If you haven’t yet picked up your Valentines romantic meal for two from M&S, or brought the ingredients for a aphrodosiac-enhancing meal, then get yourself down to Hotel Chocolat for Valentines Day is tomorrow.

The Hotel Chocolat Love Box Selection is £12′s worth of luxuriousus valentine chocolate goodness…

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Introducing the new assorted Lindor Collection gift box, a lovingly created chocolate collection from the Lindt Master Chocolatiers for you to give to that special someone this Valentine’s day.

Taking the gift of Lindor in a new direction, the Lindt Master Chocolatiers have brought together the finest selection of Lindor truffle flavours in one beautiful gift box, set to make mouths water and pulses race.

This special Valentine’s gift is packed full of delicious Lindor truffles with melting centres and mouth watering flavours including: Lindor milk, white, extra dark, hazelnut, Stracciatella and Irish cream. Each exquisite 285g box provides 19 delicious Lindor truffles and 3 Lindor milk chocolate truffle hearts to enjoy with your Valentine.

The Lindt Master Chocolatiers have unmatched expertise when it comes to the art of chocolate making, and are driven by their passion for skilfully creating delicate masterpieces such as the unique Lindor truffle, with its luscious melted chocolate centre, and ideal for tempting the one you love.

The Lindor Valentines Collection Gift Box is available online for £7.99.

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If you’re trying to impress someone special today by emailing them a music video of a love song of epic proportions, then I Will Always Love You, or My Heart Will Go On simply won’t do.

This Valentine’s Day, the music video set to win over even the hardest of hearts is a song about the love story between a farmer and his cow!

“Our Love Is In Your cornflakes” – the music video ballad released by the World Society for the Protection of Animals – must surely be the biggest animal love song since Kermit the Frog sang Rainbow Connection to Miss Piggy in 1979.

The song is part of WSPA’s Not In My Cuppa campaign to stop plans for the UK’s first mega dairy which will see thousands of cows housed in concrete sheds and could result in serious environmental consequences and put hundreds of farmers at risk of going out of business. The issue will come to a head on March 8th when the planning application for the indoor farm at Nocton in Lincolnshire is decided.

The song is a love story between a farmer and his cow.

The farmer is played by comedy stalwart Kevin Eldon (Mongrels, IT Crowd, Black Books, Hot Fuzz) and the cow puppet has been built by the Mongrels team. Ruth Bratt (currently on BBC shows Mongrels and Fast and Loose) has recorded the cow’s voice. The film music has been composed by Banks and Wag, who have composed for such diverse programmes as Zingzillas (CBeebies TV show), the X Factor and the National Lottery.

Click here to be one of the first people in the world to watch the music video set to become the smash hit of Valentine’s Day 2011 and support the Not In My Cuppa campaign. (Or click here to view on the desktop)

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Award-winning Somerset based Godminster Vintage has launched a new Valentine’s Cheese and Cake Combo – ideal for food lovers looking for something a little bit different this Valentines! Deliciously creamy, organic, mature Godminster Cheddar finished in a heart shaped, deep red, jewel-like wax, with an indulgent fruit cake from The Simply Delicious Fruit Cake Company, make the perfect pair for this new Godminster Combo.

Godminster Vintage owner, Richard Hollingbery said “We all love giving and receiving food and our deep berry red, heart-shaped cheddar has long been a favourite for those looking for something just that little bit different for Valentine’s Day. Combine this with a delicious fruit cake and in my book, it’s pretty much spot on – the combination of sweet and savoury is unbeatable.”

The new Godminster Vintage Cheddar and Fruit Cake Pack includes a 400g Vintage Cheddar Heart and The New Discovery Fruit Cake, and has a retail price of £26.00. Other delicious ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Godminster include a single 400g heart-shaped cheddar which retails at £14.00, or a cheese and cheeseboard at £35.00. All prices are inclusive of postage and packing and orders can be placed on the Godminster Vintage website at www.organic-cheese.co.uk.

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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time of the year to indulge that special someone and shower him or her with gifts and love. By combining wine made with organic grapes and Green & Black’s organic chocolate, Bonterra has created a seasonal gift pack that’s perfect for this romantic day.

With the aroma of fresh strawberries plus a hint of elderflower and cherry blossom, the Bonterra Rosé 2009 is a dry wine that is guaranteed to provide an extra taste sensation this Valentine’s Day. The fruity and floral flavours will complement any plans on 14th February, so why not raise a glass and toast the occasion with your significant other.

The natural ingredients in both the wine and chocolate brings a certain luxury, elegance and class to the palate, and since both products are organic the gift pack can also add an element of a ‘green’ feel-good factor.

Available exclusively at Tesco stores nationwide for a limited time only, the gift pack includes one bottle of Bonterra Rosé and two 35g bars of Green & Black’s chocolate, one a delicious bar of milk chocolate and the other a mouth-wateringly tasty bar of white chocolate.

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Everybody loves food. But did you realise that certain types of food can love you back? You know, the kind of food that tastes so amazing that you can’t help but close your eyes and make involuntary mutterings of pleasure. Exactly the kind of food we specialise in at tibits.

But while our food will love you unconditionally, we understand if you love someone else. That’s why we’re offering this special Valentine’s deal – dinner for two from our food boat, a dessert and coffee each, plus a bottle of Prosecco for just £50. Delicious.

