Celebrated foodie M.F.K. Fisher once wrote: “Sharing food with another human being is an intimate act that should not be indulged in lightly.”
As Valentine’s Day nears, gourmet and nutritionist Audrey Beauvais of Apple-a-Day Baskets in Arlington Heights offers these tips for a romantic (and healthy) meal.
– Keep preparation simple so the cook can enjoy the evening.
– Get help from gourmet prepared foods and takeout stores, but check labels-don’t encourage love handles.
– Set the mood with candles, place settings and music.
– For appetizers, consider champagne and a shrimp cocktail or a salad of mixed baby greens with fresh red raspberries or strawberries dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette.
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– Entree could include roasted pork tenderloin or turkey breast (both are blank canvases waiting to be brought to life with a fruity mustard sauce) or grilled beef tenderloin, fresh tuna or swordfish.
– Chocolate wins as the dessert of choice, but other possibilities are skewers of fresh fruit dipped in fat-free fudge sauce or tamed tiramisu for two.
For information, or to ask about Apple-a-Day Baskets’ “gourmet and good-for-you” gift baskets, call 847-392-8851.