The Valentine’s Day Delicious Gift Guide

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This is a TRUE STORY

One Valentine’s Day I got a beautiful gold box of chocolates. You know, the one with a red ribbon? Yes, THAT fancy chocolate brand from Belgium that we all know. I opened the box to find that over HALF of the chocolates were missing. My husband looked at me as if nothing was wrong with this picture. THIS IS HOW I ALWAYS SEE VALENTINE’S DAY. The day that I got a box of chocolates that was half empty (and to make things worse, my favorites were eaten).

So, I decided that every Valentine’s Day going forward

I wasn’t going to be disappointed EVER again. WHY? Because if it meant THAT much to me, I would buy MYSELF a FABULOUS treat (or two or three…).

You deserve an extra special delicious treat this Valentine’s Day and who better to get it for you than YOU! We don’t have to wait for someone else in our lives to buy us a gift…no, no, no. We deserve to enjoy this day. That’s why I put together this delicious gift guide just for you…but, if your S.O. wants to get you something nice, just show them this guide and say – HONEY, you can get me ALL OF THESE.

FOOD LA LA macaron baking kit with masterclass

What a fun way to both treat yourself and learn to bake real French macarons. The kit is created for bakers of all levels (yes, even me – the 69-year-old that can barely boil water), FOOD LA LA’s kit comes with year-long access to a virtual masterclass led by expert Lindsay Kinder. The kit contains pre-measured ingredients (everything but eggs, butter, and milk), tools, recipe cards, gift boxes, and fancy extras like sprinkle mixes and edible paints, and has enough supplies to make about 24 macarons

• Price: $97 plus shipping, includes the masterclass
• Where sold: Through the FOOD LA LA website and on Amazon.

Playboy X Tipsy Scoop Boozy Ice Cream Truffles

Nothing says “I want you” like chocolate…and booze. This Valentine’s Day Tipsy Scoop partnered with Playboy to create a box of limited-edition boozy ice cream truffles as delicious as they are beautiful. Each truffle features a different flavor of boozy ice cream or sorbet, covered in a rich white chocolate or dark chocolate coating, and packaged in a limited-edition Playboy x Tipsy Scoop gift box with pink crinkle paper and a flavor tasting guide.

Includes:

• 3 x Berries ‘N Champagne White Chocolate Rabbit Head Ice Cream Truffles
• 1 x Dark Chocolate Whiskey Salted Caramel Ice Cream Heart Truffle
• 1 x Raspberry Limoncello Sorbet and Dark Chocolate Heart truffle

• Price: $42 –  $85.96
• Where sold: Available for NYC store pick up and nationwide shipping to all 50 states through Goldbelly.

LE GRUYÈRE AOP

This raw cows’ milk cheese, made in Switzerland since the year 1115, was recently named the world’s best for the fourth time. It is nutty, smooth, melty and definitely adds romance to any table. From the classic, intimate shared fondue to a sweet and fruity panna cotta, it’s the perfect mood-setting delight. I use it in my quiche, to top a hot crock of soup, and in a simple grilled cheese sandwich.

• Price: Varies
• Where sold: Your local grocery or cheese shop

Popinsanity

These classy & elegant luxury-themed popcorn gift boxes are topped with a gold crown design that stands out anywhere. I’m sitting here munching the fan favorite & best-selling popcorn that is S’mores flavored coated in caramel, marshmallows, graham crackers, and dark chocolate. It’s impossible to resist their best-selling popcorn flavor. A delectable balance of caramel, marshmallows, fresh graham cracker pieces, and decadent dark chocolate, S’mores is reminiscent of bonfires, summer nights, and sweet memories. Every bite of this fan-favorite treat guarantees a complete S’more experience and will leave everyone wanting some more.

The handcrafted artisan popcorn in Fancy Crown Boxex features decadent toppings and flavor fusions that tickle your taste buds and are available in flavors like:

• S’mores
• Cinnamon Swirl
• Cookies and Cream
• Caramel Chocolate Drizzle
• Sweet and Salty
• Party Time

AND, they are JUST the right size for self-indulgence, or to share with a friend or lover.

• Price: $12.95
• Where Sold: Popinsanity

Saffron Salt from Savory Spice Shop

When I think of saffron, I think of exotic and oh, so special. This vibrant, floral salt with delicate vanilla notes is packaged in a giftable 1-ounce tin. The heart-shaped tin is pretty enough to sit out on the kitchen counter for easy access!

Saffron is one of the world’s most coveted spices. Savory Spice Shop has combined it with flaky salt and a touch of vanilla to bring this extraordinary spice into your everyday cooking. Try it in both sweet and savory dishes.

• Price: TBD
• Where sold: Savory Spice Shop

Eat Me Guilt Free Brownies

Yes, you’ve seen me eating these before (most week’s on the broadcast when I’m munching). These are my go-to treats when I want a sweet treat and am sticking with my program. I first fell in love with the Tuxedo Brownies and delved into ALL of the flavors along the way.

This Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day, treat your sweetheart or favorite gal pal to Eat Me Guilt Free – a health-focused line of bread, brownies, snacks, and tortilla wraps.  Yes, I eat them all, and it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without them.

• Price: $36 for a box of 12
• Where sold: Eat Me Guilt Free

VAHDAM® India x Emily In Paris Tea Entourage Collection

VAHDAM® India has launched a new collaboration with the hit show Emily in Paris, produced by MTV Entertainment Studios in honor of the show’s 3rd season. YES, I am all caught up with all 3 seasons, although I’m thinking about rewatching as I sip my Emily in Paris Tea Entourage Collection. It is made to bring to life the allure of Paris and Emily Cooper’s exuberant style. Shaped like a vintage suitcase, each element of the design brings out the essence of Emily in Paris and is inspired by Emily’s chic Parisian life. Fans of VAHDAM and Emily Cooper will savor the delicious teas in this gift set, which come in 4 opulent tin tea caddies.