Lavalife and Chef Todd English To Partner for Valentine's Day 2009

Todd English Creates Recipes for Singles that Sizzle this Valentine's Day

TORONTO, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- This Valentine's Day Lavalife heats things up by partnering with one of the sexiest chefs around, acclaimed chef Todd English. Chef English has created recipes for those who are single and lovin' it, as well as daters looking to spice up an evening with someone new. With over 96 million singles in North America today, not everyone wants to celebrate Valentine's Day in the typical way, so this year Lavalife and Chef Todd English offer 10 recipes for a fun and economic Valentine's Day alternative.

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"We were very excited to partner with such a talented chef as Todd English," said Marina Glogovac, Lavalife's CEO. "His Valentine's Day recipes for singles provide many exciting choices no matter what stage of the dating game- from a romantic dinner for two to a fun, creative singles party. Cooking together is a great way for our singles to get to know each other a little better!"

Singles Party

For those who are looking to celebrate being single, Lavalife recommends getting together with friends and co-singles to throw a "Single and Lovin' it" Valentine's Day bash and let the good times roll while dishing up some of Todd English's most savory plates including: Artichoke Guacamole, Fried Oysters, Shrimp Tacos and the famous Olives Crab Cakes.

"I normally like to give my party guests a wide selection of small bites to enjoy while they socialize," says Chef Todd English. "I like to put a twist on traditional favorites- such as my artichoke guacamole- to get the crowd buzzing. I make it a point to ensure that all the food is bite-size and not too messy."

Dinner For Two

For those who are up for a more intimate "getting to know you" date, Lavalife recommends forgetting the standard dinner out, and staying in to make a little steam of your own with these succulent dishes for two including: Baked Oysters, Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread, Spaghetti with Truffle Mascarpone and Fallen Chocolate Cake.

"Oysters are an aphrodisiac and this dish is a great way to start the evening. I think that the Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread is a fun dish to make together. Pizza is very interactive and this recipe puts an upscale twist on a traditional favorite," says English. "The best way to end an evening is with chocolate. The falling chocolate cake with raspberry sauce is a sexy dessert that can be shared with one spoon."

Whether you're single and spending the evening with a group of friends or dating someone new, let Chef Todd English give you the recipe for a special evening at home this Valentine's Day. As any single knows, the way to a man or woman's heart, is through his/her stomach.

About Lavalife

Lavalife is ranked the #1 website for online dating in Canada* and is ranked among the top 10 worldwide dating sites.** A leading provider of products and services designed for singles, Lavalife connects, engages and entertains through a variety of web, voice and mobile offerings. Founded in 1987, Lavalife Corp. markets its products and services across the United States, Canada and Australia. Lavalife's open-minded approach to online dating allows singles to choose how they want to "click" by offering three unique and distinctive services in personals: dating, relationships and intimate encounters. Lavalife has attracted millions of unique members who exchange 1.3 million messages every day. For more information, visit http://www.lavalife.com.

*Source: Combination of comScore Media Metrix and Lavalife. Lavalife estimates that it ranks #1 in Canada when publicly quoted statistics are adjusted to reflect traffic assigned to other web sites.

** Source: Combination of comScore Media Metrix and Lavalife. Lavalife estimates that it ranks in the top 10 worldwide when publicly quoted statistics are adjusted to reflect traffic assigned to other web sites.

Todd English

Todd English is a celebrity chef, restaurateur, author, entrepreneur, and television star based in Boston, Massachusetts and New York City. Chef and owner of Olives in Charlestown, Massachusetts since 1989, English has gone on to established Olives as one of the most prestigious names in the nation by opening other locations around the world: Olives New York in the W Hotel in Union Square, Olives Las Vegas at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Olives DC in the heart of Washington, DC, Olives Aspen at the St. Regis Hotel in Aspen, Colorado, and Olives Biloxi at Beau Rivage. A three-time James Beard Award winner and inductee into the James Beard Foundation's "Who's Who in Food and Beverage in America," English was also named one of "People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People." Some of English's television credits include the national public television series, Cooking Under Fire, Iron Chef USA, Martha Stewart Living, Opening Soon, Bobby Flay's Food Nation, Good Morning America, Live with Regis and Kelly, and The Today Show. In January of 2007, his 13 episode international travel and cooking series, Food Trip with Todd English, debuted on PBS. Todd has authored the critically acclaimed cookbooks, The Olives Table, The Figs Table and The Olives Dessert Table, published by Simon & Schuster. In 2005 his line of cookware and lifestyle products, The Todd English Collection, debuted on HSN, breaking electronic retail records in the house ware category. Todd's most recent restaurants include Beso, which he opened in LA with actress Eva Longoria, and The Libertine in NYC. Todd currently hosts the award-winning PBS TV Show, Food Trip.