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Date Night Mushroom Risotto

Date Night Mushroom Risotto

Date Night Mushroom Risotto is the perfect meal for a romantic dinner at home. If you’ve read my previous post about the ultimate date food, it ticks all the boxes. First and foremost, it’s delicious. It’s also impressive, easy to eat, and won’t leave you with bad breath or bloating. Most important, it’ll leave you wanting dessert.

Ingredients

Here’s your list of ingredients:





1 carton low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
salt and pepper to taste
1 3/4 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley







Directions:

These are the steps to making your Date Night Mushroom Risotto





In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring chicken stock to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Next, add 1 tablespoon butter, garlic, mushrooms, bay leaf and thyme. Cook until the mushrooms have softened and are golden, about 4 more minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Remove mixture from the pot.
Continue by melting remaining tablespoon butter in the pot and add the arborio rice, stirring quickly. Cook until the grains are well-coated and smell slightly toasty, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until the wine has mostly absorbed.
With a ladle, add about 1 cup of hot stock. Stirring often, cook until the rice has mostly absorbed liquid. Add remaining stock about 1/2 cup at a time, continuing to allow the rice to absorb each addition of stock before adding more. Stir often and cook until the risotto is al dente and creamy, not mushy. (You might not need all the stock.)
Add the mushroom mixture back into the rice.
Finally, stir in Parmesan and peas then garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Best Practices

Before launching into cooking, here are some “best practices” to keep in mind when making Date Night Mushroom Risotto.

1. Use hot stock.

Before starting, heat your stock in a separate pan over medium heat. Hot stock will help keep the temperature from dropping each time you add it to the rice. The faster your rice absorbs the liquid, the better your risotto texture will be.

2. Keep stirring.

In “Finding Nemo” Dory always said, Just keep swimming.” Swap that little song for “just keep stirring” and you’ll end up with perfect risotto. Arborio rice is very starchy, so the chances of burning increases. Do not leave it for even a second. Just keep swimming… err stirring.

3. It’s all in the cheese.

You’ll notice that there aren’t a lot of ingredients. Therefore, the quality and flavor of each one is important. Fresh herbs. Fresh cheese. Parmesan from a can doesn’t belong in your date night mushroom risotto.

The whole point of this blog is to offer recipe advice for a sure-fire romantic meal. This is it! Put in the time before he arrives and all you have to do is heat up the risotto. Then, you can heat up the rest of the evening as well.

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Ultimate Date Food

Ultimate Date Food

There’s a lot to consider when choosing what to eat on a date. You don’t want to appear like you’re spending too much or not enough. You can’t risk bad breath, gas, or spillage. So what’s a girl to do? Don’t worry. Whether you’re going out to eat out or cook at home, I’ve got you covered. This is practical date food advice. I’ll focus on aphrodisiacs in another blog post. For this article, I’ve researched food blogs, dating sites, health sites, and my personal experience to bring you the ultimate date food.

If cooking at home..

Simplicity

You don’t want to spend all day cooking and then you’re faced with tired feet and a mountain of clean-up. Choose a meal that is fairly simple to make. You’ll feel proud of yourself and still have enough energy to engage in “dessert” activities.

Make an Impression

We’ve all heard of making a fashion statement. The same can be said of food. What kind of statement or impression does your meal make? Is it eye-catching? Colorful? Delicious? Fragrant? You want him to say, “You look amazing,” the minute he sees you. The same can be said for your meal.

Restaurant or At-Home Dining

Minty Fresh

Sushi is a popular date night dish, but make sure to enjoy plenty of the raw ginger that they serve. You don’t want fish breath. Similarly, sushi is a good option because it won’t leave you feeling too full afterwards. Who knows what sort of physical activities you might want to try after dinner?

Mess-Proof

Soup, stew, sauce… be careful of these messy choices. Imagine red splatter on your sexy white dress. Even if it doesn’t end up on you, it’s still not a great look when it lands all over your place at the table. It may sound old-fashioned, but when it comes to eating, be a lady.

