Legend has it that Clement Lassagne, personal chef to Monsieur Marshal du Plessis-Praslin of France, created the praline in 1636, which is a firm fixture in New Orleans, Charleston and other coastal ...

Giving something homemade on Valentine’s Day instead of a bouquet or store-bought chocolates is much more beautiful and personal: How about vegan pralines? They’re easier to make than you’d think.

If you have never made pralines, you really need to give it a try. It is a skill that requires patience and love. A word of warning: Once you have acquired the skill, be careful being left alone with ...