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  • Empanadas Galore

    So, here I was earlier today debating out loud what I was going to make for dinner.  Before I had kids making meal plans was easy because it was just me and the Mr.  However, these days it’s a little bit tricky.  Moo has been going through a picky eater stage.  JJ will only eat certain meats cooked a certain way.  Plus, you have to factor in food allergies.
    It can be a bit of a headache trying to make a menu based around what you think everybody is going to want to eat.  Anyways, it’s going on 4 o’clock and I haven’t taken anything out of the freezer to defrost.  Then the Mr comes into the kitchen and tells me about this new empanada recipe he saw on tv.  I was a little skeptical at first because he’s cooking shows and I wasn’t completely certain if had REALLY seen the recipe on a cooking show or not.   And if anybody who knows me knows that I all about Mexican cuisine. 
    Well, tonight I gave the recipe a try and it was a success.  Such a success in fact, that I’ve decided to get on YUMMommy at 11 o’clock in the night to share it with you.  I would have typed this post up early but JJ is still sick and has been cranky, then Moo needed her one on one time and I had to put both kids to sleep.  But better late than never.  We made tons of empanadas tonight. Pictured below is what we’re going to call the M Family Mucho Grande Empanada!

    Ingredients
    2 cans of Pillsbury Grand Biscuits
    Ground beef/turkey/chicken, cooked
    Chunky salsa
    Mexican blend shredded cheese
    Flour
    1 egg beaten
    Nonstick spray
    Directions
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    In a medium bowl mix together cooked ground beef, one can of salsa and two large handfuls of shredded cheese.
    Next, dust a flat surface with flour and flatten out two biscuits using your hand (or rolling pin if you must).  Make sure they are about 5-6 inches in diameter.
    Then, add filling to center of one biscuit.  Make sure to leave the edges clear of filling.
    Take beaten egg and coat edges of the biscuit.  Once finished, lay the second biscuit on top and seal edges together using fingers or a fork.
    Coat baking dish or cookie sheet with nonstick spray, add empanadas and bake until biscuits are golden brown (about 15 minutes).
    Let cool for 2 minutes, serve and enjoy!

  • Bible 365: Week 1

    I mentioned that one of my resolutions for 2013 was to read in entire Bible in 365 days.  And I’m proud of the progress I’ve made so far.  I’ve only missed two days of actually reading but I read Sunday night and made up for the missed day.  I would love to be able to read everyday from here on out without missing a day and will try my best to do so.
    However, in the end I will be happy to just have completely read the Bible from cover to cover in 365 days no matter how much or how little I have to read to accomplish that.  I know that life happens and I might be overwhelmed and forget.  I’m just being honest.  And I know that God will understand.  He knows that my heart is in the right place and that I’m serious about my journey to grow in my faith.
    So, this week I read Gensis chapters 1-20.  No better way to start off the New Year than reading about how the world was formed and mankind was created.  Like Coldplay said, “I’m going back to the start.”  And I’m glad I did because I came across some scriptures that really spoke to me.  Here are just a few:

    “And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.’ “

    ~Gensis 2:18
    It’s always nice to have a reminder that I am “comparable” or equal to my husband.  Sometimes, I find myself wishing had certain aspects of personality.  However, the truth of the matter is that my differences and me being who I am is the way it’s so suppose to be.  I’m the Yin to his Yang and if we were the same, I wouldn’t be much of a helper because we’d most likely be bumping heads 24/7.
    This scripture also stood out to me because I’ve received so much criticism from certain family members about knowing at a young age that my husband was one.  There were times that I was made to feel bad about wanting to be in a relationship.  I wasn’t one of those women who thought having a man was everything, but at the end of the day who wants to be alone?  And to have people trying to convince me that being alone until they felt I was old enough to be a relationship was what was best for me was just nuts.  Everybody deserves to be with somebody if you’re an adult (kids have to abide by the dating rules their parents set).

    “I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the shall be blessed.’

