Of Love Affairs and Chocolate...
In This Issue
Gift Ideas for Your Valentine
5 Ways to Make Your Valentine's Day Sizzle
What is Valentine's Day without Chocolate?
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Just Your Little Secrets...
Love makes the world go round! It's also "all you need"! Here's a fun Valentine gift that only you and your sweetie will know about! Order now by clicking on our Fruits of the Spirit section at:
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"Love" Men's Boxers

"Love" Women's Thong

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Issue #11 January 2009
Greetings!
 
Is Christmas really over? Time continually goes by faster and faster it seems which is all the more reason to make the most of it. With Valentines Day quickly approaching there is no better time to figure out how you are going to make this year's holidays (and everyday) memorable and not just part of the blur. I have selected a few topics, tips and suggestions to make 2009 the best year ever for you and those you care about.
Step out Beyond Roses & Candy Hearts...

Newlyweds in Loving Pose
Yes, believe it or not Valentine's Day is just around the corner. That means it's time again to think about a gift for that special sweetheart in your life. The most popular or traditional gifts include:
 
Flowers *
Romantic Dinner
Candy *
Scented Candles *
Gift certificates for time at a health spa or a sporting event*
Jewelry *
Perfume or cologne *
Movie or a local theatre production

*appropriate for long distance relationships (temporary or permanent)

So any of the above items will get the job done just like any other year, but as everyone is buzzing about this being a new beginning, and even a new attitude, check out another list on our website of more unique ways to say I love you this Valentine's Day.  
 
5 Ways to Make this Valentine's Day Sizzle!

OK. So now you know what gift to buy. Does a gift do the entire trick for you and/or your partner? Do you want to just meet your partner's expectations or do you want this Valentine's Day to be the most romantic ever? 

Let's start by defining 'romance'. This may sound easy, but just ask a few different people and you'll get as many answers as the number of people you ask. Is it something to do with love? Is it togetherness and spending time together?

From my perspective, romance is a celebration of the life you live together.  It is the appreciation of two people who are celebrating the love that they share with one another.

How do you make this an incredibly romantic Valentines Day?

For 5 tips to make your Valentine's Day sizzle check out the featured article on our blog...

NOW add Chocolate...

 
But some may ask "What is Valentine's Day without Chocolate?" Come to think of it, let's not leave chocolate out of it after all...
 
Here are some sinfully good (and easy) chocolate recipes from the master of bringing chocolate to the masses themselves - Hershy:
 
Chocolate Lover's Cheesecake
Chocolate Coeur a la Creme with Strawberry Sauce
Chocolate Lover's Mousse for Two
Quality is Love...

Splurging on unnecessary luxuries may be one of the reasons our economy is the way it is right now, but investing in high quality tools and implements that last a life time is always a smart thing to do. Check out some of our favorite sources for heirloom quality kitchen items and take advantage of the many good deals they are currently offering. Then someday...pass them along!

Fine Cutlery - Click Here     Shop Patterns for a Lifetime at Oneida.com

   Shop Pfaltzgraff Cookware

For more tips, recipes, and ideas visit our website at www.abridescookbook.com or blog at www.abridescookbook.com/blog and Happy Celebrating!

Know any friends that enjoy food, or just need to loosen up in the kitchen? Forward this on (there is a link below to make it easy) and they just might invite you to their next celebration!

Sincerely,

Nancy Geiger
A Bride's Cookbook