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Are you ready for the most romantic day of the year? Some already know in detail how it will be conducted, and some need help. Indeed, in the confusion of everyday worries, it is often difficult to go beyond the banal “valentine-flowers-restaurant”.
The restaurant option is a classic. And a romantic dinner at home is also great. Only, perhaps, it is worth deciding on something like that?
Pajamas-pati with cocoa and cake
We were all small. Why not give each other another pleasant evening of serene childhood? Dress up in funny pajamas, bake a big delicious cake (for example, “Scarlet Heart”), make two large cups of cocoa with marshmallows, get under the covers, turn on children’s cartoons. You can arrange pillow fights, read fairy tales to each other. Try to solve a puzzle, play monopoly or chess.
This scenario is suitable for people who spend most of their time at work and for whom soaking up in warm pajamas in the arms of a loved one is a real relaxation!
Quest with thermos, sandwiches and surprises
Hide a gift for your significant other somewhere in … a park or not far from your home. And hand in hand a map with a detailed route. Let him come across all sorts of surprises on the way, hidden somewhere in the bushes, mailboxes, under rugs … Be creative!
The main thing is to stock up on a thermos with hot invigorating tea, sandwiches with which you will cheer up your loved one during the quest and, of course, dinner that awaits you after a fun walk.
“Master Chef” at your home
Any joint activity brings you closer, and cooking dinner or lunch is no exception. Does your man enjoy eating whatever you cook? Have you ever tried what he can cook? Not? But in Europe only men are considered the best chefs!
Arrange at home two super-shows at once: from the show “Master Chef” take cooking, and from the show “Hto zverh” – competitive notes of men and women.
Invite your chosen one to compete in cooking, for example, sushi or salad. Or maybe everyone will cook their own dish. Play it with Italian music or a good old movie in the background so you don’t get distracted from your cooking. Tune in to the positive and – create! And then together, having decided that “friendship and love won,” you will be able to taste everything cooked to the accompaniment of good wine.
A trip to nature: bread, mulled wine and fresh air
Who said that February 14 must be spent sitting in a restaurant? Take blankets, a picnic basket, find a nice and quiet place, make a fire, make grilled vegetables, a traditional barbecue.
And if there is only time for romance after work, go to the nearest park. Turn off your phones, forget about all the problems that bother you at the moment, buy a huge bun and go feed the ducks or pigeons.
Prepare mulled wine in advance, pour it into a thermos and enjoy the memories of the pleasant moments of your joint history with a fragrant drink.
SPA evening with champagne and fruits
Water is great for relaxing. You can visit any SPA complex (do not forget to order a massage session as well), and from there go home for a romantic dinner. After all, you hardly want to go to a restaurant after a relaxing bath.
Or you can arrange a foamy evening in your bathroom. Remove all prosaic things: soap, washcloths, dirty laundry. Then place candles all over the room, light the aroma lamp with bergamot and sandalwood, fill the bathroom with water, throw in some sea salt, add a cup of honey and milk. Bring a tray of fruit, don’t forget a bottle of champagne, two glasses and some nice music.
It is important to know that the day before you should not load yourself with food, the last meal should be 1,5-2 hours before the bath.
Classic romantic: wine, aphrodisiacs and candles
February 14th is a good reason to order food at your favorite restaurant. But experimenting with new places is not worth it, since no one needs a spoiled mood this evening.
The same situation, if you plan to cook on your own – rehearse a new dish once or prepare it in advance. And spend the last hours before dinner for yourself and creating a romantic atmosphere. Turn on the music, light the candles.
As for the meals, it can be anything, depending on your tastes together. It is only desirable that they include aromatic natural aphrodisiacs: ginger, anise, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, saffron, celery, etc.
What to cook? Here’s a hint: it can be an energizing meat dish or a lighter option – fish. It is better not to mess with a dense side dish, so as not to overload the stomach, prepare an interesting salad as an addition to the main dish. For appetizers, you can serve red fish snacks or assemble a cheese platter. And for dessert, bake gingerbread cookies, you can make orange tiramisu or a light, nutritious dessert.
Happy holiday!