This is a Valentine’s-appropriate cookbook that’s enjoyable all year. Recipe developer and author Michele Song has created the ultimate collection of chocolate recipes, including cookies, pies, and doughnuts. The Twice-Baked Chocolate Tahini Blackberry Cake is the book’s greatest hit. It’s gloriously fudgy and would make for a perfect Valentine’s dessert.

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“Are sweets for Valentine’s Day basic? Sure. But c’mon, cake truffles are just so dang good,” says senior editor Grace Kelly. “I’d love my husband even more if he gifted them to me this year (hint, hint!). Thebirthday cake and chocolate chip cookie flavors are sweet and satisfying, but I’m also eyeing these limited-editionred velvet cheesecake truffles.”

Our team loves this comfy apron that slips on over your head—no tying required. Grace named it a winner in her review of thebest aprons, and she’s not the only one who recommends it: Hedley & Bennett is beloved by pro chefs and bakers the world over. The pretty, pink rhubarb color is perfect for V-Day.

Boarderie delivers hand-crafted, pre-arranged charcuterie boards, and they are stunning. (I ordered one over the holidays, and my family still talks about it.) This one is designed to celebrate Valentine’s Day, with special touches like cheese cut in the shape of Xs and Os and strawberry shortcake bites. The large board is big enough for a Palentine’s party, and the small size is perfect for an intimate dinner for two.

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“This candle truly smells like you just walked into Levain Bakery,” says associate editorial director Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm. “It’s buttery, sugary, and vanilla-y—a downright delightful scent to bathe your kitchen (or any room) in.”

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“If you want to go beyond a box of chocolates this Valentine’s Day, consider this gorgeous, thoughtful gift from Dandelion Chocolates. It’s a collection of bonbons (including pâte de fruit, truffles, and chocolates) paired with letters from a real-life historical couple: Napoleon and Joséphine, Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett, and John Keats and Fanny Brawne. The set includes tasting notes and quotes, so you and your lover can luxuriate in the fiery, rich intensity of Napoleon and Josephine’s love, revel in the bright passion of John Keats and Fanny Brawne, and marvel at the subtlety and depth of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett.” — Grace

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“Forget sparkling cider. If you don’t drink (or you want a bubbly toast without the morning headache), get this,” says writer Ashlee Redger. “Ghia has become a staff-favorite here at Serious Eats, and its Le Fizz is my personal favoritebooze-free celebratory sipper. Its mild sweetness is well-balanced with gentle, smoky notes of lapsang souchong tea and pleasantly bitter gentian root. Add a bottle of theGhia Original Apéritif to your order for nightcap-worthy nonalcoholic cocktails.”

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“I’ve been talking about these wine glasses for years. They’re the perfect size for a weeknight pour.” — Riddley

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I named this one of thebest chocolate bars you can buy. It just so happens to be perfect for Valentine’s Day, too. With a generous sprinkle of pink salt, this 71% dark chocolate bar is all dressed up for the holiday’s festivities. Plus, the packaging is so pretty, you won’t need to wrap it.

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Having a date night at home? Set the scene with these perky asparagus tapers. They’re handmade by beekeepers in California and look strikingly realistic.

“Why not impress your date with a fancy caviar set? This one includes four mini jars—three caviars and one paddlefish roe—plus blinis, crème fraîche, a mother-of-pearl spoon, and a tin opener key. All you need is a bottle of Champagne, and you’re set with a tasting experience for two.” — Ashlee

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Is it getting steamy in here, or is that just the hot pot? I love Fly by Jing’s condiments—like thespicy Chili Crisp—so I was thrilled to see it has launched a hot pot set. It comes with a fire engine-red electric hot pot appliance and a packet of seasoning to flavor the base of your next cooking adventure...perhaps with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day?

“A Trade subscription remains one of the best gifts I’ve received. I was able to enjoy free coffee for months, which made many, many mornings much better (and I have a 6-month-old baby, so this is saying a lot!). Once, when I wasn’t a fan of the coffee beans Trade sent me, its customer service credited my account, so I was able to choose new beans, free of charge.” — Riddley

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“I just got two of these cups and love their playful stripes and large, looped handles. There’s just something about a cup *on *a saucer, you know? It’s fancier! It’s more fun! The saucer perfectly accommodates a homemade biscotti, too. (I’m talking from experience, of course.)” — Riddley

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Not to be *too *cheeky, but this gift practically screams, "Kiss me." It slides on smoothly and nourishes for hours. And the flavor? It reminds me of rose cookies, not grandma’s perfume.

This gift set isn’t for everyone, but it *is *perfect for tinned fish-lovers. It includes Fishwife’s greatest hits, like Albacore Tuna with Spanish Lemon. And it comes with chocolate-shaped sardines!

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The design of this cookbook is so fun: hot pink, bright, and majorly flirty. The recipes—all of which feature dates—are creative and luscious. I’m calling this the best Valentine’s present for a significant other who loves to help in the kitchen.

“Cin cin to your love with these chic (and am I allowed to say, sexy?) martini glasses, each decorated with black bows. They have staying power past Valentine’s Day, too.” — Grace

This gift falls under the "acts of service" category. It may be weird to gift your Valentine a jar of tomato sauce, but what about presenting them with a homemade pasta dinner, topped with this spicy-sweet hot honey marinara? That’s next-level.

“My husband got me this recipe box last year for Valentine’s Day. It’s not too big, comes with dividers, and has a slot on top that props up a recipe card.” — Riddley

"After trying Olivieri’s pannetone this past Christmas, I became a convert: It was nothing like the stale hunks sold in the grocery stores. And the brand’s Valentine’s Day pannetone is just as glorious: Moist, tender, and with bits of chocolate, candied strawberries, and a pink glaze, it’s like a strawberry donut was transformed into an elegant heart-shaped loaf. If you love someone who loves all things Italian and carby, well, I think you know what to get them. " — Grace

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One of the very best stand mixers you can buy? In the passion red color? Gift of the century for the serious baker in your life.

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