We all have at least one friend who is totally worthless in the kitchen. Actually, if you don’t have a friend like that, read on, because I have enough friends who meet that description to share at least one of mine with you.
The gift recommendation that I’m about to make for him is rather expensive. I assure you, though, that you will discover it’s a very good investment on your part. Maybe it’s your son, or nephew, or uncle or your roommate who just refuses to leave.
Try giving him a wonderfully romantic dinner without having to leave the house or apartment. Hopefully he’ll be able to find some date with whom to share it. Let’s face it, nothing sweeps a potential partner off his or her feet quite like a private, romantic, dinner at the host’s home. I really do have a particular friend in mind as I write this, and he needs all the help that I can give him, and I’m sure your similar friend does, too. Give him specific directions for this. You know candles, subdued music, the whole thing.
He can begin the evening with the first part of your present, a selection of gourmet cheeses for the beginning course If he is capable of slicing a couple pears or apples, suggest that as well. This course can actually be a nice appetizer, before they are actually seated at the dining table.
The second course should be a fine lobster dinner a different seafood dinner or perhaps a combination of steak and lobster, sometimes known as surf and turf. As noted, this guy needs plenty of help, so the fresher the lobster the better.
Tell him to cap off the evening with a magnificent, New York cheesecake or a turtle cheesecake, if he is a fan of chocolate for dessert. Whichever cheesecake option you choose, tell him to spruce up the serving with a few fresh berries.
If he drinks alcoholic beverages, do not trust him to choose the wine for the dinner. Lobster is very hearty fare, so don’t be afraid to suggest he pair it with a bold wine such as a Merlot or even a Burgundy.
Now, sit back and wait for the inevitably coming wedding invitation. If it doesn’t arrive within six months, just find another friend. That will be much easier.