cuisine love bites

Red is the colour of love, and can be used in a variety of ways, every day, to show someone you love them. Here are some quick and easy suggestions:

CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIESperfect when strawberries are in season. Simply melt chocolate buttons over a slow heat, dip the strawberries in, and arrange artistically before serving them. Try white chocolate for a change, and remember to leave the stalks on the berries. Alternatively thread on a kebab stick and serve.

HAND-MADE CHOCOLATES

Invest in a silicone chocolate/candy mould, stock up with chocolate buttons, and fresh fruit such as raspberries. Melt the chocolate, pour half into the moulds, add the fruit, then add the remaining chocolate. Allow to set. Dark chocolate works well with raspberries. Remember fresh fruit goes o so eat as soon as possible.

FRESH BERRY SMOOTHIES

Treat your loved one to a red-hued berry smoothie for breakfast. Milk, yoghurt, berries, a raw egg, and a dash of chilli flakes will set their taste buds on fire.

BERRY PANCAKES

Instead of bacon with pancakes and maple syrup, try fresh berries instead, especially during the summer months. (See our recipe on the next page)

HEART SHAPED COOKIES

If you plan on celebrating Valentine’s Day regularly, invest in a heartshaped cookie cutter. Make your favourite biscuit mix, cut, bake and ice with melted white chocolate, sprinkled with red jelly crystals.