Date Night

Relaxed & Refreshed

By Cour tney Rawlinson

Spring can be a challenging time of year to make plans One day sunshine warms the skin; the nex t, we grab the raincoat. So, instead of planning around the weather or tr ying to keep up with the great hustle ‘n’ bustle For t Wayne has to offer, just relax with a ‘date night ’ in your own kitchen

Try this:

An early evening dinner with your honey can be enjoyed by opening the windows and cook ing a delicious, yet healthy meal together with some happy background music of your choice, and perhaps a little dancing around the k itchen Sounds romantic, right? (O f course, not all singing voices will be in tune and the dances moves may be even worse but this won’t affec t how the food tastes.) And remember to laugh at yourself. I t ’s good for you.

GOOD EATIN’ MENU

Appetizer – have this ready ahead of time, so you may nibble while mak ing the main meal and desser t together Star t with some easy-to-make cucumber hummus bites Slice crisp cucumbers, spread on hummus and top with cherr y tomatoes Easy and tasty!

Dinner – should be clean and light, but still satisfy with a full-belly (but not bloated!) feeling A lemon basil baked salmon would be a great dinner for this spring evening

Desser t – it is possible to tame the sweet tooth and keep the healthy-eating lifestyle. Enjoy scoops of frozen yogur t, or make your own FroYo Berr y Bites Check out recipes on asweetlife org

Wine – A white Riesling will be a great addition to the meal (especially the berr y desser t!).

What to wear?

Relaxation rules with the outfit for this date So step aside stilettos and bring on some socks! For this date, dressing casual and coz y is key. To do so, take glo’s advice and rock some sweatpants, warm socks and a light, off-the-shoulder top

Soak it up

Cook ing this relaxing, fun ‘n refreshing dinner with your man is only half the fun Prepare this healthy spring meal in time to sip a glass of wine as the sun begins to set Watch the sunset together Sip your wine Soak up the moment

Spring time is all about feeling renewed and refreshed. This date is perfec t for an early April evening, as the mix of calming music, fresh spring air and the delicious meal is all celebrated together in happy spirits a

Did you know?

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