Valentine's Day, Don't Worry It's Not Too Late!

In case you forgot, its tomorrow! Don't worry this should cover everything!

Your guide to Cupid's favorite holiday, complete with a barbershop quartet.

WINE AND DINE YOUR SWEETHEART
Where to eat: A sampling of Orange County restaurants planning special Valentine's Day menus.

• View the complete Valentine's Day dining guide
  

FUN STUFF FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

"My Funny Valentine" contest: Voting for the contest has concluded. Check back here tomorrow to see the top five Valentine submissions. » You can still share a photo and some loving words

• Valentine's quiz, dining and shopping edition: Do you know which O.C. restaurant is offering free tequilas for the holiday?
• Valentine's Day interactive graphic:  What do a pagan fertility festival, mating birds, martyred saints, candy hearts and brain chemistry have in common? Feb. 14. » View the graphic

FOOD TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD

It's all about chocolate: Local pastry chefs and confection fans select their favorites from 17 chocolates. Also get tips on buying chocolate. » Read the story and get recipes

• Suicide by chocolate: Chocoholic Ellen Crawford hosts an annual Valentine's party showcasing homemade chocolate desserts.  » Read the story and get the recipe for Suicide Chocolate Cake
  
• Food aphrodisiacs:  Fact, fiction, or just plain fun? » Find out
• Last-minute chocolates easy to make:  A homemade gift is still possible at the last minute. » Read the story and get the recipes

VALENTINE STORIES

Do you remember your second  first kiss? A high school flame gets rekindled after four decades. » Read the story

• 50 years of marriage? These couples must be experts of love: Three couples with more than 50 years of marriage share their secrets for a successful relationship.  » Read the story
• Cheating hearts keep Laguna Beach private investigators busy: For private investigators, the week of Feb. 14 is big business for catching potential cheaters. » Read the story
• First kiss? Readers tell stories of their magic moment. » Read the story
  

PLAN YOUR ROMANTIC EVENING

Romance:  Plan a romantic evening that's the right 'match' for you and your loved one.

• Get tips on picking the right getaway spot for you and your Valentine
  

GIFTS FOR YOUR VALENTINE

Barbershop Quartet for Valentine's Day?: Nothing says "I love you, baby" like four men singing inappropriately in public places. » Get info

• Valentine flowers: Red roses are the usual flower, but there are many more colorful buds to choose from. » Get more flowery ideas
  
• A gift of lingerie:  Here are a few tips to help increase the chances that a Valentine's Day gift will be on target. » Read the story
• How much money  are you willing to shell out for Valentine's Day this year?  » Take our poll
• What people really want for Valentine's Day:  Here's a look at the odd, the unexpected and the potentially funky. » Read the story
• The gift of massage. » Read the story and watch a video on massage techniques.
  
  Adopted From The OCRegister