Happy New Year's Eve!

The Times Square New Year's Eve Centennial Ball, originally uploaded by diwan.

It's the end of 2010! I can't believe it. This year has gone by so fast and it has been so wonderful. It has been a great year for personal growth for me, and hopefully it has been a great year of new and inventive romance for you. And now we have a whole new, empty year on the horizon full of wonderful possibilities and adventures not yet taken. So make a new, fun resolution to yourself, that in 2011 you will strive to be more romantic with your partner. Invest time, energy, and happiness in your relationship and it is guaranteed to blossom into a healthy lifestyle.

Party safe tonight!

When Harry Met Sally

So. Romantic. When Harry (Billy Crystal) met Sally (Meg Ryan they both hated each other. The second time they met they still didn't like each other too much. But the third time they decided to become friends. Then things got interesting.

This is a perfect New Year's romantic movie. I highly recommend you go watch it before the Friday night festivities kick off. Here's a suggested menu:

Menu

Classic Champagne Cocktail

Appetizer

Chicken and Celery Pot Stickers

Main Course

Beef Skewers

Vegetarian Main Course

Creamy Baked Polenta with Herbs and Green Onions

Sides

Holiday Salad

Potatoes Simmered in Saffron Butter

Dessert

White Chocolate-Raspberry Crème Brûlée Tartlets

After Christmas Perk Ups

The Aftermath, originally uploaded by doublewinky.

The time after Christmas can be a major let down. You have to wait a whole year before being festive again. So if you and your significant friend are feeling a little blue after the Yuletide festivities, here are a few suggestions to perk yourselves up for New Year's:

-After Christmas sales! If your wallet can stand it, hit the stores up and get some great discounts on Christmas items for next year. Shopping can be very therapeutic and if you're feeling down, it's a great way to lift your spirits.

-Go out to eat. Anytime I am feeling depressed, stressed, or anxious I go to my favorite restaurant. That lifts my spirits every time.

-Spa day! Those are always a good idea to lift your spirits and make you feel refreshed for the new year. Can't fit in a whole spa day? Get a mani/pedi together. (Yes, those are for men too!)

-Take a trip to New York to enjoy the sites and atmosphere before the ball drops.

-Donate to a charity. Helping other people or animals almost never fails to make you feel great.

Merry Christmas!!!

Our first christmas together, originally uploaded by byrheea.

I found this lovely image on Flickr and I thought it was perfect for Christmas day. I hope you and your significant other (whether they be man, woman, or undecided) are spending time together today. My favorite part of Christmas is waking up to my husband. I hope that you get to enjoy all the best pieces of the holiday with the one you love. Merry Christmas!!

Naughty Things For Her Stocking Part 4

Christmas stocking, originally uploaded by felt_fairy.

And here you go, the last of my naughty stocking stuffer suggestions. You have until the stores close tonight to get your rear in gear and go gather this stuff up. Hurry, so you can have time to use it while you're both still off work!

16. The Pocket Kama Sutra

17. Rabbit Vibrator

18. Vibrating Tongue Ring

19. PVC Lace-up Gloves

20. Edible underwear or tasty chocolate penises, choose an item or two from the list.

White Christmas

This is probably my favorite Christmas movie ever! I have to watch it with my husband absolutely every year. The music is fantastic and I absolutely adore Danny Kaye and he is so hilarious in this movie. And I love Vera-Ellen for her stunning dancing, and Rosemary Clooney's gorgeous voice, and the great Bing Crosby, just for being Bing Crosby. This is one of the best holiday movies ever and I highly recommend you watch it with your sweetheart!

Menu

Appetizer

Fennel Potato Soup with Smoked Salmon

Main Course

Herb Brined Pork Prim Rib Roast

Vegetarian Main Course

Lemon Gnocchi with Spinach and Peas

Sides

Parker House Rolls

Roasted New Potatoes with Red Onion, Garlic, and Pancetta

Carrots with Shallots, Sage, and Thyme

Dessert

Cherries in the Snow

Christmas Present Idea: Misc.

3 presents waiting........., originally uploaded by jonmatthew photography.

