They call it puppy love

Crazy for your cats? Fancy your fish? Are your doggies your darlings? Check out this year’s edition of NECCO’s Conversation Hearts, which pay tribute to pet lovers. With sayings include “My Pet,” “Love Bird” and “URA Tiger,” you can let out your own inner animal. Grrrrr!

Naughty? Nice!

You’ve been a bad, bad boy – and not in a good way. No, instead of sweeping her off her feet, you swept Valentine’s Day clear out of your mind. Clearly, you need to get out of the doghouse – and make up for your memory lapse in a big way. Historic Inns of Rockland can help. Their Get out of the Doghouse Package includes a framed photo of you, scanned into a picture of a doghouse, with an “I’m sorry” note attached. Olive branches, “Love on the Rocks” gourmet chocolates, and a romantic getaway to LimeRock Inn, Captain Lindsey House or Berry Manor Inn. Gourmet breakfast and a gift certificate that can be used for a delicious meal round out the mix. Packages range from $298 to $598 per couple. For information, call (877) 462-4667 or visit www.HistoricInnsofRockland.com.

In the kitchen with Cheryl

Cheryl Wixson, Bangor’s own mistress of morsels, has lined up her cooking class schedule for February and March. Offerings include Mexican Madness at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, or Tuesday, Feb. 27 (Mexican chocolate ice cream, anyone?), $75; Brunch Bunch at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15, $75; and Souper Soups for Kids in fifth grade or older, class times vary, $18 per person. Cheryl Wixson’s Kitchen is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching people the joys and benefits of healthy eating and cooking utilizing regional products while supporting a sustainable environment. Scholarships or work-study assistance are available. For information, visit www.cherylwixsonskitchen.org.

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