Heating things up
Food can be an integral part of the dating process. At some point, we are either mingling or getting to know one another over food. Cooking great food is also a great way to add spice (pun intended) to the regular, run of the mill date activities.
I recruited my fabulous new gal pal Chef Bren Herrera to help us navigate the joys of cooking and dating. She is a fellow blogger who recently wrote about one of her clients thinking outside the box for a non-traditional date idea. He hired her to prepare a special meal for a special lady. I have to say, there is something about a personal chef that can add instant wow factor to a date!
Photo: Shannon McCollumn
I asked Chef Bren how cooking could heat things up for a non-traditional date:
1. Cooking on a date will show both guy and gal that you’re atypical and think outside the box! Who like movies and dinner dates! So, so passé! It’s 2010.
2. You can totally spoon-feed each other while “tasting” what you’re making. That makes for an intended sexy moment, without being forceful or offensive.
3. If you’re looking for a life-long mate that can cook, this is the test!! How willing are they to break out the cutting board and knives and mince garlic(which will make your breath stinky, but that’s another test of his/her real interest)? If they’re down for it, chances are they are conscious of budgeting, their health and quality time at home.
4. If the food is good, you’ve sealed the deal and a 2nd date is in order.
Well, she makes a pretty convincing argument. What do you think? Would cooking a meal prepared by the two of you not impress the socks (yes…just the socks) off of you?
Have you tried it before? What would you do if you showed up to your date’s place to find the meal waiting to be cooked. Would you be impressed and turned on a little (Am I the only one thinking of the film 9 1/2 weeks right now? Just me? Ok.)
Would you *ahem* go with the flow and roll up your sleeves? As far as non-traditional dates go, this would definitely be outside the norm. It would definitely be a memorable night. I won’t forget the night younger guy brought all these ingredients to my place. I left to run an errand and when I walked back in, I was shocked to find dinner was done. Then he fed me. No seriously, he literally cooked and fed me. You’ve got to admire those younger dudes.
Chef Bren said that a male client’s favorite dish is the spicy seared scallops in honey with a mango and cilantro relish. That sounds amazing! Do you have an amazing recipe that would be ideal for date nights? What dish do you use to impress the ladies/men?
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LURKER (The most interesting LURKER on The MIA blog)
March 26th, 2010
4:53 pm
@Lurker…I am all man…who will have singing some Freddie Hammond songs or Bebe Winans songs up in here,up in here!
@Luvbug….Keep your eyes open when the SO is going downtown and before he pulls of the panties with his teeth as him is he thristy!
then to drink-up!!!!!!
@Professor….. Have you spoken in tongue yet? If not it is my duty well you know the rest!
Blogging from Home is Good!!!!!!
Stay lurking my friends! YEAAAAAA!!!
Carlito
March 26th, 2010
4:53 pm
The blog closes at 5pm?
Carlito
March 26th, 2010
4:54 pm
Lurker, Rock On!
SexyCool (Stays on Ready, Set.)
March 26th, 2010
4:55 pm
It closes at 5, IF Wise remembers to close it.
AmazonRed™
March 26th, 2010
4:55 pm
The blog closes at 5pm?
It doesn’t shut down when we’re on our best behavior. I don’t leave work til at least 5:30 so I’ll be here.
But your sex talk scares me so I might not reply.
DreamsMaterialize
March 26th, 2010
4:55 pm
Who was that that said they were going to the Macon Cherry Blossom Festival? If you’re still out there, make sure you go to the hot air balloon show when you’re there. It happens right as the sun fully sets. The balloons light up the night sky…pretty nice, and romantic.
Leggs
March 26th, 2010
4:55 pm
We were all over the page today so I can’t leave a quote that applies to anything said today. So, I’ll leave this because it’s the truth!!
It’s hard to hold on to your dreams. It’s hard to believe when the world and those around you give you no reason to press in and press on. But the one thing I know for certain is…you will never fulfill a dream that you let go of…!
Enjoy your weekend and watch out for those crooks/robbers/carjackers/PIN stealers!!
Melo
March 26th, 2010
4:55 pm
not wearing tights or leggings yep it is a drought or maybe she is working
It’s a skill you have, Melo, to flip just about anything
@Leggs/Proff!!
u know Leggs..u and Prof and I, lets just agree on this statement:
The things men/women do for wang/puddsy!!!(inflicting so much cold and pain on those thighs and leggs,in this case,just so a man cld bite)
good weekend!
Professor
March 26th, 2010
4:57 pm
I am all man…who will have singing some Freddie Hammond songs or Bebe Winans songs up in here,up in here!
I am gone now that was too much, but that it was funny. Starting Monday I am going to get right and not laugh/comment at this kind of stuff
Leggs
March 26th, 2010
4:57 pm
Nitey nite!
Melo
March 26th, 2010
4:58 pm
So he’ll have to tend to me cuz I’ll be watching til it’s thru.
@Ared??
I bet u and Slimone are the 2 bloggers who pull this off…a lot maybe!
I wager a $150.00 on that one!
good call
LURKER (The most interesting LURKER on The MIA blog)
March 26th, 2010
5:00 pm
Random Thoughts……………..YEAAA!!!!!!!!!!!