It's the last week of shopping until Christmas! If you still don't have a clue about what to get her, here is a list of miscellaneous options that you should be able to get hold of this close to Christmas:

-A spa day. Check your yellow pages and buy her a day at the spa for two. She'll love it!

-A month of maid service. Who wouldn't love to go a month without having to clean?

-A year, or half a year, of flowers with a Flower of the Month Club enrollment. Not into flowers? There are over a hundred other gifts-of-the-month clubs out there. Pick something she'll like.

-Broadway season tickets to some local productions. That could be a great opportunity for some future dates!

-Take her on a super awesome Cruise!!! They have some really great deals out there on the Internets. Shop around. If she's not into boats, think of some other fabulous weekend away. I hear that Biltmore is especially nice.

-Gift certificates! These days you can get them for just about everywhere. Try one to her favorite restaurant or shop. A word of caution, though, those gift debit cards from banks often carry surprise hidden fees. I got one from JP Morgan Chase as a rebate on some tires. We tried to use it and found out that they were taking $3.95 off every month after the first three months since it was issued! So do her a favor and please do not buy one of those horrible scam gift cards! You can't even use them everywhere, and they are a huge hassle.

God Bless Christmas

Christmas present in the tree, originally uploaded by steve appleton.

"I have always thought of Christmas as a good time; a kind, forgiving, generous, pleasant time; a time when men and women seem to open their hearts freely, and so I say, God bless Christmas!" -Charles Dickens

Naughty Things For Her Stocking Part 3

christmas.stocking.8, originally uploaded by Unity Gain.

And now for the third part:

11. Lube

12. A sexy board game

13. Blindfold

14. Cat of Nine Tails

15. Jelly Love Beads

And check back next week, Christmas Eve, for the final installment. That should give you just enough time to run out to your local sex shop and stock up.

Eve's Christmas

I love this movie! It's about a successful woman who lives in New York, but who is very unhappy. She's alone on Christmas and she wishes she could go back and do things different in her life. When she wakes up she's in Oregon 8 years in the past, where she made the pivotal decisions that changed her life. Will she choose love or will she choose success? So fun!

Menu

Appetizer

Rustic Tomato Soup with Toasted Cumin and Mini Rajas

Main Course

Chicken Cutlets with Romesco and Serrano Cracklins

Vegetarian Main Course

Iron-Skillet Succotash

Sides

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Sage and Honey Skillet Cornbread

Dessert

Gingerbread Snowflakes

Christmas Present Idea: Gadgets

my gadgets circa august 2006 - 2, originally uploaded by Cyber Phantasm.

Is she more a high tech girl? Then here is a list of gadgets that she might love:

The season hot item, the iPad. Very handy, dandy and useful for reading ebooks.

Maybe she needs to a new phone. In that case check out the sexy new Droid. So sleek. So shiny. So a must-have.

Maybe she's an Apple girl. In that case try the iPhone 4. Lots of new features and such.

Is she a gamer? Then the top item on a lot of gamer girl's lists this year is the Kinect for the Xbox360. Looks like a step up from the Wii.

Does she love to bake or cook? Then you have to get her a Kitchenaid Stand Mixer! And get it in a pretty color, or at least something that she will like to match to her other appliances.

Does she love to roadtrip? Try a convenient GPS so she won't get lost.

Is she a coffee fanatic? Try a Bodum French Press or sleek new Coffeemaker.

Does she absolutely love to clean like Monica from Friends? I hear there are some women (and some men) out there who are actually like that. If you found one of those, hold onto her! And also get her a super awesome Dyson vacuum cleaner. I have one and I can attest that they are the best vacuum out on the market. I absolutely love mine, and I hate to clean!

OK, so that is a good list of gadgets to get you started. If none of those sounds like the right kind of option for your person, then go do a little research. Amazon is doing some amazing sales this season and there are a bajillion articles on the season's top gadgets, if you google. Get out there and shop! You're running out of time!

Conspiracy of Love

a little romance, originally uploaded by annabellemartensen.

