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Valentine’s Day: Love and Hate
One Valentine’s Day menu for the lovers, one for the haters
There’s only one person for you, and you could stare into his or her eyes for all of eternity. February 14 may be just another night on the path of true love, but you’ll take any excuse to revel in your union. Celebrate your love with an intimate menu for two.
Bistecca Fiorentina
Oven-grilled porterhouse for two served with Chianti Butter, arugula, Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes, and Sautéed Broccoli Rabe.
Wine Pairing
A red wine from Tuscany would be delicious with this hearty dish. A Chianti would do the trick, but for something a bit more unusual, try a Rosso di Montalcino (made from Sangiovese), like the 2004 Casisano Colombaio Rosso di Montalcino.- Cauliflower-Parsnip Soup with Beet Crisps
A creamless purée of cauliflower and parsnips topped with fried beet chips.
Wine Pairing
A medium-bodied Austrian Grüner Veltliner would be a nice match with the earthy cauliflower and beet elements of this dish. Try the 2005 Hiedler Grüner Veltliner Löss.
Chocolate Soufflé
Sharable bittersweet chocolate soufflé with a creamy blood orange sauce.
Wine Pairing
Finish this rich dinner with a glass of 2005 Bologna Brachetto d’Acqui. This elegant, sweet sparkling red wine from the Italian region of Piedmont is brimming with juicy red berry fruits and hints of blood orange.
iMix compiled by Aïda Mollenkamp
I started early last night with a beet risotto recipe to ring in the holiday - I'm not one to celebrate V-day but it is certainly a good excuse to create great food and drink great wine!
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Throw in "Lover I Don't Have to Love" by Bright Eyes!
How 'bout "Song for the Dumped" by Ben Folds Five. Kind of the ultimate anti-Valentine song. Actually, half of that album (Whatever and Ever Amen) is anti-Valentine.
I am loving the Chet Baker idea!!! However, why doesn't the Valentine's day for haters have any good bite sized food? If I am going to throw a cocktail party for all my single friends on Valentine's day (which I am), then I was some really awe-inspiring food. The kind that makes you forget what the party is for in the first place. :)
Chet Baker, yes! I agree Diana. Where's the hot 'n' spicy for Valentine's? This menu is something I'm trying to avoid this year.
That's it? Sorta dull. My beloved would be asleep with this sorta unispired typical menu. How about some fire? Some passion? Something exotic or more?
I think I'll do a nice combo. Sort of a sweet and sour Valentine's Day, just like real life. Have a wonderful dinner and cocktails but play Chet Baker all evening. Sounds sublime!