It’s the season of love! Old Town Spice Shop, your spice store in Colorado, has a few ideas to spice up your date nights this year. The best part about Valentine’s Day is spending time with the people you love. So why not treat your date or friends to dinner at home instead of rushing around to get a last-minute reservation? Here’s a V-Day menu with a twist that is sure to have anyone drooling.
The Starter - Kombu Celery
This delicious and crunchy starter is so easy to make that your dog could do it! Plus, it’s a great snack while you’re cooking the rest of your dinner. These salty, crunchy, and sesame oil-drenched celery stalks are so good you’ll forget they’re made from vegetables. Sprinkle on some of our Black Sesame Seeds for a finishing touch, and they’re ready to go!
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A Side Dish to Rule Them All - Roasted Carrots with Creamy Dressing
Who said carrots have to be boring? This recipe makes extra dressing that you can save for later and put on just about anything! Your mouth will thank you for these bright, tangy, and spicy roasted carrots. Use our Ginger Sugar instead of regular sugar if you want an added zingy flavor.
The Main Course - Thai Steak and Noodle Salad
This Thai Steak and Noodle Salad is sure to impress your friends and loved ones. It’s not just a simple salad – it’s a dramatic presentation. It seems like a lot of steps, but it’s so worth it. We promise! Make sure you have garlic powder, black peppercorn to freshly grind, and kosher flake salt on hand.
You Can't Forget Dessert
Dessert is essential for date night! This Chocolate Grasshopper Ice Cream Tart will melt in your mouth and just might become your new favorite dessert. It does need to be frozen solid before you serve it, so you’ll need to make it ahead of time!
Give the Gift of New Flavors from Your Spice Store in Colorado
If you need a gift for a loved one, we have gift boxes, gift bags, and Gourmet Hot Chocolate that offer the perfect way to say “I love you.” Here are some our favorites to gift for Valentine’s Day:
- Gourmet Hot Cocoa Sampler: If you can’t choose just one flavor, get them all! These rich and delicious hot cocoas will definitely put a smile on your loved one’s face.
- Sweet Satisfaction Gift Box: Give the gift of something sweet to your sweetheart! This gift box is filled with unique flavored sugars like Vanilla Bean Sugar, Magical Unicorn Sugar, Blueberry Sugar, Raspberry Sugar, Spiced Chai Sugar, and Lemon Sugar.
- Floral Sugar Bouquet Gift Bag: Who needs a bouquet of flowers when you can have floral sugars to bake and cook with! Our gift bag includes Rose Sugar, Lavender Sugar, Marigold Sugar, and Hibiscus Sugar.
- Chocolate Lovers Gift Box: This one is a no-brainer. Everyone loves to get chocolate on the day of love! But this gift box puts a little twist on the classic gift.
- Red Velvet Hot Cocoa: Our Red Velvet Hot Cocoa has the same flavors the cake has, but in a warm and cozy drink! It’s perfect for cozy nights with someone you love.
Want more gift ideas or date night recipes? Ask Old Town Spice Shop, your spice store in Colorado, for more of our favorites! We love sharing our recipe creations and learning new ones from you. In the meantime, shop our delicious spices, blends, and more at Old Town Spice Shop, or online at www.oldtownspiceshop.com. Happy Valentine’s Day!