"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love."- Hamilton Wright Mabie (1845-1916), American author

Naughty Things For Her Stocking Part 2

zebra christmas stocking, originally uploaded by .}i{. laureski kolaure.

And here is the second part of my naughty stocking stuffer series:

6. Pocket Rocket Vibrator

7. Furry Handcuffs

8. Massage Oil

9. A naughty DVD (This one is a spoof of Saved By the Bell!!!!!)

10. Sex in the Shower Single Locking Suction Handle

The Bishop's Wife

A timeless classic starring the delightful Cary Grant. It has angels, a selfish bishop, a lovely bishop's wife, and interesting philosophical points. It ends happily and it's a great Christmas story. Very romantic. I think it might be one of my favorite Christmas movies ever.

Menu

Appetizer

Fontina Risotto Cakes with Fresh Chives

Main Course

Shepard's Pie

Vegetarian Main Course

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

Sides

Cucumber Salad

Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits

Dessert

Angel Wings

Christmas Present Ideas: Jewelry

Fashion jewellery, originally uploaded by CELIA......

If you are still stuck on what to get your significant other for Christmas, then here is a winner: Jewelry! It is almost impossible to go wrong with jewelry. My favorite Christmas present ever was a piece of jewelry. It was my engagement ring from my husband. Yes, I know, so sweet! But if you are not ready for proposing, here are a few other thoughts for jewelry presents:

Necklaces

Steampunk Owl Necklace

Rhinestone Burst Choker

Earrings

Rainbow Cake Earrings

14k Yellow Gold and Citrine Earrings

Rings

Rose Filigree Flower Ring

Pearl Ring

Bracelets

Crocheted Brown Silk with Coppery Pearls

ART Crowns & Fleur-de-lis Bracelet Rhinestones

Brooches

Pretty Pearl Pendant/Brooch

Antique Bar Pin Sterling Marcasite Chrysophase Diamond Shape Brooch

Also be sure you check out Ebay and Amazon for some great holiday deals on some gorgeous pieces.

Love Divine

christmas tree, originally uploaded by eva.heberova.

"Love came down at Christmas; love all lovely, love divine; love was born at Christmas, stars and angels gave the sign."- Christina G. Rossetti quotes

Naughty Things For Her Stocking Part 1

vintage christmas stocking swap., originally uploaded by tempoandato.

This is the beginning of my four part series on naughty stocking stuffer ideas for your significant other. First up:

1. Very skimpy lingerie!

2. Erotic Dice

3. Flavored Condoms

4. Edible Body Paint

5. A happy little pink dildo

Check back next week for more naughty stocking stuffer suggestions!

Love Actually

Lots of big names in this quirky British romcom. If you like Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Keira Knightly, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Bill Nighy, Laura Linney, Alan Rickman, and holy crap a bajillion others, then this movie is for you! It has about 8 different stories going on, following the romantic lives of all these couples right before Christmas. Very sweet movie and I highly recommend checking it out!

Menu

And here is a quick, simple menu from Epicurious as an inspiration. Get cookin'!

Christmas Present Ideas: The Bag

Small Japanese fabric purses, originally uploaded by Holland Fabric House.

One of my favorite things (and I think a favorite thing of most women, and some men) is the bag. I love purses! I also love camera bags, suitcases, traveling bags, coin purses, etc. They are fun and cute and they hold stuff! So if you are stuck for a Christmas present this year for your special someone, check out some of these bags that I think would make a fabulous present! (Also, when in doubt, choose the color black. It will go with almost anything!)

-Jo Totes are some super cute little handbags/camera bags. I especially like the ones with the little rose on the side.

-Peruse Etsy for some really cute, original handmade bags. I especially like this, this, and this. But if you're looking for something more gender neutral, try this.

-Coach tends to be a popular option. They are pricey and swanky!

-And of course it is really hard to go wrong with Gucci. Obscenely expensive, but guaranteed to please!

Also try Ebay, Amazon, and Urban Outfitters.

Marriage

Marriage, originally uploaded by jcoterhals.

Our friends are off getting married today. So to celebrate that, here is a lovely quote:

"There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved ~ George Sands"

Sexy Black Friday?