Create your own unique plate from a selection of more than 40 hot and cold dishes – so you can eat exactly what you want and mix together your own personal favourites.
Choose from a variety of aphrodisiac foods to get yourself in the mood, such as hot Carrot and Ginger Quiche, refreshing Fennel – Apple Salad or deliciously creamy Chocolate – Coconut Cream. And our relaxing atmosphere and cosy seating areas will certainly set the stage for love.

Call 0207 758 4110 to book your Valentine’s dinner for February 11th, February 12th, February 13th or February 14th.

Come on, feel the love!

www.tibits.co.uk
tibits is an all-day, boutique, vegetarian restaurant in Regent Street’s Food Quarter at: 12-14 Heddon Street, London W1B 4DA

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Firefly Tonics, the 100% natural energy drinks producers, are bringing back the Love Potion for Valentines Day. This special edition love tonic is just the thing to get hearts racing on Valentines Day for guilt free passion. This tasty little aphrodisiac is back by popular demand after being in hiding for the last five years. Founder of Firefly Tonics Marcus Waley-Cohen admits “Love Potion is the single thing we are asked for more than any other edition”.

Love Potion is a saucy blend of Passionfruit, Blueberry and Jasmine with sensory botanicals Angelica, Chocolate and Damiana, all known for their aphrodisiac qualities.

The limited edition range will be available from Harvey Nichols, Whole Foods, online at Holland&Barratt and other independent retailers nationwide while stocks last.

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They say that chocolate is an aphrodisiac and this sensual gift set is definitely one to be shared a deux. Based on the ink sticks and stones used in traditional Japanese calligraphy Kaori contains chocolate sticks with exciting flavours such as stimulating Strawberry and Balsamic Vinegar, spicy Saffron and intense Ginger. Dip the sticks into pots containing exotic flavours such as aromatic Matcha Green Tea and Poppy Seeds, and fruity Kalamansi and spend a seductive evening with your Valentine finding the forty-eight flavour combinations.

Kaori is a Japanese word meaning perfume, scent and fragrance. Jean Galler has developed a series of chocolates, based on traditional ink sticks and ink stones, which were used in traditional Japanese calligraphy.There are 6 different chocolate sticks with flavours including Saffron, Vanilla and Coconut, Ginger… To create your very own combination, simply dip them into the exciting varieties of Orange and Cocoa Nibs, Matcha Green Tea and Poppy Seeds, and Kalamansi. With these elements you can create forty-eight different flavour combinations. Each stick is a brush, each inkpot is an aromatic flavour, and the palate is a blank canvas.

Kaori Gift Box (6 different chocolate sticks, 3 enticing inkpots, forty-eight flavour combinations) is available for £13.99.

To order award winning Galler chocolate online visit www.gallerchocolates.co.uk, alternatively call 0207 351 1668 to order over the phone or visit the Galler retail outlet at Harrods, Harvey Nichols (London) and John Lewis Food Halls (Oxford Street and Bluewater branches).

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Pan-Asian restaurant chain Wagamama is spicing up Valentine’s Day in 2010, with a range of dishes designed to ensure romance is top of Britain’s menu on February 14th.

Ginger is known to stimulate the senses and wagamama’s ginger chicken udon – teppan-fried noodles with chicken, egg and beansprouts garnished with picked ginger and coriander makes for a perfect passion to indulge in with your loved one on the big day.

Wagamama’s beef chilli ramen will also titillate the tastebuds of food lovers. Comprised of noodles in a spicy chicken and pork soup topped with beef sirloin, and lovingly garnished with a fiery mix of spring onions, chilli, coriander and lime. With chilli being recognised for its aphrodisiac qualities, this dish is a tasty way to stoke the flames of passion on the 14th!

For an indulgent end to your meal, wagamama’s wasabi chocolate fudge cake is packed full of chocolate’s celebrated natural endorphins. With its provocative wasabi kick, this delectable dessert is sure to get you in the mood for whatever activities the evening brings your way….

Steve mangleshot, wagamama executive chef said: ‘Our menu is ideal for couples looking to break the mould this february – why not ditch the usual candle-lit meal in favour of a passionate explosion of Wagamama flavours to provide a Valentine’s Day to remember?’

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Yummy Yorkshire, the award-winning ice cream producer based in Denby Dale is celebrating the season of love with the creation of a special Valentine’s Day flavour and the launch of a new wedding service.

As a nod to the Saint of love, Yummy Yorkshire has created a heavenly blend of fresh strawberry ice cream with dark chocolate chips; aptly named ‘Strawberry Love’.

The flavour combines two well known aphrodisiacs; dark chocolate, which contains natural stimulants and mood lifting substances, and strawberries, the symbol of Venus the goddess of love, due to their heart shape and luscious red colour.

Louise Holmes of Yummy Yorkshire who is responsible for ice cream production says: “We believe that Valentine’s Day is perfect for bringing people together to share intimate moments and what better way to do so than with some decadent ice cream. We’re sure our ‘Strawberry Love’ flavour will appeal to ice cream aficionados and lovers everywhere this Valentine’s Day.”

The ice cream is available to buy from the Yummy Yorkshire Ice Cream Parlour on the cone and also in 500ml pots priced at £3.25 for a limited time only.

Yummy Yorkshire is also taking advantage of Valentine’s Day to launch a bespoke ice cream flavour service for couples who want to serve a unique dessert at their wedding reception. To date, one-off flavours that have been created for special occasions include ‘Elderflower & Blackberry’ and ‘Lavender & Honey’.

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