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  • Treating Yourself with Love

    by Susan Schachterle
      Image by prostooleh on Freepik For many of us, maybe most of us, it’s much easier and more comfortable to give than to receive. Is this because ...
    Posted in Blog, Cooking, Food, Foodie, french, Love, Recipes, Store News

  • The Scent of Romance

    by Susan Schachterle
      Fragrance has the power to transport us to different times and places, and can bring out powerful memories and the emotions that go with them. S...

  • A Tasty Touch of Paris (“pain au chocolate”)

    by Susan Schachterle
    In your kitchen or wherever you want a little bit of French indulgence The French tend to believe in and enjoy indulgence, whatever form it might ...
    Posted in Blog, Cooking, Food, Food Blog, Foodie, french, Love, Recipes, Valentine's

  • An Easy Checklist for a Romantic Meal

    by Susan Schachterle
        Set the mood Appeal to as many of the senses as possible. How does your table look? Have you included foods that bring color to the event? Rem...

  • A Simple (and Sexy) Confection Courtesy of Martha Hopkins and Randall Lockridge

    by Susan Schachterle
      Chocolate and nuts – what can possibly equal the anticipation, the pleasure, the satisfaction? (that’s a rhetorical question we’ll let you answe...

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Love Smoothie

    by Susan Schachterle
      Cocoa beans have long been used as a remedy to increase libido. This aphrodisiac was considered so powerful that it was prescribed by doctors in...
    Posted in Blog, Cooking, Food, Food Blog, Foodie, Love, Recipes

  • An Alternative To Valentine's Day

    by Susan Schachterle
    ---------With Valentine’s Day upon us, I’ve heard several men, mostly out shopping, complain about this “artificial” holiday and how its only pu...

  • How to Create a Romantic Table for 2 on a Budget

    by Susan Schachterle
    Setting the tone for a romantic dinner for two doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. It just takes a little outside-the-box creativity! So, w...

  • Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs with Balsamic

    by Susan Schachterle
    ... Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs with BalsamicA simple and sexy appetizerA favorite romantic finger food for any love feast is this romantic reci...

  • Easy Ways to Keep Passion Alive

    by Susan Schachterle
    As we are all aware, comfort and security are at odds with excitement and mystery. But when it’s about relationships, we want all of them combined...

  • DATE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS

    by Susan Schachterle
    HERE’S ANOTHER IDEA FOR A ROMANTIC DATE NIGHT, AND ONE THAT DOESN’T COST MUCH AND THAT PROVIDES PLENTY OF THE MAGICAL COMBINATION OF LOVE AND THE ...

  • Romance Chef Spa Night Tip

    by Susan Schachterle
    Anyone who has been in a romantic relationship knows how important it is to take special care to keep that connection fresh, romantic, and sexy!  D...