Absolutely not! This might just be the least sexy day of the entire year. Everyone is bloated from too much food and stressed from kicking off the Christmas shopping season. So no sexy posts for you today! Go watch some porn if you need a pick-me-up.

Holiday Inn

A fun and snazzy film to kick off the Thanksgiving/Christmas season! This film contains both holidays, so I figured it was a safe pick. Lots of fun music and dancing with Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, and Marjorie Reynolds. Be warned, there is an offensive black face scene.

Menu

Try this!

Christmas Present Idea: Bath & Body

Rubber Ducky wanna bath?, originally uploaded by Trisha Brink Design.

So Christmas is coming up and if you haven't started your shopping yet, you better get on it. From now until Christmas I'm going to be using my Monday posts to give you present ideas for your special lady (or man, we don't judge!) friend. First up: Bath and Body products. Here are my top picks:

1. The Body Shoppe: Spiced Vanilla. This is hands down the best scent I've ever found in a bath product. If you go this route consider getting enough to last through the year because once Christmas is over, it's gone.

2. Sephora: Try sweet Holiday Greetings or yummy Gingerbread House or refreshing Candy Cane. Or get all 3!

3. Bath and Body Works: Check out Japanese Cherry Blossom (I got this for Christmas one year and I used it up in a second!) Vanilla Bean Noel, Twisted Peppermint, Snow Kissed Berry, or Winter Candy Apple.

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romance sous le parapluie jaune, originally uploaded by ah zut.

O from what power hast thou this powerful might,
With insufficiency my heart to sway,
To make me give the lie to my true sight,
And swear that brightness doth not grace the day?
Whence hast thou this becoming of things ill,
That in the very refuse of thy deeds,
There is such strength and warrantise of skill,
That in my mind thy worst all best exceeds?
Who taught thee how to make me love thee more,
The more I hear and see just cause of hate?
O though I love what others do abhor,
With others thou shouldst not abhor my state.
If thy unworthiness raised love in me,
More worthy I to be beloved of thee.

-William Shakespeare

Sexy Losers

Beyond this link is a completely naughty comic. It is NSFW! And it might even be a little Thanksgiving themed! You're welcome!

This Time Around

See what happens when you go on an Arrested Development binge? You forget about your movie post and then put it up late.

A sweet made for TV movie starring Brian Austin Green of 90210 fame and Sara Rue and Carly Pope, both of Popular fame. So you can already tell this is going to be a fun movie! Basically Sara Rue and Carly Pope's characters were big geeks in middle school, and Brian Austin Green's character made them quite miserable, so they transferred to Catholic school. Almost 10 years later they run into each other again, only this time the girls are super hot and Green wants to date Pope. Hijinks ensue. It's super fun, and I highly recommend it!

If you have trouble finding this movie anywhere, you can download it for free here: This Time Around

Menu

Appetizer

Bruschetta with Fava Beans, Greens, and Blood Oranges

Main Course

Waffle Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Vegetarian Main Course

Pam Anderson's Shells and Cheese, Gluten-Free

Sides

Brussel Sprouts Salad

Mustard Roasted Potatoes

Dessert

Berry Puffs with Orange Muscat Cream

Fall Mood Setters

Enjoying a Romantic Candlelit Dinner., originally uploaded by Cassiarta.

Ways to set a romantic mood for these chilly fall nights:

-Light a scented candle. Some of the best scents for fall are Pumpkin Spice, Sugar Cookies, Apple Pie, or other scents that smell like baking.

-If you have a fireplace, light it up. Fireplaces are so cozy and romantic and perfect for setting a sexy mood.

-Bake cookies. Real estate agents often use this technique to sell houses because people love the way it makes a house feel like a home. So if you don't have a scented candle bake some cookies or make some mulled wine or cider.

-Invest in some comfortable, soft blankets and couch throws. Then you will have more incentive to cuddle together on the couch.

-Buy some new CD's or DVD's with romance in mind. Lately I've been a huge fan of ABC Family's made for TV movies. They are almost always romantic and you can count on a happy ending. That's perfect for staying cozy and warm and happy.

