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Chinese New Year, Pancake Day, and Valentine's Day – what are your favourite ways to celebrate? There is something about celebrations around this time of the year that I love... And it mostly because of the foods that are part of the festivities. With Chinese New Year on February 10th, I'm thinking of dumplings and steamed fish ... or maybe beef and broccoli noodles. ...maybe! For Valentine's Day on the 14th, there's a choice to made between chocolate cake or chocolate mousse... oh... decisions, decisions! But Pancake Day is easy. Through my childhood, we had thin – almost crepe-like – pancakes with a squeeze of lemon juice and dusting of sugar. And then I moved to Canada and the preferred repast changed to fluffy pancakes. Sometimes I'd enjoy them simply with syrup. Sometimes I'd include fresh blueberries, sometimes banana, sometimes with a side of crispy bacon. Oh, the choices. What hasn't changed is the choice of syrup – it was and still is lashings of real Canadian maple syrup. Storytelling doesn't always have to be a detailed adventure for you or your readers, telling all the twists and turns. Sometimes all we need is a few words to set the scene, include a personal note, and let a beautiful image help paint that picture. Are you a food entrepreneur in Perthshire or beyond who’d like support to sort out your branding and marketing? I can help. Whether it’s your strategies or implementation plans, writing posts or photographing your amazing products, services, or venue, I’d love to speak with you. #perthshire #food #brandmarketing #foodphotography #brandstorytelling

🍫❤️ When choosing your Valentine’s gifts, you can’t go wrong with chocolate! Can you believe that 94% of people in the U.S. would be excited to receive chocolate and candy for Valentine’s Day? Discover more about this sweet tradition and the joy it brings in the full article.

Is it just me? It feels like yesterday we were on the run up to Christmas then suddenly here we are and its Valentine’s Day! Where has the time gone? There’s a big divide over Valentine’s Day, a real love or hate thing. It’s like most things these days very commercialised and is very much big business. For some businesses though do remember it gives them a much needed boost that is needed after a bleak January. It would be nice if it wasn’t milked so much by some though, with prices that really soar but which will drop again tomorrow. It can also be a hard time for people who are alone, by design or otherwise just like some of the other annual events. However it can also be used as a time to give yourself some much needed love and affection, with a treat of some sort of just a bit of time out. We decided that a healthy salad might be the way to go with a glass of red, rather than chocolate. That may be the result of a cardiac CT scan, that luckily showed I have the arteries of someone less than 35! Got to look after that then! The bowls aren’t the greatest for laying the salad out just how you want it but I wanted the heart shaped ones, so it is what it is.  There’s nutty brown rice, coleslaw of red cabbage, carrot and fennel, walnuts, sweetcorn, sautéed shiitake mushrooms and spinach, soft boiled eggs and of course smoked salmon. Do you “do” Valentine’s Day? #valentinesday #valentine #healthyfood #salad #suetoddphotography

TikTok just shared their Valentine’s Day guide for marketers. And it's full of gems… 💡 Here are 3 interesting insights you should know about your target customers: Who are they shopping for? 57% of users buy gifts for themselves and 71% buy gifts for others. What are the top 3 gifts they buy for themselves? Apparel, personal care, and meal ingredients What are the top 5 things they plan on doing for Valentine’s Day? Going to a restaurant or bar, buying a new outfit, decorating, cooking a meal for others, and baking for others. If you want to learn even more insights the link to the whole guide can be viewed here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gtq8Vthd

With Valentine's Day here, I thought it would be fun to share these deliciously intriguing (and wonderfully scented) financial stats: 🍬 Americans spent $2.2 billion specifically on Valentine's Day candy in 2022 💗 Candy conversation hearts account for 11.4 percent of V-Day candy sales 🌹 Florists stock approximately 250 million roses on average for Valentine's Day Are you buying something for that special someone or spending the day treating yourself? #valentine'sday #spending #candy #roses #hearts #financialplanning

