There's that old saying: "The best way to a man's heart is through his stomach."
This Valentine's Day, you really should think of doing away with those public restaurant dinners. Average restaurants are in no way romantic, and even the most expensive and high-class ones get boring after a while. This year, why not try to make him something in the kitchen yourself?
Enter chocolate. When deciding what should be on the menu February 14, make sure that at least one meal has chocolate. Chocolate is a natural aphrodisiac; it promotes that 'honeymoon mood.' It's sensual and can be really delicate--- a perfect prelude to either a relaxed discussion or a not-so-relaxed seduction! Even before the first meal is served, just the aroma from the kitchen will already have your partner excited.
More so, having chocolate on the table sends the clear message that the day is special. As chocolate rarely finds its way to everyday recipes, your partner would immediately know that you've gone out of your way. Like champagne, having chocolate suggests that a celebration is in order. Isn't it that you don't start a party without at least an inch thick Black Forest cake?
Take the following into consideration:
Breakfast: How about some chocolate chips in your pancakes? Traditional diners used to make scones, waffles and pancakes with chocolate chips but the trend seems to have lost its appeal. Why not recover the nostalgia together and be like little kids again? When eaten straight from the pan, the chocolate would just melt in your mouth. Pair it with some hot cocoa and vanilla, and you're good to go.
Appetizer: What is a better time to put up a fondue fountain than Valentines Day? Gather your favorite fruits --- apples, bananas, pears, peaches, coconuts --- and skewer them all up. Throw in a couple of marshmallows and some bread sticks. Your fondue can be kept warm and served all day long!
Lunch: Are you up for being bold and experimental? Mix some chocolate in your barbeque sauce. Chocolate can serve as the sweetener of your marinade instead of sugar. Add some salty soy sauce and jalapenos. That will give your grilled beef a little kick!
Dinner: You can go back to chocolate's roots for the main course: pure cocoa is one of the most flavorful things there is. It has a tangy but slightly bitter taste that is a perfect complement to delicate meats like salmons and seashells. It'll be like a little teaser every time you bite.
Dessert: Of course, there's always room for dessert! Choices for these are limitless. Imagine cakes, mousses, souffls and flans made with chocolate. You can also do drinks like chocolate shakes, hot blends and even spirits.
The challenge here pretty much isn't what to cook, but what you can think of! Chocolate is fun to prepare, so fold it, drizzle it, or use it as a dip. The sky is the limit, and your only obstacle here should be knowing when to stop! - 15784
This Valentine's Day, you really should think of doing away with those public restaurant dinners. Average restaurants are in no way romantic, and even the most expensive and high-class ones get boring after a while. This year, why not try to make him something in the kitchen yourself?
Enter chocolate. When deciding what should be on the menu February 14, make sure that at least one meal has chocolate. Chocolate is a natural aphrodisiac; it promotes that 'honeymoon mood.' It's sensual and can be really delicate--- a perfect prelude to either a relaxed discussion or a not-so-relaxed seduction! Even before the first meal is served, just the aroma from the kitchen will already have your partner excited.
More so, having chocolate on the table sends the clear message that the day is special. As chocolate rarely finds its way to everyday recipes, your partner would immediately know that you've gone out of your way. Like champagne, having chocolate suggests that a celebration is in order. Isn't it that you don't start a party without at least an inch thick Black Forest cake?
Take the following into consideration:
Breakfast: How about some chocolate chips in your pancakes? Traditional diners used to make scones, waffles and pancakes with chocolate chips but the trend seems to have lost its appeal. Why not recover the nostalgia together and be like little kids again? When eaten straight from the pan, the chocolate would just melt in your mouth. Pair it with some hot cocoa and vanilla, and you're good to go.
Appetizer: What is a better time to put up a fondue fountain than Valentines Day? Gather your favorite fruits --- apples, bananas, pears, peaches, coconuts --- and skewer them all up. Throw in a couple of marshmallows and some bread sticks. Your fondue can be kept warm and served all day long!
Lunch: Are you up for being bold and experimental? Mix some chocolate in your barbeque sauce. Chocolate can serve as the sweetener of your marinade instead of sugar. Add some salty soy sauce and jalapenos. That will give your grilled beef a little kick!
Dinner: You can go back to chocolate's roots for the main course: pure cocoa is one of the most flavorful things there is. It has a tangy but slightly bitter taste that is a perfect complement to delicate meats like salmons and seashells. It'll be like a little teaser every time you bite.
Dessert: Of course, there's always room for dessert! Choices for these are limitless. Imagine cakes, mousses, souffls and flans made with chocolate. You can also do drinks like chocolate shakes, hot blends and even spirits.
The challenge here pretty much isn't what to cook, but what you can think of! Chocolate is fun to prepare, so fold it, drizzle it, or use it as a dip. The sky is the limit, and your only obstacle here should be knowing when to stop! - 15784
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