I luv me some AmazonRed…….When she get’s that JOHNSON on the regular she is sooooooo Happy!!!!! YEAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!
DreamsM. Make sure you have some finger food for the women that cannot perform well on an empty stomach! :YEAAAAAAAAAAAAA:
Carlito
March 26th, 2010
5:00 pm
AmazonRed, you are my little sister too, you are safe
Carlito
March 26th, 2010
5:01 pm
Bye Leggs
Carlito
March 26th, 2010
5:01 pm
I just got the I am on the way call. T-minus 45 and counting
AmazonRed™
March 26th, 2010
5:02 pm
I bet u and Slimone are the 2 bloggers who pull this off…a lot maybe!
Don’t make me sound selfish melo! I make sure his needs are met!
Leggs
March 26th, 2010
5:02 pm
Bye, Carlito ~ enjoy your time with her and hope the two of you make each other feel special. Now, don’t get her all sticky with all that goop you’re trying to release!
AmazonRed™
March 26th, 2010
5:02 pm
When she get’s that JOHNSON on the regular she is sooooooo Happy!!!!!
I’m always happy numb nuts!
DreamsMaterialize
March 26th, 2010
5:03 pm
LURKER no doubt man. lol You’re a funny dude.
Professor
March 26th, 2010
5:03 pm
At LURKER he was bilingual and didn’t even no it, and he created a new language I guess that is consider tongues
DreamsMaterialize
March 26th, 2010
5:05 pm
Night everyone. Enjoy the weekend.
Carlito
March 26th, 2010
5:07 pm
I am still here I have 45 minutes give or take.
Leggs, there are nor rules. LOL
Carlito
March 26th, 2010
5:07 pm
Dreams Materialize, Have a good one.
Leggs
March 26th, 2010
5:08 pm
I sure hope you have a “safe” word!!!
LURKER (The most interesting LURKER on The MIA blog)
March 26th, 2010
5:09 pm
@AmazonRed……….Um can’t tell sometimes with the comments you make! You get into sacarstic attack mode over nothing!
@Professor…..I bet you can teach someone a few tings………..YEAAAA
Everyone have great weekend! And make sure you quenched that thrist!!!!!!
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Carlito
March 26th, 2010
5:14 pm
Safe word, nope we use the ear, pinky or toe tug.
Carlito
March 26th, 2010
5:18 pm
Lurker,
AmazonRed™
March 26th, 2010
5:18 pm
You get into sacarstic attack mode over nothing!
Lurker – precisely. That’s why it doesn’t matter if I’m getting some or not.
AmazonRed™
March 26th, 2010
5:20 pm
AmazonRed, you are my little sister too
Carlito – And that’s exactly why I don’t want to hear about no sucking on panties!
I will however bring that up at dinner tonight, just for some fun conversation.
kimmie
March 26th, 2010
5:23 pm
Carlito, what are your plans for the weekend(besides the obvious)?
Carlito
March 26th, 2010
5:29 pm
AmazonRed, oh siblings can talk about anything.
Kimmie, we are staying in the house tonight, My family thinks I arrive tomorrow. We are going to ride horses in the morning and then family time on Saturday and Sunday until I fly back
kimmie
March 26th, 2010
5:32 pm
Sounds wonderful! I’m probably going to stay close to home(well, my SO’s home) and get better. Suppose to take the kids to a birthday party tomorrow but I know I’m just not going to be up to it, so their daddy & uncle will have to take them.
Carlito
March 26th, 2010
5:32 pm
I am trying to figure out how to start a “panty juice” movement.
Carlito
March 26th, 2010
5:32 pm
Kimmie, are you sick?
kimmie
March 26th, 2010
5:36 pm
Carlito – Yeah, picked up some kind of bug in the office. A few of the ladies have been coughing alot. I’m blogging from home today. I’m getting ready to hop in the tub & then go to my SO’s for the weekend.
I am whatever you say I am
March 26th, 2010
5:37 pm
Is the blog bar open yet?
I am whatever you say I am
March 26th, 2010
5:39 pm
Random thought: It smells like a toilet in the office right now.
LURKER (The most interesting LURKER on The MIA blog)
March 26th, 2010
5:40 pm
@I ammmmm….Where you been I’ve been waiting for youuuuuu!
The LURKER bar is open for you sexy….What will it be? Grown, thick and sexy!!!!! YEAAAAA
LURKER (The most interesting LURKER on The MIA blog)
March 26th, 2010
5:41 pm
@ I am….Where do you work where is smell like a toilet…. You are too funny!!!!!
It’s time to grill and get my drink onnnnnnnnnn! YEAAAAAAA
Brettandthecity.com
March 26th, 2010
5:49 pm
I tried the whole cooking date thing but it didn’t go that well. I thought it would be romantic to start out at the grocery store together and then go home and prepare what we bought.
I think she got a little offended when I payed in Food Stamps, because she left me in line and never came back. I shouted out.. “You can still pay your half in Cash”.. but I take it she must not have heard me. Oh well. hahaha
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