Start your Valentine's Day with a sprinkle of love and a dash of sweetness! At Candace Medina Coaching, we believe that love starts with nurturing yourself and those around you. What better way to do that than with a delightful breakfast? Try these delicious Heart-Shaped Pancakes with Berry Compote - a simple yet heartwarming recipe to make your day extra special. 🥞 Ingredients: - Your favorite pancake mix - Fresh strawberries and raspberries - A little sugar - Butter - Maple syrup Instructions: 1. Prepare your pancake batter as usual. 2. Pour the batter into a heart-shaped mold on a buttered pan (or freehand the heart shape if you're feeling adventurous!). 3. Cook until each pancake is golden brown and then carefully flip. 4. For the compote, gently simmer the berries with a sprinkle of sugar until they become delightfully syrupy. 5. Serve your heart-shaped creations topped with warm berry compote and a generous drizzle of maple syrup. Celebrate love, celebrate life, and most importantly, celebrate YOU! Happy Valentine's Day from Candace Medina Coaching! 💝 #ValentinesDay #HeartShapedPancakes #CandaceMedinaCoaching

I've shared my thoughts and findings in a new post, "Love's Price Tag: How High Cocoa Market Costs Could Sour Valentine's Chocolate." It blends market insights with a look into the future for chocolate enthusiasts everywhere. I'd love for you to read it and share your thoughts. How will the current cocoa market affect your Valentine's Day choices? Let's chat in the comments! https://lnkd.in/eX-pmB6S #ValentinesDay #CocoaMarket #ChocolateLovers #SustainableChoices

Here are some ideas for a memorable Valentine's Day celebration at home: Heartfelt Breakfast: Start the day with a special Valentine's Day breakfast. You can use heart-shaped molds for pancakes, toast, or even eggs. Consider adding berries and whipped cream for a festive touch. Homemade Valentine's Day Cards: Set up a crafting station and create homemade Valentine's Day cards for each family member. This can be a creative and personalized way to express love and gratitude. Family Movie Marathon: Choose a selection of family-friendly movies and have a movie marathon at home. Create a cozy movie-watching area with blankets and pillows. Indoor Picnic: Set up a picnic in the living room with heart-shaped sandwiches, fruits, and snacks. Use a red or pink tablecloth and include some Valentine's Day-themed decorations. Bake Together: Spend some time in the kitchen baking Valentine's Day treats together. Whether it's heart-shaped cookies, cupcakes, or a cake, the process of baking and decorating can be a fun family activity. Create a Family Love Tree: Cut out heart-shaped papers and have each family member write something they love about each person in the family. Attach these hearts to a tree made of branches, creating a visual representation of family love. DIY Photo Booth: Set up a DIY photo booth with Valentine's Day props and backdrops. Capture fun and silly moments with the family. Remember, the most important thing is to spend quality time together and express love and appreciation. Feel free to tailor these ideas to fit the preferences and ages of your family members. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ #TheHelffrichGroup #KarenAndMike #HowardHanna #realestate #realtors #realestateexperts #realestateohio #realestateagent #valentinesdayideas #lovemonth #lovefamily

💗 Valentine & Galantine Days - Recipe For Success Your products and brand messages can become a way to build Valentine and Galantine special memories for your customers to purchase and to social share. ❣️ A few sweet ideas 1. Develop special Valentine & Galentine Only products and/or packages 2. Create branded images and messaging highlighting your products that reflect love and friendship 3. Turn it into a campaign and post on social and in emails for about 3-4 weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day 4. Bake at 350’ Bonus: Collaborate with other makers Bonus: Submit to Gift Guides #valentine #valentinesgift #digitalmarketing #galentinesday

Start your Valentine's Day with a sprinkle of love and a dash of sweetness! At Candace Medina Coaching, we believe that love starts with nurturing yourself and those around you. What better way to do that than with a delightful breakfast? Try these delicious Heart-Shaped Pancakes with Berry Compote - a simple yet heartwarming recipe to make your day extra special. 🥞 Ingredients: - Your favorite pancake mix - Fresh strawberries and raspberries - A little sugar - Butter - Maple syrup Instructions: 1. Prepare your pancake batter as usual. 2. Pour the batter into a heart-shaped mold on a buttered pan (or freehand the heart shape if you're feeling adventurous!). 3. Cook until each pancake is golden brown and then carefully flip. 4. For the compote, gently simmer the berries with a sprinkle of sugar until they become delightfully syrupy. 5. Serve your heart-shaped creations topped with warm berry compote and a generous drizzle of maple syrup. Celebrate love, celebrate life, and most importantly, celebrate YOU! Happy Valentine's Day from Candace Medina Coaching! 💝 #ValentinesDay #HeartShapedPancakes #CandaceMedinaCoaching