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A Valentine's Dinner That'll Knock His Socks Off
By Michaela Scherr, Tue Jan 10th
A few years ago I wanted to do something really special for myhusband on Valentine's Day. I didn't want anything in return,only that the evening was fun and enjoyable, and that was how itturned out. The look on my Valentine's face when he came home for dinner waspriceless and shall remain with me forever. I'd never seen hiseyes or smile so wide! I'd like to share this special Valentine's Dinner with you now,it had the effect I wanted including an evening filled withlaughter and great conversation.
What you'll need: A white table cloth Approximately 20 silver balloons Silver ribbon for the balloons Selection of white candles of differing shapes and sizes(unscented) Several sheets of red cardboard (thin enough to cut) Blu-Tack or other safe, removal adhesive White platter for prawns (substitute if you prefer somethingelse) Small white plates Ice and lemons for prawn platter Two servings of French Fries Seafood sauce for dipping Bowl for prawn shells Finger bowl with lemon slices (to wash fingers when peelingprawns) Red paper napkins Forks Small Gold Stars Ornamental opaque glass pebbles Small posy of flowers (in case he forgets) Small vase Aromatherapy oil burner Aphrodisiac essential oils of rose, jasmine and mandarin Cool,sensual music (soul music is great) Setting the mood and table Blow up all balloons, tie with silver ribbon around chairs,ceiling, anywhere in the area you'll be dining. Cut out as many love hearts as possible from the red cardboardand stick with blu-Tack (or other safe adhesive - readinstructions first) wherever you can and where you can easilyremovable it. To set the mood place water in your aromatherapy oil burner andadd some aphrodisiac essential oils; add 3 drops rose; 3 dropsjasmine; and 5 drops mandarin. Light the tea light candleapproximately 30 minutes before arrival.
Put tablecloth on table. Using panache strategically group some candles together at oneend of table. Always use caution with lit candles - never leave the roomunattended when burning candles, this applies to aromatherapyoil burners. Strategically place the remaining candles around the room. (Iloathe being a killjoy but please ensure candles are not closeto any flammable objects) Position large white platter in centre of table; shell bowl nextto platter then finger bowl with lemon slices. Place red napkins and fork on top of smaller plates andpositioned where you'll be sitting. Bring out vase and flowers. Place opaque glass pebbles around candle display on table andseveral around white prawn platter. Sprinkle a small amount of gold stars on table for effect. His gift: A selection of fine chocolates Bottle of red wine 2 red wineglasses Red ribbon Valentine's Day Card Tie the two red wine glasses stem up, with red ribbon to the topof the wine bottle and place with Valentine's card on table. Scatter chocolates on table Just before he arrives: Light candles Check aromatherapy oil burner Place prawns onplatter as well as some ice and lemon wedges Place seafood sauceon table Have French fries almost ready to serve and waiting inthe oven Turn on the music and program to repeat Take off apronTake a few deep breaths and reeellllaaaxxxxx If this doesn't impress him, he may be asleep, unconscious orhe's finding a reference point of what is before him! Here's to an evening filled with laughter, fun, and romance! Michaela Scherr About the author:Copyright requirements are that it remains with Michaela Scherrand for the link to be clickable or 'live' athttp://www.michaelascherr.com Michaela is a Transformational Coach, certified practitioner ofNeuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), writer and author of severalpublications, and intuitive who is totally committed to helpingothers create positive and action oriented changes to theirlives.
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