This year marks our 30th Valentine's Day together. Fortunately, with experience comes knowledge, so I will never have to deal with any of the following poor choices in Valentine's Day ideas. Not that my spouse would have any interest in these, but he does tend to support local businesses, so maybe I should be concerned.
I don't have anything against lobster, but I hate tarragon, so that ruins it for me. And though I might eat the ingredients in the crudo, I'd be afraid of choking on the jalapeno. Don't even get me started on cow cheeks, pig ears and bone marrow.
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| b.a. Sweetie's, the largest candy store in America, is located nearby. They carry a lot of nostalgia products, and a variety of these disgusting insect candies.
Our most famous local chef, Michael Symon, has a number of very popular restaurants that we have never visited. Why, you might ask? Because frankly, there is not much on the menu I would eat. Here is a sampling of appetizers:
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Beef Cheek Pierogi
wild mushrooms, horseradish crème fraiche 12
Bone Marrow
various accompaniments 25
Risotto
black truffle, parmesan, chives 14
Oysters
mignonette half dozen/market price
Pork Belly
crispy ears, green tomato, chiles, scallions, cilantro 10
Crudo
radish, grapefruit, basil, jalapeno, lime 14
Maine Lobster
pickled onion, potato chips, tarragon, frisee 15
I don't have anything against lobster, but I hate tarragon, so that ruins it for me. And though I might eat the ingredients in the crudo, I'd be afraid of choking on the jalapeno. Don't even get me started on cow cheeks, pig ears and bone marrow.
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Possibly a fine way to end your evening out, after seeing 50 Shades of Grey?
I do not judge!
Even tho I like everything in it, there's just something off-putting about something called a 'Crudo'. . .
ReplyDeleteI think it's pronounced crew-doe, so I'm ok with the name.
DeleteWell, I was thinking of it as 'crude-o'. . .
DeleteAnd, you know, as, uh, 'reproductive' as we've been, bondage has never appealed to us, either (speaking, you know, of 'crude')
The media keep telling us that eating insects is the latest trend. I doubt it somehow, what a horrible idea. But the Old Vermilion Jailhouse looks rather fun. Our Valentine's Day will feature chocolates and an Indian meal. Jenny has shown no interest whatever in 50 Shades of Grey so that's out. Do you fancy seeing it?
ReplyDeleteThe book got a lot of negative literary reviews, so I really have zero interest.
DeleteI wish you a happy day with Jenny!
Okay, the candy and menu I could do without. Ewwww....bugs!!!!
ReplyDeleteBut I have to say, even though I didn't read 50 Shades of Grey, the Old Vermilion Jailhouse B&B had me totally enthralled and interested. And actually, I would probably stay there, I kid you not. It's looks sooooo cool! Loved the video. And the song they played is by Enigma, one of my faves!
Happy Valentine's Day, my friend!
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Ron, you know that saying about lipstick on a pig? That's what comes to mind for me and the old jailhouse. I think I might develop claustrophobia, too!
DeleteThat was an interesting bed/breakfast with the jail theme. I think I might just pass on considering it as a gift, LOL :) Same true with the menu; I would have a hard time finding something on it to eat and then try to justify paying those prices.
ReplyDeleteHowever you and your hubby celebrate Valentine's Day, I hope it is something special for the two of you with your tastes and likes :)
betty
Thanks, Betty! Wishing you a day of love as well!
DeleteMy husband said he saw on TV that if you want a romantic evening for your spouse, take her to see 50 Shades of Gray. Um...NO. That's not romantic...just kinky. If I wanted a romantic evening I'd rent a romantic comedy. On another note, though, I can't believe that main actress in 50 Shades is Don Johnson's and Melanie Griffith's daughter!
ReplyDeleteI know! And this is kind of mean, but I thought they would have picked more attractive people for that movie. I'm not very nice, am I?
DeleteOoh, I am liking the Jailhouse quite a bit actually. The music on the video was enticing, too.
ReplyDeleteWe did give each other gifts already for Vday, so no specific plans this weekend... we're kind of romantic all the time anyway.
Don't even get me started on the 50 Shades crap. lol
Yes, I do picture you two as a very romantic couple! Maybe you should do a post on the movie!
DeleteWere you ten when you got married??
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Yes! Yes, I was. I did include the years we were just dating....haven't been married quite that long.
DeleteJail theme bed and breakfast...welp it is something I hope I will never experience in any other way...so theres that...
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Cold and sterile surroundings is not my thing! And that shower door didn't seem all that private to me.
DeleteI agree, those don't sound appetizing at all. I love lobsters but just with butter.
ReplyDeleteYes, don't ruin the lobster with extras!
DeleteThat bill o'fare doesn't do much for me either, Bijoux. And I think I'll skip the jailhouse B&B, too. Just give me a pizza and a Motel Six and I'll be fine.
ReplyDeleteI will take my pizza at the Hyatt!
DeleteOddly enough, everything on the menu sounds delicious! But then again, I've always had an adventurous palate. Which includes eating chocolate covered grasshoppers for our food challenge in 2013. They weren't that bad, actually (though the chocolate wasn't a very good quality).
ReplyDeleteHe didn't become popular from no one eating his food, so I imagine you are in good company. Just not my company!
DeleteCongrats, we just had our 34th as a couple and 28 since marriaged. About 20 years ago I got a lecture about how when Queenie and friends get together after Valentines I never gave her anything good to talk about with 'em which i found kinda disappointing to say the least.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all that, you know, she'd wanna share our secrets.
Second of all that, you know, things were not up to snuff to be worth talking about.
A few years later she finally gave in and admitted what she regretted was that I wasn't in the habit of getting her anything distasteful or wildly inappropriate for her to be embarrassed about. ;-)
So, you know, I guess mission accomplished?
I've found that the women who want to talk about that stuff are the ones NOT getting that stuff.
DeleteThe rest of us keep our mouths shut!
Oh, and one of the more enjoyable stays we've had at a Hotel (for a wedding) was at:
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Check out the rooms, they were perfect for celebrating after a wedding ... or for Valentines ;-)
Watkins Glen Harbor near you was very nice, too!
DeleteWe've still not given that a go, maybe when we get back on track and can afford to get away again ....
DeleteAre you kidding me with those candies? That is disgusting. Blech.
ReplyDeleteSo gross!
DeleteCatching up. I'd eat the lobster, oysters or risotto. The bugs are disgusting. My question about the jail B&B - can you see right into the rooms? Hardly romantic if there is no privacy when you're in bed. As for Fifty Shades of Rape - a big HELL NO.
ReplyDeleteYes, I don't understand the whole jail door thing. Anyone can walk by and look through the bars. Maybe there are separate doors to different suite areas? No thanks!
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