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Chocolate
Chocolate is the most classic treat for Valentine's Day, with its sweet yet slightly bitter flavor reflecting the various emotions of love. Chocolate is favored for its freshness, velvety smoothness, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Furthermore, it comes in many different flavors. With just a few basic ingredients, you can become a "home baker" and create chocolate treats filled with love for your significant other on this special Valentine's Day.
In Japan, Valentine's Day (February 14th) is a day when women give gifts to men. One of the most popular gifts is chocolate. Giri chocolate and Kire chocolate are often given to male family, friends, and colleagues to express affection and respect. However, receiving Honmei chocolate signifies a woman's feelings. If a man reciprocates with that woman's feelings, he will return the favor with chocolate on White Valentine's Day (March 14th).
Chocolate is the most classic treat for Valentine's Day because its sweet and slightly bitter taste reflects the various emotions in love.
Bingsu
If you're a K-drama fan, you're probably familiar with bingsu, also known as shaved ice. Originally, bingsu was red bean paste ice cream, but later variations emerged with many new and exciting flavors such as Oreo, mango, strawberry, watermelon, and chocolate.
In South Korea, on Valentine's Day, women often give candy to their significant other. If a man has feelings for a girl, he will reciprocate with a gift. For couples in love, they will enjoy a bowl of bingsu together, symbolizing their sweet affection. In the warm atmosphere, savoring the smooth layers of ice in a bowl of bingsu with your loved one is a delightful feeling on Valentine's Day.
In the warm atmosphere, enjoying the smooth layers of ice in a bowl of bingsu with your loved one is a delightful feeling on Valentine's Day.
Tiramisu
Legend has it that there's a love story tinged with the bitterness of wartime during World War I in Italy. The tale tells of a wife who wanted to personally cook a meal for her husband before he went to war, but their family wasn't well-off. With skillful hands and all her love, the wife made tiramisu using leftover ingredients from the kitchen, such as eggs, cocoa powder, and biscuits.
Tiramisu, meaning "think of me," embodies the longing felt by lovers. This sweet dessert, originating from beautiful Italy, is like a declaration of love and a symbol of fidelity and unwavering faith in the bright future of two people's relationship.
Tiramisu, meaning "think of me," embodies the longing felt by lovers.
Spaghetti carbonara
With its distinctive and impressive flavor, spaghetti immediately evokes the passionate atmosphere of ancient Italy and a romantic date. In particular, rich and creamy spaghetti carbonara is always a star for a perfect Valentine's Day dinner menu.
The rich, creamy carbonara sauce, a perfect blend of cheese and eggs with a touch of cream and a hint of pan-fried bacon, enhances the flavor. Therefore, spaghetti carbonara is always an ideal choice for couples on Valentine's Day.
On Valentine's Day, spaghetti carbonara is always the ideal choice for couples.
Bento box
Bento boxes offer a simple and everyday flavor. However, more than anything, bento embodies care and meticulousness in every step and is one of the ways to show appreciation for your significant other. After all, "the shortest path to a heart is through the stomach"—cooking for your loved one is one of the sweetest ways to express love.
Bento boxes originated from the Japanese custom of packing rice in boxes in the 13th century, but today they have gradually become a romantic way for couples to show their love and care for their significant other.
Bento boxes are gradually becoming a romantic way for couples to show their love and care for their significant other.
