Will You Accept This....Cheese? 💐
Flowers, out. Fried chicken, in.
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Flowers are so 2025.
This Valentine’s Day, food bouquets have become shorthand for modern romance. Taking over as the go-to gift, trading traditional florals for charcuterie, cupcakes, pickles and even corn dogs. These tasty takes on edible arrangements strike a balance between thoughtfulness and humor, offering something that looks good on camera but doesn’t end up in the trash a few days later.
Here are a few of our faves for your hungry heart:
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Corn Dog Bouquet
We’re crowning Queen of Country, Reba McEntire, as the OG of the trend after she was gifted a corn dog bouquet during her 40th Grand Ole Opry anniversary party.
Wisconsin Cheese Wedges of Love
This isn’t a cheese box. It’s a love letter written in wedges. All the drama of a bouquet of roses and the indulgence of fine chocolate, reimagined as cheese.
Texas Road House Bread Roll Bouquet
If carbs are your love language, @snackwire embraces the DIY spirit with the Texas Road House Bread Roll Bouquet. Because nothing says love like ‘a tub of cinnamon butter.’
Grillo’s Pickles Pickle Bouquet
A briny, bold, oversized pickle “arrangement,” served in a collectible glass vase.
KFC Fried Chicken Bouquet
Crispy chaos that screams commitment. While you can’t order this bouquet (the pic featured was for Mother’s Day,) TikTokker @breerox recreated a dude-centric dupe that any fried chicken lover will take home for the night.
Cupcake Bouquet
The only sweet option on our list, this $20 bakery hack mimics fresh florals, but with piped frosting.
Charcuterie Bouquet
Cue the naughty pepperoni jokes. This Valentine’s Day, love looks like a snack.