We all have at least one friend who is totally helpless 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 suggestion that I’m about to make for him is a tad expensive, so be prepared. 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 truly romantic dinner for which he never has 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 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.
Start with a gift of a fine gourmet cheese 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.
For the main course, present him with a gift certificate for a gourmet dinner of lobster or perhaps a surf and turf meal, if he is a beef fan. 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, turtle cheesecake. Or, if he does not like chocolate, then select the more traditional New York cheesecake, decorated with a sprig of fresh mint.
If he drinks alcoholic beverages, do not trust him to choose the wine for the dinner. Lobster is sufficiently robust that it is perfectly safe to offer a bold wine. He might consider a Burgundy or Merlot, although if he is not very adventurous, then perhaps a Chardonnay would be better for him.
Once you’ve done your part in the affair, relax until you receive the engagement announcement. If it doesn’t arrive within six months, just find another friend. That will be much easier.
