One Table: A Menu for the Heart

“Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.”
Harriet Van Horne, ‘Vogue’ 10/1956

{Persian Love cake by Manger. Too beautiful to eat…}

I absolutely love eating at a restaurant; surrounded by the chatter of intimate conversations, being waited on from start to finish and never having to wash a dish. There’s something about the ambiance and prestige of dining out that I so enjoy.

This Valentine’s however, we have chosen to stay local. At this small yet international kitchen, also close in proximity and conveniently situated in our apartment. We wanted more of a comfortable feel with our own intimate conversation…of two. Drinking wine and swaying to music as we cook together sounds absolutely perfect to me.

For this week’s one table, I’ve put together a menu to spice up the night and get things stirring.

Pour Commencer:

Snails with garlic cream sauce

Warm kale, beet and balsamic salad

Pour Continuer:

Filet Mignon with roasted baby potatoes with herbs

Paired with: my favorite wine, Nero D’avola from Sicily.

Pour Terminer:

Persian Love cake

Chai or Mint Tea and Coffee

{Why not serve your tea in ornate Moroccan glasses on a brass tray? Photo via here }

This Valentine’s Day, try something a bit less “traditional and cliche”? I went with a Moroccan inspired theme. While the colors still remain festive for the holiday, the decor gave it an exotic and sensual feel.

{While not all of us get to enjoy warm temperatures at this time of year, this setup can still be brought indoors. Photo via Camille Styles }

{Enjoy dessert and tea on a couch full of pillows and beautiful, colorful textiles. Photo via here }

{ Still following the color scheme, love these hanging paper lanterns. Photo via The Glitter Guide }

Hope you all enjoyed this week’s One Table!

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