Valentines

  • New to the forum...but not to Sonoma..I saw the press release below and thought others might enjoy.

    Romance Your Sweetheart with Tantalizing Meal Ideas From the Number One Diet in America: THE SONOMA DIET


    Chopped Salmon Salad. (PRNewsFoto/Krupp Kommunications)

    SONOMA, CA UNITED STATES 02/06/2006
    Table of items from the Sonoma diet. (PRNewsFoto/Krupp Kommunications)

    SONOMA, CA UNITED STATES 02/06/2006


    SONOMA, Calif., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- As you well know, Valentines Day is
    one of the sexiest, most romantic days of the year, and this year, for the
    first time THE SONOMA DIET can make your Valentines Day sexy, fun, and healthy
    to boot!
    (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060206/NYM247-a
    http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060206/NYM247-b )
    THE SONOMA DIET is currently the #1 Diet in America, and it is PERFECT for
    Valentines Day. With THE SONOMA DIET you can romance your sweetheart with
    WINE, CHOCOLATE and STRAWBERRIES, and still stay fit, lean and healthy! Flip
    through the pages of THE SONOMA DIET and you'll see that it's packed with
    delicious, flavorful and sexy recipes, designed to tantalize taste-buds and
    offer sensual delights like apple-blueberry tarts, or delicious marinated
    flank steaks, all to be enjoyed with a bottle of red, or white or (gasp) BOTH!
    There's no better way to impress your Valentine (especially if you're a
    guy and you want to score points with the lady in your life) than to let out
    your inner foodie and cook a sexy Valentine's Day dinner or brunch! We've
    included 2 Valentines Day menus designed by Dr Connie Guttersen to make this a
    no-brainer to bring you're your best on this romantic day. What says "I love
    you" more than a sexy meal with the benefit of health!

    Valentines Menu Ideas

    On the light lunch side:

    Chopped Salmon Salad p.246
    One slice whole grain ciabatta (olive or plain), toasted and served on the
    side.
    Strawberries dipped in dark chocolate
    A glass of sauvignon blanc, white wine

    or

    For dinner:

    Grilled Chipotle rubbed Salmon served with Spicy Fruit Salsa Pages:
    134,147
    Southwestern Grain Medley: page 207
    Spinach with Roasted Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette p. 209
    Chocolate dipped strawberries, 3, dipping them half way into dark
    chocolate
    A glass of zinfandel, red wine



    SOURCE Krupp Kommunications
    Photo Notes:
    http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060206/NYM247-a
    http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060206/NYM247-b AP Archive:
    http://photoarchive.ap.org AP PhotoExpress Network: 19,20 PRN
    Photo Desk,
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  • Sounds delicious and perfect for a special meal. It's nice that this type of food can be impressive and delicious, and no one would even guess you were on a diet.

    Now all I need is a sweetie to cook it for me
  • Wow, Sonoma Guy, thanks so much for the suggestions!

    Now, would you be willing to cook this lovely menu for me?!