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BY ANGEL SCHIFFER, OWNER BITTERSWEET BAKERY PHOTOS BY ANGEL SCHIFFER & ADRIANA HERRERA

Desserts can be the sweetest gift. Whether you are searching for the perfect hostess gift or something for your friend that seems to have everything she needs. It’s hard to say no to perfectly baked treats in adorable pink bakery boxes sealed with a gold sticker. Gooey chocolate chip cookies, the fudgiest brownies, and impeccably balanced cupcakes await for you at Bittersweet Bakery.

TIPS AND TRICKS Texture is key when creating the perfect Valentine’s Day charcuterie board. Start with a natural piece of wood, or a slice of marble for a neutral classy base. Fresh florals and piles of fruit bring brightness and life to the board. Elevate your traditional chocolate covered strawberries with 24 karat gold leafing. Do you need a creative centerpiece for your Valentine’s Day party? Try a sweet charcuterie board!

As an artistic rule odd numbers are the most aesthetically pleasing, I like to anchor my board with my most favorite element in three sections. Whether that be stacks of cookies or brownies I try to go with the crowd favorites for this. Mini cupcakes are easily the best desserts for a crowd As they are extremely versatile. This is where you can bring an elegant gold touches and your color scheme throughout your design. Just like any good grazing board you need something funky. We chose glitter dipped fortune cookies and pocky sticks.

In lieu of crackers as your finishing touch, any Valentine’s Day charcuterie would not be complete without the quintessential conversation hearts candies. This fills in any open gaps and brings your board together.

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CAKE CLASS date night

Looking for a unique date night idea? Try your hand at decorating like a pro in one of our hands on cake decorating classes. During the class you learn techniques such as how to properly build a layered cake, create popular finishes, and how to style your cake with embellishments and seasonal decor. The best part? Once the class is complete you will leave with your own 6 inch round cake. REGISTER ONLINE AT: WWW.BITTERSWEET-BAKERY.COM/CLASSES COST: $85-$125