<p class="bodycopy"><span lang="EN-US">Romance is in the air.  Can you feel it?  It is fitting that a day dedicated to love falls into a month that is traditionally cold here in Edmonton.  It gives us a reason to cozy up to our loved ones and spend some quality close time staying warm.</span></p> <p class="bodycopy"><span lang="EN-US">It is no coincidence that many couples mark this occasion with a special meal.  There is love in food.  There is romance in food.  Many foods we associate with Valentine’s Day have traditionally been seen as having love (or lust)-inducing properties.  Think of chocolates, exotic warming spices like cinnamon or ginger, sweet fruit and even alcohol.</span></p> <p class="bodycopy"><span lang="EN-US">Even if you love your food every day like we do, it is always nice to mark an occasion with a special meal or treat.  Take some time to try out that recipe you have been aching to prepare or taste that ingredient you have always been curious about.  We have lots of specialty produce items that can take your meal to the next level!</span></p> <p class="bodycopy"><span lang="EN-US">What will you be preparing for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day?  Share your recipes and meal ideas on <a href="facebook.com/theorganicboxedmonton">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/organicbox">Twitter </a>and <a href="http://instagram.com/organicbox/">Instagram</a>.  We always love to see your culinary creations as inspiration for our own food love adventures!</span></p>