Last Minute Valentine Ideas for Phoenix Foodies

Yep, it happened. Again. It's Valentine's Day and you have nothing. Nada. Bupkis. Take a deep breath. It's not too late. Plenty of time. Chow Bella is here to help. And don't worry. We're not talking about a $55,000 diamond ring or that crazy plan Pizza Hut has to sell...

By Amy Silverman

February 14, 2012

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Yep, it happened. Again. It's Valentine's Day and you have nothing. Nada. Bupkis.

Take a deep breath. It's not too late. Plenty of time. Chow Bella is here to help.

And don't worry. We're not talking about a $55,000 diamond ring or that crazy plan Pizza Hut has to sell you a $10 pizza plus a wedding. This is all stuff you can do and get today (assuming you don't have, oh, a job or kids to take care of).

Start with chocolate. Grab some for yourself and your loved one -- here are some ideas from our 14 Phoenix Chocolate Fixes list.

For the Cook Who Only Likes to Make Reservations: We've got not one but two round-ups of dining options. But get your phone out. Like now.

For the Newbie Cook: If a high school kid can do it, so can you. Check out our super simple chicken piccata meal -- then get yourself to the grocery store. Or give chocolate covered strawberries a shot.

For the Crafty Cook: This one might take a bit more time than you've got, but Laura Gill mastered a heart-in-a-cake, and you can certainly find something a little less tricky to make for your honey on Pinterest. Or you could tackle our homemade conversation hearts. It's a lot easier than it looks.

If all else fails, consult our list of Edible Gifts Sure to Get You Laid.

You're welcome.

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Amy Silverman is the former managing editor of Phoenix New Times. She is a two-time winner of the Arizona Press Club’s Journalist of the Year award. Her work has appeared on the radio show This American Life and in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Lenny Letter, and Brain, Child.