VALENTINE’S DAY ….. SPECIAL DINNER PLANS? 

Many people choose to have a very special night in on Valentine’s Night … It makes so much sense to be comfortable, warm and cosy indoors, looking forward to lovely home prepared food.  Nobody has to be the nominated driver … you can both enjoy a lovely glass of wine or even champagne with no worries.   The atmosphere can be just as you both like it, with no outside influences to spoil things – and you can retire to bed as early or as late as the mood takes you!!!

Planning the evening is quite important.  Farming out children to understanding grandparents/other family members/exceptionally good friends is a very good move but not always practical – but there are other options available such as encouraging an early bedtime, or plain old bribery – the promise of future treats for total cooperation on this one night (!!)  Even removing yourselves from the main family thoroughfare can work – find a room that you can make your own!   Go a bit mad with the table decorations … special serviettes, pretty flowers, rose petals scattered on the table … and candles!  Lots of them.

Having taken the time and trouble to get this far you will want the meal itself to be something rather special……… and this is where we can help.  Take a look at our Kobe Beef section – you can buy a couple of steaks there that may be a little more expensive than usual but wow, you’ve never tasted anything like this!  If you like a beef steak normally but think it might be edging on the boring side of safe, why not try Ostrich Fillet?   It has the look, texture and taste of beef but with a slight duck finish and its also extremely good for you, being very low in fat.   We have lots of recipe ideas in our recipe book, but if you are in doubt you can always email us for personal tuition on how to produce the best results.

Have a lovely time!