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| Setting
the Table ---and the Mood |
When
it comes to setting a romantic table, don't skimp on the fundamentals.
Believe me, flowers and candlelight aren't just romantic clichés.
They're sexy and alive, which is the kind of mood you want to create.
The flower arrangement should be simple and low so it doesn't obscure
your view of each other or distract unduly from the food.
The candles, however, should be tall enough to cast their illumination
downward from above eye level, bathing you both in flattering overhead
light. Low votive candles, on the other hand, can make you look like
Count Dracula. Neither the flowers nor the candles should have overpowering
scents.
Just
a hint of beeswax and lavender will complement the food's aroma perfectly.
I don't even wear perfume when I cook, because it can clash with the
wonderful smells of the food. |
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tablecloth or placemats should be spotlessly clean, the napkins soft,
not starched.The music should be set low enough so as not to compete
with the conversation. And don't forget to turn on the answering machine
and turn off the ringer. The whole point of a romantic evening is
to make it stand out from the other nights of the week. No television,
and no electric lights (unless they're on a dimmer). |
Preparing
the Meal Together
Setting the Table--and the Mood
Sexy Food
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