The perfect Feb. 14 card for that sort-of soulmate.

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Cabernet + chocolate = delicious. If you’re looking for a quick and tasty treat to give your sweet this Valentine’s Day, then this recipe is for you: Cabernet Chocolate Truffles from How Sweet It Is:

• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 5 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
• 5 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 3 Tbsp of your fave cabernet sauvignon
• Sprinkles or cocoa powder for rolling

1. Add chopped chocolate to a large bowl.
2. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. The minute it starts boiling, remove from heat and pour over the chocolate.
3. Add wine. Let sit for 3 minutes, then whisk continuously until smooth.
4. Press a piece of plastic wrap over top of the bowl and press down so it adheres to the chocolate. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
5. Using a small melon baller or spoon, scoop out chocolate and roll into balls, placing on a sheet of wax paper.
6. Roll the truffles in cocoa or sprinkles, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Valentine’s Day horror story? Not this year. There are only two weeks until V-Day. How will you be celebrating?

Photo from our Feb/Mar 2012 issue. One bear was harmed in the making of this photo.

Had a rough time on Valentine’s Day? You’re not alone. From breakups to cheating significant others, the day of love can sometimes be a nightmare.

Read the recollections of others who’ve been scarred by Valentine’s Days of the past on page 28 of our latest issue.

P.S. - We may have had a little too much fun stabbing that teddy during our photo shoot. Poor bear.

Get creative this Valentine’s Day with a homemade scratch-off card for your loved one. When we saw it in this month’s Better Homes and Gardens, we knew we had to share it with you in our February/March issue.

Would you believe the silver part is made with metallic paint and dishwashing liquid? Print out the template for a last-minute DIY gift.

Catch up on all things Valentine’s Day with our editors, Brittany Abeijon and Tom Salek, as they discuss everything from flower arrangements to disaster dates.