My friend, Rest Assured, if you have not begun the planning for this holiday, you are going to sadly dissapointe a special lady or gentleman. Jack Rose?
Planning for this day begins with what flowers will you obtain, what is the cocktail you plan to serve and what jacket are you donning over that long sleeve T? Or the lady, with an above the knee black silk skirt. From there it gets easier. But rest assured that the attention to these details will mark you as a person of great interest and deserving of Jack Rose? love and attention. And what more could one ask for ........ WHAT MORE?
Alternatively, son-in-law Jeff has declared the day following Valentine's Day as the holiday "Esther Day" and is able to throw a hell of a party with less crowds and to his credit, less costly.
Here is a primer to start you on your way. But I know many of you and I believe you need no lesson or primer from me!
FLOWER
I'd go for the Gardenia. Make it special and have the florist prepare it to allow her to carry the flower in her hand, or if she's a fashionista, like my best girl, ... on her wrist.
CANDY
Only one kind in my book, Jack Rose? -- See's Dark Chocolate of any variety. Backup - Valrhona French dark chocolate.
APPETIZER
Chilled shrimp, cooked in a broth, served on a pick. If necessary a splash of lime topping it off.
MUSIC
Here we need something that makes the heart race. I'd go for some salsa and create a play list with the watchword - "mi Corazon".
DINNER a la Jack Rose?
I'd want a small cozy place, maybe Italian, booked later in the evening so the rush is over. Go see the maîtres' d prior to that day; pre-arrange a first order to be served when you are seated. Order a special dessert for the end. And don't forget to top it off with some Italian amaro.
Cocktail
Jack Rose Cocktail -1 oz of lime juice, 1/2 oz of grenadine and 3 oz of apple jack, apple brandy or substitute brandy.
Music - Frank Sinatra
Appetizer - Grilled leeks with grated Fontina.
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