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Sally's Place eNewsletter
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February Is...
National Potato Lovers Month, National Hot Breakfast Month, North Carolina Sweet Potato Month, Berry Fresh in the Sunshine State Month, Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month, Canned Food Month, National Cherry Month, National Snack Food Month, Great American Pies Month and National Grapefruit Month.
February 1Baked Alaska
February 2 Heavenly Hash February 3Carrot Cake Day February 4Homemade Soup Day February 5National Chocolate Fondue Day February 6National Frozen Yogurt Day February 7National Fettucine Alfredo Day February 8National Molasses Bar Day February 9National Bagels and Lox Day February 10Chinese New Year, National Cream Cheese Brownie Day February 11National Peppermint Patty Day February 12Mardi Gras, National Plum Pudding Day February 13National Tortini Day February 14Valentine's Day, National Cream Filled Chocolates Day February 15International Gumdrop Day February 16National Almond Day February 17National Cafe Au Lait Day February 18President's Day, National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day February 19National Chocolate Mint Day February 20National Cherry Pie Day February 21National Sticky Bun Day February 22National Margarita Day February 23National Banana Bread Day February 24National Tortilla Chip Day February 25National Chocolate Covered Peanuts Day February 26National Pistachio Day February 27National Kahlua Day February 28National Chocolate Souffle Day
Credit: gone-ta-pott website
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February:
Valentine's Day Suggestions
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February is special because it's the month we get to tell all those dear to us how we feel about them. Whether you prefer to give cards (electronic or the real thing), jewelry, a night out on the town or food, just remember this quote:
"There are four basic food groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate and chocolate truffles." Anonymous. February 17, 2005
Here are some more ideas to surprise the ones you love:
Boncora Biscotti: almond & chocolate dipped Cooking a romantic meal for two? Click here to find some delicious Valentine's Day recipes that will melt his/her heart. What Valentine's Day present would you most like to receive? I'd like to hear about your favorite gifts, now and in the past. Join our discussion on Facebook.
Be sure to check out the coupon from all-natural Alexia foods at the very bottom of this eNewsletter. All the best in food, wine and travel.
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Sally's Recommendations
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Zenker Cake Pan  This heart shaped springform Teflon cake pan will come in handy for the Valentine cake you plan to make this year. The pan is 9 1/2 " x 2 1/2 " deep and the springform latch is easy to work. Online recipes available. $20.99 For information on this pan and other quality bakeware, click
 Heartfelt gifts for everyone from sweetie pies to your BFFs. Their 3 oz. Friendship Heart box ($5.95) has a Facebook "like" thumbs up on the top of the box and is filled with milk and dark chocolate "conversation" truffles, about 9 to a box. Boxes, bars and bags round out the Valentine selections. To order, click here.
 Show that special someone how much you really love them by giving them the World's Most Expensive Pasta Sauce. At only $1000 per jar this White Truffle Marinara with gold flake is a bargain. It comes beautifully packaged in an aged engraved black walnut case. Why would Dave's Gourmet make an item like this? If you are known for the world's best premium pasta sauces, then why not? To order, click here.
 This Stainless Steel II 2-qt. red Fondue Set has Six Forks, a Fondue Stand, Fork Holder, Fuel Holder, Snuffer and 2-Quart Saucepan. This set has everything you need to make an exciting dinner. Melt cheese and dip in bread, apples, even meat for an anything-but-ordinary meal the whole family will love. This fondue set can also be the star of dessert by melting chocolate, perfect for pairing with strawberries, cake bites, marshmallows or pretzels. $79.95 To order, click here. Rachael Ray 12" Cast Iron Skillet
 This 12-inch open skillet with handle helper is crafted from cast iron, which holds in heat from the stove or oven beautifully. The interior and exteriors are coated in hard enamel - the interior in a matte black and the exterior in a bold, bright orange. Oven safe to 500°F. $79.95 To order, click here.
 Award winning cookbook author Rose Levy Beranbaum has a line of baking products, some of which are red and perfect Valentine's gifts. The red and white BeaterBlade ($24.95) scrapes the stand mixer bowl while mixing. No spatula needed. Other items include juicers, zesters and a caramel pot. To see the complete line, click here.  Whether you try Sahale Crunchers, Nut Blends, Glazed Nuts or Seasoned Nuts, you'll find premium nuts, exotic spices and dried fruits in all their products. These all-natural nut snacks and blends ($4.99--$5.99) from Seattle can be eaten right out of the bag or they can turn meals, such as salads, pasta, rice, oatmeal or yogurt, into culinary adventures. For more information, click here.  Musco Family Olive Co. is the leading supplier of table olives in America. They made 2 brands, Pearls® and Early California® olives ($1.49--$1.79), that are packed in jars and tins. Both Spanish green style olives and California black ripe style olives come in numerous flavors. "Making a good thing even better" is the motto of over 500 growers and 350 employees. For more information, click here.
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Alexia offers all-natural, gourmet-inspired, and delicious frozen sides including Artisan Breads, Baked Appetizers, Oven Baked French Fries, Potato and Vegetable Sides, Roasted Potatoes, and Sweet Potato Fries.
Sally's Place readers can score their own $1 off coupon by signing up to become an Alexia Ambassador at: http://rewards.alexiafoods.com
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