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VALENTINE’S DAY: Gifts For The Kitchen

If you still haven’t decided on a Valentine’s Day gift, how about something heart-shaped for the kitchen?

Cookware, measuring spoons and tea strainers “with a heart” may be just what he or she would like from Cupid.

See all of our favorite “love”-ly kitchen gifts.

See more of our favorite Valentine’s Day gifts in every category.

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Heart measuring spoons from Beehive
Kitchenware. Photo courtesy Beehive.

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TIP OF THE DAY: Pink Cocktails For Valentine’s Day

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Come on, men: a pink cocktail is the theme
of the day. Photo courtesy Roseangel Tequila.

Surely, you’re not going to serve the same cocktail favorites on Valentine’s Day! A special day means special cocktails.

Start with these pink tequila cocktails, and check our Cocktails Section for more Valentine’s Day drinks.

There, you’ll find the Love Potion Martini, Right Kiss Gin Cocktail, rosy vodka cocktails and more pink cocktail recipes with gin.

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VALENTINE’S DAY: Sparkling Wine With Your Chocolates

If you want a sparkling wine with your Valentine’s Day chocolate—whether from Champagne or other parts of the globe—make sure it’s a sweet one. The label should say sec or demi sec.

A dry Champagne (the label says brut) doesn’t go with sweet foods.

And for a bargain, take a look at other bubblies outside of rosé Champagne.

For starters, head to Italy, to Martini (formerly Martini & Rossi). Martini’s Sparkling Rosé is sweet, fruity and a great pairing with chocolate.

From a company famous for its vermouth, this new sparkling rosé, introduced last year, is a winner among sweet sparkling wines. It’s made with Moscato Bianco, Malvasia and Brachetto grapes from Italy’s Piedmont and Veneto regions.

Light, crisp and aromatic with a pretty rosy hue, Sparkling Rosé has hints of citrus, elderflower and peach—tons of fruit on the palate and a lively effervescence.

Available in a 750 ml bottle and 187 ml 4-packs, it’s a bargain. The list price for the 750 ml bottle is $13.99, but we found it for as little as $11.49.

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If you want bubbly with your chocolate, make it sweet bubbly. This Martini Sparkling Rosé hits the spot (photo courtesy Bacardi Limited).
 
The company also makes a naturally sweet Asti—a bit too sweet for us, but others might enjoy it—and fine extra dry Prosecco.

Another favorite of ours is Rosa Regale Sparkling Red from Banfi, which you can find for as little as $13.99.

You’ll enjoy them with your sweets as much as a Veuve Clicquot demo-sec for $59.99.

Learn about pairing wine and chocolate—and having a wine and chocolate tasting party.

  

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