    ~Gensis 12:3
    This scripture couldn’t have come at a better time.  Right before Thanksgiving, I had someone close to me tell a lie about me and someone I love dearly that resulted in me not only cutting them off but the person they told it to.  Now, I could have gotten on FB or called around to lay all their trash bare so to speak, but that’s not my style.  God already had our backs and I knew that.  Karma is real folks and they already reaping what they consequences of their actions.
    And did you all know there was Baby Mama and Mistress Drama in the Bible?! Whoever says the Bible can’t be juicy read, clearly didn’t read Gensis 16, the story about Hagar and Ishmael.  Long story short, Abram (God later changed his name to Abraham) and Sarai (God changed her name to Sarah) wanted kids but couldn’t have any.  So, Sarai came up with this grand idea that she would offer up her lady’s maid, Hagar, to be her husband’s second wife (bad idea already) so that she could birth him an heir instead of letting their legacy and land go to some stranger.
    Well, Abram went along with this scheme and got Hagar knocked up.  That’s when it all went south.  Sarai got jealous that Hagar was having Abram’s son and not her.  She started treating Hagar so bad that Hagar ran away.  Pregnant and all folks.  But then God sent an angel to her and told her to return back to Abram and Sarai and to name her son Ishmael.
    The angel also told her that Ishmael would “be a wild man; his hand shall be against every man, and every man’s hand against him” (Gensis 16:12).  But then God and Abram had a talk.  Abram became Abraham and Sarai became Sarah would give birth to a son who would be named Isaac.  While in conversation with God, Abraham asked Him to bless Ishmael. 
    After all, it wasn’t his fault that the situation under which he was conceived and born into wasn’t pleasing to God.  And God agreed with Abraham and reassured him that Ishmael would be blessed and would have 12 sons. And they would all be princes!  Talk about a blessing! Just proof that just because a situation starts off messy, it doesn’t have to stay or end messy.
    Oh and I read about the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.  I always get said that Lot’s wife looks back and ends up getting turned to salt.  However, this just lets you know that if God has said or says don’t do something, then don’t do it.   I know we often times like to thing that God won’t let bad things happen to us for disobeying Him, but this story proves that some rules are NOT made to be broken!
    Whelp, that’s it for this week.  I’m looking forward to seeing what other juicy tidbits I’ll uncover that I’ve forgotten were in the Bible as I continue with my challenge.

  • Under Attack

    It’s only Day 4 of the New Year and we’re already under attack by the cold germs. *sigh*  I was really hoping that I would at least make it through this winter cold free.  So much for that.  But I should have seen this coming because earlier this week the Mr was complaining about having a sore throat.

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    Last night, I started sneezing my head off.  Then I had to get up to hunt down my heavy wool socks because my legs and feet just couldn’t get warm enough for some reason.  I even slept in my robe.  Apparently, I was the only one freezing because both JJ and Moo had started to bust out a sweat.  So, I had to turn the heat down.

    Sometime around 3 o’clock this morning, JJ started waking up because his poor little nose was stuffy.  Thankfully, I only had to put him back to sleep twice.  Needless to say we both slept in until 10.  But we both woke with runny nose and my head was feeling slightly heavy and cloudy.  And to make matters worst, something has broken me out on my back and upper shoulders!

    Ugh, I just can’t seem to get a break other than the kids being a little more subdued and calm today.  I’m hoping that these cold germs go away quickly.  I don’t need this turning into anything more serious.  So, I’ve striped the beds, washed the covers and will be steaming the mattress, sanitizing pillows and Cloroxing counters and floors and Lysoling door handles, remotes and anything else we touch on a daily basis.

    Stay well out there!  And wish me luck because I still have to find the time to add 10,000 words to my manuscript.  My creative juices are flowing and I want to get these last few chapters down before I forget them.  Happy Friday!

  • Thankful Thursday

    “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!  For His mercy endures forever.”

