Valentine's Day Dinner Party Table Setting | Coral, Orange & Pale Pink Roses

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj507j24tOPKKmyUf-Tstrvno1dfv-NlZdLhxowoQRH2ZeJDlVBORrJOfzUOtHojG8AkMafvGAiikEkVImZu126xKGJk2NjtkBI9Fvg1v5tfSe3Qzw7xz7YE9_ed2HC720SPRsylznlV0/s1600/IMG_0400.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj507j24tOPKKmyUf-Tstrvno1dfv-NlZdLhxowoQRH2ZeJDlVBORrJOfzUOtHojG8AkMafvGAiikEkVImZu126xKGJk2NjtkBI9Fvg1v5tfSe3Qzw7xz7YE9_ed2HC720SPRsylznlV0/s640/IMG_0400.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm reposting this table setting from last year - still obsessed with these flowers!  Tonight, I'm making our Valentine's Day dinner a little early... Steak Frites (Seared Filets with Truffle Fries).  Stay tuned for tomorrow for the recipes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjQTOf3B8z9iwfVJavcZeqNKVdXXRjudohJL0nMmByfo8dvgHDbaLmJOcrar8jT0LXr8PprhsjJ6F_uQGEETIAU18kpUU0ifM7D3E_gUFS7Jgstt8vHCOU-rgQwIIvATuB13pbsSRq8BE/s1600/IMG_0451.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjQTOf3B8z9iwfVJavcZeqNKVdXXRjudohJL0nMmByfo8dvgHDbaLmJOcrar8jT0LXr8PprhsjJ6F_uQGEETIAU18kpUU0ifM7D3E_gUFS7Jgstt8vHCOU-rgQwIIvATuB13pbsSRq8BE/s400/IMG_0451.jpg" width="296" /></a> <a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F01%2Fvalentines-day-dinner-party-table.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-xTB0_7Vcewc%2FUQq8dxzBMVI%2FAAAAAAAAQcI%2Fx_UVJ-cGcvs%2Fs1600%2Fvday-dinner-party.jpg&description=Valentine%27s%20Day%20Dinner%20Party%20Table%20Setting%20and%20Centerpiece%20with%20Coral%2C%20Orange%20and%20Pale%20Pink%20Roses%0A%0A%23ValentinesDay%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F01%2Fvalentines-day-dinner-party-table.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> </div><br />Over the holidays we wanted to have our closest friends over for a special dinner... and then we got busy and now it is almost February.  So, I'm making it up to them by hosting a Valentine's dinner party complete with an all Barefoot Contessa menu.  <br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The entire party was inspired by roses I found at Trader Joe's - spray roses in coral, orange and pale pink.  I bought them on a whim and then decided that I needed to have a Valentine's Day party.  In fact, those roses were the only thing I needed to buy for the table, and at $5 per bunch (for a total of $15) I think they are an amazing centerpiece.  It is a little fancier than I typically set a table for dinner with friends, but I thought it would be fun to gussy it up a bit. Here is a <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/02/diy-sweetheart-rose-arrangement-coral.html">step-by-step guide</a> for how I made this arrangement.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I pulled in our grey wingback chairs from the family room - with their blankets and pillows, they make it such a cozy table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOb8A-QWJYF7mKrKiiI81CChE9CQtIdtk5gQ7KV2LGSQbpjRs7iPcuilOs9R0idjo9i-Evnyf59FzMfdTW-x_N-PLxAcPQpaBK2dvrWfc6hbU-EPEnx75bTB1bh_WSqYeWwvqILJCB2M0/s1600/IMG_0416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOb8A-QWJYF7mKrKiiI81CChE9CQtIdtk5gQ7KV2LGSQbpjRs7iPcuilOs9R0idjo9i-Evnyf59FzMfdTW-x_N-PLxAcPQpaBK2dvrWfc6hbU-EPEnx75bTB1bh_WSqYeWwvqILJCB2M0/s640/IMG_0416.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHLepaJ4ZxGi4UakLnf3L4iyldT38cd6bX94-QcrOnaCVWk3DCP9uFq1pzTylipTNeaRp7bFTEaPx4FigCGNNXi0O-nqtKzUSVa5LMjkDcP_xEdwMCcYVrZaGQY5BhN-tFMsAI4bFVXg/s1600/IMG_0439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHLepaJ4ZxGi4UakLnf3L4iyldT38cd6bX94-QcrOnaCVWk3DCP9uFq1pzTylipTNeaRp7bFTEaPx4FigCGNNXi0O-nqtKzUSVa5LMjkDcP_xEdwMCcYVrZaGQY5BhN-tFMsAI4bFVXg/s400/IMG_0439.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>The menu is a bit over the top!<br /><br />Here is what I'm planning : <br /><br />Parmesan Crisps<br />Caramelized Bacon<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/01/slow-roasted-beef-tenderloin-barefoot.html">Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin </a>(I can't get enough...)<br />Balsamic-Roased Brussels Sprouts<br />Truffled Mashed Potatoes<br />Chocolate Cassis Cake<br /><br /><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F01%2Fvalentines-day-dinner-party-table.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-xTB0_7Vcewc%2FUQq8dxzBMVI%2FAAAAAAAAQcI%2Fx_UVJ-cGcvs%2Fs1600%2Fvday-dinner-party.jpg&description=Valentine%27s%20Day%20Dinner%20Party%20Table%20Setting%20and%20Centerpiece%20with%20Coral%2C%20Orange%20and%20Pale%20Pink%20Roses%0A%0A%23ValentinesDay%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F01%2Fvalentines-day-dinner-party-table.html" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>What do you think?  Too much?  Too rich?  Or just right for an indulgent holiday...?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUn_3cTXaIGE7i2V8E4Fr9MvrZsnprBq1lMprqBqP_ut_eJRHwSDeFdA_NgJt8zSv-ds1gSMUR-15M2n-171q_byl1ZoPovC60tES7W7EvBJN79_vCHZ5Zhrl36nMnAiMzloFoawfr_M/s1600/IMG_0442.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUn_3cTXaIGE7i2V8E4Fr9MvrZsnprBq1lMprqBqP_ut_eJRHwSDeFdA_NgJt8zSv-ds1gSMUR-15M2n-171q_byl1ZoPovC60tES7W7EvBJN79_vCHZ5Zhrl36nMnAiMzloFoawfr_M/s640/IMG_0442.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love how this white rose that was mixed in with the pale pink ones opened up completely.  It looks like a real garden rose. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxCFsciE9Wr0d09VMS-lcNUrAWb3EYPSLAZNfnINUoLQM_xIw-VCgrL3niAPvLqWaSwwQgRBJE6f3XRDO9AkJFHhVuTl-a6KIv0B-w5FoO22s0tvKHAb1UcGp1XnBFbDZuxdR-_84DPjk/s1600/IMG_0443.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Valentine's Day Dinner Party Table Setting | Coral, Orange & Pale Pink Roses

