Love is in the air! Valentine’s day is a special day to show your appreciation to your loved ones. All the restaurants are probably booked up, and it might be stressful trying to find the perfect romantic gesture. Cooking for your significant other can be more thoughtful than taking them out to a fancy restaurant. It could also be cheaper! Regardless if you have the whole day together or just a part of it, there’s always a time to treat your sweetie!
Breakfast
Meat Option: Monte Cristo Benedict. As one commenter puts it: “”Imagine the best French toast you’ve ever had, combined with the best ham and cheese sandwich you’ve ever had, topped with perfectly poached eggs.”
Vegetarian Option: Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze. Anything red velvet is always a very ~romantic~ valentine’s day treat.
Vegan Option: Apple-Almond Butter Pancakes. This meal can easier be transformed into gluten-free meal by using gluten-free flour.
Lunch
Meat Option: Oysters Rockefellers. What is it about seafood that makes it so romantic?
Vegetarian Option: Stuffed Artichoke Hearts. While you stuff your SO’s heart with looooooove.
Vegan Option: Porcini and Pecan Pâté. It took me two tries to pronounce this, so it must be good.
Dinner
Meat Option: Baked Lobster Tails. Again : Seafood = romance.
Vegetarian Option: Swiss Cheese Fondue. You’ll be cheesin’ all day over your SO’s smile.
Vegan Option: Garlic & White Wine Pasta With Brussel Sprouts. Sounds classy, taste amazing,
Desserts
Meat Option: Is there really a meal option for dessert? I searched the internet, high and low, and nothing showed up… but if you find something, let me know!
Vegetarian Option: Chocolate Covered Strawberries 4 Ways. This is a classic you can’t go wrong with.
Vegan Option: Cheesecake! This recipe gives you the option of choosing either blueberry, caravel, or peanut butter cheesecake and they all sound delicious.
Wine
White Wine
Cheap: Cupcake Chardonnay $13.79 at BC Liquor Stores.
Expensive: Paul Hobbs Russian River 2014 Chardonnay. $67.99 at BC Liquor Stores.
Rosé Wine
Cheap: Quails Gate: $16.49 at BC Liquor Stores
Expensive: Taittinger – Nocturne Rose. $95.99 at BC Liquor Stores.
Red Wine
Cheap: Lambrusco Reggiano Frizzante. $18.99 at BC Liquor Stores.
Expensive: St. Hallet Old Block Barossa 2013. $78.99 at BC Liquor Stores.
Bubbly
Cheap: Bottega – Spumpante II Wino Dei Peoti Gold Brut Rose. $26.40 at BC Liquor Stores.
Expensive: Bottega – Prosecco Gold Brut Magnum. $59.99 at BC Liquor Stores.
Rosé Gummies: Maybe not the most traditionally romantic treat, but it does look fun to make! Enjoy as it is, or pair your gummies with a glass of bubbly!
Aaaaand for the single ladies… a cheap boxed wine paired with the highest quality Ben and Jerry’s ice cream!
Riesling Gewürztraminer – Hardy’s Stamp 3L $31.99 at BC Liquor Store
Ben and Jerry’s: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Best flavour, hands down. Found at pretty much any grocery store.
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