On Food and Romance

"Here with a Loaf of Bread beneath the Bough, A Flask of Wine, a Book of Verse-- and Thou Beside me singing in the Wilderness-- And Wilderness is Paradise enow~~" excerpt from "The Rubaiyat" Omar Khayyam/translation Edward Fitgerald

~~On Food, Romance and Love~~

The two have always appeared to connect in an intimate dance of the senses. Friends, lovers and good food all blended together. Whether it be the deliciousness of a new romance, the comfort of family, old friends, the wonder of falling in love. Very powerful forces they are-- the pleasures of romance and love, the whisper of seduction, the security of family. A well-prepared meal takes into account all five senses:

Hearing--pleasant music, good conversation, good memories recalled, laughter.
Taste-- foods we love and enjoy
Sight--soft lighting, candles, beautiful flowers, the faces of those we love
Touch--The environment, the mood, the companionship, the bumping into one another or working together to prepare a dish
Smell--the spices, the flowers, a perfume or cologne, scented candles

These together can arouse intimacy, relaxation, receptiveness, a warmth. It's not just the food that creates memories, it's the ambiance that goes along with it. Winter, spring, summer or fall, we are in love with love. Cooking together, or for someone we love creates an aura of relaxation, pleasure, and connectivity that brings loved ones and lovers closer together, and when flavored with Love~~~ *S* there's no better food on earth!

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An elegant dinner for two




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