Cook as if You’re in a Rom-Com

It’s the third act. After an adorable meet-cute and some bumbling mishaps, our romantic leads — you and your valentine — have finally found each other. The lighting is warm, the wine is open and Aaron Neville’s “Crazy Love” is playing softly in the background. It’s time for dinner. Valentine’s Day calls for rom-com cooking,…

Easy Cleanup Is Romantic

Should I be embarrassed by the fact I like Valentine’s Day? Probably? But I do. I like everything chocolate, I think flowers are charming, I have nothing against a nice glass of wine and I melt when my children present me with homemade cards scribbled with their sweet handwriting. If you welcome an opportunity to…

What Is Black Love Day?

While Feb. 13 is not a federal holiday, a deeply meaningful celebration rooted in the Black community exists: Black Love Day. The first Black Love Day was established on Feb. 13, 1993, when Ayo Handy-Kendi, a spiritual community organizer, felt compelled by a higher power to bring her community together, she said in an interview…