This is a meat lovers paradise! She will love it. You can make the Short ribs ahead of time and also the chocolate covered strawberries. This is an amazing meal. Great for the winter months.
STARTER
Proscuitto-wrapped Asparagus
Drink: A New Zealand Sauvgnon Blanc
MAIN COURSE
Braised Short Ribs in Red Wine, Pomegranate and Orange Sauce over Rounds of Polenta Fried in Truffle Oil. Garnish with finely chopped parsley.
Drink an Amarone or Zinfandel wine.
SWEET
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Drink more Prosecco.
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MUSIC TO FEAST BY
Hotel Costes 11 by Stephane Pompougnac.
2007 release, French DJ/Artist Stéphane Pompougnac’s 10th installment in this popular series features the best tracks heard at France’s premiere club, bar and cafe. The ''Côstes'' brand is forever linked with the ultimate in quality and is renowned with patrons as the home of luxury in Paris. After all, the overriding theme is ''all things in excess.'' Its flavor is electronic yet features sensual songs that are both good at the dinner table and in the bedroom.
SET THE TABLE
Use an informal setting. Meaning napkin folded on the left side of the plate. The soup spoon is resting to the right of the napkin and the dinner fork resting to the right of the soup spoon. (Napkin, soup spoon, fork, plate) The knife is on the right side of the plate, cutting edge towards the plate. The wine glass is by the upper right hand corner of the plate. Have a water glass to the right of the knife.
THE LIGHTING
A few small, lit, unscented candles on the table. Keep the lights low, but not too low-- you don't want to appear too creepy.
Go to the ARTICLES section. It will have a plethora of potentially useful information.
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