are you cooking for valentines day or do you plan to dine out?

Philippines
February 9, 2009 12:08pm CST
i know it would take awhile to be seated when we decide to dine out, unless we made reservations. I know it will save me a little money if I will just cook the meal myself. I love to cook and I think my husband will appreciate it. Im planning to make ricotta-spinach filled pasta shells, lemon-basil grilled chicken and a cherry-chocolate bundt cake. I checked out and saw that almost 90% of the ingredients I need are already in my pantry & fridge! How about you, are you dining out or are you cooking? if you are cooking,then what's gonna be you valentines day menu?
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
9 Feb 09
I'm cooking, because we can't afford to eat out, but I have no idea what I'm making for dinner. I do plan on making some heart shaped sugar cookies, and decorating them. I'll probably have the kids help too. I've already bought the frosting, cookie cutters, and sugar crystals and other sugary decorations for the cookies, I just need the ingredients to make the cookie. I also plan on making a cherry pound cake as well. But as far as the dinner menu goes, I haven't decided, and it probably won't be anything overly special. I make great meals every week, this past week we had ribs. This week I'm making deep fried ravioli, another night I'm doing a lemonade baked chicken. So meals like that aren't overly special for us.
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• Philippines
9 Feb 09
getting the kids involved is a great idea ( i wish I have kids to that with). Im sure you'll figure something out. You sounds like a very creative cook!
@jimbo88 (231)
• Indonesia
10 Feb 09
I will go to the cinema with my girl friend. We always do this for a valentine day. That is my girl friend's plan. I just follow my girl friend to make her happy.Yeah.... because I love her
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
she is a lucky girl to have a boyfriend who loves her! Though I would suggest that on other occasions, try planning out for her for a change. Put a lot of thought on your plan and I am sure she will like it!
@jimbo88 (231)
• Indonesia
12 Feb 09
Thank you for giving me a suggestion, i will try it. Have a nice day.
• Philippines
9 Feb 09
Hi.. I and my boyfriend originally planned to dine out and spend the day by ourselves, maybe rent a DVD or go to moviehouse before we end the day. Supposedly we will dine out in a Chinese Restaurant where his favorite soup is serve. Yet last Saturday while we had his Birthday party with some of our friends and family, we agreed to have a party at a friend's place. We had so much fun from his birthday party that the crowd want to continue the fun on Valentines Day. Its a great idea and kinnda different from the past Valentines Day that we celebrated just by ourselves.
• Philippines
9 Feb 09
celebrating with other people can be fun too. you & your friends can all play some nice romantic games or watch a nice movie on DVD, top it all with some good food and it will surely be a blast!
@ClassyCat (1214)
• United States
9 Feb 09
We are retired and so we can go out during the lunch hour, when the lunch meals are available, and usually a it cheaper. We'll probably go out for lunch that sunday after Valentine's Day, because my hubby is having cataract surgery on the 12th. I will probably fix a meatloaf for Valentine's Evening as he likes that, and mine isn't made with tomatoe(s) or sauce. I did get him a special card, and put $20 in it for him. Maybe we'll rent a movie too. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE
@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
Well, i'm not cooking this time.. because we are going to an out of town trip.. We'll be going to Boracay. Boracay is our favorite summer destination in the Philippines.. It's one of the best white sand beaches in the country. They offer great accommodations ranging from budget to five star hotel, fine dining, bars/restaurants(that are open till the wee hours of morning), bargain shops(that offer souvenirs like Boracay T-shirts, surfer shorts, swimwear, keychains and many more).. of course, your trip will never be complete without trying out their fun-filled water activities(parasailing, scuba diving, island hopping, etc)..
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
that sounds fun! when we were planning our honeymoon years ago, we were choosing between boracay and bohol...we ended up going to bohol ( its no nice out there, so no regrets at all) so i havent been to boracay. when we go visit my parents in manila, we intend to check out boracay. the below freezing temperature here just makes me miss Philippines like crazy!
