You may be asking, what Makes Valentine’s Day so Sweet? Baking’s a great way to impress on someone how much you’re thinking of them!  Have you ever wondered how sugar and chocolate became so involved in the Valentine Tradition?  Here’s a sweet bit of Valentine history!

What will you bake for valentines in your sphere?

My coffee loving sweethearts will love a gift of Almond Biscotti.  But, I’ll add my touch, knowing their tastes, and drizzle the biscotti with a Chocolate Ganache (3 tablespoons heavy cream and ½ cup finely chopped dark chocolate warmed over simmering water until melted) instead of the almond bark dip.

Want more inspiration?  Don’t miss the wonderful ideas for Valentines from those who know sugar best- the test kitchen pros at Domino and C&H Sugar! Here’s a page full of  Valentine baking ideas

And, when baking is just not a possibility, why not make your own Scrubs and Soaps?