Let’s all agree it’s been a gross winter. Record-breaking levels of dirty snow and face-burning wind and I’m pretty sure we’re only getting 3 hours of sunlight a day at this point. All of New York City is like that part of “Groundhog Day” where Bill Murray is doomed to step ankle-deep in a pool of slush water, over and over. 

Valentine’s Day is always a dorky and divisive holiday. And it’s in particular trouble when it falls on a Monday in the middle of a winter like this.

Luckily, Mike and I spent our Valentine’s Day date* in the kitchen, making dozens of these conversation heart cookies. We made them as cheerful and dorky as possible.

* We actually delivered these cookies and then treated ourselves to “Never Say Never,” the 3D experience. Bieber 4 life.