Sunday Supper...Casual and Romantic
Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 01:00AM A grand party for Valentines Day would be nice...I would invite all of my friends...
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Just before the party was scheduled to begin, Don would have all of these lovely gifts delivered just for me...
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We would gaze into each other's eyes romantically and dance the night away...
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And then... And then I woke up and realized it was all a dream and I needed to get my act together and plan a Valentines Sunday Supper!
Oh well, it was a nice dream. In reality our plans will be casual, but romantic none the less..
Image by Eddie Ross
My inspiration for this evening...
Shaved Asparagus Pizza was the fare in an earlier Sunday Supper Post. I'm going to use that recipe and try my hand at the heart shape. It's just so cute! Click here for the pizza recipe.
Strawberrie Romaine Salad is light , beautiful and deliciious.
Strawberrie Romaine Salad Recipe
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
3/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
2 Cloves of Garlic Minced
1/2 Teaspoon of Salt
1/2 Teaspoon of Paprika
1/2 Teaspoon of White Pepper
1 Large head of Romaine Lettuce
1 Head Boston Lettuce
1 Pint Strawberries Sliced
1 Cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1 Cup Sugar Coated Walnuts
For the Dressing...
Combine the oil, sugar, vinegar,garlic, salt,papriaka and pepper in a large jar. Cover and shake vigorously. Store for up to one week in the refrigerator.
For The Salad...
Cut or tear the Romaine and Boston lettuce int0 bite-size pieces. Combine with the strawberries, cheese and walnuts in a bowl and toss to mix. Shake the dressing and add just before serving. Toss to mix.
Serves six.
A nice bottle of red for me...Don doesn't drink, but it's Valentines Day ...
Quintessence had some great recommendations for celebratory wines on Wednesday...
A nice Rosso di Montalcino (She calls these the baby Brunellos), are full of bright delicious sangiovese grape varietals and perfect with the flavor of the asparagus and the earthiness of the mushrooms that I will probably add. Mocali Rosso di Montalcino 2007 at $25 or Poggio Antico 2006 Rosso di Montalcino at $30 would be excellent choices (photo pictures the 2007). I'll just have a single glass since another course is coming.
(There were lots of good ideas besides the wine for a great little Valen tine celebration for two. Click here.
It just wouldn't be Valentines Day without Chocolate ...
One last toast with the Chocolate Creme Brulee...
Another recommendation from Quintessence...
You already know that the candles and fire are lit...
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The music is playing...
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And the table is all set...
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Happy Valentines Day! Hopefully we'll be celebrating together for many years to come...
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OK!! It's your Turn. Let's Talk!!!
Credits For Images (1)Kelley Moore Blog,(2)Solid Frog,(3)Google),(4)Cote de Texas,(5)This is Glamorous,(6)Pretty Pink Tulips,(7)This is Glamorous,(8) Bottom of The Ironing Basket
Reader Comments (19)
Sounds like you have a wonderful evening planned and the heart-shaped pizza is such fun! Perhaps I'll try my hand at one tonight for my boys... Have a lovely Sunday!
Looks like a wonderful Valentine's Day! Beautiful images and nice information. I'd like some of those pretty pink packages too! Hope you have a lovely one! Carla
Looove this post! What great visuals...it was like a mini getaway. Fantastic...you had me at the pizza:) But it only got better and better from there, the creme brulee, the bubbly. the champagne and chocolates, the flowers and beautiful china....all my favorite things! Sounds like you are going to have one heck of a fun Valentines day....having been sick, can't say I have felt too inspired to do much other than count how many cough drops I have left and replenish my magazine stash by the side of my bed however you just gave me a little eye candy which gave me a little motivation to so something fun.....thanks, I needed that! Please do share the recipe for the pizza...would love it!
Tina, I shared the pizza recipe in an earlier Sunday Supper Post. Here is the link:http://providenceltddesign.squarespace.com/home/2010/9/12/sunday-supper.html. I'm glad you're feeling better. Mona
Happy Valentines weekend dear Mona! When did you say you wanted me to come over? (: A party at your house must be something to write home about!
Warm hugs & thank you for your wonderful friendship.
Mon
You're so clever! The food sounds so yummy & I could stare at those pics all day!!! Happy Valentine's Day to you and Don!
I am definitely coming to this PARTY! Totally awesome. I think I've seen those pink boxes at my house :)
xx's
Mona
An absolutely wonderful party!! Perfect for Valentines Day!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
mona dearest you are becoming legendary with your spectacular blogger parties! oh the visuals, recipes and other enticements.
wishing you a wonderful valentines day
xo
debra
Thanks Debra. That's so funny. We've got to catch up. It's been too long.
gorgeous dream, sorry to have woken up...
I want all those lovely gifts too... :)
maureen
That interior #4 is so fresh and awesome! I just read your interview over at OCFox and I loved it :) Happy Valentines to you, many warm hugs I'm sending your way XOXO Kel
Beautiful post Mona!
It looks like I missed the party....
Happy Valentine's Day to you and Greetings
karin
Loving your fabulous party!! And THANK SO MUCH for inviting me!! I know we will all have a wonderful time!! :-)
Happy Valentine's Day!
Xo,
E&J
Hi Mona...Happy Valentine's Day! Looks like you got an early start! XO Trish
What a fabulous Valentine's celebration! So wish we could do one of these all together!! Waiting on the hubbie tonight....just called to say he'll be late. * sigh *
Gotta corral my little boys....I've sugared them up sufficiently. After a quick bath and tuck in...mama can have her champagne! :)
Here's to you....Happy Valentine's Day!
xoxo elizabeth
Such a wonderful life Don must have, thanks for all the ideas.
Happy Valentine's Day, Mona! Your images are delightful and sets a wonderful tone for a lovely evening. The pizza and creme brulee goes from casual to elegant and is perfect for a romantic Valentine's celebration. Thank you for the wonderful ideas.