    ~Psalm 107:1
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    Happy first Thankful Thursday of 2013!!  Can you all believe that we’re almost one week into the New Year already?  Today, I’m thankful just for the chance to have seen another year in come.  When I think about all the people who didn’t make it to see 2013, it makes me sad.  While I didn’t lose anybody close to me last year, I know of several friends and other family members who loss loved ones and some even loss loved one during the holiday season.
    So, I’m truly giving thanks to the Man upstairs for my life, health and strength as well as the life, health and strength of my family and friends.  I’m thankful that I decided to take the down the Christmas tree yesterday because I ended up discovering two leaks in one of our storage closets.  I’m not talking about small leaks either.  The floor of the closet was almost completely soaked!  Thank goodness we had everything that was sitting on the floor in bins and storage bags.
    More importantly, I’m thankful that I caught it in time. We’ve been having a rainy winter and there’s no telling what kind of funkiness would have started growing in there if I hadn’t decided to put the tree in there instead of taking it to Goodwill like I wanted to.   It pays to listen to your mind sometimes.  Anyways, we called the landlord immediately and he came over and put a temporary fix on it until he can a professional to check it out.
    I’m thankful for fresh starts.  This is a new year and a chance to start over anew in areas that I didn’t do so well in last year.  I’m brushing the dirt off my shoulders and putting on my boxing gloves.  I’m prepared to do what I need to do to make this year successful.  Both the Mr and I are definitely focused on becoming better parents, better spouses and growing in our careers.
    Getting back to our rental, I’m thankful that our neighbors have been keeping it down these past few weeks. Attached living has its cons and loud neighbors is definitely a big pet peeve of mine.  Growing up we never lived in an apartment or any kind of attached residence.  So, once I moved out on my own, apartment/attached living took a little getting used to in terms of dealing with the noise.  My tolerance level is growing.
    I’m thankful for the kindness of strangers.  The Mr decided to do a few laps around the track yesterday and forgot to turn off the lights to the car, but a nice stranger gave him a jump.  I’m also thankful that my iPhone isn’t dead.  Long story short, I let my battery get beyond drained because I forgot to charge it for two days straight.  So, when I did put it on the charger, it took 15 minutes for the battery to charge up enough to turn the phone back on.
    I was freaking out thinking that my new toy had gone on to iPhone heaven on me.  I wasn’t sure that if we took it the Apple store that they would be able to retrieve all my pictures.  That’s honestly the only thing I was worried about.  I take tons of candids of the kids using my iPhone and haven’t had a chance to download them to my computer yet.
    And speaking of pictures, I’ve been talking about getting a decent camera to take pictures for the blog for months now.  Well, God heard my prayers and blessed me with a Canon PowerShot A620 for less than the cost of a gallon of gas!  It’s not brand new, but the only thing that’s wrong with it is the latch to keep the battery shut is broken. 
     But a trusty piece of tape has taken care of that until my Best Buy gift card gets here. And then it’s off to get repaired.  I’m in love with it already and have been playing around taking photos of the kids.  Now, all I need to do is get a tripod.  And to all you photography geniuses, what’s a good photo editing software to use?
    What’s on your thankful list this Thursday?

  • Happy New Year

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    Happy 2013 YUMMs!!  We made it.  Another year is upon us and I couldn’t be more excited.  I’ve gotten started on my resolutions.   I’ve started off this year so much more focused than I was last year.  Instead of just making resolutions and setting goals, I’m detailing plans on the steps I need to take to reach them.
    Anyways, we rung in the New Year at home.  Last year we ventured out to see the firework show only to be disappointed when it didn’t happen.  So, this year I didn’t want to waste the gas.  No worries MTV, BET and just about every other major network were airing specials. We flipped from one channel to next until it was time for the ball to drop.
    I got New Year’s kisses from Moo, JJ and the Mr!  My sister had sent me some adult beverages that I was hoping to enjoy with the Mr, but everybody passed out on me as soon as the fireworks on tv finished.  Of course, I stayed up wishing my extended family members a Happy New Year and then I eventually got tired and called it an early morning.
    I did get to catch both of Brandy’s performances though before I hit the pillow!  I’m such a huge fan of hers.  Couldn’t be happier that she’s back putting out good music and she recently got in engaged over the Christmas holiday.  Although, I don’t know her personally, just knowing what she’s been through on her search for love makes me over the moon excited that she finally has it with her super cute new fiance.
    Nothing uber exciting went down when we got up later on this morning.  The kids and I slept in and almost missed the Rose Parade.  Moo was going nuts when she heard that Coco “Roxy” Jones was going to be performing.  She’s totally obsessed with Let It Shine.  In fact, we just finished watching that movie for like the  90th time.
    I did a little laundry, cleaned up, blogged and cooked dinner followed by a “little baby snack” as my brother would call it.  Hope that you all have had a great start to your 2013!