Final Recommendations

If you want to find a meal that hits all the marks in terms — easy to make without any bad after taste and makes a statement, then check out my blog post for Date Night Mushroom Risotto. It’s the ultimate sexy meal because you can spoon it into each other’s mouths and then retreat to the couch for a cozy evening.

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How Men Make Love without Falling in Love

One of my characters once asked: How do men make love without falling in love?

This was the quandary Kat found herself in when she allowed herself to fall for Cole in my romance novel, “A Much Younger Man.”

Readers, I’d love your insight into this question. Do you think it’s biological? Is the very act of allowing someone within your body akin to bringing them into your heart?

Sexual Response Cycle

If we want to get technical, I cite a fascinating article from Boston University School of Medicine. In this research, female sexuality is said to go through four phases. These are known as the sexual response cycle and consists of: desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution. It’s interesting to note that the resolution phase is both physiologic and psychologic.

Then, I decided to go a little less high-brow in my research and consult with Self Magazine. The 2016 article by Zahra Barnes confirmed that sex doesn’t just affect our bodies, but also our brains.

Our Body and Brain on Sex

The article highlights 19 steps that occur in our bodies…yep, you read that right, 19! Women are incredibly complex and magical creatures. Unlike men, our sexuality isn’t just a matter of: 1. I feel attraction; 2. let’s do it; and 3. thank you very much. Nope. We have 19 body responses, but the one that most interested me involved the release of the oxytocin during love making.

This fact gave credence to my theory that a tiny bit of falling in love occurs every time women make love due in large part to an increase in the production of oxytocin.

Oxytocin… the Feel Good Hormone

Interestingly, oxytocin can have a two-faced effect. For women, it’s often known as the “feel-good hormone” and can make them feel in love. In men, the hormone may serve to strengthen bad memories and can increase fear and anxiety. When I learned about this last tidbit, the “fight or flight” response came to my mind.

Ladies, if you’ve ever witnessed a man scamper faster than a jack rabbit to dress and retrieve clothing while you innocently made a quick trip to the bathroom after the deed, you know what I’m talking about.

Sex is an Emotion in Motion

Where does this lead us? I’m afraid it means we must guard our hearts. It’s fine to act on desire. It’s certainly what makes romance novels so much fun to read. But, as Mae West once said, “Sex is an emotion in motion.” FYI…for those who aren’t familiar with Mae West, she died in 1980 at the age of 87 after a long acting career in which she became known as a sex symbol.

So, be aware of the emotions that occur once you put something into motion. And, if your man ever fails you, grab a good book!

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Win a Kindle!

I’m so proud to be included in a multi-author event who have stellar talent. You can win a Kindle simply by following these amazing authors on Amazon. Imagine that… you get to discover new authors without having to make any purchase whatsoever.

But, I’m guessing you might find a tempting book or two. During these difficult times of isolation amidst COVID-19, the best we can do is take care of ourselves and find solace in reconnecting with simple pleasures such as a good book.

Lastly, I discovered this great event through Authors Cross Promotion. Visit their website to find other great deals.

Scroll to the bottom of this graphic to find lil’ me. I’m hiding out at the very end. Sending lots of love your way!

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February Giveaway: Kindle Fire HD 1080, $100 Shopping Spree

Hello! Fans and friends. Valentine’s Day is past. The candy is gone, the flowers drooping, but we’re sharing with you some goodies for after the lovin’.  Our sponsor, Free Kindle Books & Tips is offering a winner a Kindle Fire 1080 Tablet, valued at $189. Another winner will snag a $100 Amazon gift card.  All of you will be winners when you download this wonderful array of must read books on offer. All free or 99c. We’re starting you off with Jackie Weger’s new Release, All Tomorrow’s Memories.

Click on the Banner to get to the Giveaway or Go HERE to get there. That’s not all. Scroll to the bottom for a Bonus Giveaway.  3 winners. $GC and print editions.

All Tomorrow’s Memories. Her health in unexpected jeopardy, Willa Manning makes a risky leap of faith to give her adopted daughter a set of biological grandparents. She sells all she owns to move cross-country to meet the older couple, yet soon finds herself reckoning with feelings for the acerbic, idiosyncratic lawyer who brought them together. Amazon 99c. Nook. Kobo. Apple iBooks. Google Play.  Sweet Romance, Small  Town Romance.

