Bob wrote:
> kilikini wrote:
>
>> So, now I have to think about something romantic and special to make
>> for tomorrow. We're on a low carb diet that it's basically NO carb.
>> (Yes, we're taking supplements.) Whatever I decide has to be cheap
>> (we're severely budgetally challenged), low carb, yet elegant and
>> romantic. And whatever I decide to get, he has to take me to the
>> store because I don't have a vehicle and he's the only one in our
>> house with an income.
>>
>> Also, unfortunately, we don't even have a dinner or dining room
>> table; all we do is sit on the couch with a plate on our lap.
>>
>> Anyone have any good ideas on something to serve and how to serve it
>> to make it simple, yet give it some sort of ambience? I need help!
>>
>> We like pork, beef, chicken, fish, shellfish (but that's pricey) and
>> just about any and all veggies (except hot peppers or spicy food for
>> me). I'm tired of panfried and all we do other than that is bake or
>> Q. I'm looking for something unique. Any ideas?
>
> I like the fondue idea mentioned by others, especially Tara's idea of
> starting with an artichoke and feeding each other. It's a very nice
> Valentine's Day idea.
>
> But if you decide not to go that route, you could break out of the
> rut you mention by making something like chicken in the pot or coq au
> vin. Or hey, how about this idea: Cook a corned beef brisket, cut a
> heart-shape out of it, and serve the heart-shaped chunk on a bed of
> cabbage! (Then about midway through the meal, you could sing, "Come
> on -- take another little piece of my heart now, baby...you know you
> got it if it makes you feel good!")
>
> Bob

That's priceless! ROFL! That's something to think about for an
anniversary, 'cause I know TFM wants to make Corned Beef - home brined and
cured, of course.

kili