Land n Sand Jan / Feb 2014 | Page 22

“I prefer to keep thi light as well as sim when I have intentions the evening.” Looking at these ingredients should definitely give you a good idea of where to start. Why not begin your journey of delight, off with a simple starte r to get the juices flowing? Steamed asparagus, with lemon and garlic aioli. Do not be alarmed at the mention of garlic; it too is an aphrodisiac and used in moderation can add the most pleasing touch to any dish. For your main course a beautiful piece of fresh fish like salmon can be dressed with a basil, tomato and chilli salsa. Or keep it simple and just enjoy fresh oysters served with lemon, Tabasco and freshly ground pepper. Should you wish to impress or play with your meat, make a chilli and chocolate sauce to accompany a simple cut of good fillet. For those who are vegetarian or vegan, a simple dish using the freshest of ingredients, paired with the most aromatic of herbs such as pear soup with rocket and walnuts or tofu parcels with a spicy, chilli and lime infused stir fry should do the trick. I prefer to keep things light as well as sim when I have intentions for the evening. Dessert should be the simplest of a selection of the best chocolate you afford, containing the highest amoun cocoa solids. Unfortunately, South Afr chocolate is not very high in cocoa so and contain a multitude of alien ingredi you wouldn’t want your darling to e on any day. So make a stop at one of delectable Lindt Chocolate Emporium purchase a good quality chocolate from self-respecting delicatessen or food sto Your drink of choice, throughout the m can and should be, ice cold champagn is the only wine that can be served f entrée to dessert. Keep it cold and kee coming … which is of course the goal o that delicious time spent in the kitchen All those pheromones wafting aro should by all intents and purposes leave both well on your way to sated and glow descending, with climactic anticipation, the kind of dessert that cannot be whis whipped or warmed, single handedly …