14 Edible Valentine’s Day Gifts That Aren’t Chocolate
Get inspired by these unique Valentine's Day treats!
Anna Blazhuk
For the Health-Lover in Your Life
Pick a pocket-sized treat that’s not only delicious and protein-packed but also just requires a bow. Try The Cocktail Party set from Minnow, which was founded by the team behind a trio of successful Mediterranean dining spots in NYC. They feature canneries that process regional, locally caught or raised fish from places like Alaska, Spain and even Iceland. If you still need a small dose of chocolate for your sweetie, check out Fishwife’s new Valentine’s Day set which includes sardine shaped chocolate plus three tins of fish including Smoked Rainbow Trout, Smoked Salmon with Sweet & Spicy Zhong and Albacore Tuna in Spicy Olive Oil.
For the Dry-January-is-Over Celebrant
Cameron Diaz is one of the founders behind clean and organic wine brand, Avaline. They just launched a limited-edition Gift Set of 6 wines including Sparkling, Sparkling Rosé, and more of their best sellers. If the significant other in your life is a 90 Day Fiance fan, Naked Wines recently launched a limited-edition collection. This box features Chardonnay, bold Cabernet, and smooth Pinot Noir and ready for binge-watching. If you’re in the mood to splurge, check out Champagne Telmont Réserve Rosé, a unique blend which stems from four different harvests. It features aromas of raspberries and citrus fruit, and showcases the fourth generation family of winegrowers perfectly. Spirit-enthusiasts will be swayed by Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, which, thanks to the infusion of butterfly pea flower, is the most beautiful bottle to present to drink solo or incorporated into a cocktail.
For the At-Home Date Night
Italian food lovers will appreciate a Sauz Combo Pack that includes four totally new twists on class pasta sauce — Hot Honey, Summer Lemon, Rosemary, and Creamy Calabrian Chile Vodka. If Chinese food is a favorite, check out MìLà, which was co-founded during the pandemic by second generation Chinese Americans (and husband + wife team) Jen Liao and Caleb Wang. Their line of restaurant-quality soup dumplings means you can stay home and skip trying to get a babysitter for Valentine’s Day.
For the Person Up Before You
Granola has gotten a makeover recently thanks to brands like Seven Sundays, whose Rise & Shine Mix is sweetened with dates instead of processed sugar. The Rise & Shine Strawberry Banana Nut Granola is a Keto-friendly blend that also includes dried fruit and coconut. Speaking of fun granola ingredients, Ghee (a type of clarified butter that has been used in Indian and Ayurvedic cuisine) is what binds Jamie’s Farm’s granola. More savory flavors like Rosemary Granola with Currants and Aged Cheddar with Black Pepper will liven up any morning.
For Good Granola’s Good Toasted Sesame Granola starts with buckwheat groats, which are naturally gluten free and combine with tahini and toasted sesame seeds for a super crunchy bite. Pair it with Verve Coffee Flash Brew which, is not cold brew nor is it Nitro (I know!). It’s hot coffee that is flash chilled then infused with nitrogen to remove any remaining oxygen, so it has extra silky mouthfeel. And if you’re serving little on Valentine’s Day morning, check out Jus-Rol’s Poffitz Pancake Bites which are adorable and bite-sized and perfect for celebrating before you have to send them off to school.
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