Nothing says "I love you" like "hey, I slaved over this dessert all day." Not that you'll need a whole day to create any of these vegan sweets (but who needs to know that?). Quick, simple, thoughtful and romantic, drop some dairy-free desserts of love off at mom's, woo your boo or nibble with your pals as you peruse OkCupid. It doesn't matter. The blogs are a flutter with sweets, so if you're feeling the love, put some into one of these scrumptuous vegan recipes. They'll taste all the better for it.

For whatever reason, are you looking for some sweet satisfaction? Look no further. When the time for dessert rolls around on Valentine’s Day (or any day!), make it one (just one) of the highlights of your evening. You provide the sweetie (or not), OA will provide the sweets!

Over at Los Angeles' HomeGirl Café - where gang members, drug addicts and ex-cons are given the opportunity to enrich and change their lives in drastic and delicious ways - we were lucky enough to get our hands on a serious tried-and-true recipe for the Mexican sauce, mole, from Chef Pati Zarate. We know it's a lot of ingredients, but when you get this mole down, you will have arrived at culinary greatness. 

Here at Organic Authority, we love tea. And we're not alone: tea is gaining popularity in America, where it's traditionally been a distant second to coffee. But now, more and more people (including myself) are quitting coffee and switching to milder herbal brews.

Here's a roundup of some of the best Organic Authority articles on tea.

Can eating specific foods get that mojo going? I'm a skeptic about this theory, but curiosity got the best of me so I decided to investigate. Because hey, I'll admit, there are times we could all use some inspiration to get in the mood and get it on. And yes sometimes eating specific foods do stimulate bodily desires, so bring it on baby! 

Trusty doors. They keep out storms and intruders, indicate our comings and goings, separate rooms—and with a little do-it-yourself imagination, can be revamped into one-of-a-kind home décor.

If you don’t already own a retired door or two, then scour secondhand stores, antique malls and salvage yards for doors with character. Open the door to some seriously cute home decorating with these three creative uses for old doors.

Scuff marks, schnuff marks. Those annoying blemishes caused by shoe traffic, sliding chairs and moving furniture (especially anything on wheels) just make your floor look plain bad, and not in that shabby chic kind of way. So, how do you get rid of those irksome marks? Keep in non-toxic and and clean those scuff marks off your hardwood, tile or laminate flooring with these amazing tricks.

Sunset. A park bench. Two lovers ga-ga gazing into each other's eyes. It's enough to make anyone feel a little nauseous to look at for too long—unless of course you happen to be one of those people in love. Those of us who find ourselves without a lover on Valentine's (or any) Day can often meet it with a Scroogy "Bah!" But don't be so quick to scoff at the swooning valentines. Giving and receiving love—whether with a romantic partner, a family member, friends or a furried companion—is actually quite beneficial to our health. Check out these eight incredible benefits of love.

Many people say that the greatest two pleasures in life are eating and sex. Food has been tangled up with romance ever since the first caveman offered a hunk of charred wooly mammoth to his cavewoman in hopes of winning her heart (or at least her body).

Even today the dating standard includes dinner, drinks or at least coffee, proving that the stomach-to-heart connection is as strong as ever. Celebrate your love with the following romantic foods and you will feed your heart as well.

If you think a crepe is pretty much like a pancake, you're in for a surprise. The thin, light French "street delicacy" is at its best when serving as a savory shell for cured meats, eggs and cheeses -- but I'm getting ahead of myself. Making crepes at home is remarkably easy, and somehow more elegant than flapjacks. Plus, as any Parisian will tell you, the beauty's in the filling. Of course, a Parisian would also tell you that you can't make proper crepes without a crepe pan. Feel free to do it anyway.

Cleopatra believed that rose petals were an aphrodisiac. Whether or not that's true, the delectable perfume of a rose is synonymous with romance. Roses also happen to be the world's most popular flower, with 150 million plants sold each year. At this very moment, at least one yard in your immediate neighborhood is likely to have a blooming rosebush -- but rose season is on its way out, and now's the time to capture it in a bottle. Bring a few petals home to make a rosewater infusion; then treat yourself and your sweetie to a romantic sparkling cocktail on your next date night.

When you put “green and fuzzy” and “food” in the same sentence, you might get the idea that something in your kitchen is past its prime. Think again! Winter is high time for the green and fuzzy kiwi – a delicious, nutritious and festive little fruit!

Starting your day with an alcoholic beverage has a long history in France, where traditionally many people have believed that an early morning dose of wine kills parasites (tuer le ver = kill the worm) and promotes overall health and good living.

While “hair of the dog” hangover remedies are meant to sooth your body after a rough night of drinking, the worm-killing morning drinks are there to assist in your overall health plan and to make you feel even better. Try the following delicious brunch cocktails, and just try to convince yourself that these aren’t health drinks. Kill those worms!

Rose water is a deliciously fragrant and versatile botanical made from delicate and seductive rose petals. Store bought rose waters can be overpriced, contain artificial fragrances and lack the freshness of a homemade batch.

Making homemade rose water is easy and fun. Add it to baked goods, beverages, and pour it into baths. Use it as a refreshing spritz—perfect to have with you on those warm summer days just ahead, or for those times when you just need to feel a little fresher. And, it makes a most wonderful gift.

If there was ever a perfect From Our Friends post, it's this one. Solidly balanced with education and entertainment, you are bound to find something that tickles your fancy. This week's installment includes articles about what's in your Mountain Dew, organic chocolate, Super Bowl singers, cookbook strategies and an in-depth look inside McDonald's new "transparent" campaign. Have a great weekend and enjoy the posts, dear readers!

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