valentine's day menu---
* spanish cured ham (prosciutto), olives, robust and parm cheese, melon, fresh french bread
(from Surfase on Washington and National and Whole Foods)
* Wild Mushroom linguine
(http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Wild-Mushroom-Pasta-235731)
* Pan Fried Jerusalem Artichokes
(http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pan-Fried-Jerusalem-Artichokes-in-Sage-Butter-233715)
* Rib Eye Steak with Arugula Salad and Balsamic Glaze and Parm Butter
(http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Steak-with-Parmesan-Butter-Balsamic-Glaze-and-Arugula-350090)
* Berry Cobbler
(Recipe courtesy of Tom from Alex's UCLA M.Arch program)
* Truffles --
w. Hazelnuts, Strawberries, Blackberries, and/or Pecans (This chocolate recipe is AMAZING!!!)
(Recipe courtesy of Claudia from Alex's UCLA M.Arch program)
--a similar recipe substituted with cream instead of butter (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chocolate-Covered-Raspberry-Truffles-231219)
Chivas, Red Wine, and Tangerine spritzers...
A couple of years ago, Alex and I vowed not to do Valentines' Day out ever again after an expensive and highly disappointing Prixe Fix meal at a favorite restaurant....Never again.
We spent about $100 on dinner tonight, cooking together at our leisure, and really enjoying each other's company. That's what love is all about.
Today was just another excuse for us to indulge in the luxuries of our love.
Bon Appetit!
