Happy Valentine's Day
I've had some pretty amazing Valentine's Day experiences. A surprise limo ride to San Francisco where we dined on venison medallions at the fabulous Carnelian Room, for instance. The year I received a matching ruby and diamond earring and pendant set. One year I was fortunate enough to stay at the Ritz Carlton in St. Thomas and a candlelit dinner was served poolside. The Vermont Teddy Bears one boyfriend used to send me still put a smile on my face. But you know what? Sometimes the most meaningful gift for any occasion is the simplest, like one perfect rose and a card.
One year Mom gave me red satin sheets. (Red is my signature color.) Her note, which I still have, reads: "To my daughter Brenda, the woman who has everything -- well, almost." What made that gift so special is that Mom is usually about the most unsentimental woman I have ever known.
To me it's almost better to give than receive and I try to give from the heart. The men in my life can usually count on something I've created myself. After all, the Christmas bills are wanting attention and property taxes are now due. Since I have my own confectionery business I like to send an assortment of chocolate goodies to my sweetie. This year I'm thinking heart shaped truffles and the most decadent dark chocolate brownie cakes you'll ever eat. And of course my Black and White Cookies, dubbed "The best cookie I ever put in my mouth."
If we're at home I can impress him with a romantic dinner for two. Veal Oscar is a personal favorite. My version consists of: sautéed veal medallions layered with crab, asparagus tips and hollandaise sauce, with rice pilaf. I serve it with a gamay Beaujolais. Afterwords, if we can handle it, an ultra decadent chocolate dessert (soufflé?) or key lime tart with white chocolate shavings. A little Sinatra in the background...you get the idea.
Here's wishing you all a happy and romantic Valentine's Day!
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2/19/2008 1:56 AM
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Well, St. Valentine's Day has come and gone. Unfortunately nothing exciting happened for me but thank goodness I get to live vicariously through yours.
Beverly
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