I’ve warned, OK, alerted ( a kinder, more in the mood word) you several times that this special day was coming. Hello. Good morning: It’s here.

Of course, you could sneak out of the house and buy something and say you always planned the day this way or you could just sit back and relax and soak in all the good vibes that this day brings.

First some newsy foods to consider:

–In honor of the sweetness of the day, consider some of the newest PEEPS such as the Marshmallow “I Luv U” or Mike and Ike’s Valentine Medley, a blend of colorful fruit flavors. Both good last minute choices to create a cheerful sweet bowl of love.

–Bring a new melon home. Have you tried the wonderfully ripe yellow honey dew? Most packages are marked “ready to eat,” and they are absolutely right. A little squirt of fresh lime, and you have sweet ecstasy in the bowl.

–Tomatoes. Yes, I know tomatoes in the dead or dread of winter are seldom worth buying, but their health benefits are not deniable. A good one has a true red, love color. If you want to take advantage of their healthy pluses such as their cardiovascular properties or lessening the likelihood of prostate cancer or several other cancers,  now is the time to think tomato products such as tomato or tortilla soup as an easy canned solution until summer. Even a wonderful pizza topped with a great tomato sauce will do the trick. Or, think about your vegetable garden and the bounty of tomato bliss you can plant.

–Tea. So much has been written about the benefits of tea, especially green tea, and here’s one to ponder: weight management. Yes, the studies are still in the early stages but there seems to be a pattern to the research on compounds from tea and their benefits for weight control. You can tap off the great day with a cup of tea and hope you are on the right beverage track for weight management.

When in doubt, grab a sparkler and dark chocolate, and you have a match made for perfection.

Have a sweet, wonderful day.