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Category Archives: Dinner Dates
Foodie Fridays – Steak Dinner So Rich You Can Skip Dessert
I know that’s a very long title, but it is seriously true! We found this recipe in a Williams and Sonoma French cookbook that was a gift. The photo drew us in and the recipe has been a favorite now … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Chilean Sea Bass
Our son-in-love had a birthday last week. Our tradition is to make whatever meal they desire, as far as it’s possible for me or Tom to make. Matt chose fish and left it wide-open as to what kind and what … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Dinner Dates, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Birthday Dinners, Chilean Sea Bass, Foodie Fridays, Pinterest, Yes Chef
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Foodie Fridays – Dinner Date Ideas to Whet Your Appetite
We’ve all experienced the not-so-pleasant moments when you have a dinner date night scheduled, but nothing planned: “Where do you want to go for dinner?” “Oh, I don’t know, you pick!” “I don’t really care one way or the other.” … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – At Home Dinner Date with a Flare
Vintage Post – originally posted in March of 2013 I don’t know how we hadn’t heard of Downton Abbey until recently, but we hadn’t. However we’ve managed to catch up on all three seasons in three short months. 🙂 When … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Dinner Dates, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Downton Abbey Date, Foodie Fridays
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Foodie Fridays – Farmer’s Market Inspiration
During the quarantine Tom and I got creative at using all the leftovers of a meal for another meal. For instance, leftover potatoes would be chopped and thrown into a chowder or fried up and served with morning eggs. A … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Dinner Dates, Foodie Fridays, Money and Finances
Tagged Brussel Sprouts, Cooking, Farmers Market, On the stalk, Roasted, Winter Garden
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Foodie Fridays – An Introduction
food.ie noun INFORMAL; plural noun: foodies – a person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet. Tom and I are certainly foodies. We share a love for cooking, eating different cuisines and trying new restaurants. I joined Yelp years … Continue reading
Passport Dinner Dates
Tom and I love to travel, but with the pandemic it has been impossible for most. Especially elective vacation travel. We shared this date idea in 2009 under our Top 10 Date Night Ideas, but we felt this date needs … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Dinner Dates
Tagged Andrea Bocelli, Chef Pasquale, Chicken Cacciatore, Cooking Together, Date Night Ideas, Foodie Dinner Dates, Passport Dinner Dates
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Sweet and Savory Fondues for Two
To start off plan an evening where you can both be involved with the preparations. The aroma of these delicious recipes will certainly get your appetite going, and when you finally sit down to a candle-lit fondue, all your senses … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Dinner Dates, Fall Date Ideas, Halloween, Vintage Posts
Tagged Fall Date Idea, Romantic Dinner Ideas, Savory Fondue, Sweet Fondue
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Five Friday Favorites – Savory Soup Recipes From Our Kitchen To Yours
Tom and I enjoy cooking. We are often in the kitchen making something for us both to enjoy. We also love having friends over with whom to share our culinary creations. It’s a fun hobby. As we’ve shared before, we … Continue reading
Five Friday Favorites – At Home Meal and Movie Dates
Today for our five favorites we want to provide a fun way to enjoy a meal and a movie at home. The idea is to take a movie you want to watch and prepare a meal around something from the … Continue reading
2018 Date Night Challenge – “C” Date
For our C date, I decided to build on Tom’s love for cooking and food, in general. First, We went to Starbucks for a Cup of Coffee while we waited for our feature of the night to begin. Tom’s favorite … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Date Night Challenge, Alphabet Dates, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Dinner Dates
Tagged C Date Night, Dating Your Spouse, Publix Cooking Class
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Great Valentine’s Idea for Less than $12
You know I love Valentine’s Day. You know I love to surprise my husband. You know I love creative date ideas. I happened upon this blog at the recommendation of a friend, and I can’t tell you how much I love … Continue reading
(Re)Creation Date Night Idea
Tonight is special. I’m planning to bless Tom by recreating a dish that he had when we were in Mendocino, California, on vacation a year and a half ago. I got the idea a while ago, but wasn’t sure how … Continue reading
Romantic Friday: Start A Dinner Club
Tom and I love to cook. And since we’re empty nesters, we can focus on cooking foods we love and experiment with those we’ve never tried. For years we had a dinner club of like-minded couples who loved to cook. … Continue reading
Kentucky Derby Date Night Idea
Today marks the 140th “Run For The Roses” better known as the Kentucky Derby The race begins at 3p. EST. Here’s what you can do–and it’s not too late if you’re motivated! Record the race to watch tonight after the … Continue reading
Romantic Night Time Picnic Date
Last night Tom and I had a picnic under the stars, and it was wonderful. We found out that our favorite small town, Winter Park, was hosting the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in the park located in the center of downtown. We … Continue reading
A Table For Two, Please – And Our Next Contest!
Since I haven’t been thinking about planning surprises for Tom lately, as I explained in yesterday’s post, I’ve realized I’m lacking inspiration. The best place for me to go for such inspiration is Pinterest. I don’t know if you follow … Continue reading
Celebrate National Lasagna Day
If you’re Italian you don’t need a day like this on the calendar. But if you aren’t–this is the perfect time to celebrate a classic dish. Today is …and several restaurants in the Orlando area are offering the dish at … Continue reading
6 Date Ideas To Help Build Marriage Friendships
Most times when we think of a romantic evening, it’s just for the two of us. But there are times when it is fun to invite your closest married friends over for a nice evening together. And if you don’t … Continue reading
Downton Abbey Date Night Idea
I don’t know how we hadn’t heard of Downton Abbey until recently, but we hadn’t. However we’ve managed to catch up on all three seasons in three short months. 🙂 When our GYRO Challenge was to pick a country as … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Dinner Dates, Growing Strong Marriages, GYRO Challenge, Romance in Marriage, romancing your husband, romancing your spouse, romancing your wife, romantic date nights, Unique Dates
Tagged Downton Abbey, Downton Abbey Date Night, Edwardian era, England, Huffington Post, Matthew Crawley
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