Think Outside the Basic Box and Shop Local for This Year’s Valentine’s Sweets

Valentine’s Day is for the kids or the kids at heart. The cynics among us don’t love it; it’s a manufactured “hallmark holiday” to some. But when you are young and in love, newly in love, young at heart, and especially when you have little kids, Valentine’s Day is just a perfect celebration of sweetness, treats, caring, loving, friendship. So fun. And we think a little fun is definitely on the menu this spring.

This V Day we’re back highlighting some of the local businesses who sweeten up all our QC holidays. Show them some local love and gift something delicious this February 14th.

Wentworth & Fenn

If you’ve been meaning to head over to see what’s new at Camp North End, do it before Valentine’s so you can pick up some of the amazing sweet concoctions at Samantha Ward’s WENTWORTH & FENN.

Samantha was named ‘Best Pastry Chef’ in Charlotte, NC for 2017, she’s traveled to New York to cook at the legendary James Beard House, and she was nominated for ‘Best Pastry Chef of the East Coast Region’-James Beard Award in 2016. Hand made Peanut Butter cups and Red Velvet Cake for two? Yes, thank you very much.

Sunflour Bakeries

Valentines 2022 at Sunflour Baking Company will feature the following special treats:

• Giant Cinnamon Rolls
• Triple Strawberry cupcakes – fresh strawberry cake, strawberry buttercream, and topped with a fresh strawberry
• Red Velvet cupcakes – sunflour signature red velvet cake and creamcheese frosting (vegan + gluten free option available)
• Chocolate Dipped Strawberries –Lush fresh strawberries dipped in rich dark chocolate – Vegan + Gluten Free
• Chocolate Redberry Tarts – Chocolate almond crust , chocolate ganache and topped with assorted red berries- Vegan + Gluten Free
• Strawberry Raspberry Oat Bar – oatmeal crumble crust loaded with strawberries & raspberries – Vegan + Gluten Free
• Assorted French Macarons – strawberry cheesecake, raspberry, espresso, & crème brulee. Naturally Gluten Free
• Assorted Cheesecakes – variety of cheesecakes available in graham or gluten free crusts
• Hot cocoa Scones – cocoa scone with milk chocolate, mini marshmallows, and cream cheese drizzle
• Lavender Lattes – a delicious sweet floral latte
• Honey orange Lattes – for your “honey” order a sweet and citrus honey orange latte

Swing by any of Sunflour Bakeries locations, and treat yourself or your valentine. Don’t forget they ship nationwide!

Twenty Degrees Chocolates

What better way to show your love than with a box of edible art from Casey Hickey and the talented team at Twenty Degrees Chocolates.

For the most deluxe and delicious Valentine’s Day Candy Gift, you must choose the “Hello, I Love You” from Twenty Degrees Chocolates

The vivid leather heart box opens to reveal 35 pieces of handcrafted, heart-shaped caramel and ganache bonbons. Order Here.

Flavors include: Bananas Foster, Hazelnut Latte, Peanut Butter Gianduja, Yin Yang, Dulcey Chocolate Caramel, Chai Tea, Earl Grey Tea, Manjari 64% Dark, Matcha Lemongrass, Hazelnut Praline, Speculoos Spice, Salted Chocolate Caramel, Raspberry Rose, Sweet Passion, Black Forest, Raspberry Pistachio, Sorghum Bourbon Caramel and Vanilla Peanut Crunch.

Or delight your Valentine with a stunning collection of their special-edition heart bonbons complimented by a selection of classic ganaches, a Valentine’s 16-piece Assortment. Order Here.

Flavors include:
Earl Grey Tea
French Roast
Bahibe
Peanut Butter Gianduja
Dulcey Chocolate Caramel
African Queen
Chambord
Sorghum Bourbon Caramel

And any of your Valentine’s will love this collection from Twenty Degrees, a gorgeous array of heart-shaped bonbons in nine swoon-worthy flavors. Order Here.

Black Forest
Chai Tea
Raspberry Rose
Bananas Foster
Speculoos Spice
Salted Chocolate Caramel
Sweet Passion
Yin Yang
Manjari 64% Dark

Order today; Valentine’s shipping begins January 31. Final day to ORDER for Valentine’s shipping is February 7. 

LIMITED QUANTITIES; ORDER EARLY!

Cinnaholic Bakeries

All Charlotte Cinnaholic locations will offer the following special items for Valentine’s Day 2022: 

Sweetheart Box
Two customized cinnamon rolls with your choice of one frosting and one topping each, two chocolate-covered strawberries, two mini cookies and two mini brownies.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Rolls
A half dozen or full dozen of Cinnaholic’s classic old skool rolls (vanilla frosting), each topped with a chocolate-covered strawberry, chocolate sauce, and powdered sugar.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries
A little bit healthy, a little bit indulgent. fresh strawberries hand-dipped in dark chocolate.

Cupid’s Crush Strawberry Variety
Fresh strawberries hand-dipped in dark chocolate and rolled in a variety of toppings.  Includes chocolate chips, ‘oreos’, homemade pie crumble, and sprinkles.

Nuts For You Strawberry Variety
Fresh strawberries hand-dipped in dark chocolate and rolled in a variety of nut toppings.  Includes almonds, coconut, pecans, and walnuts

Custom Dipped Strawberries
Fresh strawberries hand-dipped in dark chocolate and rolled in your choice of topping.