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Table Talk: Five local sweets to make your Valentine swoon

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: February 13, 2025 5:53 AM CT | Published: February 12, 2025 2:23 PM CT
Jennifer Chandler
Special to The Daily Memphian

Jennifer Chandler

A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.

She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.

Roses and chocolate-covered strawberries are the quintessential gifts for Valentine’s Day.

While no Valentine would scoff at those traditional offerings, you could also think outside the (heart-shaped) box and get them something made right here in Memphis. 

I spent the last week taste-testing local treats such as cheesecakes, croissants and ice pops. Here are five delicacies, all inspired by roses and chocolate-covered strawberries, that are my top picks for Valentine’s Day this year.

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