Valentine's Day Ideas and Recipes
When you say 'Valentine's Day', you might as well say 'Chocolate'. It is estimated, that in the U.S.alone, $1.7 billion is spent on candy on this particular day. Valentine’s Day is the third biggest holiday. With its heart-shaped boxes, it overpowers Easter and Christmas in terms of market share.
Not surprisingly, chocolate is a big winner around the world, with searches spiking in January and February for terms such as “chocolate,” “chocolate covered strawberries,” “chocolate brownies” and “chocolate cake.” Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, the UK and Norway are leading in consuming the most chocolate per capita, according to 2015 candy industry statistics.
With prices at historic highs, Valentine’s Day is likely to cost you extra this year, so here are 14 tips to spend Valentine's day without breaking the bank.
Breakfast in bed
Enjoy Dinner and a Movie
Have a Game Night
Take a Hike
Go to the Farmers Market
Decorate
Make cards
Make a photo book
Journal about your first date
Take a virtual class
Cook a romantic dinner together
Go on a Picnic
Go Stargazing
Eat some chocolate
Yes, chocolate! Chocolate is my favorite treat, dark chocolate that is. Whatever the season, I always have at least half a kilo of dark chocolate and raw cacao, ready to be used in homemade smoothies, cakes and healthy treats. Find my favorite recipes below.
Healthy Chocolate Recipes (not only) for Valentine's Day
Einkorn Sponge Cake with Chocolate Ganache