  • No nonsense Style Made Easy

    When it comes to style, complicated is not for me.  In fact, I would describe my style as simple and comfortable mixed with accents of trendy and chic pieces.  As a mom of two young kids, I have to be practical in the clothing I wear.  However, I’m also a brand owner and need to make sure that I’m not in a mom uniform when I step out.  This is why No nonsense tights and leggings are perfect for me.
    I recently received a pair of the cotton leggings in Espresso and a pair of their opaque tights in Deep Burgundy. Right off the bat I loved the colors because if anybody who’s seen my wardrobe can tell you that I own quite a few pieces in the brown and purple tones.  Secondly, I’m obsessed with tights and leggings.  Lastly, I’m no stranger to the No nonsense brand and have been a fan of their products for a while now.  Let me tell you, the leggings and tights did not disappoint. Check out how I styled them below.
     
    The opague tights were perfect with this denim skirt because it has a high split in the front and since we are in the thick of winter, I was not interested in feeling that winter chill creeping up my legs.  Also, since my sweater and top are neutral colors the deep burgandy of the tights added nice little pop of color. 
     
    Here I paired the espresso colored leggings with a long peasant style button up top and my trusty black knee boots.  I have to say that the powder blue and espresso were a nice color combination.  Also, the top fits much better in person than it photographed.  I loved the way the legging fit. They clung just right without being too tight and were very breathable.
    If you haven’t tried any of the No nonsense products, I would definitely suggest that you start off with the tights and leggings.  They’re affordably priced and you can find them in food and drug stores as well as mass retailers like Belk or Walmart.  Also, if you haven’t heard, No nonsense has recently partnered with Jill Martin.  Yes, I’m talking about Emmy Award-winning, NY Times bestselling co-author of “I Have Nothing To Wear!”  and Access Hollywood NY correspondent Jill Martin.
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    She’s come on board as a brand ambassador and style expert to educate and share tips on how we can get the most out of these new, colorful and trendy tights and leggings from No nonsense in a series of online videos.  I for one am looking forward to getting a few more outfit inspiration to try out in the New Year.  You can also catch her sharing tips on Twitter and enter to win a chance to win shopping spree for you and friend with Jill on Facebook.  So be sure to ‘Like’ No nonsense on Facebook and follow them on Twitter to stay in the loop.
    Are tights and leggings staples in your wardrobe?

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  • 2012 Recap

    2013 is only hours away YUMMs!  And I for one am very excited.  I’m a firm believer that just as each day is a new page to start anew, each year is a new book for you to write.  I can’t complain too much because I am a little sad to see this year go.  2012 was a pretty good year for me and YUMMommy.
    I started off this year wanting to be a published author and I did that. Pick up a copy of the book if you haven’t by the way.  And if you have be sure to leave us a review on Amazon!  Moving along..that really motivated me to get even more serious about following my dreams.  It feels really good to be published somewhere outside of a blog.
    And speaking of blogs, YUMMommy turned two this year.  That’s a milestone because a lot of the blogs that I started out following have actually closed or been abandoned.  I tell anyone who’s interested in starting a blog that you have to be in it for the enjoyment first.  If you’re blogging just for FREE stuff or because everybody else is doing it then you’ll get burnt out fast.  
    The Mr and I celebrated 7 years of being together!  That’s a long time for a relationship in today’s society.  I’m looking forward to celebrating year 8 in a month and some change.  JJ had his first birthday this year too!  Needless to say it was an emotional day for me because my little prince had crossed over to toddlerhood.
    And how can I forget about my feature in JET Magazine?!  It was hands down the best thing to happen to YUMMommy this year!  I was beyond thrilled to be featured in a national publication, especially one that I grew up seeing in my household.  This feature really took my blog from getting a couple hundred page views a month to now getting a couple thousand.
    I got a chance to attend my first ever blog conference this past summer.  I had such a blast and got to meet some of my blogging icons!  I was in fan heaven being surrounded by so many other successful bloggers.  I’m forever grateful to Alicia from Mommy Delicious and the lovely folks at Coca Cola for proving me with this wonderful opportunity.  
    I found out that sometimes you don’t always get what you pay for.  It was a learning experience to always read the fine print and know to not ever trust these big companies.  They will take your money and then screw you over without any explanations whatsoever.
    This past October, the East Coast took a beating from Hurricane Sandy.  But before that JJ took one of his scariest spills thanks in his bouncer seat.  November was a little rough because I had to cut some people that I really cared about and loved out of my life.  I didn’t talk about too much on the blog but what I will say is that I won’t ever stand for being lied on to my face!
    I won’t ever keep people in my life who will degrade me or my husband to my face and in front of my children with their words.  And most importantly, I will not be surrounding myself with people who when presented with evidence that proves a lie is a lie refuse to accept it and continue going along with the lie.  So, for those reasons my support system lost a few members.
    On a happier note, my Moo turned four earlier this month.  Yes, I cried.  It’s been beyond words watching her grow.  She’s my first born and  in many ways my first true love.  That kid saved me when I was drowning in a place darker than midnight.  She pulled me from the ledge.
    I got to see our President get reelected this year.  I also saw what a great set of friends I had.  This past election really revealed some people’s true colors.  And let’s just say they weren’t pretty.
    Overall, while I didn’t get to do everything I wanted to in 2012, I certainly did a lot of extra stuff that made up for it.  I certainly feel that I am better positioned to reach a higher level of success for 2013.  And I just want to thank each and every one of you for rocking with me and holding me down this year.  It’s been humbling and a true blessing.  And because I know that nobody is going to be on the blogs the closer it gets to midnight, I just want to say that wish you nothing but love, joy and abundance in 2013!

