On Thu, 10 Feb 2005, Nexis wrote:

>
> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
> . com...
>>
>> "ravinwulf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> I'm leaning toward either beef wellington or tenderloin steaks with a
>>> port reduction sauce, asparagus on the side and either chocolate
>>> covered strawberries or chocolate lava lava cakes for dessert. Still
>>> need a salad or starter of some kind and I'm debating another side in
>>> addition to the asparagus...
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Tracy R.
>>
>>
>> Very nice however the purpose of Valentines day is not a cooking contest.
>>
>> The purpose and focus is towards your SO. How can you spend the most time
>> with him/her and make them feel "special"

.... In Japan it is a cooking contest. More specifically, making homemade
chocolates for people that you care about.

And, In Japan, this is a "girls cook" holiday... boys don't get to give
out chocolates for a few months ('till White Day, where they reciprocate
with white chocolate).

Lena