Ideal Bite

Is there anything more sickeningly sweet (literally) than those chalky candy conversation hearts?

02.09.2007

Submitted by idealbite on Fri, 02/09/2007 - 2:01am.

The Bite:

Good thing there are better ways to say BE MINE than on anatomically-incorrect candy hearts - give organic flowers and chocolates. Don't worry, your Valentine will still get the message.

The Benefits:

Slightly more romantic than a (frankly inedible) candy heart.
Better for the earth. In CA alone, almost 800,000 lbs of pesticides are used on conventional flower farms each year.
Better for your TRUE LOVE's body. Organic candy and flowers are almost free of pesticide residue.

Personally Speaking:

15 years. That's how long it's been since Heather has had a Valentines Day where she A) had a boyfriend, B) found herself in the same city as said boyfriend, and C) actually managed not to break up or get dumped over the course of the evening. Maybe organic flowers from the Bite will be the cure?

Wanna Try:

California Organic Flowers and Organic Bouquet - get breathlessly beautiful buds, minus the 'cides ($45-$250).
Vere Valentine Gift Box - Jen's new favorite chocolate comes topped with organic fennel and figs in a beautiful package ($45).
CocoaVino Bonbons - delicate, delicious bonbons with a nip of wine inside ($35).
Endangered Species Decadent Dark Chocolate Collection - comes with a V-Day tag ($25).
Dagoba Sampler - let your LOVER try 4 amazing chocolate varieties from across the globe ($12).
Pangea Organics Massage Oil - we like the Italian white sage scent ($20).
Local Harvest - find chocolates or flowers at your local farmer's market.

Cocktail Fact

For 2007, the peeps behind Sweethearts Valentine's heart candies are intro'ing 10 animal-inspired sayings, including BEAR HUG, LOVE BIRD and URA TIGER.