Valentine creativity, inspired by tradition, can spark togetherness – the theme is everything. For example, “Fire and Ice” can be enhanced with Masala tea shots infused with pepper and frozen berry slush drinks. “Think Pink” with cotton candy cones and peppermint Baked Alaska. “Retro Roar” with red velvet cake bonbons on picks. “Heart Throb” with chocolate covered cherries and crème de mint ice cream sundaes. “Bubble Over You” with selections of colorful bubble tea. “Craves and Delicacies” can be celebrated with caviar served in authentic caviar bowls with authentic mother-of-pearl caviar spoons. Host a “February Digs” dinner party which features an archeological theme with each of the courses named for famous archeologists. The featured dessert – hidden treasure chocolate mousse with a hidden cordial inside. Personally, I find explorers romantic. This weekend my husband and I are hosting a British Explorers’ Dinner with each of the courses named for famous British explorers with conquests in different regions of the world. World cuisine abounds but your creativity brings the world to you table. Happy Valentine’s week with your favorite quest! © Kelly McBride Loft