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Pinkglow Pineapple Rosé Gift Basket & Sweetheart Salad

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Sweetheart Salad & Giveaway!

By Erin

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Have you gotten your Valentine a little something sweet yet or maybe splurge a little and treat yourself to a much deserved gift to yourself? Take a look at this sweet Pinkglow Pineapple Rosé Gift Basket from Melissa’s Produce! Pink Different this Valentine’s Day with the Pinkglow Sparkling Rosé Gift Basket! Filled with a Pinkglow Pineapple 💕 Sparkling Rosé 💕 Chocolates 💕 and lots of love! 💕

Pinkglow Pineapple Rosé Gift Basket from Melissa's Produce!

Since we cannot actually travel to a tropical paradise right now, experience a taste of a remote tropical paradise on Valentine’s Day with your loved one by gifting a beautifully wrapped basketful of goodies.

This unique and rare sweet treat, the Pinkglow pineapple by Del Monte is the perfect way to pretend it’s not winter. Melissa’s pairs this crownless* pink-hued majestic wonder with Chocolate Bridge Mix of nuts, caramels, and dried fruit and an award-winning 2019 Rosé of Pinot Noir by Sonoma-Cutrer.

Pinkglow Pineapple Rosé Gift Basket

The Pinkglow Pineapple has a delicious and unique taste, with notes of candy pineapple aromatics, which pairs perfectly with this Rosé from Russian River Valley. In the glass, the wine reveals a gorgeous, peony blush color and opens up to aromas of wild strawberry and pink grapefruit. On the palate, you will find the crisp flavor of watermelon, a hint of powdered sugar and just a slight glimmer of hibiscus tea.

Carefully crafted sugar-free milk and dark chocolate almonds and caramels, double dipped macadamias, and milk chocolate cashews balance out this basket of indulgence.

*Fresh Del Monte Produce is currently planting all Pinkglow™ pineapple crowns in an effort to increase the volume of Pinkglow™ pink pineapple crops and reduce waste.

Hawaii prohibits the shipment of any pineapple into their state.

Sweetheart Salad

If you’re wondering of something delicious you can make with your Pinkglow Pineapple to impress your sweetie, then try this Sweetheart Salad! It is a wonderful salad that is full of amazing flavors. Served on a bed of baby arugula, it’s a healthy meal or also makes for a perfect small starter salad!

Sweetheart Salad

Ingredients

You can use any combination of these ingredients that you like or add others, but the flavors of these all together is AMAZING if you are able to get them all at your local market!

  • 1 quarter of a Pinkglow Pineapple cut into cubes
  • 1 Australian Mango
  • 1 box Melissa’s Produce Peeled and Steamed Baby Beets– cut into slices
  • 1 box Melissa’s Produce Golden Beets–cut into slices
  • 1-2 Blood Oranges, segmented
  • 1/4 Small Red Onion, sliced thinly
  • 5 Tbsp Goat Cheese
  • green onion
  • 1 Bunch of Baby Arugula, or Spring Greens
  • blackberries
  • Orange or raspberry Vinaigrette

It’s a salad, so it isn’t rocket science. 😉 Just plate the baby arugula or other greens, then add the beets and other fruits to the greens, then top with the onions and goat cheese and add your favorite kind of vinaigrette or even thousand island dressing to it and it’s ready to enjoy with your sweetheart!

Are you ready for a chance to win a Pinkglow Pineapple Rosé Gift Basket for your Valentine (or for yourself) now? 😉 You can go here to purchase one, (Be sure to use code VDAY2021 for 15% off through 2/15/21 if you do), but also for fun, make sure to enter for a chance to win one! I will be giving away one of them to one lucky reader thanks to Melissa’s Produce! Enter below in the rafflecopter! Good-luck and Happy Valentine’s Day! <3

Pinkglow Pineapple Rosé Gift Basket Giveaway from Melissa's Produce.
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*Ends 2/22/21 at 12AM PST. Must live in 48 US States (The following states do not permit alcohol shipped into their states: Utah, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Rhode Island, and Deleware. Adult signature age 21 and over is required at time of delivery.) and be +21 to enter. Prize to be fullfilled by Melissa’s Produce. Go to the sweepstakes tab on the blog for all giveaway rules.*

Happy Valentine’s Day! <3

Need More Ideas?

