Chapter 1
Ready for a Romantic Dinner
The main ingredients for a romantic dinner are you and
your love. This book will make the cooking part easy.
By having your ingredients ready, the night will
flow with ease. It’s all laid out for you, so
relax, and let’s begin the night.
First thing you want to do is pick
the menu and go shopping. There’s
a grocery list with each menu, so
determine what you already have, and
go to the store for the rest. You’re
probably already starting to get a little
excited. Slow down—the night hasn’t even
started.
Now that you have chosen the menu and have the
ingredients, let’s set the table, or wherever you plan to dine.
The location you choose will set the mood for the night, so
be creative, but remember to make it comfortable. Sometimes where you start the night is
where you end it. A romantic dinner and a movie can start on the couch—and who knows?
It may finish there. Wherever you plan to be romantic, you’ll
need a tablecloth, candles (not scented—those are for the
bedroom), and some flowers. Lighting
is key to romance since we all look
beautiful and sensual in candlelight.
Make sure the lighting is soft, but
not too dark; you will want to
look into each other’s eyes.
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Now, on to the music. You’ll need at
least three CDs containing love songs.
My favorites are Italian romance. You
may not understand the words, but
they’re extremely romantic. Once you
make romance an everyday thing, you will
want a collection of romance CDs.
Now that the table is set, put in a CD, pour a
glass of wine, and start cooking. Take the meal one
course at a time. Don’t rush; this is where the night
really begins. Always let your love taste what you’re
making, and always feed it to him or her…with your
fingers. Remember, you’re only at the appetizer; you
still have the main course to cook, so slow down
with the tasting. Enjoy each course, and take a
few minutes between to clean up. Romance is a
marathon, not a sprint, so give yourself the whole
night to be romantic. Dessert will be waiting for you.
Bon Appetit!
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