Enjoy a romantic dinner with delicious food and fabulous drinks in the luxury of your own home this Valentine’s Day.
Maybe you’re consciously spending less on dining out, or your new year resolution was to cook more at home? Whatever the reason, Tuesday 14th February calls for an indulgent night in with you and your beau. Here are some ideas for delicious food and drink this Valentine’s Day.
FOOD
Janice Wong, Chocolate Valentine’s Gift Box, £17 (5 x chocs) from Janice Wong
This bite-sized box featuring five beautiful chocolate hearts will impress any Valentine this February 14th. Expertly boasting an array of beautiful designs and colours. Furthermore, each chocolate also has a unique flavour including Strawberry, Calamansi, Peppermint, Rose and Ruby Blossom.
Badiani Gelato, Heart Shaped Pinguinos, £27 (box of 6) from Badiani
Badiani Gelato has launched gorgeous Valentine’s Day treats, perfect for gifting the dessert-lover in your life. Moreover, these pink and white heart shaped Pinguinos are the must-have cute and cheeky indulgence this February 14th.
Blondies Kitchen, ‘I love You’ 7-inch Cookie, £16.50 from Blondies Kitchen
Firstly, you can personalise your cookie with three words, like ‘I Love You’ or ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ or whatever you want. Secondly, it’s served as a milk chocolate 7-inch cookie topped with a chocolate iced message and sugared red hearts. Thirdly, delivered straight to your door, this cookie is as delicious as it sounds.
Delicious Food and Drink This Valentine’s Day
Lakrids by Bülow, Love Selection Box, £42 (450g) from Lakrids by Bülow
Avoid classic conventions of chocolate and roses and treat a loved one this Valentine’s Day to gourmet chocolate coated liquorice with the LOVE collection from Lakrids by Bülow. To summarise, flavours include: strawberry & cream, fruity caramel, and milkshake. Equally there’s dark & sea salt, coffee with salt & caramel, and salty caramel.
Sakuraco, Valentine’s Bliss Box, priced at around £32.50 per box from Sakuraco
Celebrate the foodie in your life this Valentine’s Day with an authentic Japanese food box by Sakuraco. While the box contains items including sweet treats, savoury snacks, teas, and dinnerware, it is inspired by Japanese tea ceremonies.
Fatherson Bakery, Valentine’s Butterfly Fairy Cakes, prices vary from Londis, Co-Op, Budgens and Spa
With six in a pack there’s plenty of love to go around! Each delicious chocolate sponge fairy cake comes decorated with either chocolate or red icing. Notably, they are perfect with a glass of fizz, or a cup of tea. Suitable for vegetarians.
PHOMO, Vietnamese Valentine’s Kit, priced from £39.95, from PHOMO
The kit includes phõ for two people, a choice of starter, a side of pak choi, and prawn crackers. Plus an inclusion of a jar of PHOMO’s signature chilli oil. Available from PHOMO’s website there are four options; Surf n’ Turf Valentine’s, Vegan Valentine’s, Cluck Cluck Valentine’s or Mighty Meaty Valentine’s.
DRINKS
Black Tower, Club Edition Riesling, £10 from Amazon
Spoil your loved one this Valentine’s Day with the new Club Edition Riesling, for refreshing notes of citrus, passion-fruit and juicy peach with a hint of creaminess. Presented in a stunning cut-glass bottle, the perfect drink for wine lovers without a hefty price tag.
Echo Falls, Fruit Fusion, £3.75 – £4.95 (75cl) available across leading UK supermarkets
Echo Falls is here to help you celebrate, whether you’re hosting a girls’ night-in or you’re having a romantic night at home. The refreshing Fruit Fusion range includes a number of delicious flavours including Orchard Fruits, Peach & Mango, Raspberry & Cassis, Strawberry & Lime and Summer Berries.
Château d’Esclans, Whispering Angel, from £30, Fine Wine Direct
Created from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle grapes, Château d’Esclans’ signature cuvee presents a fresh red berry fruit taste with floral notes and a smooth, round finish. Likewise, the worldwide reference for Provence Rosé and the perfect dinner pairing for date-night.
Slingsby Gin, Yorkshire Rhubarb Gin, £30 (70cl) from Spirit of Harrogate
London Dry Gin, crafted using locally sourced botanicals and masterfully infused with the finest Yorkshire rhubarb sourced from the famous ‘Rhubarb Triangle’. Complemented with water drawn from the world-famous Harrogate aquifer, pure single grain spirit, and a handful of the finest ingredients from around the world.
Delicious Food and Drink This Valentine’s Day
Beavertown Brewery, Craft Beer Valentine’s Bundle, £25 from Beavertown
This Beavertown bundle that has been specially selected for Valentine’s Day. It includes Valentine’s socks, 7 beers, tumbler glass, and love heart sweets. Uniquely, the craft beers include Neck Oil IPA, Gamma Ray APA, Bones lager, Lupuloid IPA, alcohol-free IPA Lazer Crush, low-alcohol super session IPA Nanobot, blood orange IPA Bloody ‘Ell.
Drinks Distilled, Tropical Rum Cocktail Set, £59 from Drinks Distilled
A great gift set that comes with Ron Santiago de Cuba Añejo 8 Years Old, tropical bird drinking vessel, silver bar spoon, and jigger. The box includes free tasting notes and recipe card. Furthermore they are offering free love hearts and heart-shaped confetti with Valentine’s orders. Finally, include the word ‘Valentine’ in your gift message and they will be added!
Uhuru Rum, £39.99 from Uhuru Spirits
An XO Golden Rum from the Caribbean. After soaking up the tropical heat, the cask was transported to the Youngs Spirits bottling house to end the maturation process at 44%. Equally, the bottle of Uhuru Rum is filled with flavours of buttery toffee and fruity sweetness, balanced with unfolding oaky notes.
Chimney Fire Coffee x Wry Vodka Espresso Martini Cocktail, £24 from Chimney Fire Coffee
Chimney Fire Coffee in partnership with Silent Pool Distillers have produced a limited edition Espresso Martini Cold Brew Cocktail. Moreover, using Wry Vodka with espresso coffee it gives aromas of chocolate, biscuit and blackberry with vanilla and caramel.
Tea Heritage, Heart Shaped Tea Bags, £16.41 (15 x tea bags), from Tea Heritage
The Tea Heritage Heart Shaped Tea Bags are designed to help tea lovers relax and unwind this Valentine’s Day. Furthermore, they are available in mouth-watering flavours including: Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Jasmine Green Tea, Orange Blossom and Almond Pear Rooibos.
Whatever you decide to indulge in this Valentine’s Day, we hope you enjoy every mouthful.
Words by Rachel McAlley
