Do you like to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Even before I had small children dictating my life, I always preferred a low key at home celebration. A nice bottle of wine, a splurge-y item such as caviar, some good pasta, and a really amazing cookie or fancy chocolate bar is all I need to make the evening feel special. Since most of us will be home anyway, consider this simple and delicious pasta for your celebratory dinner. Whether your meal is between you and your best friend on zoom, significant other, or a delicious meal for one, treat yourself to something that makes you feel good this Valentine's Day, we all could use a little extra love right now.
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I am all for dining out on special occasions but, after years of slinging over-priced prix fixe menus during my restaurant days, I relish the opportunity to cook Valentine's dinner at home. Spending time with your special person in the kitchen is the perfect opportunity to connect. Source a few unique ingredients, grab a nice bottle of wine, light some candles, put on some tunes, and you're in business.
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Looking for a drinkable dessert this Valentine's Day that's just the right amount of naughty? Look no further than this dark chocolate hazelnutty cocoa with a splash of the hard stuff - guaranteed to get the sparks flying and the libido pumping.
Read moreditch the prix fixe and make your own valentine's day dinner
I am all for dining out on special occasions but, after years of slinging over-priced prix fixe menus during my restaurant days, I relish the opportunity to cook Valentine's dinner at home. Spending time with your special person in the kitchen is the perfect opportunity to connect. Source a few unique ingredients, grab a nice bottle of wine, light some candles, put on some tunes, and you're in business.
Read morecrunchy radish valentine's day gift guide
Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. Still on the hunt for that special something? Treat yourself or someone you love to something other than a box of chocolates.
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The husband and I have a ritual where we do not dine out on Valentine's Day. Maybe it is the countless years of working in the service industry, pockmarked with overpriced prix fixes and catering to cranky couples who feel like they MUST dine out on the 14th, that just makes me want to stay in. Instead, we typically grab a great bottle of sparkling and provision a few special ingredients to elevate our evening meal.
Read morea very naughty (and nice) valentine's day gift guide
FOR HIM:
ONLY NY Herring Socks- nothing says true love like a cotton blend sock reminding your valentine to get his heart healthy Omega's.
Dolce & Gabbana Black and White Dot-Pattern Silk Satin Jacquard Bow Tie- utilize at your own discretion.
Moon Juice Sex Dust- An aphrodisiac warming potion that will send waves of blood to all the right places. The gift that keeps giving, V-Day and beyond.
FOR HER:
See By Chloe Lizzie Textured Leather Backpack- Carry around your valentines affection in style.
Neom Sensuous Candle- Set a relaxing and rejuvenating tone with this 100% natural, ethically sourced, and finely crafted candle made without any artificial ingredients.
Hu Kitchen Almond Butter + Puffed Quinoa Chocolate Bar- What's a Valentine's Day without something sweet? Give your sweetie some almost "guilt-free" chocolate. This bar is made with cacao and unrefined organic coconut sugar and contains no cane sugar, soy lecithin, or emulsifiers. You will never look at that red heart shaped box again.
FOR THE FURRY VALENTINE:
Barbour Wax Dog Coat- Keep your four legged valentine warm, dry, and protected in classic style.
USA Made Free Range Bully Stick- Dog crack....literally. Henry Pepper lives for these.
LL Bean Therapeutic Dog Couch- Why get a bed when you can get your fur baby a couch?