Cookbook for Lovers 2014 | Page 24

Where Do We Go from Here? The ultimate destination. You know that place—where the meal ends and the dessert begins. This place could be the bedroom, the couch (if it’s the couch, make sure there are no kids in the house or teenagers coming home), or the outside deck (that’s a cool place, as long as the neighbors can’t watch). The atmosphere has to continue to flow through music, candles, chocolate, or chocolate syrup, strawberries, or raspberries, and that last glass of wine or champagne. Keep the music soft to match the moment. Okay, okay, okay. You got it. Setting the mood is important. I have news for you. If you set the mood right, you don’t even have to cook. Order a pizza, pour the vino, and light the candles. I have a riddle for the guys: What turns a guy on more than his wife in a g-string? Answer: His wife being turned on by him. One more riddle: What’s more exciting? You all over your wife or your wife all over you? Answer: Go to www.toromancewithlove.com. This romance thing makes a great and exciting life. Once you know how to push each other’s buttons, the romance becomes an everyday event. A salute, To Romance Setting the Table Depending on the season or location, if the weather is right, you can set up outside. Just be aware of the elements. My wife and I have had many romantic nights on our deck under the stars with the music playing, and after dinner, a little dancing. One night, we got comfortable on the lounge chair and…wait…back to the table setting. Pick you ȁ