Plans for Dinner

I may not be entering much to my blog, or writing much email for the next few days because Scott and I are planning a dinner for couples only next Saturday night (2/12). We’ve invited seven couples, and so far five have said they’d attend.

The menu is involved, the placement of people is involved, the rest of the house-cleaning is really involved, too.

The theme is (duh) Valentine’s Day, and the menu is:

Appetizers (champagne & cocktails)

brie en croute,
artichoke hearts and honey/mustard dip,
chicken tarts, and the
basic crudite tray,

Salad: (more champagne if desired or soft drink)

Hearts of Romaine,
blue cheese sprinkles, yellow and red tear-drop tomatoes, oil & vinegar dressing.

Main Course (Concannon Petite Syrah, or other drink requested)

Prime Rib
heart shaped scalloped potatoes,
carrots with butter and brown sugar

Dessert (champagne or coffee or both)

Individual, heart-shaped devil’s food bundt cakes, with fudge sauce,
Garnished with raspberries, strawberries and blackberries
(the cakes might be shared between couples)

Heart shaped Gift Boxes for each couple will include heart-shaped cookies, candies and a valentine sentiment

I hope everyone goes home full, happy, slightly intoxicated and um, in the mood.