Valentine's Day

Think red and white.  Or sensual juxtaposition of textures and flavors--crispy vs. silky, tangy vs. sweet, chocolate and fruit.  Valentine's Day might be a Hallmark holiday, but it sure does give us a chance to enjoy some decadent desserts!

I think about panna cotta with berries--a red and white beauty that won't be too heavy if you've had a big meal.

Maybe a lovely slice of cake with a complementary icing would be nice?  How about a slice of chocolate cake with raspberry buttercream and maybe some raspberry sorbet?

Get literal and make a passionfruit curd tart.  Garnish it with some Italian meringue.  Cut brownies or cookies into heart shapes. Dip fruit in chocolate.

Serve champagne granita with strawberries. Or maybe some strawberry or raspberry sorbet floated on a flute of champagne.

Please, have fun with this!