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9 Items Anyone & Everyone Would Love to Receive For Valentine’s Day This Year

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at U Conn chapter.

If you need some gift inspo this Valentine’s Day, look no further. Whether it is for a significant other, family member, or a treat yourself kind of holiday, these sweets are the perfect purchase. Here is Spoon HQ’s foodie roundup that will satisfy your sugary cravings: 

1) Chocolate Heart Pizza

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Sugar Plum

Chocolate Heart Pizza, www.sugar-plum.com, $35, shop now

Calling all chocolate lovers: this is the Valentine’s Day treat you need. This chocolate heart pizza is composed of solid milk chocolate adorned with an assortment of chocolate candies and drizzled with white chocolate. To sweeten the deal, Sugar Plum Chocolates has included a wooden mallet to break it up. Who needs a stress ball when you have this!

2) Donut Bouquet 

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Harry & David 

Harry & David Donut Bouquet, www.harryanddavid.com, $50, shop now 

I am all over these miniature donuts and you should be too. With express overnight shipping, this Donut Bouquet combines your two favorite desserts: donuts and chocolate. The bouquet consists of 10 Belgian chocolate covered vanilla and chocolate mini cake donuts, 1 pink-tinted white chocolate-covered with white drizzle, 2 white chocolate-covered with pink drizzle, 4 milk chocolate-covered with pink drizzle, and 3 dark chocolate-covered with pink drizzle. If this description doesn’t convince you to treat yourself I don’t know what will. 

3) KeVita Sparkling Probiotic Drink

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KeVits

KeVita Sparkling Probiotic Drink, www.instacart.com, $4, shop now 

Let me put you on something real quick: KeVita Strawberry Acai Coconut. If you’re looking to get something sweet for someone and they aren’t into the whole chocolate thing for Valentine’s Day, try KeVita Sparkling Probiotic Drinks. Yay for gut-health!

4) Long Stemmed Buttercream Frosted Cookie Flowers 

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Cheryl’s Cookies Bouquet

Cheryl’s Cookies Bouquet, www.cheryls.com, $50, shop now

This one is for my cookie stans out there. Cheryl’s Long Stemmed Buttercream Frosted Cookie Flowers combines the two Valentine’s Day essentials: ‘flowers’ and sweets. The set includes either a 12-pack or a 24-pack of these beautiful cookies. Complete with heart-shaped cut-outs and a satin bow, this popular gift is a must-buy. 

5) Flourless Chocolate Cake 

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Senza Gluten Cake

Senza Gluten Cake, www.senzaglutennyc.com, $42, shop now

Don’t think we forgot about a gluten-free option. This delicious 6″ Gluten-Free Flourless Chocolate Cake Topped With Bittersweet Chocolate & Grand Marnier Ganache is the dessert you have been craving. With shipping only on Monday and Tuesdays, this NYC bakery is the Valentine’s go-to this year.

6) Everything Bagel & Cream Cheese Kit 

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Farm Steady

DIY Bagel Kit, www.farmsteady.com, $30, shop now 

Chocolate isn’t the only option this holiday as this Bagel Kit is everything, literally. This Everything Bagel & Cream Cheese Making Kit is a fun and yummy activity to do on Valentine’s Day morning. The set comes with: baking mix, baking yeast, malt powder, everything bagel spice, vegetable rennet, and cheese cloth. If you can’t squeeze in this DIY kit on the holiday itself, the ingredients last for 12 to 18 months after purchase. Done! 

7) Rosé Beans

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Jelly Belly

Rosé Jelly Beans, www.jellybelly.com, $11, shop now 

Anyone call for a glass of Rosé? Well, Jelly Belly has you covered with this 5.6 oz bottle of Rosé Jelly Beans. This candy has all of the flavor of the drink without any alcohol- although, I may pair it with some wine. Add this snack to top off your V-Day gift and you are good to go. 

8) Sour Smoochi Lips 

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Jelly Beans

Sour Jelly Candy, www.jellybelly.com, $8, shop now 

Jelly Belly is here to impress yet again because we have one more gift you need ASAP. Sour Smoochi Lips comes in a 6 oz Gift Bag at only $8. These chewy sour cherry and pink lemonade flavored candies are sugar-coated and made into the shape of lips. You can definitely ~kiss and tell~ about this treat. 

9) Heart-Shaped Cheesecake

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 Omaha Steaks

Raspberry Cheesecake, www.omahasteaks.com, $40, shop now 

Do yourself a favor and order this dessert right now. Omaha Steaks delivered a Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake that is creamy, smooth, and great for Valentine’s Day. Defrost this treat overnight in the refrigerator and your job is done. If you are looking to get a bit fancier, the company is also offering the Sweetheart Surf & Turf gourmet meal and other holiday desserts. I’m already adding to cart. 

You heard it here first- anyone and everyone will be obsessed with these foodie gifts. Make yourself a priority this Valentine’s Day or send a treat to your loved ones. This list is guaranteed to make you and your stomach happy 🙂  

Olivia Bria

U Conn '21

Just a college student that has an obsession with pasta.