We all know why St. Valentine was canonized. He invented chocolate and aphrodisiacs. I get tired of hearing people whine about Valentine's Day. Even when I was single I loved it. Valentine's is about celebrating who you love, even if you're not getting any. If you can't see that even your little one, your furry friend or your Mom can be as profound a Valentine as anyone else, you're probably heading for a life of cheap wine and World of Warcraft. Which is O.K. for some I suppose. Not for me. I love a lot of people. None more so than my son and his "dee-da". But if you don't even have a guinea pig to call your own, Valentine's can always about chocolate and food. How is that a bad thing? This Valentine's, the three of us and our fuzzy bum friend, Rocky (though no chocolate for doggies, guys!) will be knee-deep in some of these Valentine's treats:

From local Vancouver chef, Rob Feenie: Gooey Chocolate Valentine's Cake

From the Gourmet Cupcake Company - Chocolate Truffle Rose Cupcakes

From Valerie Confections: Single Malt Scotch Truffles

Monkey Mommy: Puffy Pink Popcorn Hearts

For a good Buzz: X-Rated Sangria

And a guaranteed delicious savory bite: Sweetheart Shrimp

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