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Valentine's Wish List

Jack and I are heading to Philly for a fun weekend away to celebrate Valentine's Day. I am in charge of setting our culinary agenda (Vetri, Distrito, and Fond are are at the top of my list!) and Jack is in charge of planning our activities- er, historic site visits is probably a more appropriate definition. I am hoping our schedule will include a visit to Dolley Madison's home (I am quite fond of her ever since visiting Montpelier!) and the Please Touch Museum, geared at ages 1-7.
Though I am glad (relieved, really!) we decided to ban the expensive and needless practice of giving gifts, a few items did catch my eye this year. So, if you aren't sweeping your sweetie off his/her feet this year by touring the Graff House (where TJ wrote the Declaration of Independence) or going to see Isamu Noguchi's steel sculpture, Bolt of Lightning, here are some fun Valentine's offerings to wrap up in a pretty bow. Meanwhile, Jack can woo me...with cheesesteaks.

Red Sodastream Genesis- I love that this version of the popular carbonator is slim and compact. Frankly, every girl likes a little sparkle, even if it's just in her water.

Mercury Votive Holders- Fancy, but super affordable. Buy a mess of them and sprinkle your home or line your window sills with understated elegance.

Babs Tassel Wrap and Sweetheart Sweater (top of page)- Lilly P. is all about the romantic prints this season. It's a little kitschy, but definitely toned down enough to pull off.

Nook (in color)- Topping my reading list? A Perfect Union: Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation. James and Dolley were in love. They were rarely apart from one another. Their relationship is perfectly inspiring for this holiday. I suggest you load the book on his/her nook before you gift it.

His and Hers Flip Video Cameras- Jack and I are longish distance. I have a secret wish that we will someday send cute videos to one another of our daily routines set to cheerful music. First, I need a camera. Second, I need to manage my expectations. Still, I want one of these little cameras. Don't you want to see me preparing recipes on the Charm & Salt youtube channel? I thought so.

That's all I've got. At the end of the day, if what you can manage on Monday is a Whitman's Sampler and cooking spaghetti with a jar of sauce, I think that's great.  In five years, he/she won't remember that lavish dinner out or outdated wrap sweater you spent a fortune on. More likely, he/she will remember you. That's pretty awesome, and worth its weight in mercury glass votives.

Happy Valentine's Day!

World Nutella Day? We're Hazelnuts for It!

We whipped up a batch of, well, a few different desserts all featuring the famous chocolate hazelnut spread. Recipes will be shared shortly. In the meantime, hope you're celebrating with crepes or gelato or a spoon.

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Valentine's Giveaway!

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Charm & Salt is hosting a giveaway for these scrumptious X and O S'mores made by Two Hearts Bakery and available exclusively through Williams-Sonoma. Guittard chocolate, Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon vanilla marshmallows, and graham crackers made with Saigon cinnamon are combined for this special treat. Celebrate your sweet self, or send them as a gift! Entries will be accepted until 12pm EST on 2/8. Winner will be randomly selected and announced on the morning of 2/9. Good luck!

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