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She Belongs to Me. In this tightly woven tale of love, possession, and secrets, police detective Jordan Monroe finds his wife unconscious, clinging to life. Was the shooting self-inflicted or attempted murder? He must uncover the mystery of his wife’s past before it claims them both. FREE on Amazon. Over 1000 Reviews.

Touched by Lightning. Since his death three years earlier, his life hadn’t been the same. Photographer Adrian Wilde is struck by lightning … but it’s not his life that flashes before his eyes. His soul connects with a beautiful woman in a fiery explosion. And then, three years later, she shows up in the background of one of his photographs…Readers who love Nora Roberts, Kay Hooper, and Lisa Gardner will enjoy this novel of suspense, romance, and a touch of the paranormal. FREE on Amazon.

A Heart Not Easily Broken. Ebony Campbell is a smart, sexy career-oriented woman who wants nothing more than a summer fling with a man who challenges her mind and body. Brian Young, a blond-haired, blue-eyed bass player steps up to the challenge. Soon Ebony’s dreams spiral into lies and secrets that threaten her future and the trust of those she loves. FREE on Amazon.

Celebrity (A Bookish & Sexy novel). The journey of a young writer who trades her simple existence in Chicago for the glamorous Hollywood life, full of luxury and scandal. And where the general motto seems to be “live fast, die young”. Within twenty-four hours, Kendra Kensington’s life changes. She lands a million dollar contract for her latest novel, now on the road to becoming a movie, catches her boyfriend in bed with another woman, and decides to move across the country from Chicago to the City of Angels. But her new life harbors more demons than she had imagined. FREE on Amazon. 

Second Chance Valentine. Ocean City Boardwalk Series. As teens, Josie and Alex fell head over toes in love, but circumstances ruined their one glorious summer. Josie fled town with a broken heart. Now Josie’s grandmother is ill and needs help with the family diner. So Josie returns only to discover she has a 180 pound problem—Alex is the Kitchen Commander at Joe’s Place. 99c on Amazon.

Clearing the Ice Box Set.The Clearing the Ice Box Set includes three complete hockey romance novels. Follow the journey of pro hockey star Andrew Chadwick and coed Caryn Stevens after their very different worlds collide one beautiful summer day. From first love to marriage to heartbreaking obstacles, can this couple believe that Love Conquers All? 99c on Amazon.

Stolen Innocence. What would you do if the woman you love, the woman that trusts no one with her secrets, just told you hers? A secret full of demons. Now, what would you do if you came face to face with that demon himself? What would you do? Would you let her walk away to save yourself or would you die for her? Check Price on Amazon.

Same Time Next Year. Life is full of regrets. Fifty years ago, Twyla and Michael were torn apart, each blaming the other for the break-up. Now, 50 years later, once more where they met and fell in love, they hope to discover what really happened. Will the truth draw them together or force them farther apart? Love is forever, or is it? 99c on Amazon.

The Ebb (The Lady of the Pier trilogy, book 1). Sofia is reluctant to talk to boys. Gossip in her Greek village in Corfu is relentless. But Danny, a British tourist, is too charming and funny to resist. Just as she falls in love, strange dreams about a woman dressed in black begin to haunt her…  99c on Amazon.

Sweet Retaliation. Cassi draws every protective instinct Detective McGuire thought had disintegrated over years on the job. He becomes invested in her hot body, her plans for retaliation & her fighting spirit. Helpless, he watches her enter the underworld that’ll eat her alive. Then he sees her fight. And wonders if they’ll survive her. 99c on Amazon.

Believe. A romantic ghost story and love triangle tied to one woman’s need to…Believe. Love between Nate and Ella was everlasting and even survived his tragic passing. But when a new man enters Ella’s life, she must decide whether to release Nate’s ghost and take a second chance at love. 99c on Amazon.

Almost Perfect: Three Volume Collection. Three men, seductive as sin and living single meet three strong women passionate about life, love, and family who will change their lives forever. 99c on Amazon.

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Better than Starbucks Mocha with Chocolate and Liqueur

Turn the ordinary Starbucks mocha into one that is truly magnificent with chocolate ice cream and liqueur.

