Happy Valentine’s Day Smidge! I love lemon curd, I mean, love, love, love lemon curd! I have no doubt I could eat that entire jar. Delicious! And beautiful as always.
I LOVE lemon curd!!! Love it. I make pound cake and dollop lemon curd on it, topped with fresh blueberries. (I love lemon and blueberries together). These have got to be some of the most beautiful cookies I’ve ever seen – such wonderful pictures! Drooling…
Smidge, I can’t open the vides clips right now, but I’ll come back to them as soon as I can…but let me just say something about what I CAN…I cannot imagine a cookie that I’d like (love) more than this! I love Ina’s lemon curd! It’s the best I’ve ever tried. And the little crunch, the little sweet, the delicious tart all popping into the mouth at once? Fantastic!! Can there possibly be a more Adore-able cookie? I suppose it’s possible, but it’s highly unlikely! Thank you too for the words of love and kindness you speak! Xoxo Spree
Happy Valentine’s Day! Your lemon curd recipe sounds delicious and, yes, I’d triple the quantities, too. One can never have too much lemon curd in the house. And your linzer cookies are definitely a good way to use up any surplus curd one might have languishing about in the fridge.
Pound cake!! I forgot about that one! Ok, I think Ina has one of those recipes as well, this could be trouble… Thanks, Gretchen and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Oh, Spree… you must be busy baking up a storm in your kitchen:) Thanks for your cookie-love… I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day even if your hubby isn’t home? xoxo Smidge
I’m just searching up new recipes… I wonder if there is an Italian dessert that would be perfect? Well, I’m off to look through your recipes:) Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! xo Smidge
You really do live each day with such grace and love, Barbara, and these beautiful little cookies are just another example of the care you take and give in every aspect of your life. I’m going to have to make some more curd so I can try my hand at these. Happy Valentine’s day!
Thanks so much, Sibella.. I think so many get caught up in the Hallmark Valentine’s Day they forget the meaning the rest of the year.. sorta like Christmas, I guess:) Have a wonderful day!! xo Smidge
So much to read, and look at and linger on. I’ve never heard of Linzer cookies before, but with lemon curd in I know I want some. And I love your words about changing the tone of your voice, I’ve always maintained you can say the same thing in a miriad of ways, just by changing your tone. Thank you
Happy Valentine’s day, dear Barbara! I loved these lovely delicious hearts… But but your photographs they are almost romance of love… I loved them too. Thank you, dear Barbara, with my love, nia
How clever that the recipe uses an entire pound of butter, one-quarter in the curd and the rest in the cookies. How beautiful your cookies are — much more attractive to me than frosted hearts. And Sophia’s video was precious, especially when she says in an exasperated tone,”Be kind!” and then repeats more quietly “Be kind.” I, for one, need kindness practice.
That little Sophia is gorgeous – as are your cookies! Letting someone in in the traffic – hmmm, that’s a hard one! And yes, you can never have enough lemon curd – one of my favourite things to make – it has so many uses.
I always love how artsy your posts and photos are. These linzer cookies look amazing.
SarahFebruary 14, 2012 - 8:12 pm
This is such a beautiful post, I just love the sentiment, and of course the linzer cookies recipe. This post will stick with me for quite a while. Thank you for writing it.
I don’t know how I’ve missed yours? Must have been the Bake Sale! I love how easy yours is to make.. and no big mess and extra containers. Yours turned out so lovely and glossy as well!! *sigh* yes, lemon curd is the best!!
Happiest of Days to you.. I loved your recipe today:) I think with your chicken and my lemon curd cookies, we’d have had such a feast! We just went out for a casual pub night dinner… lol, but don’t tell anyone, I’m supposed to be in the kitchen cooking fabulous meals every night;)
Oh, Sharon, isn’t she just a sweetie?! I could stop smiling when I watched this for the first time! I know I need to remind myself to stay calm and be kind.. it’s sometimes just such a crazy busy world, isn’t it? And about the sugar… well, let’s blame the Barefoot Contessa for that, shall we? xo Smidge
I’ve been working on the feeding part;) He’s doing so much better, but I think he is quite frustrated not being able to exercise or play hockey. They had them on such a physical schedule, it’s hard for him to just sit around… Thanks so much for asking!! xo Happy Valentine’s Day BAM!!
I think your oreo cookies with pink icing look so Valentine’s to me! Mine are a bit like spring.. it’s been so warm here it’s hard not to think that way:) Thanks so much Courtney!! xo Smidge
Wow.. each time I visit you.. you always outdo yourself Ms. Barbara . These cookies look so yummy and just look at that lemon curd.. I love it. My mother now wants to make these cookies and who am I to stop her LOL. I can’t wait to taste them
What wonderful little cookies, Barbara, lemon curd is one of my absolute fav’s. Have you heard of peopleforthegood.ca? It’s a movement in Canada basically of what you were writing about above…holding the door open for someone, telling someone they look great today, paying it forward etc. Society seems to have lost simple common decency and we need a bit of a kick to remind us how to act human.
