So then, did you get a visit from Cupid?

Did a beautiful stranger sweep you off your feet, wine and dine and you, before arranging a private viewing of one of the most romantic films of all time?

Or did this Valentine’s Day pass without even a flicker of love?

Perhaps there was somebody who you really wanted to surprise, but the opportunity didn’t arise. Maybe nerves got the better of you. Or worse still, you forgot.

So that’s why this week we’re offering you the chance to show your affection to somebody special – and make up for any mishaps, missed chances or plain forgetfulness on your part.

And what better way than to say it with biscuits?

The lovely people at Biscuiteers hand-make delightful biscuits. Their creations are so impressive, you almost don’t want to eat them. One little nibble, though, and you’ll be in love. Which is why they’re the perfect gift for any sweet-toothed sweetheart.

If you’re one of our three winners this month, we’ll arrange for a box of Biscuiteers’ finest creations to be sent your loved one along with three bottles of our ever-romantic Raspberry & Rose Cordial.

How to enter

Remember acrostics? Well, we want your romantic odes in this almost-forgotten format. To refresh your memory, we’ve composed one for the ever-delectable Mr Clooney.

Grey but improving
Even my husband’s approving
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
Revealed you as a knockout
Gosh! Films, I’ve seen too many
Except of yours – they’re worth every penny

We think you can do better. So let’s have your odes, please. Pop them in the comments once they’re composed and perfected.

Good luck!

P.S. If reading competition terms and conditions is your thing, you can find them here.

P.P.S. If you cannot wait to get your hands on some delicious Bicuiteers biscuits, simply use the special code BLV15OFF to get 15% off your website order. You’ll have to be quick, though – it’s only available until the end of March.

Is there no end to this cold weather with constant frosty mornings and frozen windscreens. Wooly hats and gloves remain on. Only now, we don’t have Christmas to look forward to.

But we do have some very good news.

Belvoir Fruit Farms is proud as punch to announce two new additions to our range of pressés. And unlike us Brits – these delicious drinks love to be chilled!

Belvoir Raspberry Lemonade

This tastes as gorgeous as it looks. We’ve created a lip-smacking blend of real raspberry juice and real lemon juice with lightly sparkling Belvoir spring water.

Sip it with your eyes closed and you can almost feel the summer sunshine. Delicious on its own or over ice with a dash of Pimms, Belvoir Raspberry Lemonade is the perfect accompaniment to raspberry ripple ice cream or Cornish clotted cream and scones. Available now in Asda.

Belvoir Organic Orange & Jasmine Pressé

Quench your thirst with this sophisticated zesty blend of real orange juice, lime juice & lemon juice with a hint of fragrant Jasmine.

If you’re planning a summer party, this wonderfully refreshing drink is perfect for your designated drivers. And since it’s your party, why not add a little gin or vodka to your glass of Orange & Jasmine Pressé for an exquisite tipple? It’s great with organic Green & Black’s dark chocolate, too.

Where to buy these new pressés

Both pressés will be available in Belvoir’s unmistakeable 75cl and 25cl bottles. You’ll find them soon in farm shops and supermarkets across the country. They’ll also be available in our online store very soon.

Do let us know which one is your favourite!

Good news – next Tuesday is Pancake Day!

Traditionally, it’s called Shrove Tuesday (or Mardi Gras – literally, Fat Tuesday – if you’re in the carnival mood). And it’s the last day of indulgence before Lent.

But why pancakes? Well, to avoid wastage, households would use up all their sugar, butter, flour, milk and eggs. Pancakes are easily made from these ingredients and provide some final fuel before the fasting period. Eggs would not be eaten thereafter until Easter.

In Iceland, Pancake Day is called Sprengidagur or Bursting Day (which we think is fabulous name). The event is marked by eating salted meat and peas (admittedly less fabulous).

Pancake Day racing

Back in Blighty, pancake races are held in villages and towns across the land. The tradition is said to have originated when a housewife from Olney was so busy making pancakes that she forgot the time until she heard the church bells ringing for the service. She raced out of the house to church while still carrying her frying pan and pancake.

The Olney Pancake Race has been held since 1445. Contestants, traditionally women, carry a frying pan and race to the finishing line, tossing the pancakes as they go. The winner is the first to cross the line having tossed the pancake a certain number of times.

Since 1950 the people of Olney have competed against a small town called Liberal in Kansas, USA. This event is now called the International Pancake Day Race. It all started when a magazine picture of the Olney women racing each other to the church fell into the hands of Liberal’s then President. He contacted the Vicar of St. Peter and St. Paul’s church in Olney, challenging their women to race against women of Liberal. The rest is history. And an awful lot of pancakes.

Loads of lemons

If you need a classic pancake day recipe, try Delia’s with sugar and lemon. There’s quite a few of us on the farm, but thankfully we’ve got plenty of lemon juice. (Not only for our organic lemonade, but it also gives us natural citric acid for our drinks.)

Just for fun, can you guess how many lemons we use every year? Pop your guesses in the comments box below.

If you’re doing anything special for pancake day, send your words and pictures to the usual address. And if you’re not, well, simply dig in and enjoy!