Imagine a better than Starbucks Mocha…With the cold weather hitting all of us, to me there’s no better way to get warm and cozy than with this delicious drink. It emulates the winter months by combining a chilly scoop of chocolate ice cream floating in a warm bath of chocolate. It’s like coming indoors after playing in the cold.

I know you can just go down to your local Starbucks, but this recipe is oh so much better. (To the Starbucks gods…please don’t get offended. I’ll still visit you regularly.)

A small aside note about this drink…if you plan to stay home, there are options for a wee bit of alcohol that ups the taste and warmth factor. Only use if you’re going to drink responsibly.

Simply combine the dry ingredients into the wet, heat slowly over low heat until warm and combined. Add any optional ingredients. Add a scoop of ice cream to create an amazing effect of cold against warm that turns the everyday Starbucks mocha into your own version that is truly a magnificent melting mocha.

4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa4 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk 1/2 cup half and half 3 T. coffee 2 tablespoons Kahlua (optional) 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish cream (optional) 1 scoop chocolate ice cream shaved chocolate (for garnish)

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Celebrate Fall — Amazing Book Steals

I love the Fall season. Even though I live in California, I still can find a trace of it in the trees. Granted, the Fall foliage where I live can’t compete with east coasters, but I take little pleasures where I can find them. One of those pleasures is offering my readers the chance to grab up 12 books — most for free or just 0.99 along with an amazing prize opportunity. So read on for details. Let’s celebrate Fall with an amazing book steal.

Myself and 11 other authors have proudly joined Accent on Romance and eBookBetty to bring this offer to you. It’s simple to participate. You go to the Great Books Great Deals website, click happily as you see the amazing steals awaiting you, and then, enter the giveaway to boot!

The giveaway Grand Prize is a Kindle Fire. Our 1st Runner Up will receive an Echo Dot. And, for the 2nd Runner Up we have a selection of “Mom Approved” Great Gifts!

I’m happily featuring “Malibu Angel,” the first book in my Guardian Angel Series, a sweet paranormal romance with just the right amount of sizzle. It’s 0.99 or free for Kindle Unlimited customers. You can find it here.

Take a look at the other talented and generous authors who are involved in this book promotion:

Jackie Weger, “No Perfect Destiny”

​Leo Garvey can wreck Leah Spenser’s life. She knows it, but he hovers like a spy drone on a target. Escape is not an option unless she can duck his radar.

Melinda de Ross, “Celebrity”

Kendra sets out to remake her life Hollywood-style. ​But the City of Angels harbors more demons than she imagined.

Donna Fasano, “Reclaim My Heart”

Utter desperation is the only reason Tyne seeks the help of attorney Lucas Silver Hawk–the father of her 16-y-o son who needs his help.

Colleen Connally, “Fragmented”

When a killer sets his sites on Cameron, she seeks help from the man she shared one unforgettable night with, a detective who’s trying to arrest her brother for a crime he didn’t commit.

Carmen DeSousa, “The Depot” and “The Pit Stop”

When a murder mimics a cold-case murder, and it appears entities are working from beyond the grave, detectives Canale and Waters wonder if life and death can cross tracks…

Aurora Springer, “Super Starrella”

After Estelle Wright gains superpowers in an accident, she juggles college classes with fighting alien menaces on the city streets.

Mimi Barbour, “Sweet Retaliation”

Cass intends to put away her brother’s killers–dead or alive. Unfortunately, the annoying detective who took a bullet for her won’t leave her alone.

Debra Burroughs, “The Betrayal of Lies”

Can sassy private-eye Emily and hunky police detective Colin uncover the truth before their wedding planner winds up dead?

Susanne Matthews, “Same Time Next Year”

Fifty years after the boy Twyla loved didn’t return her desperate call, she returns to the scene to write her memoirs. Will discovering the answer heal her broken heart or make things worse?

Rebecca Talley, “Imperfect Love”

A rocky marriage, a baby on the way, and a devastating diagnosis changes everything… Amidst her shattered life, can Lauren find a happily ever after?