I am so with our peachy friend. Lemony heaven!!! And the usual beauty of presentation and lyrical poetry of grace and generosity. A very sizable Smidgen of sweetness.
xoxoxo
Wise words of just being considerate and kind. Wish there were more people out there that subscribe to that way of living. Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day !
[...] Just a Smidgeon. Barbara’s work is quite simply beautiful. Her images are always so peaceful and full of such (.. what is the word.) Thought, care, passion, amazing attention to detail. She builds her images. The results are feminine, rich and startling. A poet, a cellist and a very good cook. I think she must live in a beautiful house. A house I would like to visit. [...]
How ever did I miss this post with the lemon curd? Oh my.
Sent it on to my Nova Scotia friend who will love it.
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Happy Valentine’s Day Smidge! I love lemon curd, I mean, love, love, love lemon curd! I have no doubt I could eat that entire jar. Delicious! And beautiful as always.
Am going to carry off your recipe to the kitchen and make these right away. Press P for Print xx
I LOVE lemon curd!!! Love it. I make pound cake and dollop lemon curd on it, topped with fresh blueberries. (I love lemon and blueberries together). These have got to be some of the most beautiful cookies I’ve ever seen – such wonderful pictures! Drooling…
Smidge, I can’t open the vides clips right now, but I’ll come back to them as soon as I can…but let me just say something about what I CAN…I cannot imagine a cookie that I’d like (love) more than this! I love Ina’s lemon curd! It’s the best I’ve ever tried. And the little crunch, the little sweet, the delicious tart all popping into the mouth at once? Fantastic!! Can there possibly be a more Adore-able cookie? I suppose it’s possible, but it’s highly unlikely! Thank you too for the words of love and kindness you speak! Xoxo Spree
Happy Valentine’s Day! Your lemon curd recipe sounds delicious and, yes, I’d triple the quantities, too. One can never have too much lemon curd in the house. And your linzer cookies are definitely a good way to use up any surplus curd one might have languishing about in the fridge.
Thanks, Kristy… I’ve got a lot now, so on the web looking for new ways to eat it (other than a spoon:)
Joanna, did the changes I make help you? I think the “triple” amounts in brackets were confusing.
Pound cake!! I forgot about that one! Ok, I think Ina has one of those recipes as well, this could be trouble… Thanks, Gretchen and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Oh, Spree… you must be busy baking up a storm in your kitchen:) Thanks for your cookie-love… I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day even if your hubby isn’t home? xoxo Smidge
Oh, these are such lovely cookies and the post sends out a great message! Your photos are so soft and homey, a true joy to ones eye! Happy Valentines!
I’m just searching up new recipes… I wonder if there is an Italian dessert that would be perfect? Well, I’m off to look through your recipes:) Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! xo Smidge
You really do live each day with such grace and love, Barbara, and these beautiful little cookies are just another example of the care you take and give in every aspect of your life. I’m going to have to make some more curd so I can try my hand at these. Happy Valentine’s day!
Thanks so much, Sibella.. I think so many get caught up in the Hallmark Valentine’s Day they forget the meaning the rest of the year.. sorta like Christmas, I guess:) Have a wonderful day!! xo Smidge
I sure try, but I definitely have my moments (lol). Thanks so much for your kind words today:) xo Smidge
Hi Smidge and thank you for the very timely reminder of the importance of kindness. xo
It’s good stuff, isn’t it?! Bakes FOREVER…but so worth it! Happy Valentine’s to you, too!
You’re welcome:)
So much to read, and look at and linger on. I’ve never heard of Linzer cookies before, but with lemon curd in I know I want some. And I love your words about changing the tone of your voice, I’ve always maintained you can say the same thing in a miriad of ways, just by changing your tone. Thank you
Smidgen, they are so pretty! Desperately pretty. Ho come I have only just subscribed to your blog? I should be shot!
I see you like lemon curd too!:) And that sounds like the perfect recipe to use mine in, thanks!
Uhahah, but that wouldn’t be very kind, would it?! Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Happy Valentine’s Day Smidge! And what a pretty little cookie to share with those you love…and I agree not just today but everyday!!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Barbara! What a great post! I love those cookies!
Beautiful and thought-provoking post, Smidge. And the cookies are beautiful!
Happy Valentine’s day, dear Barbara! I loved these lovely delicious hearts… But but your photographs they are almost romance of love… I loved them too. Thank you, dear Barbara, with my love, nia
How clever that the recipe uses an entire pound of butter, one-quarter in the curd and the rest in the cookies. How beautiful your cookies are — much more attractive to me than frosted hearts. And Sophia’s video was precious, especially when she says in an exasperated tone,”Be kind!” and then repeats more quietly “Be kind.” I, for one, need kindness practice.
It makes me want to rush out to buy a bag of lemons! YUM! I will definitely try this. Happy Valentine’s Day!
That little Sophia is gorgeous – as are your cookies! Letting someone in in the traffic – hmmm, that’s a hard one! And yes, you can never have enough lemon curd – one of my favourite things to make – it has so many uses.
Love, love, love lemon curd on cookies, scones and right off the spoon!
Absolutely gorgeous, your work is always so pretty and so gorgeous and so challenging..love love love c
You never cease to amaze me!!! yum!
