5 Aphrodisiacs to Set the Mood Right Tonight


Updated 02/15/12 1:26 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

5 Aphrodisiacs For Valentine's Day From Chef David Bazirgan of Fifth Floor Restaurant

If it's really true that 70 percent of women and men expect to get hot and heavy tonight, then dinner should have one mission: to make the two of you swoon. We've offered the lowdown on healthy foods that'll stimulate sex drives — but what foods do chefs put on the menu to help you get in the mood? To find out, we turned to David Bazirgan, who's no stranger to sexy meals. As the executive chef Read more

International Valentine's Day Traditions


Updated 02/14/12 12:25 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 1 comment

Valentine's Day Around the World

Valentine's Day may seem like frivolous holiday filled with flowers and chocolate, but its beginnings are rooted in Christian and ancient Roman tradition. Love letters, small gifts, and sweets are common ways to commemorate the day in nearly every country that celebrates it (and even those that aren't supposed to), but they all put their own twist on it. From Sweden to Saudi Arabia, see how Read more

Show True Love: Make Chocolate-Covered Chicharrones


Updated 02/10/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Recipe for Chocolate-Dipped Pork Rinds

Of all the crazy chocolates I've seen — among them, wasabi pea chocolate and soy-sauce-flavored Kit Kat — the most intriguing I tried was Xocolatl de David's Chicharrón Chocolate Bar. I loved the concept of crunchy mixed into smooth, savory blended with sweet, and yet I found myself wishing for more pork rind. That's when I dreamt up my perfect chocolate snack: Chicharrónes, or deep-fried Read more

Name That Chocolate's Filling!


Updated 02/08/12 10:02 AM · Posted by · 13 comments

See's Candies Chocolates and Fillings

When it comes to a box of chocolates, you probably want to know what you're going to get — regardless of whether or not it's a parable for life. After all, there's nothing worse than expecting a caramel-filled bon bon, only to find it's stuffed with something called "tutti frutti." Well, practice makes perfect. To nail your favorite chocolates and their fillings, I'm putting you on the spot Read more

14 Geeky Languages to Learn With Your Love


Updated 02/06/12 11:37 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Languages From Movies and TV

Love may be a universal language, but we're not sure that phrase includes the sci-fi alien races and fantastical creatures that rule the far depths of the galaxy, who express love in words beyond our human comprehension. When you're thinking of a unique way to woo your valentine this year, plan a tutorial to learn together one of these 14 geeky languages. While several of these Trekkie, Tolkien, Read more

Love-Filled Quotes From Sci-Fi Romantics


Updated 04/18/12 1:13 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Romantic Love Science-Fiction Character Lines

Ah, love. Whether it's found on board an intergalactic spaceship, while running from a zombie invasion, or amid a battle of good vs. evil, love can be discovered in any science-fiction scenario. We've pulled together a sampling of our favorite sci-fi character quotes on L-O-V-E in time for Valentine's Day. Now, this list is in no way exhaustive: we want to hear what your favorite lines about Read more

February Must Haves


Updated 02/07/12 12:31 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Fun Valentine's Day Ideas and Home Decor For February

February has a reputation as a bit of a dreary month, what with the melting snow, short days, and seemingly endless Winter. Luckily, we have plenty of ideas for countering the gloom. From fun letterpress Valentine's Day cards to colorful hotel rooms and great new home decor pieces, see what catches your eye in this month's must haves. Read more