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\u00a05 for Friday :: Valentines Day Edition<\/p>\n

Mark and I have a big year ahead, we both turn 40 {he already did} and we celebrate our 10 years of wedded bliss. So, to celebrate we are doing a big trip to Napa and Sonoma in the fall for crush. This is our first trip there together, and from what we hear, crush is AMAZING, and the opposite of economical. So, we are trying to be really good about saving money for that, so when we go out there, we have a nice pile of fun to use! This means we are staying home for this wonderful day o\u2019 love. Now, I love to cook, so all in all its not bad. But I make one HELL of a mess in the kitchen, and I end up cooking while he watches. This all equals not much together time. So, this year, I am doing a full melting pot spread, from a custom cocktail, to three different kinds of fondue, and all the extras! Whats on the menu you ask\u2026<\/p>\n

1.)\u00a0Cheddar Fondue<\/a>\u2013 the staple, the best, the one that all others are based on. It is by far, romantic perfection! And better than that? you can prep it all and forget it! It aint healthy, but come on, its Valentines day!<\/p>\n

2.)\u00a0Chocolate Raspberry<\/a>\u2013 are there really any words necessary? This is different than what I have made in the past, but it looks so divine I can\u2019t wait. Thinking paired with a fabulous glass of bubble with some frozen raspberries.<\/p>\n

3.)\u00a0Dinner Fondue<\/a>\u2013 this is new for me- usually I just make filet or something to go with it. But I am going for the whole experience here, so I am doing this too. The great part is, we cook together. I think I will do a salad as well, something nice and light {to balance all the sauces I intend to dip my meat in!<\/p>\n

4.)\u00a0cheese fondue 2<\/a>\u2013 this one is a lovely swiss blend. I am undecided which way I will take my frommage {thats french for cheese} trip. This one has kirsch in it, which sounds a tad bit more decadent. I may even add some veggies- you know, to keep it healthy!<\/p>\n

5.)\u00a0The cocktail<\/a>\u2013 I am still undecided on this one, but there is something about champagne that screams \u201ccelebration\u201d and \u201clove\u201d. And whenever you can combine those two things, you know you have a winning date night!<\/p>\n

So\u2026did I mention I have a swim meet tomm? and a session? This prep meal is really going to come into play! Here\u2019s hoping I can pull it all off! Stay tuned on\u00a0instagram<\/a>\u00a0to see it all come together!<\/p>\n

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