Felice San Valentino Giorno (Happy Valentine's Day)!It is rather ironic that the country known for romance, love and lovers does not celebrate Valentine's Day, at least not how it is celebrated in America. Despite having Romeo and Juliet, Italians rarely exchange extravagent gifts, but instead may choose to GO OUT TO DINNER at a ristorante, trattoria, or pizzaria. Sometimes gifts may include Baci Perugina, little chocolate-covered hazelnuts, 'i cioccolatini', that contain a tiny piece of paper with a romantic, poetic verse tucked inside! Now isn't that sweet and romantic?
For this couple, we're going to follow that custom! There's nothing in the oven for these two sweeties, since we chose to dine out at the newly opened Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Although you're probably thinking, "that's not very Italian", true . . . true, but both of us are in the mood for some really juicy, corn-fed Midwestern beef and we've heard so much about Ruth's steaks that we've decided to make the splurge.Afterwards, we're just going to come home and watch Il Postino and Chocolat on DVD with a few cocktails from recipes I found in a neat little book on romantic drinks.
So here's wishing you a day of amore' whether you are with a sweetie or by yourself . . . spread the love today and truthfully, every day!
Amore', gli abbracci e' i baci (love, hugs and kisses),
~ bella
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