Love, Fed, Valentine: Valentine Food, Culture, and Recipes by Janet Sebelius and April Griffin Book

Love, Fed, ValentineValentine Food, Culture, and RecipesBy Janet Sebelius & April GriffinValentine’s Day doesn’t have to be loud, expensive, or performative.Love, Fed, Valentine is a thoughtful, comforting cookbook that reframes Valentine’s Day around nourishment, care, and connection—rather than pressure or spectacle. Blending practical recipes with cultural history, gentle essays, and quiet rituals, this book invites readers to experience love as something lived and practiced, not proved.Rooted in the realities of winter, fatigue, and real life, this book understands that February is often a season of endurance. Food, here, becomes a way to offer warmth, reassurance, and presence—to others and to yourself.Inside you’ll find:Cozy, accessible recipes designed for real kitchens and real energy levelsSmall-batch meals for one or two peopleComforting mains, simple sides, soft desserts, and warming drinksReflections on Valentine’s history, winter survival, and food as careLists, rituals, and quiet permission to do Valentine’s differentlyThe recipes are approachable and unpretentious—meant to be cooked without stress and eaten slowly. Alongside them, short essays explore how love has historically shown up as action: feeding, staying, sharing warmth during hard seasons.This is not a book about impressing anyone.It’s a book about nourishment—emotional, physical, and relational.Love, Fed, Valentine is for:Couples, singles, and anyone in betweenPeople tired of performative romanceReaders who value meaning over trendsHome cooks who want food to feel supportive, not overwhelmingWhether you’re cooking for someone you love or setting the table for yourself, this book offers a gentler way to mark the season—one grounded in care, presence, and the simple act of feeding.A calm, countercultural Valentine cookbook—where food, culture, and care meet.