Two Ethnic Classics to Sweeten Valentine’s Day

(Gerry Furth-Sides) Primo Donuts and Gourmet Gift Baskets have come to symbolize the best of holiday traditions.

We don’t have to even say, “be still my beating heart, because here are the sweet, serene hearts. And they are all plump and formally dressed with red roses especially and only for Valentine’s Day. And ready to gift and eat any day of the year!

Primo’s Donuts, Original Location:  2918 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (parking in back lot).

Westwood:10948 Weyburn AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90024 

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Adding another heart to the holiday, Celia Primo, “Mrs. Primo” celebrates her 90th birthday this month. Ralph Primo Sr.  celebrated his 90th birthday during the 2020 World Series when his favorite team, the  Dodgers won.

Founded in 1956 by this husband and wife team, Los Angeles beloved Primo’s Donuts is consistently ranked as one of the top donut shops in the city. The family run business spans three generations and 63 years in business.  “Regulars” and destination customers fill the no-nonsense little place for a traditional donut shop experience of daily fresh-baked donuts including the renowned Buttermilk Bar.  www.primosdonuts.com

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For all of those foodies looking for last-minute Valentine’s Gifts, GourmetGiftBaskets.com always has several offerings that should delight nearly everyone.

Here are just a few of the most-popular gifts this season. To see the entire Valentine’s Day collection, go here.

Traditions, many of them centuries old, are high on the list of magical things about holiday. One of our favorites is the Valentine cookie gift box.  Here it is represented here by Gourmet Gift Basket, complete with a thoughtful gift card. It shows how American entrepreneurial creativity evolved a British Christmas tradition into a year-long custom for all occasions. //www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com