From BonAppetit.com…
I’m going to be honest: I dislike going out for a meal on Valentine’s Day. Nothing kills the vibe more than a heart-shaped helium balloon to the dome. It’s cold outside. I want to take a bath and wear my stretchy pants. I also want to eat delicious food (that’s a smidge more intentional than my usual sheet-pan whatever) while basking in love’s warm glow.
But after nearly two years of cooking, working, and everything-ing from home, I’ve lost my romantic mojo. I don’t know how to say “I love you” with anything anymore.
My colleagues, it turns out, feel the same. So, for a little inspiration, we asked eight of our favorite food couples—the chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, and general cooking-obsessed people who just happen to be dating each other—to share their ideal Valentine’s Day plans. From hot fudge sundaes on the couch to fancy beef Wellingtons, consider these romantic blueprints for your own dream date night—even if that is just with your cat. Light a candle. Make something nice. That’s… amore.
