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Seasonal February 7, 2018

These are the 100 Most romantic restaurants in America

Sometimes you just need to fill your stomach, but other times, you’re going out for the food as much as the ambiance. As the biggest dining out holiday of the year approaches, OpenTable, an online provider of dining reservations, unveiled what users voted as the most romantic restaurants. More than 12 million verified experiences were tabulated, so it’s safe to say this isn’t just one person’s opinion on romance. The complete list is pretty diverse and includes 32 different states. The food includes everything from Italian and French to steakhouses — proving the right atmosphere and charming location matters just as much, if not more than the type of food served. Listed in alphabetical order, here are the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2018. 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2018 Altius – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd08yzeljz2/?taken-by=altius_pgh Ariana – Bend, Oregon https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbr9_dTBBQs/?taken-at=1986676 Arrowleaf Bistro – Winthrop, Washington https://www.instagram.com/p/w2vgC6pCVN/?taken-by=arrowleafbistro…

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News Bites February 6, 2018

Survey reveals most popular Valentine’s Day candy by state

It’s no secret that people spend big bucks for gifts on Valentine’s Day. Flowers, perfume, jewelry, romantic getaways, and, of course, candy. It’s projected that Americans will spend about $1.8 billion on the sweet stuff in the weeks leading up to the holiday of love. But if you’re not sure what kind of sugar to buy your sweetie, a glance at this state-by-state map of favorite candies might give you some inspiration. CandyStore.com analyzed 10 years of online bulk candy sales from January 1 through February 14 every year to revel the trends. And it looks like there’s a new candy king in town. Conversation hearts are favored by more people than the traditional heart-shaped box of chocolates. Other lovable favorites like Hershey Kisses and chocolate hearts also made the list. So which candy does your state prefer? Does it sync with your own favorites? When it comes to Valentine’s Day…

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Seasonal February 2, 2018

15 Sweet breakfast ideas for Valentine’s Day morning

There’s no better, or easier, way to score big points on Valentine’s Day than with a delicious breakfast-in-bed spread for your sweetie. Wake up a few minutes early and sneak off to the kitchen to whip up wondrous red velvet waffles, or keep it light with light pink smoothies and yogurt bits. Keep these 14 sweet recipes on hand for your most unforgettable Feb. 14 morning yet. Nutella and Strawberry stuffed french toast Nutella and strawberry is a match made in breakfast heaven. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233272455673397780/ Sweetheart Cinnamon Rolls Cinnamon rolls are even sweeter when when they’re reshaped like little hearts. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/207306389072827213/ Banana Pancakes Aside from the romantic song Jack Johnson wrote about them, banana pancakes are just a delicious morning meal. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/102034747785964220/ Strawberry Cream Cheese breakfast pastries These would be a sweet breakfast no matter what shape they are, but you’ll definitely get bonus points for the extra heart-shaped effort. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/48343395978352965/ French Toast Churros Serve…

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Seasonal January 31, 2018

10 Little-known facts about Valentine’s Day candy hearts

Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away, and that means an explosion of pink and red cookies, cakes and stores full of those little chalky candy hearts. But as you toss back a few boxes this month, consider these 10 fun facts about Sweethearts. Hearty Beginnings The first hearts were invented in 1866 by Daniel Chase, brother of Necco founder Oliver Chase. They were called “Motto Hearts.” Necco was founded 14 years earlier, and the acronym stands for “New England Confectionery Company.” It’s one of the country’s oldest candy companies. Round-the-clock Rollout To satisfy demand for Sweethearts for Valentine’s Day, production for the next year starts right after the holiday in February and continues until mid-January. More than 7 billion candy hearts are made each year. In Demand Sweethearts are just behind chocolate in candy sales during the holiday of love. Some 13 million pounds of the little candies are sold every year —…

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Seasonal February 14, 2017

Chocolate’s shining on-screen moments

If you’re hoping to receive a sweet treat today, you’re not alone. Candy is the most wanted Valentine’s Day gift with a full 94% of Americans hoping to receive chocolate for Valentine’s Day—more than any other gift. And more than 40% of people say a heart-shaped box makes the gift even sweeter, according to a survey conducted by the National Confectioners Association. “Candy plays an important role in helping people celebrate special occasions like Valentine’s Day,” John Downs, president & CEO of the National Confectioners Association is quoted saying on the NCA website. More than 40 million heart-shaped chocolate boxes were sold for Valentine’s Day. Caramel-flavored chocolates topping the list. Chocolate-covered nuts are a close second. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, but what would this holiday be without chocolate? Because we can all seemingly agree that chocolate is the best part of the day (any day, really),…

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Crave-Worthy Recipes February 7, 2017

14 Gluten-Free Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day

There is nothing romantic about causing your boyfriend or girlfriend abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea or intestinal damage on Valentine’s Day. If he or she says she needs gluten-free foods, just believe it. Giving up gluten used to mean forgoing everything delicious in the world—breads, beers and baked goods—but grocery stores and inventive cooks across the country have caught up with the growing dietary lifestyle and now can bring you insanely tasty treats that both of you can enjoy. Seriously. Try the recipes below from some of the country’s most popular food bloggers and you’ll never think of gluten-free the same. Gluten Free Vegan Strawberry Pop TartS Gluten Free Strawberry Jam Filled Linzer Cookies GLUTEN FREE SOFT FROSTED SUGAR COOKIES BETTER FOR YOU GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE VALENTINE COOKIES VALENTINE’S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES RAW MIXED BERRY AND VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE DARK CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY FUDGE BROWNIES Vegan Strawberry Fool (Creamy Whipped Dessert) Angel…

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News Bites February 6, 2017

Valentine’s Day Dining: Most Romantic Restaurants Nationwide

Meghan Rodgers

Valentine’s Day is the second-busiest dining out day in America—falling only behind Mother’s Day. About $7 million will be spent at restaurants with bills averaging from $87 to $287 in cities like San Francisco or New York. Diners, of course, have unique preferences and expectations when it comes to food and atmosphere, but certain types of restaurants can always expect to see a bump in foot traffic on or around February 14. Around this time, couples prefer to feast on French, Italian or Spanish style cuisine. Steakhouses and wineries are also popular choices, and even though Asians restaurants typically don’t top the list, Google searches for “sushi” spike every year around mid February suggesting that couples who cook or order take-out go this route. GrubHub, an online food-ordering company, reports the most popular item ordered on the holiday is the heart-shaped Valentine sushi roll. About 25% of people dine out on Valentine’s…

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