There's a common saying that goes: 'The best way to a man's heart is through his stomach.'
Most people say that it's best to dine out on Valentine's Day. Who ever started such a false rumor? Being in a public restaurant, you can't get intimate with your partner. Plus, it's far to clich to do so. If you really want to make an impression on your man and show him how much you care, you need to take matters into your own hands and cook!
This is where chocolate figures. Deciding what's on the menu for February 14 is no easy task but you have to be sure that at least one course has chocolate. Why? Chocolate is known to have aphrodisiac qualities hence, it turns on the "honeymoon feel." It's stimulating and delectable at the same time - the ideal way to start a casual conversation or a flirtatious seduction! The mere smell of delicious food will surely excite your man's senses.
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?
Think about it:
Breakfast: How about adding chocolate chips on your pancakes? Diners have been known to make waffles and pancakes using chocolate chips, but that trend seemed to have gone out of fashion. Why not bring back those good old days and be kids again? Eat it straight from the pan, and the chocolate would simply melt in your mouth. Add a mug of steaming hot cocoa and vanilla for those finishing touches!
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: On Valentine's Day, innovativeness and creativity is applauded, so why not get innovative and creative in your kitchen? Use chocolate as a sweetener for marinades and sauces. It'll give barbecue sauce a sweet and full flavor that goes great with grilled meats.
Dinner: Trace back chocolate's origins for your main course and you've got pure cocoa. It is one of the most savory of ingredients out there. It tastes a bit tangy and lightly bitter to the palate, but it goes perfectly well with tender meats like salmons and seashells. It would definitely be a teaser on every 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.
You'd certainly enjoy yourself! Chocolate is one of the most pleasurable things to prepare in the kitchen. It's gooey and is great fun to fold into any batter, drizzle into any sweets or use as a dip. You'd also get to challenge yourself thinking of how you can use it outside of dessert. It's like being an Iron Chef in Kitchen Stadium. - 15275
Most people say that it's best to dine out on Valentine's Day. Who ever started such a false rumor? Being in a public restaurant, you can't get intimate with your partner. Plus, it's far to clich to do so. If you really want to make an impression on your man and show him how much you care, you need to take matters into your own hands and cook!
This is where chocolate figures. Deciding what's on the menu for February 14 is no easy task but you have to be sure that at least one course has chocolate. Why? Chocolate is known to have aphrodisiac qualities hence, it turns on the "honeymoon feel." It's stimulating and delectable at the same time - the ideal way to start a casual conversation or a flirtatious seduction! The mere smell of delicious food will surely excite your man's senses.
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?
Think about it:
Breakfast: How about adding chocolate chips on your pancakes? Diners have been known to make waffles and pancakes using chocolate chips, but that trend seemed to have gone out of fashion. Why not bring back those good old days and be kids again? Eat it straight from the pan, and the chocolate would simply melt in your mouth. Add a mug of steaming hot cocoa and vanilla for those finishing touches!
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: On Valentine's Day, innovativeness and creativity is applauded, so why not get innovative and creative in your kitchen? Use chocolate as a sweetener for marinades and sauces. It'll give barbecue sauce a sweet and full flavor that goes great with grilled meats.
Dinner: Trace back chocolate's origins for your main course and you've got pure cocoa. It is one of the most savory of ingredients out there. It tastes a bit tangy and lightly bitter to the palate, but it goes perfectly well with tender meats like salmons and seashells. It would definitely be a teaser on every 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.
You'd certainly enjoy yourself! Chocolate is one of the most pleasurable things to prepare in the kitchen. It's gooey and is great fun to fold into any batter, drizzle into any sweets or use as a dip. You'd also get to challenge yourself thinking of how you can use it outside of dessert. It's like being an Iron Chef in Kitchen Stadium. - 15275
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