Cookie Up a Better V-Day
Forgo the tired roses-and-chocolates combo for something more original this Valentine’s Day, like heart-shaped macarons from Macaron Bee ($2 each, $24 for 12; 1669 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-338-0216, macaronbee.com). Flavors include red velvet, raspberry yogurt and pink champagne, which are all naturally gluten-free (bonus!). Other flavors like chocolate lavender and pistachio are also available, though not in the aww-inducing shape.
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Williams-Sonoma, the California cookware giant, sells $3,000 espresso makers and $600 copper pots. But the baking/boiling/braising supply emporium isn’t just for the top 1 percent of foodies. Its new Open Kitchen line features 100 value-priced items, including a 10-piece cookware set (shown, $300, williams-sonoma.com and stores), a sleek nylon spatula ($10) and bistro-worthy white soup bowls ($20 for four).