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  • Dreams, Visions And Resolutions 2013

    “It’s only when you make the process your goal that the big dream can follow.”

    ~Oprah Winfrey
    Miss Winfrey couldn’t have hit the nail more on the head if she tried.  Year after year many of us set resolutions, write down our dreams and entertain visions of how we would like for our lives to play out in the next year.  And while I have to admit that I did pretty good on accomplishing a few of my resolutions, I can admit that I could have done a whole lot better.  This year I was a mom of two, battled several issues in my personal life and almost sunk back into depression.  But still I should have made the process of achieving my dreams and resolutions my main goal.
    So, with 2012 about to kick the bucket and the kids down for bed, I have completed my 2013 Vision Board to serve as a guide and constant reminder of my dreams, visions and resolutions for the new year.  I’m staying committed to making the process my goal.   It’s not just enough to speak these things out into the universe YUMMs.  Words and faith without actions and follow up might as well be nonexistent. 

    I’m telling you these last two months have been eye openers and game changers for me.  Like in all seriousness, shit got really real!  This always second guessing myself and over thinking every step before I even make it got me nowhere.  And as much as I want to say that I let other people talk me out of taking certain leaps, at the end of the day the truth was whatever I didn’t accomplish or take a stab at was because of my own fears.
    I’m taking back the wheel and control of my life.  My destiny. My legacy.  There’s so much riding on me reaching fuller potential that it’s not even funny.  It’s go big or stay home in 2013. I’m either putting up or shutting up this shop and sitting my butt down somewhere.  And I’m choosing to shine and go for the gold.
    In 2013, my resolutions are to:
    • Get stronger in my faith and read my Bible daily
    • Workout 3 times a week minimum
    • Cook healthier (sorry fried foods)
    • Travel more and experience new places with the kiddies and Mr
    • Secure my dream blog sponsors
    • Attend at least 2 blog conferences
    • Build up my savings account and family emergency fund
    • Become more present and here in the time I spend with my kids and husband
    • Publish this novel I’ve been talking about and do a mini book tour/signing
    • Find an illustrator for my kids book series
    • Buy a new car (I’m not about this one car life anymore)
    • Move to a bigger place (We’ve been cramped long enough)
    • Increase my giving back and community service
    • Grow YUMMommy
    • Start an online magazine
    • Revamp my wardrobe (I lost a lot of weight and inches since Jan 2012 but I’ve barely gotten new clothes for my new shape)
    • Stay Team Natural (Relaxers I rebuke you)
    • Do more for myself (No more talking myself out of new shoes or cute nail polishes)
    • Build and nourish new friendships
    There you have it. By end of the 365 days of 2013, I aim to have every last one of these marked off my list.  And yes, that’s being realistic. I don’t think I’ve made any resolutions that I would take more than a year to achieve.  For a few of these, I’ve already set wheels into motion and at this point it’s about following through and checking up on things.
    As New Year’s Eve approaches, I hope that each of you are taking stock of your life from 2012.  What didn’t you like?  What didn’t you accomplish that you wanted to?  And why didn’t you accomplish it?  Don’t be your biggest enemy in 2013.  Make your list of goals and resolve first to commit to taking the steps to making your dreams reality. 
    Anything is possible if you’re willing to work for it.  Get an accountability partner if you need to.  Just don’t settle for another year of throwing in the towel and complaining from the sidelines. Get out their on the court and play to win it YUMMs!
    What’s your biggest dream or accomplishment you want or need to achieve in 2013?

