The Weekend Dish: 2/15/2025

by Michelle Lettrich
Published February 15, 2025

Happy Saturday to you!

I hope you all had a wonderful week and a happy Valentine’s Day. We’re planning a low-key weekend here, as Dominic is still getting over the flu. I didn’t get any treats made for yesterday (which was just as well because the kids got alllllll the sugar they needed at school parties), so I may whip up some sugar cookies or Rice Krispie treats this weekend :) What do you have planned?

On Brown Eyed Baker This Week

44+ Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes – This collection of Valentine's Day dessert recipes has everything you need to celebrate on February 14th or any date night in - including cakes, cupcakes, candy, cheesecake bars, indulgent desserts, and more.

Four photo collage of cupcakes, sugar cookies, chocolate cake, and creme brulee with text overlay "over 44+ of our best Valentine's desserts".

Friday Things #560 – Flu again, water bottles, sugar cookies, kitchen decluttering, Super Bowl commercials, hockey, and more…

Little boy sitting on a couch with a golden retriever dog.

Most Popular Product Shares This Week:

1. Cole & Mason Salt and Pepper Mill Set – We recently bought this set for ourselves as we were badly in need of replacing our salt and pepper shakes, which were at least 12 years old. These are a bit of a splurge, but they’re gorgeous and would also make a fabulous gift!

2. Color Wow Dream Cocktail - I asked my husband for this for Christmas, and I absolutely love it! My hair has definitely become thinner over the last few years, and this gives the appearance of thicker, fuller hair. A go-to now, for sure.

3. Dishwashing Gloves - I finally bought a pair of dishwashing gloves; I've never owned a pair but my hands have been taking a beating this winter, and they have helped so much when there is a sink full of dishes to wash!

4. Weekly Planner Notepad - I bought this in November because, even though we have and use a Google calendar, apparently, if I don't look at it, I forget what's going on. This has been SO helpful, I fill it out each week and put it on the fridge. It's also been great because the kids have always routinely asked "what do we have tomorrow?" or "is there anything going on after school today"? Now it's all right there, and they look at it every day and know who has a practice or after-school activity, doctor's appointment, or anything else. I LOVE this!

5. Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick - This continues to be my very favorite lip balm, and the kids use it, too.

6. Large Silicone Dough Mat - I LOVE having a big dedicated silicone mat just for rolling out dough and the one I have has the measurement markings both along the edges and in circles in the middle, perfect for pies, cut-out sugar cookies, pizza dough, and any pastry dough. Can't recommend this enough! (Currently over 50% off)

7. 2025 100 Books Goal Tracker - Such a fun little needlepoint craft to track the books you've read throughout the year, and then you have a bookmark at the end!

8. Wilton 101-Piece Cookie Cutter Set - I've had this set for nearly 20 years, and they have held up wonderfully! There are letters, numbers, and tons of different holiday and activity-themed cutters. A must-have if you love making cut-out sugar cookies!

9. USA Pan Loaf Pan - A kitchen staple! Perfect for making your favorite bread recipes.

10. Le Creuset Enameled Round 7.5-Quart Dutch Oven - Hands down, my favorite pot! I use this for everything from chili, chicken and dumplings, spaghetti sauce, and no-knead bread to beef stew and buttermilk fried chicken.