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- Valentine's Day is February 14
- In 2009, Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday
- Holiday named for St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers
- It is a popular tradition to exchange romantic cards on Valentine's Day
- Chocolate is the Candy of love
- Use heart shaped molds and cutters to make romantic cakes, cookies and even pasta
- Dinner can be accompanied by champagne or wine
- Slicing strawberries oblong makes for easier heart-shaped decorations for cakes and tarts
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Valentine's Day has become a traditional holiday for romantic dinners, both out at restaurants and at home. For a complete guide to Valentine's Day Recipes, from dinners through desserts, take a look at the links on this page.
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Valentine's Day Aphrodisiacs
For thousands of years, lovers have taken their foods very seriously, believing that oysters, rose petals, chocolate and even licorice all have an amorous affect on those who consume them. In the late 1980s, however, the FDA dismissed the claims that aphrodisiacs had no actual affect. Whether you want to believe in science, or thousands of years of folklore claims, there are a number of books on the market that are all about aphrodisiac cooking.Superstitious or not, you may want to include mint, chili pepper, ginger, peaches, honey, saffron, almonds, rosemary and figs when you are planning your Valentine's Day menu.Epicurious: Valentine's Day Aphrodisiacs
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Valentine's Day Recipes Questions
Do you have a special romantic dinner that you prepare for your special someone on Valentines Day? 3 AnswersFor Valentine's day, I make breakfast for my wife. Crepes w/ Pure Maple Syrup, Fresh Strawberry Preserves, and Confectioner's Sugar. They're simple to make.Ch... read more
What is your favorite Valentines Day perfume? 3 AnswersNothing, just clean skin. The sense of smell is one of the most evocative methods of communication we have, and there is a danger to wearing mass-market perfume... read more
Unique ideas/gifts for Valentines Day? 6 AnswersLast year, I took my wife to our favorite restaurant. I had went in a week earlier, given the Chef a tip and asked him to prepare her favorite meal for us. I ... read more
Whats your tip for getting some Valentines Day action? 4 AnswersTry something traditional. Like a dozen roses. It's too late for you now, but once I went to the florist two weeks in advance and placed a special order. The... read more
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