No matter what side of the relationship status bar you sit on - longtime single, freshly broken-hearted, star-crossed lover or old married couple - Valentine's Day can cause a whole lot of heartache. Because every one of us wants to be loved. There is nothing better than feeling the spark, flutter, thrill and comfort of knowing someone out there thinks you're neat. To feel it is to be human. — Read More —

You can bury your head in the sand, maintain it's a hallmark holiday, proclaim death to love, but you aren't going to be able to avoid it. Valentine's day cometh! — Read More —

It's time to shop for your Valentine. But we've all been missing the point on this gift giving occasion. This is not the time to buy him the latest best seller or her a new kitchen gadget. Unless, that is, a new juicer really gets those juices flowing... — Read More —

I think my dog hates me. Well maybe not hate, but I'm developing a complex that she thinks I'm the least interesting person in her life. Do parents of human babies ever go through this? — Read More —

While many foods are considered aphrodisiacs, we've heard time and again from our guest chefs on Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag that passion is the most important ingredient in any dish. Whether you're cooking up a memorable feast for a loved one or for a group of good friends, don't be afraid to experiment! Here is what we'll have simmering in our Valentine's Day kitchen: — Read More —