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Show ' i t t ' 2A.nl ' j ilin m,ti IAIN MENT i t t ill i ' How to avoid disappointment this Valentine's Forget the surprises and expectations and make a plan for romance by Wendi Epps Dixie Sun Staff Writer Valentines Day is a day of love and romance, although its true origin remains shrouded in mystery. It is thought by historians to be named after a Saint Valentine who served in the Catholic Church. The church has record of three such saints, all of whom were martyred. Each of the stories, however, contend that the saint was a hero, standing up for love so strongly that he was killed for it. In a way, Valentine's Day is honoring the death of a person who believed passionately in love. These days, love seems to Men be in short supply. feel overwhelmed by the SCALDONI'S continued from PAGE dressing. There were many different types of lettuce and seasoned croutons mingling together on my plate. I drizzled the salad with the Thai Peanut dressing from the appetizer. I'm not big on salads, but that was absolutely dressing out to dinner, try taking a walk in a park or in your neighborhood. Wear a jacket, and work off those extra pounds you're sure to gain by expectations. Plan what you want to do, forget the surprises and have a good time. Be selfless and think about the feelings of the other person. Compromise. Don't know what to do? Well, then it's a good thing you're reading this article. There are many ways you can show your special someone you care for them. Perhaps the most popular thing people like to do on Valentine's Day is go out to dinner. St. George has a slew of nice, romantic restaurants to choose from. After going rable fight the holiday crowd? Try this idea on for size: Call in for takeout from sit in a restaurant, wait for a table, and Day evening. Another important aspect of ambience is fragrance. In my opinion, musk is best. It makes the air feel heavy and damp. Light some incense or burn some oil in an oil burner. Don't have an oil burner? Lightly drop or spritz a bit of your favorite fragrance on your finger and rub it on the top of a light bulb. your favorite restaurant and have a picnic. The picnic doesn't have to be at a park, it could be in your backyard or even in your own living room. But if you decide to stay at home, don't forget to set the mood. i Valenline's Music is an important part of setting the mood. Select something soft, something that plays nicely in the background but doesn't distract you from conversation. Keep the volume at a Ambience is a very important part of getting in the mood for love. First, remove all of the clutter, even if you have to stuff it in a closet or shove it in a corner and cover it with a blanket. Next, light some candles. The more the better, but make sure nllla you don't catch A A on 4...n anything whisper. There are so many fun activities a couple can enjoy during the day or in But men, the evening. whatever you do, don't forAnd get the flowers. women, don't forget to say thank you. fire. Although, that could be a very memo Italian some yummy-lookingoodies on a tray that had caught my eye when we first walked in, and I knew that no dinner could be complete without dessert. When the dessert tray came my way, I was presented with the hardest decision of the evening. g 10 ihe best salad have ever had. expectations women have, and women can be nothing but disappointed when the presents and attention don't meet those expectations. So here's something new for all of us to try this year: Don't have any I For my main course, I decided to try the Spinach and Cheese Ravioli topped with Marinara and a blend. It came in a bowl that was covered in melted cheese, but my raviolis were no where to be seen. I dug beneath the cheesy exterior and was greeted by piping hot Marinara sauce and giant chunks of tomatoes. four-chees- e Under this layer waited my raviolis. They were stuffed with white cheese and green bits of spinach, and tasted delicious topped with the thick layer of golden brown melted cheese. smartly pushed my raviolis aside after only finishing half the dish, intent on saving room for dessert. They had I side of City Line Avenue, tne The Tiramisu looked soft, cold, and chocolatey. I'm not a big fan of bread pudding, but the White Chocolate Bread Pudding was not your average bread pudding. It was a thick chunk of yellowlooking cake, gooey and drizzled with white chocolate. The Chocolate Surprise Cake tempted me with its creamy layers of chocolate mousse and white cream and The Creme flaky crust. Brule Cheesecake called to me from its plate, begging me to indulge in its cold cream cheese interior. I took a deep breath, realizing that by this time, the dessert tray to had gone from table. on the rested being The arm of the poor guy holding it was probably aching by now, so I made a quick decision. "Tiramisu," I said quickly, and he laid the eye-lev- Scaddonf'Tltaan Restaurant is located just off Sunset Boulevard getaway for you and your Valentine. delicate dessert in front of me. Although I was already full, I dug in as though I hadn't eaten all day. It was delicious, tasting slightly of coffee and cinnamon, with soft cake and crispy bits that were somewhat like a wafer. The top layer of cream was cold, like a soft and slightly warm, but firm, ice cream. I ate while I conversed with my boyfriend, and by the time I looked down, the dessert had almost disappeared. looked at him accusingly, only halfway joking, and he said, "I've only had one bite!" Oops, I thought. There goes my diet. I decided to find out just how fattening the dessert was. When I asked the waiter, he explained that the top layer was a I marscapone cheese, and the soft cake bits were in soaked ladyfingers espresso and rum. So it was as fattening as it tasted. Unfortunately, that's what made it so good. in the Phoenix Plaza. It's a perfect From the appetizer to the dessert, I stared at the plates of the people around me. They looked scrumptious and the, serving sizes were large. From every bite, cheese stretched from the plate to the fork. The total cost of my meal came to $22.27. It'S kind of pricey for one person, but then again, I usually don't polish off an appetizer, dinner, dessert and specialty drink in one sitting. Or at least can pretend I don't. I |