La Vita Nuova

Blood is Pain, Pain is Life. life is love. Love is Pain, originally uploaded by Laati.

La Vita Nuova

In that book which is
My memory . . .
On the first page
That is the chapter when
I first met you
Appear the words . . .
Here begins a new life

- Dante Alighieri

Fellatio

Photo from Fearless Gearless

Men often want women to go down on them and women are often not interested in doing that. Why? Ejaculation tastes really nasty. It's also a lot of work, very messy, and the thought of having an organ men pee out of in your mouth is not pleasant. Also choking isn't fun, chapped lips from all the saliva, and pubic hair in your teeth. So, you see why oral sex for you probably isn't at the top of her list? But sometimes it can still be fun and if you want her to go down on you, remember these tips:

Do It:

-Trim

-Clean yourself thoroughly

-Make some appreciative noises

-Be properly thankful

Don't Do It:

-Thrust into her face

-Make loud, horrifying noises

-Pass Gas

Bridget Jones's Diary

Sexy Renee Zellweger plays Bridget Jones, a bit of a hopeless case when it comes to romance. Then there is Colin Firth who plays Mark Darcy and Hugh Grant who plays Daniel Cleaver, both love interests for Bridget. So now you have that information. Add to it that this movie is loosely based on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. What do you get? A fun, silly, sexy romantic comedy! Highly recommend!

Menu

Appetizer

Cheddar Beer Soup

Main Course

Braised Beef with Pears and Fresh Ginger

Vegetarian Main Course

Pan Fried Celery Root, Potato, and Goat Cheese Terrine

Sides

Cheddar and Stilton Drop Biscuits

Fried Potatoes and Cabbage

Dessert

Steamed Golden Syrup Spongecake

Autumn Bouquets

Autumn Flowers, originally uploaded by visionsbycat.

If you have a special occasion coming up then think about ordering some Autumn inspired flowers. The shops all have some really stunning fall bouquets available at this time of year. I was just doing some shopping on 1800 flowers and here were my favorite arrangements:

Garden of Grandeur - for Fall

Autumn Tulips

Autumn Pop-Art Lillies

100 Blooms of Multicolored Spray Roses

Amber Waves

Fields of Europe - for Fall

Plum Crazy - for Fall

Orange Rose & Peruvian Lily

I tend to use 1800flowers when I send flowers to family out of state, however if you're going to be buying something for someone who lives much closer, I suggest hitting up your local florist. Now is the perfect time to buy these pretty arrangements before the Christmas inspired bouquets hit the market.

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Victorian romance - 4 of 5, originally uploaded by OldPixels.com.

Thy glass will show thee how thy beauties wear,
Thy dial how thy precious minutes waste,
These vacant leaves thy mind's imprint will bear,
And of this book, this learning mayst thou taste.
The wrinkles which thy glass will truly show,
Of mouthed graves will give thee memory,
Thou by thy dial's shady stealth mayst know,
Time's thievish progress to eternity.
Look what thy memory cannot contain,
Commit to these waste blanks, and thou shalt find
Those children nursed, delivered from thy brain,
To take a new acquaintance of thy mind.
These offices, so oft as thou wilt look,
Shall profit thee, and much enrich thy book.

-William Shakespeare

Best Porn Positions

My friend sent me the following examples as some of the best porn positions. If you have any that you like, feel free to send them along (NSFW):

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Vote

I had to travel to vote and am getting home and typing this up very late indeed. I shall have to put off my movie post until next week. It's not my fault, I was doing my civic duty!

Pile of Leaves

Leaf Tunnel at North Lake, Ca - Crayola Snowdrifts for Mizzy, originally uploaded by Matthew Pacheco Photography.

A fun, special fall Sunday date idea for you:

Prepare a tasty Brunch for the two of you. Either eat at home or pack it in a picnic basket to go. Then drive to your local park, or head to your yard, and rake up a pile of leaves. Proceed to jump into the leaves like little kids. Once you're finished head back inside for some warm cider or maybe a steamy shower to rinse the leaf bits out of your hair. Make a hearty supper and spend the rest of the evening cuddling in front of a
romantic movie.