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
11 Feb 09
I love bohol, ive been there...the floating restaurant in Loboc river was great. A site to see, a place to discover!!! i really recommend going there!heheeh it would be nice spending valentines tehre..too bad i am far from there...:((
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
i envy you guys..you have plans for valentines day! me and my huby do not exactly make a fuss during valentines day...oh well i might do something on that day...i might cook at home or id suggest we go out too...i got ideas here! thanks!
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
funny, when we were just boyfriend-girlfriend, we dont make a fuss during valentines day too...i actually cant remember when we started celebrating it. still, its nothing like Christmas, birthdays or anniversaries when we really go out of our way to surprise each other and buy fine gifts. On valentines day, I usually give him a nice greeting card and a funny boxers shorts,Lol! happy mylotting!
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
11 Feb 09
oh how nice,me and my huby is not into celebrating valentines..but i am hoping we might do something this coming v-day! good luck and enjoy!
• United States
9 Feb 09
My husband is actually working on Valentine's day and days surrounding that, I think we'd have to celebrate it after and yes we are dining out. Why would I cook? It's one of the rare occasions in which someone will actually prepare a meal for me.
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
celebrating after is a good idea to avoid the crowd and all the hassles of waiting to be seated and fully booked restaurants. happy mylotting!
• United States
11 Feb 09
It's just coz of work schedule, if it weren't for that we're be celebrating on the day of course.
@nilanym (184)
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
I and my husband will dine out during valentines day. He received a gift certificate from Marco Polo club - dine in for two. We will used it this valentines day. Hehehehe. Happy Mylotting!
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
thats cool! I wish we have some freebies like that too! But since we dont, my hubby will just have to settle with what I will prepare...I hope you enjoy your dinner! have a great day!
@laglen (19759)
• United States
10 Feb 09
We will eat in. I am getting his favorite cut of steak, ribeye. Then I am making twice baked potatoes, and asparagus. Then after dinner we may go out for a few drinks and a little dancing. I think trying to get a table on V-day is crazy and not to mention all of the extra money.
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
I agree. Aside from being costly, almost majority of restaurants are fully booked and if you dont have a reservation, then you will be surely waiting to be seated. that made me decide, im cooking instead.... your menu sounds great...ribeye steak and twice baked potatoes,yum!
@TnWoman (1895)
• United States
10 Feb 09
hello lipsticknladdles i also plan on cooking Valentine's Day dinner at home this year. and by the way your dinner that you plan on fixing sounds very delicious. i am planning on cooking homemade pepper steak with rice along with a side dish of some kind of broccoli dish. either broccoli casserole or broccoli salad. my hubby likes both of those side dishes. and i think that the broccoli salad is easier to prepare than the broccoli casserole. and you are lucky that you have almost all of the ingredients that you need to prepare your dinner. and i haven't figured out yet what that i will make for dessert on Saturday night. take care and have a beautiful evening.
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
Thank you! Your menu sounds great too.Pepper steak with rice and broccoli salad,mmmm! Im taking note of that and maybe cook it on a different day. I am indeed lucky to have almost everything on hand, saves me lots of time and money too! Enjoy your Valentines day!
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
10 Feb 09
I'll be cooking. I have absolutely no idea what I will be cooking, but I know that I will be cooking. Neiher my husband nor I care to go out to eat on a night that we know will be busy and crowded at most places. We's rather enjoy a quiet evening at home, cuddled on the couch watching movies.
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
i know! I will just be so stressed out waiting to be seated. I will rather cook then relax after...We will probably dine out on a not so busy day. im sure you figure something out and make a delicious meal.enjoy your valentines day!
@Monki883 (54)
• United States
10 Feb 09
My Dear Hubby and I will be riding with our HOG chapter (harley owners group) this weekend.
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
That sounds so interesting and fun! As long as your together,doing something that you both love then it will surely be a good way to celebrate! Happy Mylotting!
