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Sexy Valentine’s Day Recipes

Raw oysters, caviar and chocolate are classic aphrodisiacs, but what about artichokes and other seafood? Apparently, scallops and artichokes also have mood-enhancing properties and are highly recommended eats on Valentine’s Day. (At least according to the “food experts” I consulted for this piece.) Just in time for Love Day, the following sexy treats should help spice up your dinner plans. If you really want to heat things up during mealtime, I would suggest indulging in these dishes sans utensils. Instead, use your fingers to feed the Artichoke Pizza to your sweetie. After all, fewer utensils to wash means more time … Continue reading →

Love Between Courses—More Romantic Valentine’s Day Recipes

If your Valentine’s Day plans include an intimate candlelit dinner for two—-in your own dining room–then this is the blog for you. With the economy in the dumpster, many couples are opting to stay home this Love Day, but that doesn’t mean you have to skimp on a sensuous meal. The following recipes are sure to heat things up in the kitchen. However, if the idea of sweating over a hot stove on Valentine’s Day bothers you, then invite your sweetheart into the kitchen to help you with the cooking. Keep things light by getting out your favorite beverages and … Continue reading →

Three-Course Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and if you are celebrating without the kids this year you might consider the following romantic recipes. Your sweetie will fall in love with these amorous eats, and if you are lucky he (or she) will do the dishes after you’re done feeding each other. RASPBERRY SPINACH SALAD Ingredients: 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar 2 tablespoons raspberry jam 1/3 cup vegetable oil 8 cups spinach, rinsed, stemmed and torn into pieces 3/4 cup coarsely chopped Macadamia nuts or toasted almond slices 1 cup fresh raspberries 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced Directions: For the Dressing: Combine vinegar and … Continue reading →

Love is In the Air

‘Love is the air,’ with TVs, stores, magazines etc all gearing up for Valentine’s Day. Everywhere you turn hearts and flowers dominate the displays. But love is more than just a romantic notion written about by songwriters, poets, novelists and movie script writers. Love can mean different things to different people, but I read a couple of good descriptions of love in a novel I’ve been reading. One was, ‘Allowances must be made for the people we love.’ That’s what Mary Ann was talking about too in her blog about unconditional love. It doesn’t depend on what they do but … Continue reading →

How to Make Your Own Milk Chocolate Masterpieces for Valentine’s Day

What did you ask your sweetie to get you this Valentine’s Day? Diamonds? A romantic dinner for two? A massage? Since requests aren’t always granted (depending on the particular sweetie involved), you might want to brace yourself for a bar (okay, a box) of chocolates and a pat on the back. If you are lucky, your honey will honor you with a slice of Emeril Lagasse’s Milk Chocolate Cheesecake. If you are really lucky, you won’t have to make it yourself. Either way, the recipe is provided below along with the directions for mouthwatering milk chocolate cookies sealed with a … Continue reading →