These little cookies look so delicious! Makes me wish spring was already! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Beautiful words Smidge and the lemon curd looks out of this world. How is your son doing? Healing well with mom’s cooking? Take Care, BAM
I always love how artsy your posts and photos are. These linzer cookies look amazing.
This is such a beautiful post, I just love the sentiment, and of course the linzer cookies recipe.
This post will stick with me for quite a while. Thank you for writing it. 
Gorgeous! I love seeing all the takes on the Valentine Linzer cookies. And lemon curd sounds so good!!
I don’t know how I’ve missed yours? Must have been the Bake Sale! I love how easy yours is to make.. and no big mess and extra containers. Yours turned out so lovely and glossy as well!! *sigh* yes, lemon curd is the best!!
Happiest of Days to you.. I loved your recipe today:) I think with your chicken and my lemon curd cookies, we’d have had such a feast! We just went out for a casual pub night dinner… lol, but don’t tell anyone, I’m supposed to be in the kitchen cooking fabulous meals every night;)
Thanks so much Malou! I enjoyed yours today as well!! xo Smidge
Thank you so much:) They are still being gifted to friends! xo Smidge
Ahhh, romance indeed! thank you so much, nia! xoxo Smidge
Oh, Sharon, isn’t she just a sweetie?! I could stop smiling when I watched this for the first time! I know I need to remind myself to stay calm and be kind.. it’s sometimes just such a crazy busy world, isn’t it? And about the sugar… well, let’s blame the Barefoot Contessa for that, shall we? xo Smidge
Oh yes, we’ve been eating it all week already, and I’m handing off a couple of jars to friends tomorrow so I don’t eat it all:).
I had doubts about the quick recipe at first, but after trying it a few times – it really works! Delicious.
That’s how I ended up making these.. a beautiful huge box at Costco, of all places! How could I resist! Happy Day to you!!
Ok, just cut those drivers off.. just try not to flip any one the bird? Ok, enough of that.. I loved Sophia too, what a sweet little girl!!
Ahhh, anyone can do this with a few pounds of butter and lots of sugar;) Thanks as always, love to you too c!! xo Smidge
It felt like spring here this week, perhaps that was the inspiration?!
I’ve been working on the feeding part;) He’s doing so much better, but I think he is quite frustrated not being able to exercise or play hockey. They had them on such a physical schedule, it’s hard for him to just sit around… Thanks so much for asking!! xo Happy Valentine’s Day BAM!!
Thanks, Joanne… loved your video today!! Now I want to make some of those caramels too!!
Thank you so much Sarah! I’m so glad you liked it, have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! xo Smidge
I think your oreo cookies with pink icing look so Valentine’s to me! Mine are a bit like spring.. it’s been so warm here it’s hard not to think that way:) Thanks so much Courtney!! xo Smidge
I am glad to hear he is on recovery. Take care, BAM
I haven’t tried lemon curd yet, but it looks and sounds delicious! Love the cookies, very pretty!
Wow.. each time I visit you.. you always outdo yourself Ms. Barbara
. These cookies look so yummy and just look at that lemon curd.. I love it. My mother now wants to make these cookies and who am I to stop her LOL. I can’t wait to taste them 
What wonderful little cookies, Barbara, lemon curd is one of my absolute fav’s. Have you heard of peopleforthegood.ca? It’s a movement in Canada basically of what you were writing about above…holding the door open for someone, telling someone they look great today, paying it forward etc. Society seems to have lost simple common decency and we need a bit of a kick to remind us how to act human.
Haha, no, I wouldn’t get in her way, either! I hope you like them as much as my family and friends did!
I hadn’t heard of that.. it’s the perfect website for me to go and take a look around!! Thanks for the tip!! xo Smidge
Sunkissed? I love that term!
Great post!
Thank you.. usually sunkissed makes me think of oranges, but these were so sunshiny in color…
Your pics and blog are so pretty! I don’t know how you did your striped background, but it is great!
You are so very kind.. it took quite a bit of work.. but I enjoy this sort of thing:)
I am so with our peachy friend. Lemony heaven!!! And the usual beauty of presentation and lyrical poetry of grace and generosity. A very sizable Smidgen of sweetness.
xoxoxo
Wise words of just being considerate and kind. Wish there were more people out there that subscribe to that way of living. Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day !
[...] Just a Smidgeon. Barbara’s work is quite simply beautiful. Her images are always so peaceful and full of such (.. what is the word.) Thought, care, passion, amazing attention to detail. She builds her images. The results are feminine, rich and startling. A poet, a cellist and a very good cook. I think she must live in a beautiful house. A house I would like to visit. [...]
I am definitely making those cookies! And what a beautiful site this is.
Thanks, Michelle:)
These cookies are perfection – amazingly sweet and definitely convey what valentines day is all about
Beautiful!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
You thoughts in the beginning of the post are really nice. And the cookies – you make me hungry! Jack
How ever did I miss this post with the lemon curd? Oh my.
Sent it on to my Nova Scotia friend who will love it.
Thanks for taking time to check out Flat Ruthie’s adventures.