2019 Valentine’s Gift Guide-Food/Drinks

I personally think chocolate is always a great gift, especially for Valentine’s Day. If I got chocolate for Valentine’s Day, I’d be thrilled. I’m always on the hunt for different kinds of chocolate to try too. I like different flavors, so anything with good flavor is great to me. If you haven’t heard of Gutsii yet, it’s a brand of chocolate, and they’re delicious. I really love that they’re dark chocolate and made with natural ingredients. I try to go for more natural products now, so these were a great treat for me.

Do you enjoy a great cup of coffee? There are so many coffee brands out there with all kinds of flavors. One of my new favorites now, is called Scotty P’s Big Mug Coffee. Some of you may actually recognize the name of this coffee. If you’re thinking Gilmore Girls, you’re right?! I thought that was so awesome that he’s got his own coffee line now. Just like when they all use to get a cup of coffee during the show. This can bring back so many memories for me because I watched this show a lot while growing up. It was one of my all time favorite shows.

ABOUT THIS COFFEE:

This is our drink all day, smooth coffee. Our breakfast blend will greet you in the morning like a warm, happy puppy with bright eyes and a wagging tail. Enjoy it before work, during, and even after work while having friends over for dinner for a little extra pick-me-up.

COFFEE TYPE:

Ground – 12 oz

FLAVOR NOTES:

• Light-Medium Roast
• 100% Arabica
• Latin American Beans
• Complex Yet Balanced Flavor

If you’d like to learn more about this coffee, just head over HERE. There are many others to choose from too, including mugs! It’s a great blend of coffee, and I think you’re all going to love this if you’re coffee lovers. Plus, it might take you back to the Gilmore Girls too! At least it did for me.

4. Welch’s Fruit Snacks 

Valentine’s Day can be a fun day for all, especially children. My girls love this day because they always get to hand out treats for the class, and they really enjoy that. We always look for fun cards and great treats for the class. We like to get things that are not candy because almost everyone is always getting candy. One item we do enjoy giving out, are the Welch’s fruit snacks. They’re delicious and kids love them!

The Welch’s Fruit Snacks Valentine’s Day box and pouch have custom Valentine’s Day-themed graphics with heart-shaped pieces and fun emoji faces. These fruit snacks are perfect for Valentine’s Day classroom exchanges, as each pouch features a “To/From” signable front panel.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES:

* Made with REAL fruit

* Fruit is our first ingredient

* Gluten-free

* No preservatives

* Fat-free

 

AVAILABILITY:

Welch’s^® Mixed Fruit Valentine’s Day Fruit Snacks are available at Walmart, Target, Walgreens, and other local retailers. Head over HERE to learn more about them.

5. Bouquet Bar

Looking for a unique gift this year for Valentine’s Day? Flowers and chocolate/candy are always a great idea. In fact, that’s what I’d love to get or give out to someone. They are both classic gifts, and everyone seems to love them. If you could make up your own box of items and choose what you want to ship out to your loved one, would you? With Bouquet Bar, you’re able to pick out a box or design your own. They have items such as flowers, candies, socks, bath bombs and so much more! You’re able to create your own box if you’d like and have it sent wherever you want as well. It’s a wonderful idea and your loved one is going to love this too!

Looking for some great, unique drinks? How about trying the Mionetto’s wine. I love the way these bottles are made because they’re not like big bottles of wine, but rather like a smaller bottle that you can actually enjoy drinking from. As crazy as it may seem, I’ve never seen these smaller type bottles of wine before til now, and I love it!

Mionetto’s DNA is an integration of heritage, premium quality, taste and style, where everything comes together as a single, unique emotion.
An experience that they call Design del Gusto.

Mionetto’s most classic line reflects its connections with the history of the winery in the elegant presentation of the bottle, which features an oblique label design that has always been a characteristic of the winery. The slanting label with its elegant motif is repeated in the neck label and reflects the elegance of this range of wines.

Mionetto Prosecco Prestige Collection: passion, tradition, research, excellence and quality in every detail.

Mionetto, with a century-old history, is one of the most representative Italian wineries today in the international scene, known for its Prosecco and excellence in the production of fine sparkling wines.

The grapes from the province of Treviso, an area that has always produced high quality Prosecco, give this sparkling wine a luminous straw yellow hue and for its emphatic yet stylish mousse. The bouquet is redolent of Golden Delicious apple, while the palate is appealingly marked by aromatic notes of honey, white peach and honey.

Mionetto’s most classic line reflects its connections with the history of the winery in the elegant presentation of the bottle, which features an oblique label design that has always been a characteristic of the winery. The refined design of the label reflects the style of the products. Prestige, quality in every detail!

Rose Extra Dry:

This Rosè is the result of soft pressing of red grapes. Peach blossom color with shiny reflections accompanied by a fine, lively perlage. Intense fragrant, fruity nose with hints of violet, raspberry, morello cherry and wild strawberry.

