Some of those chocolates are elaborate little bites.

Was there a special flavor or meaning in the torches?

Valentine's means candy and flowers mostly in the US.... and maybe a meal out at a special restaurant. There might be a romantic or funny Valentine's card as well.

My older sister made little heart shaped meatloafs for her and her husband for dinner....LOL... so you can express your love on Valentine's whatever way you want it seems.