For Chef Frank Lima, an instructor with the New York Restaurant School of The Art Institutes, food is poetry and poetry is food. Chef Lima is not only a former White House assistant chef during the Kennedy Administration, but a first runner-up for Poet Laureate of Queens, New York. As Chef Lima explains it, "Poetry and cooking are so similar -- they're both about feeling and aesthetics." The two are so intertwined, in fact, that Chef Lima named his cream of roasted red pepper soup Creme Kukhla Moo ("my doll" in Greek).

Have you been around the Valentines block and back again bearing the same, tired box of chocolates and dozen red roses? Fellows, have you bought so many little trinkets and baubles and dinners out that they just don’t mean anything anymore? Ladies, have you given him every conceivable romantic version of golf stuff, cute boxers, silk ties, and yourself all dolled up?

With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's time to consider Romantic Valentine Day Poems among all the other aspects of this most romantic day in the year. In this article, we will cover ideas for poems - where to write them, how to write them, and where to get the inspiration.

Every February, in many places around the world, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones and friends, all in the name of St. Valentine. February has long been a month of romanc and Saint Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite?

From its earliest origins, Valentine’s Day has been associated with love. Centuries ago, the Romans celebrated a feast every February called Lupercalia. The celebration included a ritual for matching young, single men and women.  Names were placed in a box, a drawing was held and couples randomly matched together were partners for a year -- after that it was up to them.

Whether you are head over heels in love, starting an exciting new relationship or just enjoying the single life, Valentine's Day provides the perfect excuse to celebrate, and incorporating romantic drinks into an evening assures a memorable one. Luckily, there is no need to spend a small fortune in the name of love, and the answer may be as close as your nearest liquor store.

Going out for Valentine's Day is one of the most popular ways to celebrate this romantic holiday, especially if you haven't had a chance to get out together for awhile! Where you go and what you do can make the difference between just another date or an incredibly memorable event. If you've decided to go out for Valentine's Day, or are still considering it, we've compiled some great ideas on what to do and where to go! We've also included some tips on how make your Valentine's celebration be as special as it can possibly be!! Remember: no matter what you decide to do, it is the company you're in and the feelings you share together that makes an event memorable!

In America, the custom of giving gifts and cards on Valentine's Day is very popular. From children to adults, siblings to lovers, everyone exchanges gifts and wishes of love on Valentine's Day. Apart from gifts, it is even common to have Valentine's Day parties. These parties generally see a lot of dancing and singing. Romantic dinners, picnics and get-togethers are also common on Valentine’s Day in the United States of America.