Mionetto’s most classic line reflects its connections with the history of the winery in the elegant presentation of the bottle, which features an oblique label design that has always been a characteristic of the winery. The refined design of the label reflects the style of the products. Prestige, quality in every detail! Head over HERE to learn more.

Looking for a delicious tasting wine? Look no further and check out the Castello del Poggio’s sweet rose. What a great selection for a wine. I honestly think this is a perfect bottle for Valentine’s Day if you’re still looking for a good bottle of wine.

This is such a perfect idea for Valentine’s Day. I think this recipe is going to be a hit on Valentine’s Day! This is a great bottle of wine that will go great with a delicious dinner this Valentine’s Day. It’s good by itself or in a recipe like the one provided.

If you’d like to learn more about this product, please head over HERE.

Looking for some good wine this Valentine’s Day? I find wine to be a great drink around Valentine’s Day. Many couples can enjoy a nice glass of wine while they’re having a great time together for Valentine’s Day. My husband and I love staying in, and a great glass of wine is perfect for us. Legende has some great wines to choose from too!

There’s really nothing quite like sharing a bottle of Bordeaux on Valentine’s Day, and no matter your current relationship status, Légende has you covered with a collection of five versatile, affordable, and delicious wines for every kind of valentine in your life. Envisioned by winemaker Diane Flam and, and one of the most critically esteemed houses in the world – Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)–Légendewines are the perfect expression of Bordeaux terroir, taking from suchappellations as the Médoc,Saint-Émilion, and Pauillac.

Légende Bordeaux Blanc 2017 – $17.99 – Pair With Galentine’s Day!

Varieties: 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon Gris 

Légende Bordeaux Blanc, made from Sauvignon and Sémillon, explodes with freshness. On the nose, refined and aromatic, combining citrus notes (grapefruit, lime) with aromas of exotic fruit (passion fruit). On the palate, the wine is fresh, lively, seductive, and aromatic, with exotic notes on the finish. 

Légende Saint- Émilion 2016 – $36.99 – Perfect For The Recently Engaged! 

Varieties: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc 

Légende Saint-Emilion is a harmonious blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. With its fruity, toasty bouquet, this elegant wine is round and well balanced on the palate – a fine illustration of this prestigious appellation with a full-bodied attack, plump, soft tannins, and a pleasantly fresh finish. 

Head over HERE to see all the wines they have to offer.

Looking for some great wine this Valentine’s Day? There are many kinds out there, and Forever Young is a great choice. They have a lot of great wines to choose from. A couple of the ones I have, are the rose and malbec reserva wines. These are certainly going to go great for Valentines Day, or really any day. If you love wine and haven’t tried this brand yet, I highly recommend it.

Forever Young Rosé Wine is an elegant wine that comes from St. Tropez, France. It has hints of citrus zest with a fresh flavor of clementines and is balanced. For the production process, the grapes are de-stemmed and then left for maceration. It is then put in a stainless steel container for fermentation at a controlled temperature, in which the whole process is very carefully checked and then matured in oak barrels. Forever Young Rosé pairs well with salads, risottos, chicken and seafood dishes.

Their 100% Malbec is a rich purple color, with a classic nose of black currants which goes through to the palate. It is full bodied with soft fruity tannins and a long finish. It is an exceptional wine that pairs well with lamb, beef or duck.

Head over HERE if you’d like to learn more about their wines.

10. Bellini

Looking for something fruity for a drink? If you love the flavor of peach, you may love the Bellini wine cocktail. This is a nice peach flavored drink and it’s delicious! I also love that they’re in cans. The perfect size for a great drink.

Riesling blended with Palisade Peach juice! Aromas of white peach and citrus fruits that continue onto the palate. Acid and sugar are balanced perfectly with the carbonation to make this delightfully refreshing.

Head over HERE if you’d like to learn more about this drink.

11. The Infinite Monkey-Rose Wine

If you’re looking for something unique for a drink, the Infinite Monkey have some great drinks to choose from. Their wine bottles are really neat too! I love that they have monkeys on them! The wine is really delicious too. If you like fruity type wine, then the rose one would be a good choice for you. This one has strawberry, cherry and watermelon flavors that all taste great together.

IMT is an urban winery located in the RiNo area of Denver, Colorado. IMT bottles and cans are available nationwide and there are taprooms in Denver, Stapleton and Austin (and ones opening soon in Fort Collins, as well as, in Dallas).  IMT not only embraces local resources, agriculture and community, but its cans make drinking award-winning wine more accessible, more approachable, and more sustainable for the environment. 

Fuschia is the new pink when it comes to this rose’. The color is almost as remarkable as the distinct aromas of strawberry that hit your nose with each sip. And if that isn’t enough, your taste buds will come to life with the cherry and watermelon flavors that make this rose’ a great summer picnic addition.

Head over HERE if you’d like to learn more.

12. Sugar Island Coconut Rum

If you love rum and the flavor of coconut, then you may love this coconut rum from Sugar Island!

