Romantic Dinning Tips
EATING TOGETHER
We all have busy lives. Work, chores, homework and errands all minimize the amount of time we have to ourselves. Sometimes it is a chore just to find time to eat, let alone do it together on regular schedule.
Now think back to the time you spent courting your sweetheart. How many of your dates revolved around food and eating? Dinner and a movie, picnic in the park, or a shared ice cream sundae. One of the turning points in my courtship is when I cooked for my sweetie and future wife for the first time. I worked hard to set an elegant mood and prepared the best meal I could. My sweetheart really appreciated my effort and it ended up being one of the best meals we ever had together.
It is extremely important to have romantic dinners with the love of your life once in a while.
CANDLE LIGHT DINNERS
Have you ever dreamed of eating in a fancy restaurant, while wearing elegant clothes, and listening to soft, romantic music? What’s stopping you? Is it the money? Or the area you live in? Don’t let finances or the lack of an upscale restaurant ruin your dream. Take charge today.
Turn your living room into a one-time candlelight dinning experience with these simple steps:
Soft, romantic music.
Do you know someone who can play the violin? Hire (or barter) his services for the evening. Don’t know anyone or can’t afford to hire someone? Play a cd. Instrumentals are best but if you do not have a suitable cd or cassette tape turn on an easy listening radio station and keep the volume low.
Prepare a fancy meal.
You do not have to cook a five-course meal to woo your partner. Order something youou ordinarily wouldn’t and make sure it is delivered or pick it up prior to you partner arriving home. If the food comes too early you can store it in the oven on a low temperature for up to an hour. DO NOT MICROWAVE.
On the night of your candlelight dinner, have your food come in advance, so that you are not getting up during the date. The idea is to spend your time concentrating on the partner across the table.
Set the table.
When setting the table, choose a solid white sheet as the base, then a smaller dark cloth to place diagonally across the table. Use your best dishes and silverware. Use the nicest glassware you have, perhaps the ones form your wedding or other memorable occasion.
What is your partner’s favorite scent? If it’s not too overpowering, purchase that in a scented candle, and place it in the middle of the table.
Dress elegantly.
Does your significant other own an elegant black ensemble? Ask her to wear it. If she doesn’t own such attire, surprise her with a 8nice pre-evening gift! In other words, go out and buy something really elegant and nice, then deliver it to your significant other a few days before the big evening, with a note asking her to wear that outfit on your “date.”
Consider a theme.
Another idea to make your evening more fun and festive is to turn your evening into a theme. Is there a place you’ve always dreamed of vacationing, but have never had the time or money to go? Say, Venice, Italy?
Relax, have fun, and enjoy.
Don’t talk about politics, religion, kids, finances, health or problems. Take a deep breath, remember what it’s like to be on a first date, and just enjoy being in the presence of your loved one.
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