Valentine's Day

Roses are a popular gift on Valentine’s Day. When accompanied by a box of chocolates, a bouquet of long-stemmed roses is sure to make a sweetheart smile on February 14. Few people may know that the color of a rose is meant to convey a certain message. As a result,...

Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to bring a little sunshine into a special someone’s life. Nestled between the end of the holiday rush and the beginning of spring renewal, Valentine’s Day occurs at a time of year when days are short, weather is chilly and people might be looking...

Valentine’s Day is a time to bring smiles to the faces of loved ones - particularly the special someone in a person’s life. Gifts that appeal directly to spouses or significant others may be the standard, but gifts couple can use together can bring them closer together. The following are...

Though now a staple of Parisian patisseries, the macaron was first introduced to France by an Italian, the chef of Queen Catherine De Medici, in the Renaissance period. The light, airy confection has been made, historically, with fillings of jam, buttercream, and ganache. Being both as well known and as...