Get fresh with Sugar Island Coconut Rum, a beautifully balanced escape from the ordinary. Enticing tropical aromas seduce you, leading to creamy, delicately sweet coconut flavors, and a bright, silky finish. It’s so smooth and sweet, you can skip the mixers and sip it au naturel, but if you prefer to shake things up, blend it into your favorite tropical cocktails.

Head over HERE to learn more and find some great recipes too!

13. Maker’s Mark Whisky

Do you enjoy whisky? If so, then you must try out Maker’s Mark whisky if you haven’t tried this yet. I’m sure you will really enjoy this one.

This one changed the way we think of bourbon, all because one man changed the way he thought about making it. Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. Never bitter or sharp, Maker’s Mark^® is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon that’s easy to drink. To ensure consistency, we rotate every barrel by hand and age our bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker’s^® is still hand-dipped in our signature red wax at our distillery in Loretto, Ky., just like Bill, Sr., would have wanted.

Tasting Notes

Head over HERE to learn more.

14. Liberation de Paris-Chardonnay

If you love chardonnay, then you must give the Liberation de Paris a try if you haven’t tried this one yet.

This has a rich and well balanced French Chardonnay with hints of apricot and white flowers with a vanilla and buttery finish.

In august 1944 a convoy of us soldiers liberated the small village of la vicomte-sur-rance in brittany. The first jeep stopped to pick up a seven year old boy who was greatly impacted by the war. The us soldier gave him a piece of gum and chocolate. The boy’s eyes lit up and he smiled. From that moment an eternal gratitude for the united states of america was born. That boy is my father joel bonnete. Since i moved to the usa i have always wanted to create a wine that would represent the gratitude from our family the french people and france have for the usa. These wines come from our terroirs of france and are made with our caring savoir-faire. Sante! Cheers!

Looks as if their website isn’t up just yet, but head over HERE to learn more.

15. Tres Agaves-Strawberry Margarita/Daiquiri Mix-Organic 

Do you love the fruity mixed drinks? These are the drinks I love the most. Strawberry has always been one of my favorite flavors, so the strawberry margarita/daiquiri mixes are my favorite. If you enjoy these as well, then you may also love the Tres Agaves Strawberry Margarita/Daiquiri Mix! You can mix up some amazing drinks with this product.

Not the spirit itself, but the spirit of the small town and valley it hails from. Born from a volcano and blue agave. Shaped by generations of Jimadores. Cared for by all those who eat, drink, and live Tequila every day. This is a magical town filled with colorful people who live colorful lives. All 26,000 of them. So have a taste of our local spirit. Add lime and agave nectar if you like.
But as always, start with Tres Agaves.

Certified USDA Organic
Gluten Free, All Natural Ingredients
Sweetened only with Agave Nectar
No High Fructose Corn Syrup
Simply Add Tres Agaves Tequila

Head over HERE to learn more about this product.

16. New Fangled Confections

Looking for some amazing treats? I think it’s great to be able to give out treats for Valentine’s Day. I know this is what I’d prefer if I got a gift for Valentine’s Day. I think that you could never go wrong with handing out treats to anyone. I was recently introduced to Newfangled Confections, and boy am I glad to have finally heard about this company. They make some amazing treats that are so delicious!

Established in 2012, Newfangled Confections is a modern take on blast-from-the-past candy made with a dash of love and nostalgia in Indianapolis, IN. Candymaker Carrie Abbott’s modern take on grandma’s candy dish favorites is inspired by childhood memories including trips with her grandfather to Hook’s Drugstore in the late 1970s.

After an experiment gone deliciously right involving a peanut butter dessert for a wedding reception, her signature candy reminiscent of peanut fudge meets brittle, Frittle was born. Her company, Newfangled Confections has an incredible story of “small batch” to “big box”. She lives in Indy with her husband and two daughters.

Chocolate Covered Fritter: 

11-oz chocolate covered Frittle candy. Fudge meets brittle meets chocolate! Choose all milk chocolate, all dark chocolate, or mixed milk & dark chocolate.

*2019 Packaging for Valentines is a white box w/holiday ribbon

Pralines: 

A true Southern confection. These creamy, pecan candies are wrapped in old-fashioned bags that are reminiscent of the wax bags you saw growing up. Shelf life of about 3-5 days. 2-3 oz each. 6 pralines per order.

Frittle: 

This ain’t your grandma’s brittle. Frittle combines the classic peanut-buttery sweetness of brittle crossed with peanut fudge. The result is a soft, crispy fudge-like brittle with just a hint of salt. (Gluten-free and vegan).  3.5-oz resealable bag. Shelf life varies on season, but estimated 9 months.

Sweet & Spicy Pecans 

Spicy sweet with a delayed heat! An addictive treat year round. Popular in beer and wine stores! 4 oz bag. Shelf life varies on season, but estimated 6 months.

If you want to learn more about their products, head over HERE. You can also use the coupon code SWEETHEART30 for 30% off chocolate varieties of Frittle.