Julie Frayn, “It Isn’t Cheating If He’s Dead”

When Jemima’s long-missing fiancé is found dead, hot detective Finn Wight is on the case – and in her bed. Then she meets a homeless man whose secrets could change everything…

This special Fall deal will run from September 10-15. My suggestion…grab yourself some great books, a pumpkin latte, and settle in for a cozy weekend.

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Brownies with Coffee and Almond Extract

These Brownies with Coffee and Almond Extracts are the best brownies ever — I promise! So moist, delicate and easy to make, these aren’t your every day brownies. So, without further ado, let’s get to the recipe.

Ingredients:

5 oz. unsweetened chocolate

10 1/2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon instant coffee

4 large eggs

2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup flour

Start off by pre-heating the oven to 450 degrees. Then, use a spray oil to lather up your 9 x 13 pan. Place a sheet of wax  paper on top of the oil so it stays in place and give that a little spray as well.

Place the butter and chocolate in the top  of a double boiler. If you don’t have a double boiler (like moi!) don’t fret. Just stick a bowl on top of a pot filled about 1/3 of the way with water. Boil the heck out of that water and cover the bowl.  Occasionally stir the chocolate and butter to melt,  but use a hot pad because that bowl isn’t the same as using a double boiler and it will toast your little fingers right off.

While it’s boiling away, add the eggs to a mix master. (Do you think of cool rap music when I say “mix master”? Anyway, I digress…) Whip those eggs until light then slowly add the sugar and continue to beat on a medium speed for 15 minutes.  Yes, 15. It changes the consistency and this is important. At the end of the 15 minutes, add the vanilla and almond extracts.

Add the salt and coffee to the melted chocolate while it’s still fairly hot so the coffee melts. When the chocolate is completely cooled, add it to the eggs.  If it’s not cooled, you’ll end up with scrambled chocolate eggs and that’s an entirely different recipe!

Finally, add the flour to the chocolate mixture and blend until just combined. Pour into your prepared pan and immediately turn the oven down to 400 degrees. This is super important or your brownies won’t be little fudgy nuggets of amazingness. Bake for 21 minutes.

Invert your pan onto a cookie sheet and peel away the wax paper. Then invert again and allow to cool before eating…if you can!

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A Bridge Through Time

BOOK INFORMATION

TITLE – A Bridge Through Time AUTHOR – Gloria Gay GENRE – Time Travel PUBLICATION DATE – July 10, 2015 LENGTH (Pages/# Words) – 1678 Words PUBLISHER – Kindle Direct COVER ARTIST – Killion Group

BOOK SYNOPSIS

Trapped in another era, Jane is forced to choose between her very life and the young man of the portrait, for she has fallen in love with the real version of Jestyn Greywick.

Years ago, at the age of fourteen, Jane Fielder visited England, the birth country of her parents, with her mother. A that time a strange event took place, and one that Jane never forgot. On a tour of a great estate with her mother, Jane became entranced by the portrait of a young man. She noticed that he had a pendant with the gold chain wrapped around his hand. Impulsively, Jane touched the young man’s hand and it felt warm. Now, years later, and devastated by the death of her parents, Jane returns to England as a foreign correspondent. She hopes the change of scene will make the loss of her parents easier to bear, for her health has lately taken a hit. Jane is as anxious to start her new job as she is to see the portrait again, for she wants to find out if she just imagined that the young man’s hand felt warm to her touch. Then when Jane touches the young man’s hand on the portrait again, she is blasted back in time to 1803.

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EXCERPT

She stared at him. Now that he had leaned toward her she could see his face clearly. This was the second time she had seen this man. The first time had been when she had stared at his portrait. Electricity zig-zaged through her body, clear down to her toes. What did this mean?

Jane took out a tissue from her front jacket pocket and pressed it against her cut, mopping up the blood that had trickled to her chin and neck all the time the man was speaking to her in an irate tone:

“My brother is hurt and it appears you were also injured and it serves you right!”

Jane shifted her leg to ease the shooting sparks of pain going up her side and on her right arm.

“What’s your name?” Jestyn asked when Jane just stared at him.

“What’s yours?”

