Romance Day ~ Aug 11th

Did you know that today is "Romance Day"?

Depending on what you would like to do will depend on what you will need. Do you want a romantic night with your loved one, a romantic dinner or how about an unforgettable and yes even a romantic gift?

Here are some ideas that may help you:

Romantic Gifts ~

• Flowers (not just real flowers ~ how about one that will last forever like a gold dipped rose or a wooden rose)
• chocolate
• name a star after your loved one
• wine
• put a message in a bottle (get an old glass bottle, write something unforgettable, place it in the bottle with a string attached so it comes out easy)
  
• Scented candles
  
• Scented massage oils
• Gift Basket ~ You can place all of the above in the basket
  

For that romantic evening ~

• Send an invitation ~ either to his office or place it in his car.
• Set the stage ~ Make sure you have everything you need at least a couple days before the big night. Candles, fresh flowers, soft music, etc.
• Get rid of distractions ~ Shut the land line and cell phones off. Find someone to take the kids (even if only for a couple of hours).
• Indulge your senses ~ Plan a delicious meal that will be a sensual treat.

Here’s an idea ~

ASPARAGUS SALAD MEDLEY
Time : 10 min.
Servings : 6
This salad is a wonderfully light and tasty way to get the evening started. Asparagus is considered to have amorous qualities, and the red tomatoes are the color of love.
INGREDIENTS
1 can (15 oz.) DEL MONTE^® Asparagus Spears, drained
5 cherry tomatoes, quartered
½ cup diced cucumber
¼ cup sliced green onions
2 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoon olive oil
2 Tablespoon chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

Arrange asparagus on serving plate. Top with tomatoes, cucumber and onion.

Combine vinegar, oil and parsley; spoon over salad.

I hope you have a wonderful and romantic night.