![Celeb Chef Anne Burrell Plans Your Valentine's Day Meal [VIDEO]](http://images.tangomag.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/node-full/image_embedded_video/anne-burrell-exclusive.jpg "Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell")
You have the gift wrapped, card signed and wine ready, but what on earth are you going to make for your romantic Valentine's Day dinner? How about the delicious recipe that Food Network's celebrity chef, Anne Burrell, has planned out for you!
When I recently told my sister that I was going to start actively dating and really putting myself out there, her response was simple and to the point: "Well, at least you can get a free meal out of it." I had always thought people said this as a joke, but after a bit of investigating among my single girlfriends, quite a few of them actually admitted to dating solely for the free dinner.
Have you ever had great conversation with a potential mate for hours on the telephone and decided to go out on an official date? Thus far , you think you have all the answers leading up to your date, but wait there are more questions? During dinner the lights are low, candles are glowing on the table and the moment is cozy; however now it is time to really let the "questions" begin.
You're strolling hand-in-hand on the beach with your love, the sea salt gently misting through your hair, when suddenly, it happens. The two of you exchange looks, hungry with desire, then grab one another and say, "You wanna get something to eat?" This summer, whether you want to cool off when things get steamy (try a paleta, a Mexican-style popsicle!), or heat things up (jalapeño cocktails, anyone?), YourTango is here to make sure your summer dates are filled with flavor.
On top of my general gripes with what is Wrong with dating, dates and the whole dating scene, I've thoroughly plumbed the depths of my own depravity, trying to suss out what is perhaps Wrong with me, and fully explored what is Wrong with you. But today I'm going to paint a picture of the perfect date. I don't want perfection, nor do I strive for it, but I think it could be a helpful exercise to look at what I would deem an ideal situation, from how we meet to our first date. Perhaps we'll find out I'm hopeless or unrealistic or simple in my desires and tastes. I've never really thought about exactly what I'm looking for, I've only known when I haven't found it. But I think this is what it looks like ...
If I had a nickel for every time I’ve said, “Great sex starts with great communication”, well, I’d be retired to the Bahamas by now. I believe most couples do want to have an open, honest and transparent communication with their partner. However, proactive communication is tricky at the best of times. Over the long haul, it gets muddled with couple shorthand, ego landmines and eyes glazing over when certain topics are brought up.
It looks like Jennifer Aniston has found herself a new suitor, Hangover star Bradley Cooper. Rumored to be together for months, Jennifer and Brad number two recently bonded over dinner at Il Cantinori restaurant in Manhattan.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony stepped out for a romantic dinner date on Valentine's Day.
Renee Zellweger looks like she might have found time to date after all.
He should. Have all the perks gone out of dating? 40% I should. It sets a bad tone for the relationship if I let him pick up the check. 2% It depends on who asks who. The peson who initiates the date pays. 31% Both of us. It's the 21st century! 26%
"Where are you guys doing dinner on Valentine's?" If we had a nickel for every time we heard this one…well let's just say we'd be sunning on a yacht in St. Tropez instead of sitting here in the office. Dinner and some x-rated cuddling afterward? So cliché. Why not have the bedroom action serve as the aftershocks of an invigorating and romantically spontaneous event?