“Of all the insolent…I have a good mind to give you a thrashing.”

“So you beat women?”

“You’re a woman? A woman wearing breeches?” His voice was incredulous as he continued asking, “And what kind of strange breeches are these? And where did you get this lantern? Is it magic?” The man looked keenly at the strong light coming from the flashlight. “Did you use magic?”

“Magic?” said Jane looking down at her flashlight. A flashlight was magic to this guy?

“Listen,” she added when he just stared at her, “this pain is more than I can bear. I – could you help me up? My leg – something’s wrong with my left leg. I can’t get up.”

“It’s either sprained or broken,” the man replied. “You cannot walk on that – uh – limb for now.” His tone had changed on hearing she was a woman rather than a rascally youth spooking his horses on purpose.

“My name is Jane Fielder,” Jane said, in a more appeasing tone, I’m a reporter for CBS and I – I seem to have lost my way.” If this man was the only one that could help her,

in spite of his strange attire, she should try to ask nicely.

“I’m Jestyn Greywick, miss,” he replied.

For a stunned moment Jane said nothing. Then she dragged out a few words. “You’re kidding, aren’t you?”

“I beg your pardon?”

“This whole thing…” Jane said, “…your costume, dressed as Jestyn Greywick…the carriage…were you – are these scenes arranged for tourists?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about, Miss Fielder,” he said.

“What I mean is you can’t really be serious about your name unless you’re – oh, I get it. You’re pretending to be Jestyn Greywick. That was the name of the man in the portrait I saw moments ago.” Jane felt dizzy and probably wasn’t making sense, judging by the look in the man’s eyes.

AUTHOR BIO

Writing and painting have been Gloria’s main obsessions ever since she can remember. She and her husband consider themselves very lucky to be living in a beautiful place like San Diego, California, but most of all to have their children and grandchildren living nearby. Gloria is inspired by the sea and couldn’t think of living away from it.

A Bridge Through Time is Gloria’s first time travel romance. Her latest Regency romance, Enchanted Summer, is Gloria’s seventh Regency romance Her other Regencies include the recently published Lovely Little Liar and Scandal at Almack’s, both with Boroughs Publishing Group, as well as Love In A Dangerous Season and Kissed In The Dark that she self-published with Kindle Books.

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5 Worst Date Foods

Going out to eat is one of the most common ways to spend a date. It can be a wonderful  entry into a relationship as you linger over witty conversation or it can result in a never again attitude as manners are tested. Avoid these 5 worst date foods to ensure your dinner date results are strictly romantic.

Spaghetti

It might have been cute for Lady and the Tramp, but spaghetti (or any long noodle) oozing with sauce that dares to drip down your chin, onto the white linen tablecloth or even worse, across your shirt, should be avoided on a first date. It’s unlikely that your date will grab the opposite end of the noodle in order to gain a kiss and let’s face it, wouldn’t that be kind of creepy?

Peanut butter

True, a restaurant probably won’t have peanut butter sandwiches on the menu, but there’s always a chance that your first date might be a picnic outing. If so, avoid these. Unless you’re both partaking, the smell is offensive and today, peanut allergies run rampant. Wouldn’t want to put your date into anaphylactic shock before you get a second chance.

Garlic

Do I have to even mention it? Yes, I know garlic is delicious and enhances so many dishes. Giada de Laurentis uses it all the time and let’s face it, she’s adorable. But garlic is not the food of choice for a first date. It’s not just that it causes bad breath, ordering food laden in garlic basically tells your date, “Don’t even think of trying to kiss me goodnight.”

Raw onions

The best friend to garlic, raw onions is also a warning to your date that you want to stay in the friend zone. If you order a burger and tell them to hold the onions, your date will know that you’re thinking of that possible kiss that will come at the end of the evening. Keep the onions and you’re sending a definite message that he’s not worthy of a tasty sacrifice.

Cereal

Take a hint from “Silver Linings Playbook” and never order cereal on a first date. If you’re a guy and you do this your date is forced to order on par with you, which leaves her with such imaginative choices as jello or a cup of soup. If you’re a girl and you do this, your guy is likely to think you enjoy spending endless hours in your pajamas.

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