I spoiled my significant other this Valentine’s day by chopping up some vegetables, washing off some fruit, grabbing a bottle of bubbles and making a beeline for the beach.
Besides what evokes thoughts of romance, leisure and enjoyment of the outdoors more than a picnic for two.
On the menu: mini lamb koftas, ham and cheese balls (courtesy of Woolies), grapes, strawberries, crudités and hummus. Not your average store cupboard ingredients, but super easy to shop for, assemble and pack into a pretty box tied with a red ribbon. Even simpler would be to throw everything into a basket or tote, along with napkins and a blanket.
Admittedly, my honey was not very keen at the idea at first. How romantic can a picnic on a beach be compared to a candle lit dinner at a classy restaurant? But this is Cape Town and I could think of no better or romantic way than spending it with my love on a beautiful beach, enjoying the scenery, tasty nibbles and each other’s company.
We snuggled on a cozy blanket watching the ski turn pink and orange as the sun set. I later added to the ambience by filling white paper bags with sand and putting candles inside.
I am thrilled to say my skeptical hubby has now become the instigator of more easy and care-free romantic picnics ...
Happy Valentine's Day!
Notes:
As most beaches in Cape Town prohibit the consumption of alcohol pack in an ice cold alternative such as sparkling grape fruit juice.
Go to my recipes page for easy picnic ideas that will satisfy not only your taste buds but also add some romance and fun to your relationship. And remember a picnic needn't only be a romantic affair, it’s an event to which each person attending contributes to something.
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