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Teleflora Adriana Lima Ad – 2012 Super Bowl Commercial
Advertisers know that hot chicks can really make a Super Bowl commercial. So it was no surprise to see sexy Adriana Lima in the Teleflora ad during this year’s Super Bowl. The commercial features Lima as she prepares for a special Valentine’s Day date.
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Video: Valentine’s Day Cockroaches Prank
Want a see a surefire way not to get any on Valentine’s Day? Watch this Valentine’s Day cockroaches prank. The big breasted chick in the video will be too traumatized to do anything other than think about being trapped in a car with a swarm of cockroaches. It’s a somewhat funny video, although I can’t help but feel sorry for her.
The video begins with the guy in the front seat of the car handing a Valentine’s Day present to the… More »
Cocoa Passion
Tequila isn’t just for margaritas and shots. Impress her on Valentine’s Day by mixing up this Cocoa Passion cocktail. This drink is perfect for a Valentine’s Day party or a one-on-one evening with your sweetie.
Ingredients:
1 ounce Tequila Don Julio Añejo
1 1/2 ounce champagne
1/2 ounce dark crème de cacao
1/4 ounce unsweetened passion fruit puree
Crushed ice
Preparation:
Fill a tall shot glass three quarters full with crushed ice.
Add unsweetened passion fruit puree, dark crème de cacao, and Don Julio Añejo in that order.
Top with… More »
Aphrodisiac Cocktails for Valentine’s Day
As an aphrodisiac, spices are known not only for their heady scent but also for their ability to boost sexual drive. This punch is a perfect cocktail for couples to make at home to get them in the mood. A great social activity, making punch is simple and fun, and the final result is absolutely delicious!
Latin Fling
Ingredients:
2 oz Flor de Caña 18 Year Rum
1 1/2 oz fresh pineapple puree juice
1 oz five spice syrup
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
1 slice… More »
The Maker’s Heart
With rich, creamy caramel and vanilla flavors, a touch of spice and a nutty nose, Maker’s 46 is an alluring drink to toast with over a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. Checkout this cocktail recipe for The Maker’s Heart, created by Ryan Goodspeed, head bartender at the acclaimed Miami restaurant Michael’s Genuine Food & Wine
In a mixing glass combine:
3 Blackberries
1 oz POM 100% Pomegranate Juice
¼ oz Lemon Juice
Muddle. Add ice and:
2 oz Maker’s 46
¾ oz Sweet Vermouth (preferably Carpano Antica)
1 oz… More »
The Perfect Flowers for Your Valentine
Are you buying flowers for the lady in your life for Valentine’s Day? Not every flower is for every woman. Though a dozen red roses are beautiful, you can choose from hundreds of other flowers as well.
Here are some suggestions from Canada Blooms to help you select the perfect flowers for your Valentine:
In a new relationship?
If you are in a new relationship and have only been out a few of times, give something nice but not overwhelming, such as cyclamen,… More »
Maker’s Mark Cupid’s Arrrow
These Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktails will have her swooning on Valentine’s Day or anytime. Delicious and easy to make, these drinks are best paired with Barry White music, candle light and silk sheets.
Cupid’s Arrow
Ingredients:
1 ½ parts Maker’s Mark
¼ part DeKuyper Crème de Cacao (white)
¼ part DeKuyper Hazelnut Liqueur
Cream or half and half
Bar of chocolate for garnish
Directions:
Fill a Martini shaker with ice, Maker’s Mark, Crème de Cacao and Hazelnut Liqueur. Shake vigorously for a few seconds. Pour into a Martini glass… More »
Cook Dinner for Her on Valentine’s Day
Instead of going out on Valentine’s Day, stay in and cook her an amazing meal. Boulder Colorado Chef Eric S. Lee’s brand new cook book Sweeping Her Off Her Feet with Food is packed with delicious mouth-watering, aphrodisiac-laden instructions for preparing, cooking and presenting knock your socks off romantic recipes. Here are some delicious Valentine’s Day dishes from Lee.
Salmon with Fresh Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
2 six to eight ounce Salmon filets (do not get steaks!)
1 fresh mango peeled and cut into 1/2inch… More »
White Chocolate Martini
If you are looking for a decadent drink to serve on Valentine’s Day, consider this delicious, velvety white chocolate martini. This martini recipe is courtesy of The Food Channel. This sinful cocktail is the perfect after-dinner drink on this sweet holiday.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
1/2 cup half and half cream
4 ounces white chocolate, rough chopped
2 ounces vodka
2 ounces Simple Syrup (see recipe in Additional Info below)
Preparation
Heat half and half cream in a small sauce pan; slowly add white chocolate, whisk… More »
Long Distance Love: Skype Dinners
Couples that are enduring long distance relationships don’t just stay in touch by phone these days. Thanks to technology, there are other ways for the couples to stay in touch through video chat and other services. Geek Squad Agents are helping four couples in long distance relationships stay connected with the help of technology. Geek Squad is hosting a Skype dinner for couples in NYC-LA relationships at BLT Steak (in both NYC and LA) on Feb. 12 at 9PM EST/6PM… More »
“Valentine’s Day” Soundtrack
The movie Valentine’s Day hits theaters this Friday just in time for the romantic holiday and, of course, the soundtrack is also coming out this week. It’s a collection of love-infused songs performed by a wide variety of artists so it actually is a pretty good find. Here’s the tracklisting: Today Was A Fairytale – Taylor Swift Say Hey (I Love You) – Michael Franti & Spearhead … More »
Agave Kiss by Herradura
Give her a sweet kiss this Valentine’s Day with the Agave Kiss. This creamy drink recipe uses Tequila Herradura Silver and cream for a delectable after dinner cocktail.
Ingredients
2 oz. Tequila Herradura Silver
1 oz. white crème de cacao
1 oz. double cream
1/2 oz. Chambord
white chocolate flakes for rim
fresh raspberries for garnish
Method
In a shaker with ice, add Herradura tequila, white crème de cacao, double cream and Chambord. Shake for 15 seconds. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass, rimmed with white chocolate, add a… More »
Ginger Cocktails and Chocolate
Yazi Ginger Vodka is one of only a few ginger-flavored vodkas in the world and it’s perfectly suited to pair with Valentine’s trademark candy –chocolate. Julian Rose, a chocolate expert and master chocolatier for Moonstruck Chocolate, suggests pairing Yazi ginger vodka with dark chocolate and truffles.
“Yazi is exceptional with Moonstruck’s 68 percent dark chocolate and brings out the deep roasted cocoa notes as well as complements the bitterness of the chocolate,” said Rose. “The ginger flavor is complementary, yet doesn’t… More »
Aphrodisiac Cocktails
Get her in the mood for romance. This Valentine’s Day turn up the heat by concocting unique aphrodisiac cocktails. Using sensual ingredients like fresh basil, ginger and of course chocolate, these cocktails, created by Brian Van Flandern, Tequila Don Julio Global Brand Ambassador, will increase one’s desire and set passions aflame.
The Casanova
Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces Ketel One vodka
2 ounces fresh tomato water (not juice)
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce cane sugar simple syrup
Muddled fresh basil leaves
Balsamic vinegar reduction
Preparation:
Combine Ketel… More »
Healthy Heart for Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of the year again. Yup, that’s Valentine’s Day hiding around the corner. For the next two weeks, we’ll be bombarded with Valentine’s messages and how men really should not disappoint their sweeties.
Well, while chocolate and roses, and romantic evenings are great, having someone you love living a healthy life is a priceless gift. Seriously. I know I’d much rather know that my husband is happy and healthy, with a heart that has lots of mileage still, then… More »