Let’s Cook Together

Almost anything you can do that gives you an opportunity to work together can be romantic. Cooking together is no exception. It’s probably one of the best ways to have fun together and at the end, you have a lovely meal to enjoy. Start by choosing the recipes that you both love, or try something new that looks good. Divide jobs between the two of you, strap on some aprons (if you have them) and get cooking.

If you want to keep it truly romantic, it helps to do some planning ahead of time. Choose the menu, and prepare anything that needs to be prepared ahead of time. Divide the jobs for cooking between the two of you so that you can avoid any disagreements while you’re cooking. Disagreements can seriously detract from the romance and are unnecessary if everything is agreed upon earlier.

Before you start cooking, set the table. Use the best that you have. If you have cloth napkins and napkin rings, this is a great time to use them. If you have fine china, use it, but if not, your regular dishes will do. Goblets for drinks are fantastic to use. A tablecloth on the table is a beautiful touch, and looks best if it contrasts with the dishes. If you want to make it extra special, you can even add a centerpiece of flowers from the grocery store. Fill the glasses and refrigerate if necessary.

Once the table is set, it’s time to start cooking. Prepare all pots, pans, utensils and ingredients so you can grab things as you need them. Enjoy preparing your meal together. After the meal is prepared, plate it elegantly, and move it to the table. Bring out the drinks. Light the candles. Make sure dessert is ready to bring to the table when your meal is done. Now is the time to talk and enjoy one another’s company. Talk about the things that you love. Talk about the things that bring you together. Talk about your hopes, your dreams, and everything that makes your relationship special.

Cooking together is something that my husband and I do regularly, and we do enjoy every minute of it. We take these opportunities to grow closer to one another. We talk about our plans for the future. We talk about things that are important to us. We don’t ban talking about the children, but we do make sure that we talk about other things as well. Cooking is romantic and fun for us, and I hope it can be for you, too.