Psycho

"She just goes a little mad sometimes. We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven't you?" ~ Psycho

Sexy Costumes

Sexy Dorothy shoes from Halloween Costumes

Sexiest costumes for a night spent partying or a night spent in the bedroom:

-Tuxedo Bunny

-Sexy Tootsie

-Ghostbuster

-Masquerade Dress

-Bellydancer

-Gypsy

-Witch

-Rebel Little Red Riding Hood

-Pirate Wench

-Superhero

-French Maid

-Naughty Vampire

Ghostbusters

So it's Halloween week and of course I had to pick a suitably themed movie. It was pretty difficult because there are a lot of movies out there that fit the bill. However, Ghostbusters is a classic, so I really had no choice.

Focusing on scientists Dr. Peter Venkman (Bill Murray) and Dr. Raymond Stantz (Dan Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) who are kicked out of their university jobs in NYC. They quickly join up with Winston Zeddmore (Ernie Hudson) and begin to fight ghosts. It's very exciting and there is romance between Venkman and Dana Barrett (Sigourney Weaver) and Spengler and Janine Melnitz (Annie Potts). It's a perfect Halloween movie.

For a suitable repast, I am taking inspiration from Epicurious! Try their Devilishly Delicious Halloween Dinner. Remember the Witches' Brew

Menu

Appetizer

Louisianna Deviled Crab Cakes

Main Course

Pumpkin-Turkey "Ghoulash" with Caraway Noodles

Vegetarian Main Course

Cauliflower Risotto with Brie and Almonds

Sides

Radicchio and Endive Salad with Pecan Vinaigrette

Quick Winter Squash Soup with Spicy Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Dessert

Tarantula Cookies

Halloween Date Ideas

Happy Halloween!!, originally uploaded by Just Us 3.

-Scary movie marathon - I like to do themes. So I might pick a Hitchcock movie night, or a Jason movie night, or something like witch movies, or vampire movies. Whichever you prefer.

-Haunted house - These are pretty easy to find around Halloween and they make a great place for a date. If it's really scary it's an excuse to put your arms around her and if it's really lame it's a great thing to make fun of over dinner.

-Costume party - She can dress up as a sexy elf and you can be a umm... Sexy man elf?

-Hayride - Hayrides are popular Fall and Halloween activities. Make sure to spread a comfortable blanket over the hay or you'll get stabbed by straw all night.

-Jack-o-lantern carving - Have a contest to see who can make the best carving. Winner gets to choose that night's activities.

-Block party - A great way to get to know your neighbors and check out some new possible date locations in your neck of the woods.

-Costumed pub crawl - Where I live this is a popular Halloween activity. Everyone gets dressed up and then bar hops.

-Rocky Horror Picture Show event - Get dressed up in your preferred Rocky Horror garb and head out to your nearby Rocky Horror event. "It's just a jump to the left..."

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Cosas del amor, originally uploaded by rafael-angel.

Love is my sin, and thy dear virtue hate,
Hate of my sin, grounded on sinful loving,
O but with mine, compare thou thine own state,
And thou shalt find it merits not reproving,
Or if it do, not from those lips of thine,
That have profaned their scarlet ornaments,
And sealed false bonds of love as oft as mine,
Robbed others' beds' revenues of their rents.
Be it lawful I love thee as thou lov'st those,
Whom thine eyes woo as mine importune thee,
Root pity in thy heart that when it grows,
Thy pity may deserve to pitied be.
If thou dost seek to have what thou dost hide,
By self-example mayst thou be denied.

-William Shakespeare

Body Paints

Image by Dnystwn

Need a fun and sexy activity to keep your bedroom lively? Consider body painting. Get some sexy body paints from Kama Sutra or make your own. Use some of these ingredients:

-Whipped Cream

-Melted chocolate

-Sprinkles (to put on something like honey)

-Honey

-Strawberry sauce

Or whatever else that is edible and will spread easily like paint. Make sure to put down extra sheets or blankets so you don't get your room messy. Then use your fingers for brushes, it's way more fun. Then when you're finished making art you can lick the paint off each other. Yum!

