When Valentine's Day comes around, there is more to give your sweetheart than just flowers, cards, and candy. Why not celebrate Valentine's Day all week with special little remembrances?

Here are some ideas for lunches at work:

Salmon Salad Sandwich

2 pieces of sourdough bread (or your choice of bread)
16 ounces canned salmon (no skin, flakes or bones)
1/4 cup pimiento (drained)
1/4 cup minced red pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise of your choice

Mix the mayonnaise with the two powders to make sure they are thoroughly combined. Add in the drained pimento and red pepper and stir to mix.
Drain the salmon and fold it into the mixture until all ingredients blend.


BLT Sandwich

2 pieces of marbled rye bread (or your choice)
1 bread size slice of lettuce
2 - 4 slices of tomato
3 slices of crispy, cooked bacon, cut in half
Creamy Green Goddess dressing or mayonnaise

Open up the two pieces of bread and have them lay side by side. Spread a little of the dressing or mayonnaise on each piece of bread. Lay the tomato slices on one slice of bread, then the lettuce, followed by the bacon. Place the other slice of bread on top, dressing side down.



Helpful Hints:

You can purchase already chopped and minced peppers at most grocery stores. It is usually found in or near the fresh produce.

The salmon sandwich will be delightfully pink and red; but tuna will work if your Valentine doesn't like salmon.

BLT sandwiches have ripe red tomatoes in them. If you feel you want more red, feel free to double up on the tomatoes.


Finishing Touches:

If you find sandwich tart makers shaped like a heart, that would be something unique. You could also look for pink or red plastic wrap to place the sandwich in before putting it in the lunchbox. A tender note or small picture frame with a photo of the two of you would also add a nice touch to lunch.

If you are making the BLT sandwich for a female, tell her the Green Goddess dressing on the sandwich is in honor of her. Do this only if you really feel it.

For side dishes, tomato soup is red and that would go with Valentine's Day. If you make the BLT sandwich, potato soup might be a good accompaniment. Little heart shaped cakes would be a cute touch for dessert.

It may be a wonderful idea, but don't put an engagement ring in food or drinks. It could be swallowed before anyone has a chance to stop it from happening.