The Healthy Holiday Movement Has Begun: A Healthy Kind of Love

Well here we are, Friday before the big V-day...

Yesterday, as promised, I purchased 5 chocolate bars with 75% or more cacao to sample and decide which one I like the best. My husband and I have decided to take this task on together. I am hoping to get this done before Valentines Day, but it may be Monday before you hear which one takes the cake (ha ha, no pun intended).

I also purchased a 70% cacao Green & Black bar - Mint flavored

I wanted to try this one because not only was it on sale, but it was flavored.

Green & Black's was surprisingly minty and didn't melt on my fingers. I give this bar a 3 out of 5 star rating as of right now. I may revist after taste testing the others.

Moving on from Chocolate for a bit, I wanted to give those of you who are local some nice ideas about dining out this Sunday night with your Valentine.

Open Table has an assortment of Denver area restaurants that you can reserve from their website.

Duo Restaurant, in the Highlands, is offering a 4-course aphrodisiac menu with a pricetag of $48 a person. The great thing about Duo is that they are proud to support local organic farms. Whether you believe me or not, organic is healthier!
Blue Sky Cafe & Juice Bar would be a fun place to go if you wanted to get a special breakfast, brunch or lunch together. Their menu is filled with healthy options!

My husband and I are always a fan of a good sushi dinner. Choose a few rolls and have an oyster appetizer together. Top it off with a light coctail and you've got the perfect date night.

If you are feeling more frisky and want to whip something up on your own, you might try making this healthy version of meatloaf with a side of freshly steamed broccoli and cauliflower. Try shaping the meatloaf into a heart before baking it, and with the brushed topping, you will have a healthy heart, in more ways than one!