Originally published in print in February 2024. Everyone and their mother has cooked some version of ‘Marry Me Chicken’. But what if you’re too young and broke for marriage? What if you’re simply dating someone new and want a … Continue reading Fuck Me Risotto Valentines Day menu planning
Valentine’s Day to me, always just seemed like a good way for shops to rebrand unsold chocolate from the Christmas period following the healthy month of January. There’s so much pressure around it: “What will I get my valentine? What … Continue reading A Perspective on Valentine’s Day Is it a load of sh*t?
With Valentine’s day just around the corner, the last minute panic to come up with the picture-perfect romantic activity threatens to bubble over- a feat that is proving all the more challenging due to the current restaurant closures which eradicate … Continue reading TN2’s Guide to a Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board
Let’s get real for a minute: there’s nothing sexier than old Roman martyrs or Geoffrey Chaucer. Valentine’s Day as we know it is a product of the Victorians. Twee, gilt cherub-and-chapel-encrusted greeting cards boomed because, in 1840, the British postal … Continue reading The Marvellous History of Valentine’s Day A romp through the annals, from the Romans to romance.
They call it ‘Cuffing Season’ – the period from early December to late February – as in, if you’re together, you stay the duration or you’re an asshole. Let’s not be coy: it’s as much about capitalism as it is … Continue reading Obligatory romance and codified heterosexuality: Why I hate Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air! Film Editors Oisin McElhinney and Lee Jones investigate some alternative movies to watch this Valentine’s Day. Whether you plan to spend the night cosying up next to your other half, or with a … Continue reading Live, Laugh, Cry: Films for Valentine’s