Valentine's Flowers For Him

History
1. Valentine's day is celebrated on the 14th of february each year. Since the mid-19th century it has been observed as a celebration between loved ones. Traditionally, small gifts are exchanged between lovers and reveal their feelings for one another.
Function
2. Surveys have shown that men like to receive valentines flowers nearly as much as women do. In fact, a survey conducted by the society of american florists found that nearly 60 percent of men would enjoy receiving flowers on valentine's day. However, not all of these men are willing to admit this fact in public.
a study by rutgers university researchers found that men who received flowers were more open socially. Male flower recipients smiled more often, stood closer to subjects, and maintained direct-eye contact more than men who did not receive flowers. The study found that ethnicity, age or background did not matter.
Types
3. When purchasing valentine's day flowers for a man, it is important to wade through all the pink flowers and go for something more masculine. There are many types of flowers that come in masculine flowers, such as orchids, tulips and sunflowers. The society of american florists found that men preferred vibrant colors such as reds and yellows. Large flowers with sharp lines, such as sunflowers, can be more masculine than dainty flowers such as lilies of the valley.
Considerations
4. Ask the florist to include a lot of greenery with the bouquet valentines flowers. Bouquets with more greenery tend to appear more masculine. Tropical flowers are also a good choice because they are vibrantly colored and unusual in appearance.
Benefits
5. Rutgers university scientists have shown that flowers can enhance your mood, lessen depression symptoms and increase happiness. These feelings were not true only of women, but of men, as well. Receiving flowers can enhance the mood and social outlook of the men receiving them.
purchasing flowers for a man on valentine's day can be an unexpected, but appreciated, way to tell him you love and care for him.

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How To Make Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

By : jane lake

This surprisingly simple recipe to make chocolate dipped strawberries has some expert tips to help you achieve the best possible results.
Once the strawberries are coated with chocolate, you can decorate them with valentine sprinkles or, once the first layer of chocolate is dry, you can drizzle the strawberries with a contrasting chocolate color.
However you serve them, valentine chocolate dipped strawberries are a perfect offering for any valentine.
Chocolate dipped strawberries recipe

Ingredients:
1 pint of perfectly ripened strawberries with stems and leaves intact
About 4 ounces of chocolate chips - dark, white, milk or even chocolate mint flavors
Microwavable bowl and microwave
Cookie sheet covered in wax paper
Optional: valentine sprinkles, small candies, contrasting color of melted chocolateChoc-berries3 (7k)

Cover a cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside.
Wash strawberries and pat dry, leaving stems and leaves intact. Strawberries should be completely dry before proceeding with the recipe.
Melt valentine chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl, using the defrost setting (or 10% power). Heat for 90 seconds, then stir; repeat until the chocolate has just melted and can be stirred smoothly. (chocolate goes from melted to burned very quickly, so monitor the procedure and remove the chocolate from the microwave as soon as melting is complete.)
Hold a strawberry by the stem and leaves and dip it into the melted chocolate. Withdraw the strawberry and swirl it in a tight circle to spin off excess chocolate. If desired, shake sprinkles or small candies over the wet chocolate coating.
Place the chocolate dipped strawberry on the wax paper and set aside to dry. A cool room temperature is preferable for drying. Repeat with the remainder of the strawberries, reheating chocolate for a short time, if necessary, to keep the coating consistency.
If possible, dip and serve the strawberries on the same day. Once dry, you can place each strawberry in a small paper candy cup.

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