One of my favorite parts of Valentine's Day is how everything becomes heart-shaped for a month, and that includes the candy! Conversation hearts are a seasonal staple, but while they're cute to give and get, the chalky taste can leave your sweet tooth unsatisfied. Instead of doling out the pastel treats, check out these five easy ways to make delicious heart-inspired desserts!
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Every year my mom gives me a box of conversation hearts for Valentine's Day. I appreciate this small gesture and look forward to eating the confection! My favorite flavors are the yellows and oranges. How about you? Will you enjoy conversation hearts on Monday?
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Recently, we received a shipment of conversation hearts from Necco, the company that makes Sweethearts. This year, the nostalgic candies haven't just gone high tech in their messaging — they've also got completely new flavors and even a special Twilight version. As a traditionalist, I abhor the new flavors; they're too fancy. Why mess with a good thing? Growing up, I referred to Sweetheart flavors by color: the green flavor, the pink flavor, and so on. I'm devastated there aren't any minty white hearts anymore; they were my favorite. What's always been your choice color?
As we shared with you last year, new phrases are introduced on conversation hearts every Valentine's Day. At an event emceed by acclaimed chef Ming Tsai last week, the candymakers at Necco revealed that this year's hearts will spell out food-inspired phrases. They include:
I don't know about you, but my favorite has to be (you guessed it) Top Chef. It may have something to do with one popular TV show . . . Will you be on the lookout for them in stores? Which slogan is your favorite?
