Valentine’s Day: Show your love with gluten-free food

Food plays so many roles in different cultures; we could almost say that food is a language capable of expressing a huge variety of things. Breaking bread means sharing and unity in many cultures. Then there are feast days with their specific ingredients and rituals, such as the Persian New Year tradition of painting eggs in vibrant colours to symbolise new beginnings.

On Valentine’s Day, sharing food with someone shows that they are your special person, the one you have chosen. So why not say it with food? Sharing is caring, and one of the best ways of showing love is by cooking for others. Of course, you will need to have gluten-free Valentine’s food ideas if you or one of your loved ones has coeliac disease, is gluten intolerant or following a gluten-free diet.

As we have seen, cooking is an act of love, and never more so than on February 14. One classic Valentine’s gift is a gluten-free romantic dinner, sourcing a restaurant which is safe for those with a gluten intolerance. Gluten-free candy is also a likely winner on this day of sweetness, or another gluten-free gift or treat you know your special one will love. Another gift idea is a cooking class, for you and your friend to enjoy together.

Sometimes no plans have been made, but everything can be made right if you cook your loved one their favourite meal, especially if she or he has not had their best day. It’s easy to strike a romantic note and avoid being glutened. Whip out the candles, put on some alluring string music and serve seafood; whether you love lobster, crayfish, mussels or oysters, they are all naturally gluten-free. Just take care with the ingredients of the sauce.

With Schär’s gluten-free spaghetti, made in Italy, the loving couple can share a big plate of spaghetti bolognese and end up with a puppy love kiss, like in the Disney movie Lady and the Tramp! Finally, to melt any heart, a Valentine’s chocolate cake can be made with gluten-free ingredients. This recipe for a super-rich chocolate cake uses Schär’s gluten-free Mix it! Universal. Couldn’t be easier, or sweeter.