The World Is Not Enough

If there is someone sexier than James Bond then I would like to know who it is. Enjoy watching Pierce Brosnan star as Agent 007 (my personal favorite Bond actor) opposite Denise Richards as Dr. Christmas Jones (The corniest line in the movie is a play off her name) and Dame Judi Dench as M. This is probably my favorite Bond film thanks to the opening theme being performed by Garbage and the tragic story of the lead villain. It's a Bond film with more going on than the typical explosions and gun fights. I highly recommend checking it out!

A menu worthy of James Bond MUST contain a martini, shaken not stirred. Then try a few of these dishes:

Menu

Appetizer

Duck and Roasted Garlic Quesadillas with Tomatillo Salsa

Main Course

Garlic Prime Rib

Vegetarian Main Course

Zucchini Parmigiana

Sides

Almost Famous Garden Salad

Twiced Baked Potatoes

Dessert

Tiramisu Martini

Movies For Fall

dvd stack, see any you know?, originally uploaded by limowreck666.

Fall is the perfect time to cuddle up on the couch and watch movies. Here is a guide to all of the fall-inspired movies that I've reviewed for dinner and a movie:

-Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

-Penelope

-Ever After

-Casablanca

-The Shop Around the Corner

-Meet Me in St. Louis

So run by the farmer's market, grab your date, and spend a cozy evening at home, cooking, watching cozy movies, and cuddling.

Aimee Mullins Quote

Medieval Catwalk Architecture - Touch of Romance in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, originally uploaded by Batikart.

"Confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can have. It's much sexier than any body part" Aimee Mullins

Porn Review

None of the links in this post are safe for work.

From 1985, complete with bad music, big hair, and too much make-up! The basic storyline is about the corruption and intrigue in the business world. Which is, of course, just a very thin story built entirely around all the fucking.

The action is only OK. There is one woman who really doesn't have the body for porn. I was so distracted by her jiggling cellulite that I couldn't enjoy any of her scenes. And I am not one to comment on a woman's body, but really, if you are going to film porn you should do a little toning. It's only professional, you know.

I would say that the movie would probably be better if you mute it and don't pay too much attention. Like have it on in the background while you get it on with your partner.

Rate: C-

Chasing Liberty

Someone asked me what movie makes me want to have sex and I couldn't think of a single one. And then I remembered this movie. I think this is the only movie I've ever seen that actually makes me want to have sex (you know, aside from porn). And it is all Matthew Goode's fault. He is so freaking hot!

So yes, I highly recommend this movie. Even though when you first read the synopsis it sounds really lame (Oh no, another movie about the President's daughter!) and it stars Mandy Moore. It has just enough little quirky fun bits, plus a really great romantic story. I think this is my current favorite movie and I've watched it about a zillion times.

Since this movie moves around from Prague to Venice to Austria to Berlin to America to London, here is a varied menu inspired by Prague, Venice, and Austria:

Menu

Appetizer

Grandma's Polish Perogies

Main Course

Pancetta and Pea Risotto

Vegetarian Main Course

Risotto alla Primavera

Sides

Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Cheese Salad

Dessert

Sachertorte

Fall Inspired Dates

Bond Falls in the Autumn Landscape, originally uploaded by mmnorthwoods (Lifeinthenorthwoods.com).

My favorite Fall dates:

-Hay rides

-Corn mazes

-Pumpkin carving

-Cider drinking

-Apple picking

-Playing in a pile of leaves

-Fall festivals

-Hiking (I much prefer this activity in the Autumn as it is much too hot in summer and much too wet in Spring and much too cold in Winter)

-Getting in those last few dinners on the patio at our favorite restaurants

-Outside movies

-Farmer's Markets (Surprisingly these are really great places for dates if you go to a good market)

-Staying home and cooking together then watching a movie

-Halloween movies and costume parties!

So go out and enjoy the great Fall weather before it turns too cold to do anything but snuggle by the fireplace!