@forslahiri (1042)
• India
10 Feb 09
Hi, I am delighted to note Ur V.day's Plan & menu.I am sure for Ur Husband it will be a pleasant surprise and pleasure to appetite too. As far I am concerned,I am going to celebrate it in an old-age-home in Kolkata.Giving a rose-bud to a mother of 60+,whom even her own children have forgotten- may add some PINK,I presume.Menu to add may be a Special Paneer-makhani with daily( boring?)menu, may add some SMILE more.I am sure coming V.Day will carry a DIFFERENT experience for me. =Lahiri,Kolkata,India.
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
that is a very sweet thought. Im sure you will make that old lady happy. Thank you for the compliments on my menu. It will no longer be a surprise to my husband because i do cook everyday, but I am sure he will appreciate it still and he will definitely love it because he just loves eating,lol! Enjoy your valentines!
• United States
10 Feb 09
i'm definitely going out ! i'm going to a japanese restaraunt for sushi.... yummmo
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
sushi for valentines day will be great! we might go grab some the day after,lol!
• United States
10 Feb 09
i will be in town for valentines day so it goin to be like every other day. but if i was i might would ask to come eat with you because what you are having sounds good lol but i would proble go out to eat if i was doing anything
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
enjoy your valentines day!
@di1159 (1580)
• United States
9 Feb 09
That sounds delicious! I won't go out because past experiences on Valentine's Day have not been good ones. Restaurants are full, running late, the service is awful and the food is not as good as other times. They are too rushed. I might do some take-out though, and order something more like a late lunch, so we can eat early and maybe rent a movie.
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
have a great valentines day! im planning of renting a nice movie too and spend the whole day chillin' with the hubby!
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
10 Feb 09
your menu sounds good. i'll be by myself so no telline what i'll come up with. it want be anything special. hope u have a nice one.
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
thank you! i hope you treat yourself to a really nice dinner that day. have a great day!
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
9 Feb 09
I cook every single night for dinner so cooking at home probably doesn't sound special to him anymore. I would like to dine out and have a real date date with him hehe but I asked him if we are going to do anything differnent on this Valentines' Day. His answer straightforwardly turned me down... So we will probably stay at home and eat ramen noodle... Anywya, I wish you have a sweet Valtntine's Day :-)
• Philippines
10 Feb 09
have a sweet valentines day too! i do cook everysingle day too and althou dining out sounds nice, the people, the cost and all might just stress me up, so i will just cook and relax after =)
@ljbinkop (744)
• United States
9 Feb 09
I am acctually working at a restaurant on Valentines Day, and I look forward to it! It is one of the busier nights of te year, adn to be honest, there are usually Specials that cost extra! I enjoy making other people's Valentines Days special, too. It's fun to see people on cute dates! If I has a chance to do something like that with my Hubby I would, but times are tight! I'd rather work and make the money!
• Philippines
9 Feb 09
It can be really expensive and in times like this, we should be practical. Just celebrate with the hubby the day before or after valentines. Enjoy making other people's valentines day special!
@itsme_cha (504)
• United States
9 Feb 09
my husband called some restaurant's that we like to book a reservation, but there are no vacant, too bad. but thats ok, maybe we can just cook something and make it something so special and romantic.
• Philippines
9 Feb 09
Yeah most restaurants are. The remaining ones are either crappy or too expensive.im sure you will figure something out! Cooking together is a nice idea! Good luck and happy mylotting!
• United States
9 Feb 09
Im making a breakfast menu for my sweetie - Warm your heart Pancakes - Good for your heart Eggs Benedict - Sweet loving Pomegranate Mimosas Then I have planned to make chocolate covered strawberries together so we can have them for dessert after I make my special dinner. We can't afford to go out so I'm bringing it in. Although, we are going somewhere for a nightcap. I cant wait!
• Philippines
9 Feb 09
That is just so sweet. Even the names are so sugar coated =) Im sure you will both enjoy the romantic food & activities that you prepared. Have a great day. Happy Mylotting!