2.15.2011

Valentines Dinner


As you might recall one of my new year resolutions was to become a kitchen goddess! :D While I'm really really far from that, last night I decided to cook a proper meal to celebrate Vday and my move to our new flat! The dinner was nothing fancy, I actually have a rule not to spend more than 30 minutes in the kitchen preparing food and I think I managed to get this one done in time!

For starters I made heart shaped fried cheese (yeah you cant really see the shape on the pic) with a ruccola cherry tomato salad. The main dish was two types of tortelloni (filled with gorgonzola/nuts and truffle/cheese) with turkey stripes marinated in a mushroom sauce. For dessert... I don't even really want to admit... my most favorite yet most calorie rich food in the whole entire world: Haagen Dazs Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream!!!! 

I know what you're thinking... not really a healthy meal (cheese, after cheese, after cheese :) but it was a once in a year meal and I'm actually signing up for the gym today! Cannot wait! It's really been a while. :)


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42 comments:

  1. Diana MieczanFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Sounds yummy:) I love the "love" napkins too. Have a fantastic day, kisses

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  2. Irene De GiorgioFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    nice photos..yummyyyy!

    www.afashionsinner.blogspot.com

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  3. Paula ChristinaFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Looks so yummy! And really cute! It's totally and absolutly forgiven if you are joingin the gym, so... :D
    kisses!

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  4. Paula ChristinaFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Oh, I've been reading about your traveling and it seems SO great to travel around the world like that! If you ever wanna come to Brazil and want a place to stay, I offer you my home ;) I'm moving to São Paulo and it should be a great place for you to start the tour in Brazil.
    Kiss kiss!

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  5. Brittany H.February 15, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    This is sweet. You did an awesome job. Is that beer there too? Your man is the luckiest in the world. ;)

    X,
    www.brittanyhavican.blogspot.com

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  6. LilacandgreyFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    glad you had a great day :)

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  7. AnastasiaFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:11 PM

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  8. ClaireFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    oooo yum. We make Raspberry Cheescake icecream at the parlour and it's one of our most popular flavours :)

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  9. AnastasiaFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    just wondering, is it a right position for the knife and fork?:))
    love your blog!

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  10. ilene @ muchloveillyFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    oh this looks delish - and girl, never ever ever apologize about too much cheese. there is no such thing ;)

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  11. LeyaFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    looks delicious... =)
    love the decoration....
    hehe love cheese too..

    =P

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  12. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    so sweet! I'd say you are well on your way to becoming a kitchen goddess (:

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  13. Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    @Anastasia... you got me! :D but i eat with opposite hands... strange i know! :D

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  14. Sabrina TassiniFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    what a fashion and nice dinner my dear:)
    kiss

    patchworkporter.blogspot.com

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  15. RissyFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    congratulations on becoming a domestic goddess! I would have eaten this whole thing and ignored the calorie consumption... I mean it was Valentine's Day after all.

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  16. Griffin and GretchenFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    o yummm! those napkins are perfect.

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  17. RebeccaFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Haagen Dazs Strawberry Cheesecake is one of my favorites too.

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  18. StudmoodFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    all star studded


    http://studmood.blogspot.com/2011/02/come-funziona.html

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  19. NikkiFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    YUM! I'll eat cheese any day and every day. Those napkins are perfect for the occasion!

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  20. AvaFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Loving the LOVE napkins!

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  21. jeanette from everton terraceFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I agree, yum. I could eat the fried cheese and salad for the starter, the main course and again for dessert :)

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  22. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    i'm thinkin' YUM!

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  23. Silvia NegrettiFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Lovely and yummy!!!
    Nice idea!
    xoxo
    S

    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  24. LauraFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Nothing fancy?? Sure sounds fancy girl!! I think you are a lot closer to kitchen goddess-dom than you think :)

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  25. Andrea (Panda)February 15, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    looks wonderful!

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  26. Andrea (Panda)February 15, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    looks wonderful!

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  28. AnaitFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Looks delicious! And v day is for indulging :) Glad to see you're settling in your new home :)

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    looks delicious!

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  30. zs closetFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    everything looks great!!xx

    www.zscloset.blogspot.com

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  31. ag.February 16, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    My husband made me a surpise meal and guess what the theme was?! CHEESE! Love it so much...and like you, he figured that because it's only one meal, I could eat all that cheese and not worry!

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  32. alessandra nittiFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    amazing all dear :-) incredible style :-) love it so much

    xoxo, http://wonderfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    What a sweet table... how your Valentines Day was wonderful! xo

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  34. Lee OliveiraFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Happy Valentines day. Wish I had someone to cook dinner for me while I'm away.

    Lee
    x

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  35. ♡Shayla♡February 16, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    looks amazing!
    I wasn't hungry at all before I came to your blog.. now i'm starving! but specifically for tortelloni! It looks amazing. great v-day feast!

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  36. Lauren at KeepItSweetFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Great job cooking dinner! That fried cheese sounds amazing.

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  37. Melanie's RandomnessFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Aww I love the napkins with the love birds!! Cute!! That meal looks delicious!! Good luck in the new flat! =)

    Melanie's Randomness

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  38. tiffanyFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    congrats on your new home! i hope you have gotten your lost luggage by now? look forward to more pics of your new hometown....

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  39. Simply ColetteFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Sounds delicious! Glad you guys were able to spend it together :)

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  40. Lian G.February 17, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    That's so cute!

    xoxo,
    Virtualfashionview.com

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  41. BridgetFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    mmmmmmm fried cheese yes please!

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  42. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    WONDERFUL POST!
    HI! my name's martina and I come from italy... I'd like you visit my blog and if you want, follow me! I wait you and your tips! kiss kiss
    marti
    Glamour Marmalade

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