When a Box of Chocolates Just Won’t Cut It
How are you celebrating Valentine’s day this year? You can do better than a standard box of chocolates—and your loved one certainly deserves something much more special than that.Whether it’s your first Valentine’s together, or you’ve shared countless milestones throughout the years, there’s no better way and time to say ‘I love you’ than a carefully planned and romantic date night this February 14th. Sparks will surely fly when you make a romantic treat complete with your favourite meal, music, and memories to share—a true labour of love.
Take Date Night to the Next Level
Canada's Top 15 Date Night Meals Based on Total Online and YouTube Searches
| Most Popular | Top Valentine's Day Dinner Meals | Online searches | Youtube Searches | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Parmesan | 40,500 | 700 | 41,200 |
| 2 | Filet Mignon | 22200 | 500 | 22700 |
| 3 | Cacio e Pepe | 12,100 | 1000 | 13,100 |
| 4 | Beef Tenderloin | 9,900 | 200 | 10,100 |
| 5 | Sous Vide Steak | 6,600 | 900 | 7,500 |
| 6 | Coconut Curry Chicken | 4,400 | 80 | 4,480 |
| 7 | Chicken Marbella | 1,900 | 10 | 1,910 |
| 8 | Lobster Pasta | 1,600 | 30 | 1,630 |
| 9 | New York Strip Steak | 1,600 | 30 | 1,630 |
| 10 | Pan Seared Scallops | 1,300 | 10 | 1,310 |
| 11 | Lemon Garlic Shrimp | 1,000 | 10 | 1,010 |
| 12 | Tuscan Chicken Pasta | 1000 | 10 | 1010 |
| 13 | Creamy Tuscan Chicken | 880 | - | 880 |
| 14 | Linguine with Clams | 880 | - | 880 |
| 15 | Smothered Pork Chops | 590 | 30 | 620 |
Canada's Favourite Romantic Playlist for Valentines Day
Top 10 Most Played Romantic Songs of All Time in Canada
| Most Popular | Canada's Top Most Played Romantic Songs | Spotify Streams |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur | 1.9 Billion (1,905,930,228) |
| 2 | Body Like A Back Road - Sam Hunt | 651 Million (651,610,548) |
| 3 | Let's Stay Together - AI Green | 340 Million (340,469,733) |
| 4 | Be My Baby - the Ronettes | 220 Million (220,987,790) |
| 5 | Perfect - Ed Sheeran | 195 Million (195,799,258) |
| 6 | Turn Me On - Bette Midler | 134 Million (134,891,503) |
| 7 | I Won't Let You Go - James Morrison | 98 Million (98,251,875) |
| 8 | A Case of You - Joni Mitchell | 97 Million (97,813,036) |
| 9 | Suzanne - Leonard Cohen | 95 Million (95,689,982) |
| 10 | Something’s Gotta Hold On Me - Etta James | 86 Million (86,933,017) |
Find the Key to Your Beloved’s Heart –Through Their Stomach
Not an Experienced Chef? No Problem!
Valentine's Day is for Cinnamon, Spice and Everything Nice
Keep It Spicy
1.In a cocktail shaker, combine lime juice, jalapeño, and agave.
2.Muddle a few times and fill shaker with ice.
3. Pour in grapefruit juice and tequila.
4.Shake until chilled.
5.Rim a highball glass with pink Himalayan salt, then fill with ice.Strain chilled contents from shaker into the glass.
6.Top with club soda.
7.Garnish with another slice of jalapeño and a small wedge of grapefruit.
Sweet As Honey
1.Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled.
2.Strain into a coupe glass.
3.Serve with a lemon twist.
4.Honey simple syrup: In a small pot, combine ½ cup honey and ½ cup water.
5.Bring to a simmer and stir until honey is dissolved.
6.Cool and pour into a resealable glass container. Refrigerate any unused syrup.
Old Fashioned Love Song
1.In a rocks glass, add ice (one very large cube works well for this!), whiskey, creme de cacao, simple syrup, and bitters.
2.Stir with a bar spoon, until drink is chilled (about 20 times).
3.Garnish with an orange twist and a cocktail cherry, and serve!.
Keep It Spicy
1.In a cocktail shaker, combine lime juice, jalapeño, and agave.
2.Muddle a few times and fill shaker with ice.
3. Pour in grapefruit juice and tequila.
4.Shake until chilled.
5.Rim a highball glass with pink Himalayan salt, then fill with ice.Strain chilled contents from shaker into the glass.
6.Top with club soda.
7.Garnish with another slice of jalapeño and a small wedge of grapefruit.
Sweet As Honey
1.Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled.
2.Strain into a coupe glass.
3.Serve with a lemon twist.
4.Honey simple syrup: In a small pot, combine ½ cup honey and ½ cup water.
5.Bring to a simmer and stir until honey is dissolved.
6.Cool and pour into a resealable glass container. Refrigerate any unused syrup.
Old Fashioned Love Song
1.In a rocks glass, add ice (one very large cube works well for this!), whiskey, creme de cacao, simple syrup, and bitters.
2.Stir with a bar spoon, until drink is chilled (about 20 times).
3.Garnish with an orange twist and a cocktail cherry, and serve!.
