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How about a romantic V-day picnic with your partner?
Here are some seductive suggestions for a delectable, delicious picnic basket to spoil your other half this Valentine's Day.
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Food
The basics:
Baguette or ciabatta
Black pepper and rock or maldon salt
Cream cheese
Fresh rocket
Option 1
Dried or preserved figs
Camembert or Brie – left out of the fridge to soften
Fresh strawberries and cherries
Ham according to your budget – from Parma to cooked ham or make your own glazed gammon ahead of time.
Option 2
Smoked salmon
Lemon
Fresh dill
Caviar or fish roe
Capers
Chopped chives or spring onion
Or…
be bold and go for both options
Drinks
Pomegranate or strawberry juice
The classic cocktail Black Velvet – a mix of Milk Stout and champagne or sparkling wine
Or…
be bold and go for the lot
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