Feed Your Love this Valentine's Day
The single origin of St. Valentine's Day is one that will always remain a mystery. Yet with so many different variations on the day, the one common denominator is that it is about love... unrequited, fully fledged, secret or forbidden... simply love.
So this Valentine Day show someone how much you love them, no matter who they are. This year we have some great gift ideas for the love in your life.
Chocolate is an obvious choice when it comes to February 14th but don't rely on popping to your local garage en route to pick up a limited selection when you can pre-order an amazing taste selection direct from talented chocolatiers.
paul. a. young, one of the world's top chocolatiers, has the perfect chocolate gift. Renowned for fusing unexpected ingredients and creating unique flavour combinations, Paul has created a Valentine's collection with something for everyone.
Romance your loved one with a Rose martini ganache, wow them with a Rhubarb and pink pepper caramel, spoil them with a Valentine's breakfast (a truffle of brown bread toast, butter and marmalade) and seduce them with Love potion (an evocative floral blend of jasmine flower, ylang-ylang, geranium and lavender).
If you are treating your loved one to an intimate meal no one will be able to resist a dessert of Paul's stunning Valentine's Bombe - the dark chocolate dome is filled with raspberry, rose and black raspberry liqueur ganache and decorated with a chocolate heart.
Another fabulous chocolatier who creates an amazing array of flavours is Aneesh Popat - The Chocolatier. 
For a vegan option, Bianca Marton makes and creates a stunning selection of Luxury Vegan Truffles. Containing only the highest quality ingredients, they are high on cocoa content and low on sugar, contain no additives, preservatives or other chemicals.
If you are looking to cook up a curry and want to spice things up a little then pick up a packet of Tiffin Chilli Fry from Spices of India. Gluten-, dairy- and nut-free, the Chilli Fry Curry Sauce has caramelised onions and tomatoes at its heart with a good punch of chilli to turn up the heat. Lovers of the authentic, layered flavours in a really good curry will be able to recognise the Indian restaurant-style flavours of this carefully balanced sauce.
Serve up a selection of cheeses to round off your meal and get a little Valentine's help from artisan cheese maker Godminster. 
Of course you can push the boat out that little bit further - or all the way - and get someone else to do the cooking and enjoy an afternoon tea or romantic dinner at the Ashdown Park Hotel in East Sussex. For as little as £41 per couple you can enjoy a Valentine's Day Afternoon Tea of home-made sandwiches, cakes and scones.
Stay into the evening by booking a Valentine's Day Dinner, from £59.50 per person. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, followed by a delicious four course dinner with wine, coffee and truffles, whilst listening to the resident pianist. Dinner will be served in their beautiful, candle-lit Lady Brassey Suite.
If you really want to spoil your loved one this Valentine's Day, cast the boat completely adrift and book a stay at Tylney Hall in Hampshire.
Enjoy luxurious accommodation, a gourmet meal created by Executive Chef Stephen Hine and take a romantic stroll around historical grounds, for a truly romantic break.
The Valentine's Romantic Break, which starts at £340 per room, per night includes:
- Luxurious accommodation with full English breakfast
- Valentine's chocolates in your room on arrival
- Pre-dinner champagne and canapé reception
- Candlelit five-course dinner in our award winning Oak Room Restaurant, with their resident pianist providing musical accompaniment
- A rose for each couple at dinner
- Early check in at 1pm and Late check out at 12 noon - subject to availability
- Use of the hotel's leisure facilities throughout your stay
- VAT