 Planning
a Romantic Dinner
Easy Steps to Planning a
Romantic Dinner
Planning a romantic dinner can be
a lot of fun. But there's often a fine line between setting the stage
for a romantic dinner and spending the night feeling as if you're
trapped in a poorly-written romance novel. Whether it's for a special
birthday or just a Saturday night at home, these creative ideas will
help you set a relaxed, confident tone for a wonderfully special dinner.
1) Be focused. Turn off the TV,
unplug the phone and the pager and the cell phone...You get the idea!
2) Be light-hearted. Candles can
transform the simplest meal into an occasion (not to mention, cast a
flattering light on your profile!) when you are planning a romantic
dinner. Beeswax and scented candles compliment the love that's
already in the air, but avoid heavily scented candles that could
battle with the subtler aromas of the evening's food, flowers and fragrances.
3) Be jazzy. Select music that
helps to set the mood, but doesn't distract or overpower your
conversation. Pre-select your music for the evening when planning a
romantic dinner, to avoid interruptions. Choose your favorites, or
fill the CD player with these timeless classics and hit "shuffle:"
* Chet Baker: Let's Get Lost
* John Coltrane: John Coltrane
and Johnny Hartman
* Astor Piazzolla: Tango Zero Hour
* Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto: Getz/Gilberto
* Billie Holiday: The Original
Authentic Recordings
4) Be bubbly. Nothing says
"romantic occasion" more than the sound of a cork popping
from a champagne bottle. There is a non-vintage Californian or French
sparkling wine to fit the budget of every sentimental fool. Serve it
well chilled. If you don't have an ice bucket, show a little
unconventional flair by using an empty four-quart tin of canned
tomatoes, or even an empty paint can.
5) Be floral. Scatter a path of
rose petals leading from the door to the dinner table when planning a
romantic dinner, . To create a "scent-surround," buy a
bunch of tuberoses or lilies and place one or two stems per vase in
various locations around the house.
6) Be light-handed. Serve
sensuous food when planning a romantic dinner, not sensational
portions. Nothing shuts down a romantic evening faster than that
bloated 'I-can't-move' feeling.
7) Be blind (like love itself).
After dinner, blindfold and feed your companion morsels of seductive
delicacies - one bite at a time. Try peeled grapes, mango, kiwi,
sorbet, chocolate truffles, etc. Alternate temperature and texture,
and arrange the morsels in natural pairings. For example, serve a
peeled slice of pear followed by a nugget of Stilton cheese, then a
spoonful of port.
8) Be sweet & intoxicating.
When planning a romantic dinner, cap off dessert with chocolate
martinis. Here's a quick recipe:
Romantic Dinner Chocolate
Martinis Recipe
2 1/2 oz. vodka
1 oz. clear Creme de Cacao
Hershey's kisses for garnish
Combine vodka and Crème de
Cacao. Shake over ice and strain into two chilled martini glasses.
Garnish with a Hershey's kiss and deliver together with a few from
your own lips!
Follow these tips, planning a
romantic dinner will be a sweet and satisfying experience!
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