Romantic Dining At Home Ideas

Kick off your evening with romantic dining, whether you dine "home alone" or plan a celebratory night out. Give yourselves a an evening to celebrate your anniversary in a special way. Whether it's simple or extravagant isn't the point. Make the time for a romantic evening together and rekindle your love. And maybe you'll enjoy this so much you'll make the time for romantic dining throughout the year.

Romantic Dining at Home Ideas

If you have a hectic lifestyle, celebrating your anniversary home alone can be a refreshing change of pace. Even if you have plans to go out later, leisurely begin your evening by chilling out first at home. Dining at home can be a quick, romantic relationship picker upper. So turn off your cell phones and answering machines, hide the TV remote and forget the rest of the world for your special evening together.

If you enjoy cooking, prepare as much as possible ahead of time so you only have to heat 'n serve. Find quick and romantic recipes for dining at 101 Cookbooks and Epicurious.com. Or if you're too busy, have a catered dinner prepared at your home. Personal chefs can be found locally, or you may be able to find a local caterer or aspiring chef who will happily prepare a sumptuous, romantic meal for two. Check with local schools that offer cooking courses or ask your favorite restaurant for a referral. Search through this directory of personal chefs throughout the U.S.

Enjoy stress-free, romantic dining with gourmet, chef-inspired meals. 3- and 4-course meals, choose different entrees. Add the

And while you're planning a romantic evening, check out these hot new tips on how to spice up your love nest using everyday, household items!

Keep your dining light and delicious—a heavy meal will douse your love flames. Feeding each other finger foods is very romantic. After all, you don't want to be so stuffed you fall asleep right after you finish eating!
Dessert University: Prepare easy, absolutely sinful desserts with easy to follow video tutorials.
Straighten up your home ahead of time or treat yourself and hire a professional cleaner. Then all you have to do is decorate, which is a lot more fun!
Use color-changing candles, a bouquet of fresh flowers (learn how to make a tussie mussie bouquet) and add a lacy tablecloth for a romantic setting.
Use two elegant place settings, crystal glasses and linen napkins for your special romantic evenings dining together. Buy toasting, martini glasses, or even if you're a "down-home" couple, personalized beer mugs.
Create your own romantic ice sculpture centerpiece. Find inexpensive ice sculpture molds at eBay.
Slip your bottle into a fun, whimsical wine bottle holder with a professional, sports or hobby theme for men and women. Also choose a wine holder or stopper with animal themes.

And last but most importantly—take the time to wind down from your day and slip into something comfortable before you sit down to dine. Your happy, romantic mood matters more than what is on the table!

Romantic dining at home is a luxurious, sensual, playful time for you to enjoy yourselves—treat yourselves not only for your anniversary, but whenever you need a break from your routine.

Create a theme evening—it could be based on a food style, a place you want to travel to, a favorite place you have romantic memories about. Transform a room or your dining area into your fantasy theme. Buy decorations and props and plan a romantic menu around your theme.
Go all out and dress the part. Wacky fun is romantic! For example, a Hawaiian theme: slip on a hula skirt, wrap around a colorful scarf for a top, place flowers in your hair. Hubby can wear a colorful Hawaiian shirt, surfer shorts or cutoffs. Hmmm, maybe really, really cutoff.
— Pick out a sexy costume, regular & plus sizes.
— After dinner entertainment: enjoy an evening of sensual fun with an erotic game.

Personalized Fortune Cookie
Or give a real, giant fortune cookie. Tons of toppings!

Personalized toasting glasses and Lolita martini, wine and champagne glasses for an especially romantic dining experience.

Personalized Aprons
in several styles (scroll to middle of page).

Romantic Dining Out Ideas

Romantic Recipe Books

The Best Places to Kiss Cookbook: Recipes from the Most Romantic Restaurants, Cafes, and Inns of the Pacific Northwest

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