A lover of all things spicy and strange, Elizabeth started her work with Whole Foods Market wrapping cheese and peddling chocolates in Raleigh, N.C. Though her background in opera and fiction writing didn’t necessarily scream “natural foods store,” she quickly found this company was the perfect place to blend her passion for unusual dishes and people, and explore the stories behind the food we eat. She works on the company newsletters and homepage and is steadily making her way up the Scoville chart of local Texas peppers.
When it comes to romance, we’re most comfortable showing our love in the kitchen. But treasures to have and to hold? That’s a little more complicated. We asked our pals at Etsy for a little help sorting out gift options this Valentine’s Day.
We’ve paired our tasty recipes with unique gifts from Etsy for a match made in heaven! Wow your sweetheart with a thoughtful one-of-a-kind treasure and a plateful of something delicious.
Breakfast in Bed
You could mark Mardi Gras with masks, beads and a flight to New Orleans, but a plate of pancakes is an easy and fun way to pay homage to Shrove Tuesday traditions. Throw a pancake party with these eight flapjacks-gone-wild recipes.
They say the way to a lover’s heart is through the stomach, and while that looks unappetizing in print, we know it’s true. Would your sweetheart be by your side if you’d plunked down a frozen burrito on your first let’s-do-dinner-at-my-place? Didn't think so.
Looking for a little guidance through this month of oh-so-many expectations? We’ve got 31 tips to help you eat healthier and feel better. Be sure to check out the full calendar!