Pinkglow Pineapple Hibiscus Mimosas 

For My Love Gift Basket

Flowers from Teleflora

Cupids Potion Hot Cocoa Bombs

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Cupids Potion Hot Cocoa Bombs

By Erin

Cupids Potion Hot Cocoa Bombs are perfect for Valentine’s Day! With Valentine’s Day coming up and yesterday was National Hot Chocolate Day, this sweet treat is perfect to celebrate the most romantic day of the year all month long. I know that it is kind of a lame day manufactured by marketers to sell a bunch of stuff, but it is also a pretty fun excuse to get together with all the people you love in life.

Cupids Potion Hot Cocoa Bombs

If you’re like me and don’t have a significant other, no problem! You are not alone. I’ll be celebrating Galentine’s with my girlfriends. Half the fun is getting dressed up, decorating with a whole bunch of red and pink metallic hearts and balloons, and eating out-of-this-world delicious food. If you do have a significant other then whip up a few of these and impress them with your mad hot cocoa bomb skills. 😉 Either way no matter who you’re with this Valentine’s Day, you will want to enjoy some of these!

Makes 8-10 Hot Cocoa Bombs

Chocolate Banana Ganache

1 1/2 cups Semi sweet chocolate chips  

½ cup Heavy whipping cream 

¼ cup Creme De Banana

1 wax paper line cookie sheet

Directions

Using a small pot, heat the heavy whipping cream and creme de banana until it starts to simmer, about 4 minutes

Pour the chocolate chips  into a bowl and pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips

Allow to sit for 1 minute before whisking until smooth

Place into the fridge for about 3 hours to harden

Using a small ice cream scooper, scoop out some ganache and mold into a ball

Place onto a wax paper lined cookie sheet and back into the fridge while you make the cocoa bombs

Cocoa Bomb Ingredients

2 – 70mm Silicone Sphere Molds – found on amazon

1 – 30 oz of Ghirardelli White Chocolate melting wafers

2 cup of hot cocoa mix

1 cup mini marshmallows

1 small ceramic plate heated up

1 disposable piping bag

Valentine’s Day Sprinkles 

Dove Chocolate Hearts

1 cookie sheet fitted with wax paper

Directions

Using a small bowl, place ½ cup of the white chocolate and set aside for later.

Using a heat safe bowl, pour the white chocolate into the bowl and place in the microwave for 45 second intervals. Make sure to stir the chocolate after each 45 seconds until completely melted and smooth.

Using a spoon, spoon about 1-2 tbsp of the chocolate into the mold.

Carefully swirl the chocolate to completely coat the inside of the mold.

Lightly shake the extra chocolate back into the bowl.

Place the coated molds into the fridge for 5-10 minutes.

Remove from the fridge and gently peel the silicone mold back away from the hardened chocolate shell.

Carefully place the mold onto the cookie sheet.

Repeat steps with remaining molds.

You should now have 8 half sphere molds.

Carefully take the open side of the sphere and place it onto the warm plate to melt off the uneven edges to create a smooth edging.

Place the shell back onto the cookie sheet and allow the edge to harden.

Place the bowl set aside, into the microwave and melt using 30-45 second increments. Scoop the melted chocolate into the piping bag. 

Building the cocoa bomb :

Scoop about 1 tbsp of the  hot cocoa mix into the bottom of the sphere mold.

Place a ganache ball into the center.

Place about 5-8 mini marshmallows around the ganache.

Place the top of the shell back onto the warm warm plate to melt the edges for a few seconds.

Quickly place the melted edges onto the filled shell and gently press down.

