What’s the best way to show a gourmand you care? You know the answer. Whether your Valentine prefers the classics (Chocolate! Candy!) or the unconventional (Olive oil! Tequila!) we’ve found the perfect gift for your favourite foodie.
Pocket Cocktails,
Amour Liquide
These Quebec-made “pocket cocktails” come in four classic varieties: a Margarita, Old Fashioned, Espresso Martini and Negroni. All you need to do, as the brand advises, is “shake, pour and love”!
$7
Valentine’s Date Night Collection,
Chocolat de Kat
Toronto chocolatier Chocolat de Kat has released their Valentine’s Date Night collection: an assortment of chocolates in flavours like Popcorn Praline, Cherry Cheesecake, Tres Leches and Espresso Martini.
$27
Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers Valentine’s Day Cocktail Kit,
Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers
Nothing says “I love you” more than a cocktail that also doubles as dessert! This Valentine’s-Day-inspired cocktail kit includes Dillon’s Rose Gin, Chocolate Liqueur, Niagara Grenadine, ginger beer and a recipe card.
$90
Box of Dark Chocolates,
Nespresso
Everyone knows chocolate and coffee are a match made in heaven. Nespresso’s 70% dark chocolate squares are earthy and bitter, with an intense cocoa flavour and slight crunch – perfect for pairing with espresso (or an espresso martini).
$12
With Love Pecorino,
Torri Cantine
The With Love line from Italian winemaker Torri Cantine is a natural fit for Valentine’s Day. The Pecorino has vivid aromas of white flowers and citrus fruit and pairs perfectly with pasta and seafood (and Pecorino romano, of course).
$16
Valentine Amaretto,
Spiritueux Alpha Tango
This eye-catching bottle contains Spiritueux Alpha Tango’s Quebec-distilled Amaretto-style liqueur. It’s infused with cocoa nibs and hibiscus flower, with intense notes of dark chocolate and cherry.
$33
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil in Heart Bottle,
Frantoio Muraglia
Say “I love you” with a gift any chef should appreciate: a bottle of cold-pressed Italian olive oil. Muraglia’s Apulian olive oil can be purchased in a beautiful (and reusable) heart-patterned stoneware bottle.
$85.50
Tequila Plata,
Siempre Tequila
Siempre – “Always” – Tequila was founded by Canadian-Mexican entrepreneur Monica Sanita. Their Tequila Plata is made in small batches with 100% agave, and has aromas of citrus fruit, floral and spice, with sweet and savoury notes (and a rose-adorned bottle).
$65
Sweet Love Gift Set,
Yumma Candy
This gorgeous Valentine’s gift box comes in a drawer-style box with three containers of candy from British confectionary Yumma: their peach and Strawberry Fizz gummies, as well as their fruit-yogurt-flavoured “Yumma Cups.”
$40
Romance Rosé,
Chateau De Berne
This rosé is made in Provence with a blend of grenache, cinsault, syrah and merlot grapes. It’s silky and dry, with the flavours of orchard fruit, red berries and peaches. Raise a glass and say je t’aime.
$18
Be Mine Chocolate Collection,
Beta 5
Vancouver’s Beta 5 has released their annual Valentine’s Day collection, which includes these candy-heart-inspired chocolates. Your loved one can expect unique seasonal flavours like Cinnamon Heart and Lychee-Rose.
$39
Love Bite Limited Edition Sparkling Water,
Barbet x Briony Douglas
Toronto-based Barbet created these cans in collaboration with local artist Briony Douglas. A limited-edition design adorns their invigorating Love Bite sparkling water, which is flavoured with ginger, juniper and grapefruit.
$39/12
Nuts About You Valentine Tin,
Nuts.com
If your Valentine doesn’t have a particularly sweet tooth, look no further: this Valentine’s Day nut tin comes with a mix of lightly salted roasted nuts and a scattering of golden chocolate-coated almonds.
$35
Valentine’s Cupid 38% Milk Chocolate Bar,
Maribelle Chocolates
This chocolate bar from NYC’s Mariebelle was made for Galentine’s Day. The limited-edition Valentine’s wrapper on their 38% milk chocolate bar features an extra-handsome depiction of Cupid, naturally.
$7 U.S.
Tea Date 8-Tea Sampler,
DavidsTea
Consider this matchmaking service: DavidsTea’s Valentine’s Day “Tea Date” Sampler includes eight romance-inspired blends such as Chocolate Macaroon and Organic Peppermint Amour.
$29
Valentine’s Indulgence Box,
Sakuraco
Sakuraco’s snack boxes come filled with an assortment of Japanese treats, tailored for the season. Their Valentine’s box includes an array of pink snacks (strawberry daifuku and heart-shaped arare crackers) as well as tea, noodles and even two small plates.
$37.50
Love Potion Cocktail Bombs,
Cocktail Bomb Shop
These iridescent cocktail bombs pair perfectly with clear, neutral spirits like vodka. Drop them in and watch your drink glimmer in shades of pink and purple – and enjoy the flavours of cranberry, orange and lime.
