Julie Tilsner, 2/14/12

Parenting writer and food blogger

Emmanuel Delcour isn't the thinking woman's crush. He's not the thinking girl's anything. He's just a beefcake, or whatever the French equivalent is.

Alexis Glick, 2/14/12

CEO, GENYOUth Foundation

There's a cacophony of debate about how children should be taught, tested, and measured to ensure their academic success. That's fine, but overwhelmingly, the country's youth is failing to get the physical activity or proper nutrition it needs to be healthy and perform academically.

Pascale Boucicaut, 2/14/12

Gastronomer-at-large

Like most Creole recipes down on the Gulf of Mexico, this one has only a vague resemblance to its French counterpart. It is equally influenced by the other cooking traditions -- namely, Italian, Native American, Spanish, West African, and Portuguese.

Rabbi Shais Taub, 2/14/12

Rabbi, social observer, philosopher, writer.

This year, sloppy eaters everywhere are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the invention of the sandwich by its eponymous Earl in 1762. Even so, the following must be said: Sandwich did not invent the sandwich.

Edward Schneider, 2/14/12

Next time you're in Barcelona, be sure to take a look at that amazing church and use that as a high-minded excuse to stop for a plate of churros and a cup of hot chocolate.

David Rosengarten, 2/13/12

Here's a step-by-step guide to success in making one egg. Best of all, the dish is a snap to make... and shines at breakfast, as a luncheon dish, or as a first course in a rustic dinner party.

Liz Neumark, 2/14/12

CEO, Great Performances

A sport inspired celebration was the 'kick off' this week as we were honored to participate in feting the triumphant NY Giants.

Cheryl Carlesimo, 2/14/12

Food and Film and People

Every Valentine's Day, our thoughts turn to love, and flowers, and well, chocolate.

Lisa Mirza Grotts, 2/14/12

Etiquette Expert, Author

While finger bowls may be a thing of the past, they do exist in many private clubs across the country and are still served at some formal dinners, so it's good to know how to use one. Plus, you may want to serve them after some casual dinners yourself.

Ellen Kanner, 2/13/12

syndicated columnist, the Edgy Veggie

You're both young, hot, meatless and madly in love. You decide to live happily, meatlessly ever after. Congratulations. But first, the wedding.

Lee Woodruff, 2/13/12

Co-Author, 'In an Instant'

Recipes are the currency by which generations of women define and distinguish themselves from other families. These sometimes-secret formulas, handed down from mother to daughter, are inscriptions of endearment, the personal stamp encrypted in each dish like DNA.

Susie Middleton, 2/13/12

Author, 'Fast, Fresh and Green'

Good things take time, I've finally learned. Looking back now, I realize that the road to eating locally and sustainably is a slow, deliberate one -- something you grow into, rather than rush into.

Honest Cooking, 2/10/12

www.honestcooking.com

These heart-shaped cake pops are the perfect treat for your Valentine.  They also make a fun Valentine's Day project for your kids.

Michael King, 2/13/12

The Food-Life.com

For those of you who have not yet experienced Seersucker, they offer a seasonal menu, which changes, you guessed it, by season! But the general theme always remains -- clean Southern food.

EatingWell, 2/11/12

Where Good Taste Meets Good Health

When it comes to dessert, chocolate is my weakness. The silky, rich, bittersweet stuff is sure to satisfy my sweet tooth.

Heather Bauer, RD, CDN, 2/12/12

Nutritionist, Entrepreneur, Author, Mother of Three

Although you'll thank your new boyfriend profusely for the enormous box of chocolates he gave you (who can resist that?) I definitely have some strategies to make this special day healthy, too. I can't guarantee you a date on Feb. 14, but I can certainly help you stock up on foods of love.

Rose Reisman, 2/13/12

Health and Wellness Expert, Caterer, Restaurateur, and Author

Naturally when we hear the words fried chicken, French fries, poutine or ice cream, we think high fat and high calorie. But there are many foods lurking in our shopping cart that you initially thought were healthy but in fact are not.