So you need to concoct the perfect Vegan Valentine's Day celebration for your partner? You're most likely here because one or both of you is vegan.
Creating a Vegan Valentine's Day an admirable goal, and good news for you: it's totally possible.
Any romantic idea you have can be easily adapted to be animal cruelty-free.
And that's a good feeling.
Would Valentine's Day be Valentine's Day without a romantic dinner? We don't think so.
Set the mood with some romantic music, a cozy atmosphere (a fireplace or candles transforms the room), and some time alone.
And take out the good china - this is a special occasion.
Try any number of tasty Italian pasta dishes such as eggplant marinara spaghetti with a side of braised carrots, or a yummy Indian curry topped with raisins, peanuts, chutney, celery, and apples.
Or maybe skewered BBQ vegetables with a succulent sauce.
For dessert, how about sorbet, coffee topped with soy ice cream, apples dipped in caramel, or fruit dipped in dairy free dark chocolate? If you don't feel up to the task of cooking your vegan Valentine's Day dinner at home, then head out to a local restaurant.
Pick somewhere nice that has a romantic atmosphere: real linens on the table, dimmer lighting, good service, a great wine menu, and of course a very vegan-friendly menu selection.
Many Ethiopian, Mediterranean, and Indian restaurants are good choices, as most of their menu will be vegetarian anyway.
And if you're going to a really nice place, you can call ahead and ask if they can whip up a special dish that is vegan-friendly.
Most professional chefs would welcome the challenge and you'll be amazed at what they come up with! And then there's the all-important exchanging of the Valentine's Day gifts, which usually takes place after dinner.
Or maybe before, if you're really excited to see the look on your partner's face when they open it.
Give some special thought to them and their personality and interests before selecting a vegan gift.
Not just any non-animal gift will do, not for Valentine's Day.
It's got to be something great.
Of course there are all the standards: non-dairy chocolate, vegan candy, jewelry.
Or maybe you could go above and beyond and get some type of a service gift - something that doesn't come in a box.
Give the gift of a service.
A romantic back massage, for instance, or the gift of fixing things around their house or apartment they simply haven't got time to do.
Or maybe tickets to a concert or some other experience you can have together.
There are a number of reasons to be vegan, and good for you for wanting to include your vegan attitude in your Valentine's Day celebration.
Being vegan is more environmentally responsible, kinder, safer, and healthier.
Now you and your partner can enjoy a great Valentine's Day that is completely vegan.