Chef Steve's Valentine's Day Guide

How hard is it to say, "I love you?" Ask anyone who's ever stressed over finding the right Valentine's Day gift, and you might find out it's harder than you think.

Sure, there are the old standbys of flowers and chocolates. But wouldn't you like to really delight and surprise your Valentine this year? Doesn't your sweetheart deserve something unique and wonderful with the added benefit of it being something you can share?

There's no shortage of sweet, thoughtful gifts that you can share at 1-800-Bakery.com, so to help you narrow the field, I've chosen a few of my personal favorites to highlight.

Valentine Petits Fours Heart
Chocolate goes with Valentine's Day like hugs go with kisses, but our version of the traditional heart-shaped box packs a delicious surprise. Inside are nine miniature filled layer cakes dipped in chocolate and decorated by hand. One bite and your Valentine will be amazed by your good taste.

If you'd like more petits fours without the special box, consider our Valentine Demitasse Petits Fours, a collection of 36 bite-sized miniature cakes decorated in pink, red, and white.

Valentine Heart Cookie
Send your love loud and clear with this two-pound butter cookie decorated by hand in rolled fondant with the words "I Love U," and your Valentine will know for sure how you feel.

If you're looking for something a little subtler, or you need a treat for the kids, try a tub of our Valentine's Mini Cookies, which includes about 23 small hearts decorated in pink, red, and white fondant edged with colored sugar.

Or, for a more traditional treat, try our Linzer Heart Cookies, which offer raspberry preserve sandwiched between two butter cookies dipped in chocolate.

Chocolate Lover's Cake
Recommeded only for those who truly love chocolate, this big 10-inch cake is sure to get your Valentine's attention. The bittersweet chocolate cake is filled and covered with lots of fudgy chocolate ganache and topped with a small bouquet of handmade candy roses. There's more than enough to share, making this a perfect treat for families.

Popcorn Pack Gift Basket
Is your Valentine a movie lover? Dim the lights and cuddle up with your favorite DVD and this classic Popcorn box filled with concession favorites, including popcorn, candy, and two bottles of Coca-Cola.

If you'd prefer a more intimate night together, choose our Romantic Evening Gift Basket.

This is just a small sample of the treats we have to make your Valentine feel special. Everything we offer comes with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and the chance to share a delicious moment with someone you love.

--Chef Steve