{"id":28325,"date":"2017-10-02T23:30:06","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T03:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=28325"},"modified":"2023-03-07T15:18:15","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T19:18:15","slug":"wining-dining-romance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2017\/wining-dining-romance\/","title":{"rendered":"Wining and Dining Your Way to Romance"},"content":{"rendered":"

It can be tough to stay connected to your significant other. There\u2019s work to do and bills to pay, there\u2019s kids to pick up from school, there\u2019s a house to clean and a dog to take outside. It all adds up to a situation where people put their relationship at the bottom of a long list of other priorities. It\u2019s super common, but it\u2019s also unfortunate.<\/p>\n

Tell your partner you want to have a date night, and stick to it. Don\u2019t let them say that there\u2019s just no time or that you can\u2019t afford it. In fact, if they\u2019re worried about figuring out logistics, do them a favor and call a trusted friend or family member who would be happy to baby-sit. That\u2019s one less thing they have to worry about, and the point is to put aside all the other worries of life and just focus on each other as romantic partners, not as parents or roommates or anything else.<\/p>\n

Create The Moment<\/h3>\n

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\n23 Romantic Recipes to Make for Someone You Love (Including Yourself)<\/em><\/p>\n

If you want to, feel free to make a reservation at your favorite restaurant in town, but you know what\u2019s even better? Cooking a decadent meal for you and your significant other at home. You don\u2019t have to think about feeding the meter or tipping your waiter, and you get the pride of making something with your own hands.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s up to you if you want to start with a wine and find food to match, or start with food and find a wine to match. But whichever way you go, don\u2019t overlook the wines made in Australia\u2019s Yarra Valley. It\u2019s located east of Melbourne in the state of Victoria, and it\u2019s known for producing chardonnay, Pinot noir, dry red wine, and other great varieties.<\/p>\n

Chardonnay goes great with white meats like chicken, while Pinot noir pairs well with things like salmon and pasta. But you should also think of your sweetheart\u2019s favorite foods. Prepare something that you\u2019ll both enjoy. It\u2019s true that oysters are known as an aphrodisiac, but that won\u2019t matter if your significant other absolutely hates seafood.<\/p>\n

So pick something that you feel confident about making. It shouldn\u2019t be a dish so complicated that just cooking it takes hours and makes you too exhausted to sit down and enjoy a candlelit dinner with your beloved. Be generous with your time but realistic about your capabilities. Not everyone is a five-star Michelin chef, and that\u2019s OK. Check this out for more great ideas for making a romantic moment!<\/p>\n

Looks Aren’t Everything… But They Don’t Hurt<\/h3>\n

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\n15 Great Tips To Make It A Memorable Romantic Dinner At Home<\/em><\/p>\n

Make sure that the presentation of the food is nice as well. No one wants to eat a fancy meal served on dinky paper plates. Take a look at the delicate porcelain patterns crafted by Philippe DeShoulieres and imagine making those dishes a part of your date night.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget dessert, too. There\u2019s nothing like a bit of chocolate or ice cream to complete the night\u2019s meal. And while you\u2019re enjoying the fruits of your labor with the fruits of the vineyard, talk to your partner. Ask them questions you\u2019ve been meaning to ask them for a while about their hopes and fears, and all the things they\u2019re thinking about but haven\u2019t quite been able to express. Then when the food is gone and all the wine has been poured, see where the rest of the night takes you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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