2008, Feb 14: Delicious Dinner by Delightful Doug

We both agree that Valentine's day is overrated. We don't buy into doing anything on this day. D knew from the beginning that he was dating someone who was not into romantic things; that can be a good & bad thing for him. Good thing is I don't expect him to buy me materialistic things. But the downside for him is that I'm not too romantic. To me, I think it's more important to emotionally appreciate one another's qualities instead of buying things that are meaningless (ok, unless it's an engagement ring). Telling someone how much you appreciate them goes a long way than a dozen roses. So here is my appreciation for my man on this day:

I am blessed with a man who enjoys cooking and whipping up new meal ideas. This time, I couldn't resist sharing one of his wonderful concotions.

Pan seared NY steak w/light seasoning. Seared to medium/ rare. More rare than medium (we like steaks that are juicy!) Side dish # 1 consisted of warm mushroom & onion polenta w/infused white truffle oil, sprinkled with oven roasted poricini mushrooms. Side dish # 2 consisted of oven roasted asparagus wrapped in proscuitto brushed with olive oil, and crusted honey wheat buttered bread. And to complete the dinner was a decanted bottle of 2002 Ledson Cabernet Savignon - YUM!

Shall we look at the $ figures?
Jewelry: $100+
Dinner at a fancy restaurant plus wine: $100-$200+
Massages: $100-$150
Roses: $50-$100
Movie w/ popcorn: $30
Chocolate: $10
Total: $$$$$$
vs.
A homecooked meal with my Delightful Doug: PRICELESS :)