A Unmarried Man’s Perfect Gift
We all have a friend who is totally inept in the kitchen. Actually, if you don’t have a friend like that, read on, because I have enough friends who meet that description to share at least one of mine with you.
I probably should warn you in advance that you better be very fond of this friend, because the gift tip I’m going to offer is a bit on the pricey side, although worth every penny. Maybe this guy is your son, or nephew, or uncle or your roommate who just refuses to leave.
Try giving him a romantic dinner for which he never has to leave the house or apartment. Hopefully he’ll be able to find some date with whom to share it. Let’s face it, nothing sweeps a potential partner off his or her feet quite like a private, romantic, home made dinner. Now, the friend I’m thinking of needs all the help he can get in this regard. You may need to be very specific when you give him your gift and the instructions to go with it. Remind him to light candles, choose the music for him and suggest he pick up his dirty socks.
Start with a gift of a gourmet cheese for the beginning course If he is capable of slicing a couple pears or apples, suggest that as well. This course can actually be a nice appetizer, before they are actually seated at the dining table.
For the entree, present him with a gift certificate for a delicious gourmet dinner of lobster a different seafood dinner or perhaps a combination of steak and lobster. Since this man needs so much help, you will want to be certain that the lobster is as fresh as possible.
End the evening (at least the part of the evening you’re helping with) with a delicious, New York style cheesecake or a turtle cheesecake, if he is a fan of chocolate for dessert. Whichever cheesecake option you choose, tell him to spruce up the serving with a few fresh berries.
If he drinks alcoholic beverages, do not trust him to choose the wine for the dinner. Lobster is sufficiently robust that it is perfectly safe to offer a bold wine. He might consider a Burgundy or Merlot, although if he is not very adventurous, then perhaps a Chardonnay would be better for him.
Once you’ve done your part in the affair, relax until you receive the engagement announcement. If you learn that the perfect evening didn’t work, just give up on him, and next time you can enjoy the delicious meal with your own favorite partner.
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