starting with these awesome red wine gummy bears.
I told Vegas I made them as part of her Valentine’s present… but I may have had selfish motives.
A quick google search led me to this recipe. I mostly followed her recipe, though I reduced the sugar by about a tablespoon. I shocked myself when they turned out! They were really easy to pop out of these cute bear molds I bought on Amazon. I can’t wait to experiment with other flavors!
On to food that isn’t candy. Read on for my day of Valentine’s eats, and be sure to link up to Jenn’s WIAW baby at Arman’s today!
Breakfast:
The usual morning cocktail followed by my vitamin gummies (and a few red wine gummies).
Vegas LOVES french toast. I made her a batch for breakfast with some bacon (the real deal – we’re done with the turkey experiment). We also exchanged gifts. I got roses and a TON of Reese’s. They’re my favorite. 🙂
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Lunch:
We ate breakfast super late (like at 11am), so lunch was also late. It consisted of a Quest bar on the way to the gym. And maybe a few Reese’s. Oops…
Dinner:
I made up for my lack of lunch with a massive dinner at One Door North. It’s a really cool place in North Park that’s set up as a camp-style dining experience. Without this discomforts of actual camping. Just my speed! We loved the safari-themed decor, including tables framed with tents.
We split a burrata and beet salad. I had the mussels with fries. Vegas had the flat iron streak. I may or may not have eaten half her steak. We also split the molten chocolate cake for dessert. Neither of us shared out wine though. 😉
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Those red wine gummy bear are the gift that gives beyond Valentines’ day.
What flavor gummy bears would you make?
How was your Valentine’s Day? Do anything fun?
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE SHE WORE HER NASTY WOMAN TEE OUT TO DINNER
Love.
So much freakin love.
<3
Right?! I think that was her favorite birthday present.
Food porn alert – wow!!! Love it all and really with the red wine gummy bears? So amazing. Although my kids would most likely eat them by mistake…wait, maybe that wouldn’t be such a bad thing 🙂
Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your nasty woman!! < – – LOVE
I don’t think they’re THAT high in alcohol. Maybe just enough for a good night’s sleep. 😉
There is so much I love about this post.
1. I LOVE the red wine gummies. I’ve never had them but need to.
2. I LOVE reese’s. And may have had some candy myself for breakfast and snacks to celebrate Valentine’s Day yesterday 🙂
3. LOVE the nasty woman shirt in honor of the holiday. Perfectly festive 🙂
Thank you, thank you, thank you! We try to celebrate holidays in style. 😉
We had the best Valentines Day dinner/evening ever. And let’s not talk about how many Brussels Sprouts with bacon and shallots I ate or how much wine I consumed or how many chocolates we shared 😀
It sounds like you celebrated appropriately! There is no such thing as too many sprouts! I’d say no such thing as too much wine… but I’ve actually found that point. 😉
Those gummy bears! I’ve also seen champagne gummy bears, I would love to try both!
Champagne is next on the list! Vegas requested a mimosa version.
Lol no more turkey bacon, huh? I don’t blame you. It’s one of the most “meh” foods out there. Your dinner looks awesome! Riley made me a beef roast with potatoes and salad at home and it was pretty awesome.
Oy… one package was enough. Mystery solved. 😉
Your dinner sounds delish! That’s so sweet that he cooked!
Totally agree about the turkey bacon.
I haven’t thought about gummy candy in ages. I’d love a champagne one. Weird as it sounds, I”d love to see a peanut butter and jelly one too.
I think PB&J sounds amazing! I’d eat PB&J anything though.
Hmmm… What do red wine gummy bears taste like? 🙂
Sweet red wine deliciousness! 😉
I want to make homemade gummies. How fun! Pineapple was always my favorite gummy bear flavor. I saw a recipe for elderberry ones which are supposed to be an immunity boost. But wine is always a good flavor choice. Next time try chocolate covered gummy bears!
Ohhhh… chocolate covered sounds amazing. I bet that would be great with red wine.
Those gummies are too cute! What was the turkey experiment?
I bought turkey bacon. It did not go over well. LOL!
Wine gummy bears is such a fun idea!
I really need to buy silicon molds. A friend made gummy Legos this week!
Yeah I say that turkey bacon experiment was long enough. Glad to see you back to the real deal. Those gummy bears are adorable! I hope they retain their alcohol content.
Vegas agrees. 😉
They do retain some of the alcohol content. I didn’t heat them much!
i have hears rose gummy bears are really good..
Ooh those gummy bears look good! Imagine sangria ones….
For valentines we just exchanged cards and then met for gelato after work – it was perfect 🙂
Ohhhhhh… sangria gummy bears sound amazing!
Reese’s were always my favorite candy too, eat a few for me! 😉 The French toast looks great, by the way! 😊👏
Oh, I definitely have. 😉
I keep seeing the red wine gummies everywhere and I need to make them for my hubs. Oh who am I kidding-I want to make them for me 🙂
Yes. Make them for you and hide them from the husband. 😉
Is it too late to request you be my valentine? Actually, Vegas played it nicely too. You two are made for each other. Now.. pass me the gummies. I need some after this week. I’m thinking vodka kombucha gummies need to be made next.
Vodka kombucha is totally brilliant. Happening.
I think we should just start that commune already.
Mmmmmm wine gummy bears??? I love you guys! I think you’re my favorite couple. Wait… you made these yourself?? OMG Great idea I have to pin this, I want to try it for myself. How did Vegas know I LOVE Reese’s???? She’s a keeper Laura 🙂 I hope you had a wonder-filled Valentine’s Day.
You’re so sweet. Thank you!! And she is totally a keeper. 😉
Yes, I made these and they were crazy easy. I just realized I neglected to link to the recipe… but that’s been fixed. #fail
I want some of these red wine gummy bears. Also, I’m glad the turkey bacon experiment is over. I’ve cooked it before and it’s just weird.
They have to be kept cool or I’d mail them!
And yes, it was weird.
So, am I missing the link to the recipe because I WANT IT!?!?!?!?!?!?! I’ve had some delicious store-bought Champagne and Rosé gummies…..I would definitely make some booze inspired ones.
Sorry!!!! I just aded it. Thanks for pointing that out. They definitely worth a try!
Love the sneaky glimpse of the Nasty Woman t-shirt! And on Valentine’s Day too – love it!!