Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours!
In my previous post I suggested dining at home on Valentine's Day and going out to dinner before or after Valentine's Day itself. In this post I promised to share a few beverage recommendations.
Do you like sparkling wine or champagne? Consider Pierre Paillard, Trimbach blanc de blanc, Thibaut-Janisson sparkling wine from Virginia, or Lunetta prosecco
Willing to try a rose Champagne? Consider Billecart- Salmon
I wrote a primer about sparking wines in late December, check it out here.
Since my first post about Valentine's Day I've heard from readers, friends, and acquaintances their thoughts about Valentine's Day, including:
- There's too much pressure
- It's too commercial
- I'm not really into Valentine's Day
- I'm single, the day is really for couples
My answer: stop and catch your breath. The day is what you make of it. I heard a radio personality state that he and his wife agreed long ago to only exchange cards on Valentine's Day.
One friend lamented, "easy for you to say- you're single". Not true. While I've noted a growing trend by a few restaurants to host events targeted at single diners, e.g. "Dump Cupid dinner" or"Galentine's Dinner", the majority of dinner events are packaged for a couple. So what does a single person do? Gather with friends, family, and enjoy the evening or enjoy the pleasure of your own company wherever you are.
I'll share with you the recipe for the risotto or the fisherman chowder.
My Valentine's Day poem for you:
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Technicolor dining is grateful for YOU!
Feel free to share your plans for Valentine's Day below. Enjoy the day!
Be well,
Technicolor girl
