Time to Spring Forward
Al Fresco Dinner Recipes to Enjoy with Someone Special
By Alexis Ross
t has been a while since I
have entertained friends
face to face due to
Covid-19, but even longer since planning a sexy dinner date. I feel like we need to kick-off spring 2021 in a big way. Warm weather, less clothes showcasing sun-kissed skin, more daylight, sunsets, and an amazing selection of fresh seasonal produce to choose from. This time last year, we really could not leave home and when going to the supermarket you really could not enjoy the experience. For a while there were no local farmers markets.
With many of us choosing to eat out and support
and support our restaurants so badly hit by this pandemic, I have really enjoyed being forced to dine al fresco. When I see all the parking spaces now allocated for dining outside all over Los Angeles, I hope this does not go away. So now that I can venture out to my local farmers market on Larchmont or take the time to go to pick out my seafood and meat and wander the aisles of my favorite stores, I can without concern of getting up on Fridays at 8am to get in and out in hazmat gear. This is progress!
Now that I am vaccinated (while still wearing two masks every day, everywhere) I want to get back to my happy place with planning a sexy dinner date menu to enjoy al fresco. So, I have a few recipes to share for those of you who want to treat someone to a romantic outing in your backyard, on your apartment patio, or on a beautiful beach.
They are packed with flavor, heat and always cocktails to complement the meal. Time
to spring forward safely and enjoy creating a moment for someone you love. Who does not love a meal made especially for them to enjoy this time of year?'
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