Contrary to what jewelry ads might lead to you believe, Valentine's Day is whatever you want it to be. For young children it's all about scoring as many Valentines as possible - with the prospect of a little chocolate thrown in for added incentive. Typical teenage fantasies require nothing less than romantic overtures from a secret crush. For some adults it's a time to paint the town red…literally. But for most of us, Valentine's Day is a welcome break from the doldrums of winter. Regardless of the weather, we are reminded of the promise of spring and all the sweet times ahead.

No self-respecting foodie can let this day pass without cooking at least something. Whether it's a single batch of brownies or a full-blown meal, it's time to spread the love. Years...

How do foodies say I love you? 

I bake. Be it Valentine's Day, a birthday or ground hog day - I bake sinfully delicious treats.  It's a tradition I started when I baked my way to my husband's heart with gooey, chocolate brownies even before our first date. 

These days his expectations are a bit higher than mere brownies. Fueled by many years of truly decadent Valentine's Day delights he expects grander and grander choices each year.  While I am planing on learning even better candy making skills, hopefully these delicious, truffles will make the grade this Valentine's Day. 

To help with your love baking we've scoured the Project Foodie recipe box to find Valentine's recipes and tagged them valentines-day. You'll find recipes ranging from

Looking for ways to cut back on the grocery bill doesn’t just apply to those of us with families or those who like to entertain often.  Even when planning an intimate dinner for two there are ways to make your sweetie feel as if they are enjoying a five star meal in the comfort of your own home.  This Valentine’s Day show the one, or ones, you love just how special they are with an extra-special homemade meal.

I’m going to focus on a three course dinner for two, but most of the recipes I’ve suggested can easily be doubled for a larger group.  When planning your Valentine’s Day menu don’t forget some of our Frugal Foodie rules. Number one, keep it simple. Boeuf Bourguignon is one of my favorite...