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Many people will tell you not to gift a heart-shaped box of chocolate or really anything sweet on Valentine’s Day—that it’s basic, expected. But we’re here to say that dessert is quite welcome, and can even be exciting if you’re looking in the right places. Better yet: why not go a little spicy? Whether it’s a tingling cocktail addition, movie theater-inspired candy bars, or a fancy box of fruit, these are 12 Valentine’s Day food gifts that won’t disappoint.
Branche No. 3 Olive Oil
Gift this bottle with a cruet or a serving dish and you’ll be in business. And Branche isn’t just a pretty face—the brand makes delicious olive oil with distinct profiles. No. 3 is crafted with two different presses of Spanish Arbequina olives, one that’s more mellow and the other that’s a little spicy. “Bold yet harmonious,” just like your love.
Disco Inferno Liquid Heat
Spice up their cocktail hour with this chili- and botanical-infused brandy. Bird’s Eye, Scotch Bonnet, Aji Panca, and Chiltepin chilis are balanced with cinnamon and mint to give margaritas and negronis a kick. Our tip: gift with their favorite spirit or a set of glasses that go with their favorite drink.
Bon Bon Valentine’s Day Rouge Gift Box
Somehow, Bon Bon’s Swedish candies just never get stale. This limited-edition gift box is filled with a pound of the brand’s best-selling sour and sweet bites.
Yun Hai Taiwanese Fruit Jams
If fruit is their love language, gift them this quartet of small batch Taiwanese jams, including Irwin mango, mulberry, passionfruit pumpkin, and red guava. These flavorful, natural spreads are ideal on biscuits and yogurt, swirled into cakes, and mixed into cocktails.
Knipschildt Valentine’s Day Chocolate Truffles Box
Tell us this isn’t the most beautiful box of chocolates you’ve ever seen, from the floral-flecked box to the splatterware-esque truffles. Made with unique flavors like blue agave, tangerine, hibiscus, and more, these sweets will delight anyone who receives them.
Ghia x Alice Mushrooms Happy Ending Ghianduja
Ghia is our go-to for cans of N/A concoctions, but did you know they also make an alluring hazelnut spread? Mix that with crushed almonds, puffed quinoa, and Alice mushrooms (complete with nootropics, adaptogens, and other compounds that enhance desire) and the mood is set for sharing. An extra gift that comes with this gift: 100% of profits will be donated to families impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Olivieri 1882 Valentine’s Cake
From the brand we trust to do panettone right comes a Valentine’s cake worth giving. Made by hand with the same dough as their flagship product, this version incorporates candied strawberries and dark chocolate. Maybe it’s the shareable snack you bring to Galentine’s or you reserve it all for you and your honey. That’s up to you.
Flamingo Estate Mini Rose Honey
Flamingo Estate immediately reminds us that rose and honey are indeed both aphrodisiacs, and their Damask rose-infused honey brings both together. Make a theme: bring a bouquet, this mini jar, and something lovely to drizzle it on.
Levain Bakery Valentine’s Day Cookie Bundle
A limited-edition tin of over-the-top, six-ounce cookies means you don’t even have to wrap this one. Choose their favorite Levain assortment, whether that’s Signature, Decadent, Chocolate Lovers, or Dark Days of Winter. Gift them stationary or a set of water color pencils and a sketchbook to store inside once the treats are all gone.
A24 Triple Feature Movie Chocolate Set
If heading to the movies is your regular date night, let us recommend A24’s film-inspired, six-bar chocolate set for a night in. The three flavors included are Fizzy Fountain Soda, Popcorn & Candy, Salty Peanut Crunch—one for both of you in each style.
Frog Hollow Moro Blood Oranges
If strawberries feel too on the nose, why not send midwinter pick-me-up citrus? Frog Hollow Farm packs up the best boxes of mail-order fruit, including these Moro blood oranges. They’re delicious just peeled and eaten, but you could also pair them with a bottle of prosecco or tonic to share with your loved one.
Flowerhead Tea
For the person you know that prefers anything over flowers. This drinkable version of roses combines with spearmint, peppermint, and gunpowder pearls to make a full-bodied green tea that ends with a floral-minty flourish. Make it a gift box with tea cups or a teapot, if you want to go the extra mile. It comes in a 50-pack on the brand’s site, too.