Cut the tip off the piping bag and drizzle melting chocolate over the cocoa bombs.

Sprinkle the Valentine’s Day sprinkles over the cooca bomb and place a dove chocolate heart into the center.

Allow to set before enjoying in a 8oz glass of steaming milk! Enjoy!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Need More Yummy Ideas?

Minnie Mouse Hot Cocoa Bombs

Magical Unicorn Cupcakes

Tasty Pancake Recipes

Teleflora Celebrates Valentine’s Day + Giveaway

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Teleflora Celebrates Valentine’s Day +$75 Gift Code Giveaway

By Erin

*I have received a bouquet of flowers for purposes of this post, all thoughts and opinions remain my own.*

Spread the love to all your loved ones this Valentine’s Day with a beautiful bouquet from Teleflora, the world’s leading floral delivery service. Teleflora has a gorgeous brand-new collection of romantic and cheerful floral arrangements for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re celebrating with a significant other, your mother or other family members, with your friends on Galentine’s Day, or by treating yourself to some self-love, a Teleflora bouquet – always made by hand and hand-delivered by a local florist – is the ultimate gifting experience that will make any Valentine feel special and cherished.

TELEFLORA’S NEW VALENTINE’S DAY BOUQUET LINEUP INCLUDES:

(All Valentine’s Day arrangements are available for sale on Teleflora.com in standard, deluxe or premium size options.)

TELEFLORA’S PRETTY IN QUARTZ BOUQUET

(Available on Teleflora.com for $109.99)

Make your Valentine swoon with this masterpiece of red roses, pink Asiatic lilies, red carnations, pink Limonium and green accents. Inspired by the rose quartz gemstone that symbolizes love, this precious arrangement is nestled in a hand-blown art glass vase with soft pink gradient tones that will be cherished for years to come. It is a gorgeous bouquet that would brighten up anyones Valentine’s Day. I love flowers, so if anyone would like to send me a Valentine, this would totally do. 😉

TELEFLORA’S RADIANTLY ROUGE BOUQUET

(Available on Teleflora.com for $79.99)

Take your Valentine’s breath away with this beautiful and bold bouquet of lush red roses, white Asiatic lilies, red carnations and green accents. This striking arrangement is presented in a bright red mirrored ceramic vase that will make this Valentine’s Day red hot. These flowers are so beautiful.  They have a great variety that brings out the red roses and carnations.

TELEFLORA’S PLAYFULLY PINK BOUQUET

(Available on Teleflora.com for $54.99)

Let the blushing begin with this sweet arrangement that is delivered in an artisanal ceramic pink vase decorated with a charming “loved” heart ornament that can be displayed all year long. Anyone, including your Galentines, will be tickled pink to receive this cheerful bouquet bursting with pink roses, red alstroemeria, pink carnations, and soft greens accents.

TELEFLORA’S OOH LA OMBRE BOUQUET

(Available on Teleflora.com for $59.99)

Impress your friends, family and significant others with this modern show-stopper featuring red roses, pink alstroemeria, pink carnations and green accents set in a hand-blown glass cube with a metallic red ombre finish. This statement-making bouquet will steal the show this Valentine’s Day.

LOVE OUT LOUD this Valentine’s Day and make your loved ones feel special with a Teleflora bouquet. To place your order for a beautiful floral arrangement made by hand and delivered by hand by your local florist, please visit www.teleflora.com.

GIVEAWAY!

Now enter for your chance to win a $75 Gift Code to order the flowers of your choice. No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 US states aged +18 and older. Ends 2/15/20 at 12AM PST.

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Teleflora gift code details:

·       Valued at $75 USD, plus free delivery service fee included*

·       Expires on September 1, 2020 

·       Good on Teleflora.com; no cash value.

·       Not valid on sale items.

·       Coupon cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion codes.

·       One time use only.

*NOTE: There may be a service fee associated with the order that extends beyond the allotted gift code amount.

GOOD-LUCK AND HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!