 Now happily married, Miranda and Theo live very busy lives, so when Valentine’s Day comes around Miranda doesn’t expect or want anything more, because with Theo, every day is a day for lovers…
They’re taking a stroll down to the harbour to chat about the progress Miranda has made with her project to bring music and musical instruments to disadvantaged children when Miranda spots a local fishing boat flying pennants and garlanded of flowers…
‘A romantic meal for me?’
‘Why not for you?’ Theo demands wryly, leading Miranda on board. ‘Don’t you like my cooking?’
‘Er…’ 
(Difficult moment here- does Miranda tell the truth, or does she go along with Theo’s plan? To date he’s burnt the toast and neglected to cook the pasta before ladling on the sauce…
But of course Miranda should have more confidence in her delicious alpha male, and here’s Theo’s perfect meal…
Take 1 deserted island; add Miranda and Theo, a picnic hamper, an ice box, and a fondue set with spirit stove…
Set background music of lazy waves lapping against a sugar sand beach with the murmur of conversation, soft laughter, and sighs…
Savoury Fondue Chicken and Lemon
Chicken breast cut into bite size pieces and marinated before hand for at least 3 hours in a cool place using the rind and juice of 2 lemons, 1 tablespoon of chopped sage, and 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon of light Soy sauce, salt and pepper.
Drain the marinade into the fondue pan, add 1 ½ pints chicken stock, a few fresh sage leaves, parsley stalks and peppercorns, and bring to the boil. Allow to simmer gently on the lighted spirit stove.
Cook the chicken and feed it to each other along with a selection of crisp salads and previously cooked rice.
Suggested dips to accompany the lovers’ fondue…
Cucumber and yoghurt
Sweet chilli sauce
Suggested pudding…
A basket of fresh fruit with some chocolate and cream to melt in the pot you will have washed out in the sea! And don’t forget to add some crunchy biscuits for dunking, munching, and feeding to your lover along with the fruit.
Suggested drinks, chilled home made lemonade, or pink champagne
Don’t forget some warm throws for when the sun goes down! |
