There’s no doubt that Valentine’s Day will look a lot different this year—but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate all things love and romance. And there’s no quicker way to get to one’s heart than through their stomach. So, we’ve rounded up a list of 10 delicious food gifts that’s sure to show that special someone in your life that you deeply care about them, even from a distance.
Fruits In Bloom
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If your loved one prefers sweets over flowers, then they’ll love these fruit bouquets from Fruits In Bloom. Their special Valentine’s Day bouquet (P1,300) comes with tart green apples, fresh imported strawberries, and juicy red grapes, all dipped in rich Belgian chocolate. It’s a gift that’s as good as it looks.
To place an order, visit their website.
Croquembouche Factory
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Make your Valentine’s Day celebration extra special with Croquembouche Factory’s cream puff tower. Their Ruby Haven (P1,800), the only one of its kind in the Philippines, is made of 24 cream puffs, each coated with pink ruby chocolate. The chocolate’s sweet and light berry flavor is a perfect complement to the creamy and buttery cream puffs.
You can get your hands on this unique pastry creation by placing an order through their website.
Brew Fix
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Put a twist on the traditional flowers and chocolate combo with brew.fix’s Valentine’s Day Special (P550). This box comes with two heart-shaped chocolate bombs, which you can place in warm milk to create a nice cup of hot chocolate. It also comes with a bouquet of mini dried flowers and a tiny music box to serenade your loved one from afar. They’re also open to customizing your box with other items in their store.
To place an order, send them a message on Instagram.
Bae Bites
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Chocolate-covered strawberries are another classic gift but this online store puts their own spin on it with fun flavors like fruity pebbles, cotton candy, and even cheesecake-stuffed strawberries. You can create your own custom colorful box (P450 for six, P580 for eight, and P850 for 12).
To place an order, send them a message on Instagram.
Catalina PH
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Tired of sending and receiving roses for Valentine’s Day? Check out Catalina PH’s Bacon Bouquets and Apple Rose Tarts. These sweet and salty creations can be ordered together in a box with red velvet cookies (price starts at P1,500) or you can simply get a box of Apple Rose Tarts (P1,200) if your loved one isn’t a huge fan of bacon (but let’s be real, who doesn't love bacon?).
To place an order, send them a message on Instagram.
Sushi Nori
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Sushi Nori’s Pink Sushi Cake (P1,599) is the perfect gift for those who just aren’t a fan of desserts. This savory cake comes with tamago, oboro, and salmon glazed with a sweet teriyaki sauce. It’s topped off with seven salmon sashimi roses, making it perfect for Instagram-worthy pics.
You can order this cake through Grab, FoodPanda, or message Sushi Nori on Instagram.
Aperitif
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Diamonds make a great gift, but why not give your special someone something that’s just as pricey but delicious? Aperitif’s luxurious Truffle Caviar Pie (P2,250 for six-inch and P2,950 for eight-inch) is creamy, savory, salty, and totally worth it.
To place an order, visit their website.
Noodle Lab PH
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If eating noodles on your birthday symbolizes long life, then maybe eating noodles on Valentine’s Day could symbolize a long-lasting relationship. This February 14, check out Noodle Lab’s fresh, made-to-order noodles. They’ve got everything from spaghetti and linguine to filled pastas like ravioli and tortelloni in classic egg (P300 for 500 grams, P500 for one kilogram), squid ink (P500 for 500 grams, P700 for one kilogram), and spinach (P450 for 500 grams, P800 for one kilogram) varieties. Just message them on Instagram to place an order.
To place an order, send them a message on Instagram.
PizzaExpress
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Here’s a fun date idea: Instead of ordering takeout for your Valentine’s Day dinner, why not try making your own pizza? The PizzaExpress pizza making kit (P895) comes with their classic crust, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and toppings like sausage, bacon, and pepperoni. Each kit comes with ingredients good enough for two servings so you and your partner can each customize your own pizza.
To place an order, you can give them a call at (0917) 703-0729 or find them on Foodpanda, Grabfood or Pickaroo.
Food Bouquet Delivery
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Here’s another way you can shake up the usual bouquet of flowers: Give them a bouquet made entirely of their favorite food! Food Bouquet Delivery is a Manila-based service that offers all kinds of customized bouquets, with arrangements made of fried chicken, donuts, and even sushi. Prices start at P1,200.
To place an order, visit their Facebook page.
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