Whether you’ve got a sweetie or a hottie to please, these are a fun Valentine’s Day gift. Feisty flavors include Sweetie, Hottie, Smoky and Naughty!

Owned by Wisconsin small dairy farmers who pasture graze their cattle and produce high-quality, hormone-free milk; their pepper jack cheese is a natural complement to “chili weather.”

Garden’s of Eagan’s claim of “Dirt First!” is no empty slogan, since an organic farmer’s most important job is growing the soil. Linda Halley & Jennifer Nelson from Gardens of Eagan will pass on some of their secrets for the benefit of your own garden. Please pre-register; $15/$13 members of any Twin Cities food co-op.

Taza’s Cameron Baer will be on hand to show off his cacao pods and sample out Taza’s stoneground organic chocolate. Cameron’s enthusiasm and deep dark chocolate knowledge make him one of our favorite demo guys!

We’ll be dimming the lights and offering lovely specials during our annual celebration of LoveFest. Bring your sweetie and select ingredients fit for a romantic dinner for two. Enjoy warm brie appetizers and chocolate fondue while you shop! Register to win a free Blue Sky Guide, or indulge your sweetie with a spa robe, some candles and organic socks from Linden Hills Natural Home—any single purchase of $100 or more at Natural Home between February 12 and 14 gets you a free Blue Sky Guide!

Anna Dvorak will show you how simple ingredients combine to make love potions; with her help, you’re sure to have your sweetie wrapped around your little finger! Make Rosy Massage Oil and Flower Petal Bath Potion; learn how to select the perfect essential oils to ignite your passion. Anna Dvorak, Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant. Please pre-register; $15/$13 members of any Twin Cities co-op. Call 612-922-1159 to register.

Get the kids in on Valentine’s Day with a simple breakfast in bed treat: Kim Dirr’s chocolate croissants take just a moment in the oven, so they’re easy to prepare and taste just like homemade. Nothing says love like warm, gooey chocolate!

The Star Tribune calls Mankato cheesemaker Keith Adams’ Bent River camembert-style cheese “lusciously ripe and creamy.” Keith named his company “Alemar” in honor of his two daughters, Alex and Mari. How sweet is that?

Learn how to create decadent lotion using ten natural ingredients; you’ll take home a sample lotion and a basic recipe to customize at home. Anna Dvorak, Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant. Please pre-register; $23/$21 members of any Twin Cities food co-op. Call 612-922-1159 to register.

Consumer supported agriculture is an excellent—and tasty—way to invest in the local economy, and Featherstone Farm’s Margaret Marshall will be on hand today to answer your questions about the farm’s CSA program.

Learn how homeopathy uses safe and natural substances to alleviate symptoms associated with hormonal changes and imbalances including PMS, migraines, hot flashes, insomnia , depression, and anxiety. Jackie Krammer, Homeopathic Practitioner. Please pre-register; $15/$12 members of any Twin Cities food co-op. Call 612-922-1159 to register.

Katja Rowell, MD, will explain concrete strategies proven to increase mealtime variety and decrease the struggles parents sometimes encounter with children about food. She’ll cover related topics including food rejection, picky eating, increasing fruit and vegetable acceptance, incorporating treats, and avoiding the pitfalls that contribute to unhealthy weight gain and distorted body image. Please pre-register; $17/$15 members of any Twin Cities food co-op. Call 612-922-1159 to register!