- 1). Pick a romantic spot for your lunch. The venue doesn't have to be expensive. Choose a picnic location near a lake or trees filled with spring or autumn color, a cozy setting in your apartment or home. Romance is all about the ambiance, not the expense.
- 2). Prepare foods that are appropriate for your setting. A crunchy loaf of French bread, brie, grapes and other fruit and wine are wise choices for a picnic. If you're skilled in cooking on the grill, prepare shish kebabs or filet mignon. Cook or prepare an appetizer such as cheese cubes, shrimp cocktail or even stuffed mushrooms. If you're not confident in your cooking skills, visit a deli and purchase fancy deli sandwiches or pick up a bucket of chicken. Don't forget to cook a tasty dessert, such as brownies or ice cream sundaes, or pick up some elaborated decorated cupcakes or petit fours for a sweet treat. The atmosphere, companion and ambiance matters more than the food at a romantic lunch.
- 3). Prepare your setting. If you're planning a picnic, provide a large, soft blanket to sit on while dining and relaxing. If you're hosting the lunch at your home, don't feel you have to purchase fine china and wine goblets to enjoy a romantic lunch. A couple of floor pillows positioned so that you can rest your backs against a sofa in front of a coffee table can be transformed into a romantic setting for lunch. Spread a lovely tablecloth over the dining table or coffee table and use your best dishes even if they are just unbreakable hand-me-downs from your mom or grandma.
- 4). Draw the curtains, turn off all the lights and create a romantic ambiance by lighting candles on the table and around the room area. Another option is to light a fire in the fireplace, even if it's summer. Just lower your air conditioner temperature, light a fire in the fireplace and watch the firelight sparkle in your companion's eyes.
- 5). Play music softly in the background that you both enjoy. Romance typically means a quiet, serene atmosphere. If the music is so loud that it prevents conversation, the romantic atmosphere seems to diminish.
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