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Love Is In The Air

You've probably seen the rows of stuffed animals, gorgeously decorated boxes of chocolates, ads for jewelry and flowers. It would be hard to avoid the pinkified explosion of hearts and glitter that accompanies the lead-up to Valentine's Day.

I have a suggestion for you. Nothing says love like that sweet old couple that have been together forever. That's right, I mean chicken and waffles. Nothing goes straight to your true love's heart faster than this celebrity pairing, and you won't mind a little for yourself, either.

Start your weekend right with this event From Momma's Kitchen:

I ❤️ Chicken and Waffles! 
This SATURDAY, February 11th
4992 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 
10am-2pm
$10/adult.  $5/child
Shrimp and grits, too!
Plus---delicious From Momma's Kitchen desserts all dressed up for ❤️Valentines Day!

Now I myself have never had what is rumored to be an ambrosial combination, but my daughter ordered it once in a restaurant and was very happy indeed. (Although she did not take the waitress' advice to pour on a mixture of maple syrup and hot sauce.) Is that really a thing? As good as the restaurant version was, I doubt sincerely that it can hold a candle to anything made by Momma.

You can learn more about Momma and her delectable baked goods on her Facebook page, which is where I shamelessly purloined this photograph.


Oh--did I forget to mention chocolate brownies?

Chicken and waffles. Valentine's Day and From Momma's Kitchen. I'm thinking it's a good combination.

And we could all use a little more love right now, am I right?

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