  • Thankful Thursdaay

    Happy Thankful Thursday YUMMs!  I hope each and everyone of you had blessed Christmas if you celebrated it.  My family and I had a wonderful Christmas.  This Christmas was probably one of the best we’ve had yet.  And not because of the presents or anything materialistic.
    We were able to just stay home and really enjoy some quality time as a family.  And I’m very thankful for that because as you all know the Mr has a hectic work schedule.  I’m also thankful that we got to celebrate Christmas early with my baby sister.  She surprised us with a visit on Christmas Eve.  Moo was beyond thrilled because her Auntie C is her second favorite person in the world.
    It was fun watching them make cookies together and opening up presents.  JJ slept most of Auntie C’s visit but finally woke up in time to see the cookie making process going down.  He thought it was pretty neat and wanted in on the action immediately.  It’s always a blast spending time with my baby sister because we have such a strong bond.  We are each other’s biggest fans literally!
    I’m also thankful that everyone enjoyed and really loved their gifts.  It was a such a delight watching Moo’s face light up with each present she unwrapped.  Her favorite gift by far was her tent house.  She has lived in that thing since Christmas morning.  She’s even been trying to convince me that there’s enough room in there for us all to sleep at night. LOL.
    Seeing how happy that simple gift has made her makes me not mind that it takes up a good deal of space in the living room.  I don’t even mind that we have absolutely no other place to put it.  Her tent house has given us some mother-daughter bonding time too because you can color the sides.  So, we’ve been coloring away during JJ’s naptimes.
    And with this being our last Thankful Thursday of 2012, I’m just thankful and truly blessed at all the wonderful things have happened in my life this year.  Looking back at some of my past Thankful Thursday posts, I’ve come a long way.  So many doors were opened for me.  I’ll forever be grateful of the opportunities that this community and God have afforded me.  
    And if I had to pick one thing that I’m most thankful for this year it would be my kids’ health because we did make quite a few visits to the ER for allergies and mystery illnesses.  Then, there was the whole scare of whether JJ would be able to walk because of his lack of muscle density on his left side.  Through it all you guys were here keeping me sane and sending up prayers for us.
    I am so humbled by the love, support and encouragement that I get here on my blog, the Facebook page and Twitter.  Thank you, thank you and thank you to everyone who holds me down and reps YUMMommy!  Can’t wait for 2013.  We’re going to soar even higher YUMMs!
    What are you most thankful for in 2012?

  • Love Biscuits Recipe

    With Christmas a little under 48 hours away, many of us are getting ready to welcome or have already welcomed out of town guests.  So, I thought that would share my recipe for my Love Biscuits with you all.  These will be perfect serve for breakfast or you can even make them to pair with your Christmas dinner.  Either way, they are sure to be a hit.  Plus, they’re very simple to make.  
    Ingredients
    2 cups Flour
    1 tsp Sugar
    1 tbsp Baking Powder
    1 tsp Salt
    8 tbsp softened Butter
    3/4 cup milk (soy works well too)
    Nonstick spray
    Directions
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
    In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.  Then using your hands mix in butter.
    Batter should start to look crumples.  Add in milk and mix well with hands.
    Dust a flat surface (counter or cutting board) with a light coating of flour and roll out dough to desired thickness or 1/2 inch.
    Using a cookie cutter or knife cut out heart shaped biscuits and place on cookie sheet sprayed with nonstick spray.
    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
    Brush tops with butter and serve as desired!
    I hope that you all enjoy this recipe.  The biscuits come out so nice and light.  And I call them Love Biscuits because of the shape and the fact that they’re made with love of course!