Cooking Dinner on Valentine’s Day Or Any Other Special Day....

 
February is normally the most romantic month in the year. But its even more special and romantic for me as February is the month that we got married. This year we are going for 7 years! And even more importantly it doesn't even feel like we have been married for 2 years. Time has flown by so fast and still feels like it was yesterday when we both said I do!  

I look at all you have accomplished
In such a short amount of time
I am so proud of you
Glad that you are mine

Things in life are hard right now
You say I shouldn't worry

I love the way you make me laugh
When I am feeling discouraged

No matter what people say or think
I love you to death
You make me complete

I will stand by you
through thick and thin
You are not only my husband, but my friend.by "Lil Mama Badazz"

Many couples who celebrate Valentine’s Day goes to eat out at a special restaurant. In fact so many couples do this that getting a table at a highly sought after restaurant will likely involve making reservations well in advance and restaurants which do not take reservations may require long waits to be seated. However, couples who are looking for a change of pace can try cooking their own romantic dinner.  This article will provide some basic tips for cooking dinner on Valentine’s Day or any other special day. It will also provide you with some ideas for making the activity of cooking more unique.

The most important tip I can offer you if you are planning to cook dinner is to keep the meal simple. This does not mean that you have to serve something boring. Rather you should plan on cooking a meal which is not overly complicated or very difficult to make. This is important because if you plan a meal which is too difficult you may spend too much time in the kitchen working on the meal and not have enough time enjoying the results of your efforts with the one you love. 

The sound of YOUR voice is like…
A whisper to my ears,
Pure and pleasant to hear!
The sparkle of YOUR eyes…
Are as glitter
Enlightening me-showing me
TRUE LOVE!
The smell of YOUR body…
Excites and makes me HUNGER and
THIRST for thee!
YOUR lips…
Taste as sweet as HONEY,
Touching my very soul!
YOUR touch…
Hot as a burning FLAME,
Seeking to devour me!
LOVING ME and ONLY ME!!
by Antoinette McDonald

Another great tip is to make sure the meal you select is one your partner will enjoy. When selecting the meal, consider your partners personal preferences as well as allergies or any dietary restrictions. This will help to ensure you are cooking a meal which both you and your partner can enjoy. For example a steak dinner may seem romantic but if your partner is a vegetarian s/he may not appreciate this type of meal.Or if s/he is allergic to something you don't want to spend the rest of the evening sitting in the E.R. (unless George Clooney is your doctor - LOL)

A really nice idea or tip is that you should purchase all the ingredients ahead of time. This will help you to ensure that you are not scrambling at the last minute to find a few hard to find ingredients. It will also help to alleviate a great deal of stress which could occur if you find yourself unable to find some of the key ingredients and having to make substitutions. Something that I can advise if you plan ahead and buy all of your ingredients a day or two in advance, you do not have to worry about rushing around on the last minute to get everything ready and can spend more time preparing for the meal by prepping vegetables or making dishes ahead of time. You will also have more time to make yourself looking all pretty.

You light up my life in so many ways
You excite my nights and bring joy to my days,
When we're together everything is perfect you see,
Even when sometimes we are apart you and me
Keeping each other uplifted through good times and bad times too.
Your love is like soothing music to my soul,
Sweet melody that makes all my life complete
I feel your heart reaching out to mine each and every day,
And my heart is filled with happiness and light
I want to thank you for not only being my lover,
But most importantly for being my very best friend.

by Dorian Petersen Potter

Something that I can maybe recommend, which I have done on a few occasions which work out fantastic and even romantic. Is that you may also want to consider asking your partner to help you cook the meal. This is a fun way to make the act of cooking dinner a way for the two of you to spend some additional quality time together. Pour the both of you a nice glass of red wine or white, choose some nice good old fashioned music like Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra and just enjoy each others company while you both are having a share in the kitchen.  If you by any chance planning an elaborate meal, you and your partner can work together to make sure everything turns out fantastic. Even if you meal is easy and simple, you will still enjoy the time you get to spend together and will likely enjoy the meal even more because you both had a share!

One way to make cooking dinner together more like a date or even more special is to plan on taking a cooking class together on that special day. You and your partner can sign up to take a class together where you will learn a new style of cooking. You will both learn something and you will get to spend some time together making the meal. Furthermore, you will likely be able to bring the meal you made home to share. This means you will not only have a great meal but you will have had a great time making the meal together. This is a great idea for couples who are on a first date because it can be a real ice breaker. During the class you will be involved with working together and following the instructions. Afterwards you will have a great deal to talk about because you will automatically have something in common. You can share your thoughts on the class or even stories about the mistakes you made while in class. 
 

Happy Anniversary my love!! The past  years has been wonderful!! Thank you!!
I Love You!!