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Valentine's Day Dinner Idea #2 : Lobster Mac and Cheese & Chocolate Molten Cakes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5n0PJ-B88U_SjqAVuUWwDor-DRE9U_gh8O4tdJDdjaepApJRoKVzmRRYBSn530If5_UQxIlFM_HLjxX2ldPW4VV5tX8sYbK5brphwaFH00DYuSOOId1OTBTsotVsJ5GSd4PPtTTaqUkQ/s1600/Lobster+Mac+and+Cheese+7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5n0PJ-B88U_SjqAVuUWwDor-DRE9U_gh8O4tdJDdjaepApJRoKVzmRRYBSn530If5_UQxIlFM_HLjxX2ldPW4VV5tX8sYbK5brphwaFH00DYuSOOId1OTBTsotVsJ5GSd4PPtTTaqUkQ/s640/Lobster+Mac+and+Cheese+7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEIzbJ6sB5I7JedpDI-Ynw4fdNeAiuX4tEszUvciBxfyXsVEEEtnNf2c2-itKWSgFGHAG3wQLgRAEXHH0MwMM4hifyrBII5wgcevR5vpMsGOZG_U0ZJehE2WB_zDH-iKRa0QP25MKINKI/s1600/IMG_9435.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEIzbJ6sB5I7JedpDI-Ynw4fdNeAiuX4tEszUvciBxfyXsVEEEtnNf2c2-itKWSgFGHAG3wQLgRAEXHH0MwMM4hifyrBII5wgcevR5vpMsGOZG_U0ZJehE2WB_zDH-iKRa0QP25MKINKI/s320/IMG_9435.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> I want my own!<br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>no sharing required<br /></i>I know it might sound romantic to share a dinner, or (gasp...) a dessert on Valentine's Day.  But, having your very own individual dinner and dessert is even better.  These recipes, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/04/lobster-mac-and-cheese-recipe-best.html" target="_blank">Lobster Mac and Cheese</a> and <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/12/chocolate-molten-cake-recipe.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Molten Cakes</a> are the perfect make ahead, individual, single-serving recipes to make for those of us who want our own dessert!  Oh, and if you happen to hosting a Valentine's Day party, this is a great menu because everything can be made ahead of time.  Come to think of it, as Valentine's Day is on a Tuesday this year, this would be great to prepare the night before so it is ready to go when you get home from work ready to celebrate with your sweetie.  </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUz75Fc0Yt6a2Qf4eVnRZLzwTp69EWQFNswHBvIk0cGqVZ2t59MyDNyuuDC2quIy4RIjwogP-QhMYURkUOjv_nJ77ZuX5yzuPQtLJW3MKtqVEoOH3QLvreCsK49A3maBCmBpe5lh6go20/s1600/IMG_9439.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUz75Fc0Yt6a2Qf4eVnRZLzwTp69EWQFNswHBvIk0cGqVZ2t59MyDNyuuDC2quIy4RIjwogP-QhMYURkUOjv_nJ77ZuX5yzuPQtLJW3MKtqVEoOH3QLvreCsK49A3maBCmBpe5lh6go20/s640/IMG_9439.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5n0PJ-B88U_SjqAVuUWwDor-DRE9U_gh8O4tdJDdjaepApJRoKVzmRRYBSn530If5_UQxIlFM_HLjxX2ldPW4VV5tX8sYbK5brphwaFH00DYuSOOId1OTBTsotVsJ5GSd4PPtTTaqUkQ/s1600/Lobster+Mac+and+Cheese+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>

Valentine's Day Dinner Idea #2 : Lobster Mac and Cheese & Chocolate Molten Cakes

  I want my own! no sharing required I know it might sound romantic to share a dinner, or (gasp...) a dessert on Valentine's Day.  But,...

