Alex and I received a darling set of liqueur glasses for our wedding (one year ago last weekend!). I've been so obsessed with the daintiness of the petite long-stemmed glassware. And while a tipple of straight brandy or  amaro at the end of dinner would absolutely mark a special occasion, I opted to take it to another level!

If you know me well or, at the least, follow me on Instagram, you'll notice that I prefer bread and cheese over chocolate any day of the week. So, when brainstorming a food-focused Valentine's Day DIY that speaks true the holiday while also speaking true to my heart, I found the perfect solution. 

Follow baker Ali Rohrbacher's brilliant creation for Valentine's Day -- an enriching loaf with ribbons of dark chocolate and tart cherry. Her steps might appear intimidating, but the visuals should carry you from start to finish with ease.