Flowers and chocolate — nothing says “I didn’t try” like one of these gifts. Here’s what we really want.
Wine
I’d take a bottle of cabernet with cocoa notes over a box of lame chocolates any day.
Bacon
Try artisan bacon for meat lovers, or make some vegan bacon for your ethical sweetie — either way, it’s a win.
Candied bacon
Bacon is for someone you love. Candied bacon is for someone you can see yourself with forever.
Liqueur
No one buys themselves interesting liqueurs, but they’re the perfect gift, especially homemade.
Cookbooks
Instead of something generic, give me a copy of your favorite cookbook so we can bond while cooking from it.
Quality coffee beans
I’m tired of drinking crappy coffee, you’re tired of putting up with me in the morning — this is the solution.
Pizza
Um, duh. But make it nice pizza, not something from a chain or, God forbid, the frozen aisle.
Netflix
Streaming my fave cooking shows is just a way of life. Show your love by renewing my Netflix subscription.
Cheese
A wedge of cheese and a bottle of wine is a heckuva lot classier than some overpriced drugstore chocolate.
Junk food
I won’t buy it on my own, so a gift basket of my secret favorite junk food is truly the way to my heart.
Craft beer
Buck the chocolates (and gender norms), and gift me a great craft beer that we can sip in front of the fire.
Mac & cheese
Creamy, dreamy, homemade mac & cheese will get pretty much anyone to fall in love with you. Trust me.
Marshmallow of the week club
Stuck on the idea of giving sweets? Try this gourmet marshmallow of the week club from Wondermade.
This Nessie ladle
I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t want this ladle. I’ve been ogling it for months now. Valentine, surprise me!
Order delivery
Really romantic? Ditch the chocolate, and plan for a night in, where food is the last thing on our minds.
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