February 14 is the day we celebrate one of the world's most famous saints.
The most romantic day of the year conjures up imagery of red roses, poems, greeting cards and of course date nights, and wetpaint
A Brief History Of Valentine’s Day Cards
"Fertility-related customs have been celebrated in mid-February since pagan times. ... By the 18th century, we see something that begins to resemble modern Valentine's cards. In the 19th century, this evolved to the point where popular ladies' magazines like Harper's Weekly published instructions for readers on how to craft them." - AP
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Valentine’s recipes: Beetroot salad, shellfish soup, chocolate fondant A dinner to melt the heart: vivid winter salad, a spectacular seafood broth and a seductive chocolate and coffee dessert you can make ahead
ST V Martini Ingredients
1.5 oz whipped cream infused vodka
.5 oz Amaretto
.5 oz Bailey’s Irish cream
.25 oz half & half
.25 oz grenadine (this gives the pink color mixed with little half & half)
Pink color sprinkles on the rim
Garnished with fresh pomegranate seeds