As spring nears, couples often look for new and exciting ways to liven their marriage. Successful marriages are based upon the happiness, fulfillment and enjoyment that a couple feels in their marital relationship.
Anniversaries, birthdays, celebrations of a new job or just a fun evening with just the two of you can be the excuse that you need.
Mothers once said that a way to a man’s romantic heart was through his stomach. Spice up the evening by decorating with flowers and favorite scented candles. Use a red table cloth and napkins with hearts, to set the mood. Don’t forget to play the background music that will be pleasing to both of you. You might sit by the fire and dip strawberries in a chocolate fondue and feed each other. Let your imagination soar.
People have long recognized Valentine’s Day as the day for love and romance. One legend says that a man by the name of Valentine, who was imprisoned and in love, sent the first romantic greeting card. It became known as a Valentine card and February 14 became known as Valentine’s Day in honor of his romantic appeal. Why not try something different. A tasty menu highlights a romantic evening. First make a savory Swiss steak recipe that provides protein and dairy can be prepared ahead of time, placed in a casserole dish and baked while getting the other food on the table. Make a glazed-eyed carrot with sweet pea vegetable dish. Toss up some absolutely heavenly hash fruit salad and you are on your way to “hog heaven” with your lover. Honey butter is made by mixing honey and butter to spread on Angel biscuits.
Serve a Decadent Chocolate cake substituting applesauce for sugar and serving with fresh strawberries. Stick toothpicks in strawberries. Dip the berry in melted chocolate and shake off excess. To create a more romantic atmosphere after dinner, save orange peels from the Heavenly Hash Fruit Salad and throw into the fire in the fireplace for a captivating aroma. Hot chocolate milk topped with whipped cream may be served as an after dinner delight.
Remember that any night can be a lover or valentine night with a little extra effort.
Overcome the urge to discuss business or disagreements. Recall times that you have enjoyed together. Talk about your wedding vows and nuptial promises. Light a candle to represent the years ahead. Make the evening another memory for the future.
Take the plunge and challenge yourself: Avoid the road to divorce and enjoy a romantic meal night and just see what happens!
Pat Strawbridge is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and the Mississippi University for Women and has done postgraduate work at University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Home Economics with emphasis in family relations. She and her husband, Drennon, live in Cleveland, TN near their son, Mike and his wife, Janice, and two grandsons Scott and Will. White Bible Ceremonies for Couples: Advice for Successful Marriage is available in manual form with instructions or CD with photos, instructions and suggestions http://www.whitebibleceremony.com/ Patricia C. Strawbridge is a former home economics teacher. She also writes: Meal with a Message: http://www.mealswithamessage.com/ She compiled and edited Callaway Cookin’ cookbook.
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