Foodie Finds for Valentine Sweethearts

By Michele D. Baker

Wooden Long Distance Friendship Lamp, $99 and up

Light up loved ones’ lives—across town or across the world—with this new design of our beloved Friendship Lamp. The function is still the same: touch yours, and theirs emits the same glow to send a little “thinking of you” message. You can even create a group and assign colors, so each person gets their own special hue. Connects with the new Friendship Frame. Both available from Uncommon Goods.

Our heartwarming Valentine’s Day measuring spoons bring a loving touch to baking and cooking. Crafted of durable earthenware and painted by hand, this exclusive gift set puts a little bit of heart into every kitchen task. Find these delightful additions to your kitchen at Williams Sonoma.

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Heart Skillet, $149.95

Surprise your special cook with this 10” heart-shaped Le Creuset skillet. Crafted in France of enameled cast iron, this skillet provides exceptional heat retention and elegant oven-to-table presentation and is specially formulated to withstand high temperatures. Dishwasher-safe. Williams Sonoma.

Food and Wine Serving Tray, $39.99

Elevate happy hour with this elegant serving tray! Crafted of dark stained wood with sturdy handles and a special sliding panel that securely holds two wine glasses and a cutout for a wine bottle. Perfect for pairing delicious gourmet appetizers with your favorite wine. Available from HarryAndDavid.com.

DIY Dessert of the Month Subscription, $125 and up

Chances are you know someone who’s always spoiling you with mouthwatering home-baked goodness. Now, you can treat them in return with a subscription for our best-selling (and out-ofthe-ordinary) baking kits. Choose a three-month subscription (bubble waffles, Swedish cinnamon buns, and strawberry hand pies) or six-month subscription (three-month subscription items plus mochi ice cream, fortune cookies, and linzer sandwich cookies). From Uncommon Goods.

Truff Sauce Variety Pack, $67.99

You might not think that hot sauce and truffles go together… but Truff will make you think again. Their bestselling Variety Pack includes the Original (chili truffle blend that packs a punch), HOTTER (unique jalapeno rich blend for heat lovers), and White TRUFF Hot Sauces (umami with ripe red chili peppers, white truffles and organic agave nectar from Mexico). Truff.com

Swedish candy sampler box from BonBon, $18 and up

Whether you’re a Swedish candy connoisseur or a newbie, tailor your own custom bag of pick-and-mix to include old favorites and undiscovered gems. The excitement of choosing the whimsically shaped sweets makes you feel, quite literally, like a kid in a candy store. Those who can’t make it to a BonBon retail location in New York can order a curated mix of candy online.

BonBonNYC.com