Romantic Quote

''You make me want to be a better man.'' -- Jack Nicholson to Helen Hunt in ''As Good as It Gets'' (1997)

Human Sundae

Make-your-own-Sundae-Bar, originally uploaded by Sarah B in SD.

OK, this is the Best. Idea. Ever. Seriously!

What you will need:

-Floor or mattress covering that can get dirty

-Towels

-Whipped Cream

-Cherries

-Chocolate Sauce, Fudge, Strawberry Sauce, Caramel (whatever you prefer)

-Sprinkles

-Marshmallows

What you are going to do:

-Fix the cover on the floor or bed or wherever you decide to do this.

-Take her clothes off and lay her down.

-Start turning her into a human sundae. Take your time and decorate her thoroughly.

-Lick her clean.

-Afterward make sure to take a nice, steamy shower and help her get totally clean.

OK, so how is this not the best idea ever? Seriously, it is the BEST IDEA EVER!

Houseboat

All you need to know: This movie is somewhat crappy. It had potential, but it didn't work out. It stars Cary Grant and Sofia Loren and they have zero chemistry. It's unfortunate, but what can you do? Maybe you will like this movie more than I did.

So, here's a rather fishy menu, since the movie takes place on the water:

Menu

Appetizer

Grilled East Coast Oysters with Corn Jalapeno Salsita

Main Course

Pepper Honey Cedar Plank Salmon

Vegetarian Main Course

Mac and Cheese with Sourdough Breadcrumbs

Sides

Smoked Sausage and Okra Dirty Rice

Savoy Cabbage and Arugula Salad

Dessert

No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust

Rainy Weather Dates

(EZRA) 22/52: The rain cleanses the world, originally uploaded by ilovestrawberries (Carmi).

Rainy weather is, in my opinion, the most romantic weather. And now that Fall is here, we're going to be seeing a lot more cold, rainy days, which just screams CUDDLE WEATHER! I am very excited. So, with that in mind, here are a few tips for some fun and cozy rainy day dates:

-Go for a long, wet walk in the rain. Huddle together under an umbrella and splash in puddles while wearing your Wellies. Don't worry about getting cold and wet because when you get home, have fun taking each other out of the wet things and then warm up with a nice, steamy shower for 2. This is extra good if you follow it up with back massages.

-Light a fire in the fireplace (if you don't have one, don't worry, just get a clip of a fire and bring it up on your TV or computer, and/or light a bunch of candles), lay down on a furry rug and listen to your favorite music while cuddling.

-Try a nice dinner and a movie where you stay in and watch a romantic film and cook together in the kitchen. Make sure to make the whole process more pleasant by nibbling appetizers and sipping wine while fixing your main course.

-Have hot chocolate and popcorn while playing a board game or watching a TV marathon. While naked and cuddled together on the couch under a flannel blanket. Maybe spike the hot chocolate with some Baileys or Kahlua.

No matter what you end up doing, make sure to open your windows a crack so you can listen to the rain. There's no better background noise for romance. Maybe you'll get really lucky and a thunderstorm will blow up. Sex during a storm is the best!

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Romantic White - Whispery White Wednesday, originally uploaded by rogvon.

That god forbid, that made me first your slave,
I should in thought control your times of pleasure,
Or at your hand th' account of hours to crave,
Being your vassal bound to stay your leisure.
O let me suffer (being at your beck)
Th' imprisoned absence of your liberty,
And patience tame to sufferance bide each check,
Without accusing you of injury.
Be where you list, your charter is so strong,
That you your self may privilage your time
To what you will, to you it doth belong,
Your self to pardon of self-doing crime.
I am to wait, though waiting so be hell,
Not blame your pleasure be it ill or well.

-William Shakespeare

Stockings

Sexy Red Shoes - Performers - Edinburgh Festival, originally uploaded by idg.

Why is it that men like sexy stockings? From daydreams about taking them off to fantasies about having sex while she's wearing them, they do tend to come up a lot in sexy scenarios.

The next time you want to spice things up in the bedroom, ask her to wear some thigh high fishnets. They could make things very interesting!