Last year was the first year ever I had a Valentines day with a partner. I’ve had other relationships but somehow they’ve always managed to skip the day, which let’s be honest, is definitely more about the women than the men. My very first Valentines last year was with the man whom has now turned fiancé, so despite my next sentence – all worked out A-okay!
I’m going to keep it brief. All I’m going to say about V-Day 2015 is that expectations were high…the morning card never arrived…nor did the breakfast….or flowers….and so I cried. Yes, I cried. It was brief, but there’s no denying it happened. You can all trust I’m rosy in the cheeks right now!
In hindsight, (which occurred a quick 30 minutes later), it was all a little silly as they each appeared out of their designated hiding places in our apartment. Trust a girl to ruin a surprise. Nethertheless, it’s needless to say this year Jack and I are hoping to do a better job as a duo and I’m pleased to say there will be absolutely no crying in the Neave/Rothman household.
So without further ado, I would like to share with you all my Foodie Valentines day Gift Guide for 2016. The best of my healthy foodie treats and loves with a few other cute items thrown in. I’ll also be sharing my Chocolate Chia Seed Truffles with you on Wednesday which are PERFECT for a home-cooked Valentines dessert so keep your eyes peeled – they are goooood!
1. In the Mood for Healthy Food by Jo Pratt
I got given this book by Jack at Christmas and it has since been a little bible of healthy inspiration. Jo creates dishes that we all want to eat through simplicity and pure appreciation of the ingredients. There’s a little bit of everything from meats, to cheeses to desserts and cakes. It perfectly represents everything to do with balance. It’s a wonderful book full of healthy recipes that are indulgent and delicious all at the same time.
2. Hot chocolate, Chocolate butters and Chocolate Snacks!
Loving Earth are a go-to when I’m looking for guilt-free Chocolate indulgences! They’ve got tonnes of products that are all raw, healthy and refined sugar-free so girls and guys can make their own little hampers to surprise on Valentines day morning. Better yet, get the ingredients and serve up some yummy chocolate brekkie in bed!
3. Bulletproof Upgraded Coffee
It doesn’t matter if it’s Valentines day or Christmas day, if you’re used to waking up with a morning coffee then that’s unlikely to change so if you’re going to do it – do it well! This new coffee, which you blend with Upgraded Octane Oil and Grass-Fed Butter, is exploding and for good reason too. It’s full of added health benefits to power your body and mind throughout the day and has rated very high on the taste scale!
4. A Juicy GiftBox – The Juice Smith
No matter where you are in the world, there’s no shortage of delicious cold pressed juices to be had! The Juice Smith have just gone one step further and created a special Valentines Day Gift Box for their foodie couples! It comes with some yummy raw snacks as well as the red root juices for both to enjoy.
Www.TheJuiceSmith.com or email info@thejuicesmith.com for the V-day Gift box!
5. The Foodie Cards
I couldn’t do a Valentines Day gift guide without including a selection of my favourite foodie V-cards. If I allowed myself to, I’d be giggling at the computer screen for hours as I traipsed through the hundreds of funny plays on fruit and vegetables names. But, these caught my eye so feel free to use them for inspiration!
“I love you even when I’m really, really Hungry”
6. Pink me up – Kyra loves
There’ll be no tears when a soft, pink cashmere jumper is involved, boys. I absolutely love this, even more so because I rarely get to wear winter clothing in Dubai! There’s lots of special finds to be had here so take a look!
Instagram @KyraLovesLondon / Www.KyraLoves.co.uk
7. Berry-Licious Chocolate
Free from dairy, soya, gluten and refined-sugars, these chocolates are the winners when it comes to a healthy Valentines Day surprise! Suitably labeled with Love potions, Cranberry Kisses and Cheeky Cherries, they’ll put a smile on everybody’s face. Yum!
Share this Guide with any other health and foodie lovers (or just lovers of chocolate and Valentines!) and tag @LeanLivingGirl!
