Chocolate Valentines Day ideas..and more romance

As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts turn to romance. And for many people ROMANCE=CHOCOLATE! Here are a few chocolate ideas from Foodwhirls past, for romance or just for valentines day fun!
Cupcakes in a Jar (and Chocolate Beet Cake)!

Cupcakes in a Jar (and Chocolate Beet Cake)!

These would be a great valentine’s gift for someone special, or a fun teacher gift! Check out this clever idea from Made By Nicole. Portable and adorable cupcakes… Nicole writes: In honor of International Cupcake Week I thought I’d make cupcakes in a jar as a treat for the family.

Flourless Chocolate Cakes with Chocolate Glaze & Sugared Berries

Flourless Chocolate Cakes with Chocolate Glaze & Sugared Berries

Wouldn’t these be a perfect end to a romantic valentines day meal?

Chocolate Hearts

Chocolate Hearts

A fun family (or friends) activity! Make and decorate your own chocolate hearts

How to make fancy chocolate curls

How to make fancy chocolate curls

I needed something fancy to decorate the equally fancy chocolate pie I was making for Valentine’s day. I really like the look of a mound of chocolate curls haphazardly sprinkled over the top of a dessert, so I gathered my ingredients and quickly threw some together.

Chocolate-chip Brownies

Chocolate-chip Brownies

These decadent, rich, chocolaty treats are super simple to make, and never fail to impress anyone you make them for.

Positively Decadent: Fondant Au Chocolat

Positively Decadent: Fondant Au Chocolat

Our spotlight this Valentines falls to a decadently yummy molten lava chocolate cake, brought to us by Culinary Musings! From Dhale: Valentine’s schmalentine’s. Personally, I don’t buy it. But for all you Lovey McLoversons out there, here is a decadent dessert.

Budget friendly romanceAnd finally….

Budget friendly romance

Whether for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or just because, you can transform a routine dinner into a romantic experience with a few easy steps. Planning a special night doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive, just focus on a handful of sensual details and let the rest fade into the candlelight.