Valentines Day

Valentines Day Saturday, February 14 is...

You are...

You are everything that is good and right, honest and true.

Your arms, my home, I belong with you.

Your laughter warms me from within, Your smile, like sunshine on my skin, Your breath, so sweet the scent it lingers.

Your touch so tender, is all I remember, Your passion, reminds me to be real, Your desire, inspires me to feel.

You know my heart, you know my mind, Our love is true, our love is kind.

This thing that we share, so precious and rare, Has me convinced, you’ll always be there.

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Five gift ideas for your lady this

Flowers

Valentines Day

You can never go wrong with a bunch of her favourite flowers and a thoughtful handwritten message on a card, follow it up with a giant hug and loving kisses and you’ll remind her why she fell in love with you.

Jewellery

Always a staple favourite, and guys you don’t have to create enormous credit card debt in order to buy her a little token of your love. Those catalogues were left on the bench for a reason.

A day to remember

Make her breakfast in bed, or gently (gently - is said very deliberately) wake her and set up a gorgeous breakfast for the two of you to share.

Remember when you fell in love and there was all that mystery and suspense? Recreate it. We’re talking love notes on lunchboxes,

post-its on iPads, flirt via text during the day, send some flowers or a memory-jogging email to her desk. Ask yourself, what did I do in the courting period?

Date night

Give her a night off, farm out the kids to their grandparents and take her to the place where you first met, or that restaurant she’s been dying to try, or better still do something you’ve never done and pack a bottle of her favourite wine and a picnic rug and set off for a beautiful twilight picnic.

A weekend away

Take a short break together and get back to the simplicity of enjoying one another’s company. It’s good for the soul as we all live busy lives so short breaks often help you reconnect. With some quite time to yourselves you may even discover something new you love about each other.

Valentines Day Saturday, February 14 is...

Healthy

Chocolate Tart Keep the romance flowing WITH life, children and a barrage of other everyday interruptions it can be pretty tough to keep the romance of your loving relationship alive, but there are some simple things you can do that will really make your partner think that you are a living, breathing romantic.

Love is more than just gift giving, flowers and chocolates, it’s about ‘the spark’ and a few sure fire ways to really get the sparks flying can be as easy as picking up a pen and some paper.

It may seem a little old fashioned, but a handwritten letter is a rarity in today’s digital world. Take the time out to write a heartfelt letter on some beautiful stationery and surprise your partner with it. This is truly sentimental and personal gift that will replace anything store bought.

The most romantic drink option is without a doubt champagne. There’s just something magic about genuine French bubbles or sparkling Italian Prosecco and sitting down to enjoy it together with a side dish of fresh strawberries will impress even the fussiest of people.

Let’s face it, nobody enjoys doing housework and with little children running around your feet, your home can end up looking like something out of a horror movie. Every once in a while, hire out some help to take on the household chores and send the ‘kids’ to their grandparents for the night. This will not only lower your stress levels but will really give you time to enjoy one another’s company.

Food is the object of love, but rather than dodging the masses at an overcrowded and overpriced restaurant find a meal that you both enjoy and make it at home together. Set the mood with some candles, use your best dinnerware and put on some music to really put the finishing touches on the romantic evening ahead.

THEY say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach and the way to win a woman over is to cook for her, so it seems pretty obvious that food is the secret to love. This delicious recipe will not only win over anybody’s heart but it’s a naughty little dish that can be enjoyed by everyone guilt free.

Note: This recipe is sugar free, gluten free, dairy free, egg free and is a vegan dish.

Ingredients

What you need for the crust 2 cups activated mixed nuts 3 tablespoons organic coconut oil 1 1/4 cups dessicated coconut 2 tablespoons organic cacao powder 8 dates What you need for the filling Handful of berries 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 2 tablespoons organic cacao powder 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 tablespoons organic coconut oil 4 dates 1/2 teaspoon stevia

Method

To make the crust 1. Combine all ingredients for the crust in a powerful blender, or if you don’t have a powerful blender, just mix the ingredients

in small batches.

2. Pack the combined mixture into a lined cake dish and place in the freezer whilst making the filling.

To make the filling 1. Blend the dates, then remove from the blender and set aside.

2. Combine the coconut milk and stevia in the blender and blend for approximately 7 minutes (this helps slightly thicken the milk).

3. Add the dates and the remaining ingredients (apart from the berries) to the blender and give it a quick blend to mix the ingredients thoroughly.

4. Take the crust out of the freezer and place the berries on the crust, then add the filling on top.

5. Return the tart to the freezer for approximately 4 hours.

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