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Valentine's Day Menu Idea | Fireside Beef Bourguignon & Smores with Homemade Heart Marshmallows

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJsFXIdIYRf3AtMfUeLf10GLnDDpqqrskhGjdG4h9Ye-N8m3jeZmoU5gcNbkPK9Z8wSZfODLG6R7CdnBu85JMW7HPUsLeLcNQHFiZreZoMnpv7bHBUaayjX_mJUpLh9sHtDNHw5XKuaE/s1600/IMG_5390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJsFXIdIYRf3AtMfUeLf10GLnDDpqqrskhGjdG4h9Ye-N8m3jeZmoU5gcNbkPK9Z8wSZfODLG6R7CdnBu85JMW7HPUsLeLcNQHFiZreZoMnpv7bHBUaayjX_mJUpLh9sHtDNHw5XKuaE/s640/IMG_5390.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Y_tGvHA2Vb9523VdE8aetWmsGPdEVCbH3m3C-cagZoRvQpveMBXHfRg8ACZl3T-z_nkanX1t_JX3V3s2RQBCfAoP1kUTCceky0rs2hSz98lzAf39HKhWoN1M4thm_t-cFU5QmYovYrc/s1600/IMG_4865.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Y_tGvHA2Vb9523VdE8aetWmsGPdEVCbH3m3C-cagZoRvQpveMBXHfRg8ACZl3T-z_nkanX1t_JX3V3s2RQBCfAoP1kUTCceky0rs2hSz98lzAf39HKhWoN1M4thm_t-cFU5QmYovYrc/s320/IMG_4865.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Fireside Beef Bourguignon & S'mores</span><br /><i>with Homemade Heart Marshmallows</i><br /><br />We got engaged two (short!) years ago on a ski vacation in Aspen.  It was such a romantic vacation - we had cozy little dinners at bistros in the village, spent the days skiing and even a real horse drawn sleigh-ride through the woods on the back side of Aspen Mountain.<br /><br />One of my favorite parts of the trip was our fireside lunch at Cloud 9 Bistro.  It is a tiny ski-in little cabin halfway down Aspen Highlands Mountain with only a couple of tables and a roaring fire.  Can you imagine anything better than skiing into a rustic cabin and enjoying steaming hot chocolate and French stew in front of a roaring fire?  I'm getting warm fuzzies just thinking about it...  Here is a <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/01/travel-aspen-our-engagement.html" target="_blank">link to the post about our entire trip to Aspen</a>.  Warning : pre-quality camera photos.<br /><br />This menu of Beef Bourguignon & S'mores reminds me of that little lunch at Cloud 9 - except it is better because you can enjoy this dinner from the comfort of your own fireplace.  The best part about this menu is that you only have to make two things - the stew and marshmallows.  And really, you don't even have to make the marshmallows - so many bakeries are making them now, or you can rely on the ole' bag from the grocery store.  Either way they will be delicious.<br /><br />Here is the recipe link to my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/02/beef-bourguignon-beef-stew-recipe.html">Beef Bourguignon Recipe</a> & the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/01/homemade-marshmallow-smores-for.html">Homemade Marshmallows</a>. <br /><br />Be sure to follow me on <a href="https://pinterest.com/jennysteffens/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/JennySteffens" target="_blank">Twitter</a> & <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Everyday-Occasions-by-Jenny-Steffens-Hobick/158431867535965" target="_blank">Facebook</a> to keep updated on all of my posts! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEuhN8bytoIYJH_YOsMkBieYt2yVePDrUYqWiuIaDmo48iYjurXuiHD2yhj5XAx6ljy7gIrrAPDCmgz-YU9SAB4dbu8mpjZioV4l2Oq5Zw-DVUM0FZKoTFJr5uEsO0HzelA9PkA7CxS8/s1600/IMG_4794.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEuhN8bytoIYJH_YOsMkBieYt2yVePDrUYqWiuIaDmo48iYjurXuiHD2yhj5XAx6ljy7gIrrAPDCmgz-YU9SAB4dbu8mpjZioV4l2Oq5Zw-DVUM0FZKoTFJr5uEsO0HzelA9PkA7CxS8/s640/IMG_4794.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>

Valentine's Day Menu Idea | Fireside Beef Bourguignon & Smores with Homemade Heart Marshmallows

Fireside Beef Bourguignon & S'mores with Homemade Heart Marshmallows We got engaged two (short!) years ago on a ski vacation in Aspe...

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