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Valentine Date Night Guide
How to Host a Romantic Italian-Style Dinner The Pasolivo Valentine Date Night Guide There's no better to way to show affection than by cooking a meal for that special someone....
Valentine Date Night Guide
How to Host a Romantic Italian-Style Dinner The Pasolivo Valentine Date Night Guide There's no better to way to show affection than by cooking a meal for that special someone. Food is love, after all. Show your Valentine how much you care by putting together a beautifully romantic, thoughtful meal they'll never forget with a little bit of help from Pasolivo. Follow along to learn the ins and outs of hosting a formal, romantic dinner for your S.O. You'll be a pro by the end of this article! Setting the scene Ambiance is everything. Creating the mood is the first and arguably most important part of hosting a dinner for your valentine. Here's some tips for establishing the Italian dinner party vibe: No overhead lighting– stick to candles and lamps. You want to create a soft, ambient glow. These mini candles fit perfectly on the dinner table, and add a layer of warmth to the scene. Pull your best table cloth out of the linen closet– or how about one of these Parisian table runners as featured above? These are a more limited stock, available at the Pasolivo Ranch. Call (805) 227-0186 to check our inventory. Don’t forget the music! If you want to create the feel of a romantic Italian restaurant, put on a coordinating playlist. Check out this one on Spotify. Lastly: Setting a formal table can be confusing. Follow this visual guide and you’ll be set for success: Aperitivo Recipe: The Pasolivo Aperitivo A classic Italian dinner starts with aperitivo. The word “aperitivo” derives from the latin word “aperire” which means “to open.” The aperitivo is more casual than the following courses– it’s meant to gradually ease the diners into the ambiance of a meal with good conversation and light snacking. It could even take place at...
It's Time to De-Winterize!
Hello Spring! With Spring quickly approaching (finally!!) it's not only time for some Spring cleaning, but also time to "De-Winterize." How do you do this, you may ask? Pasolivo's here...
It's Time to De-Winterize!
Hello Spring! With Spring quickly approaching (finally!!) it's not only time for some Spring cleaning, but also time to "De-Winterize." How do you do this, you may ask? Pasolivo's here to help. Check out our top 5 tips! Bring Some Color In: Enough with the rich red and Christmas greens, it's time for color, color, color! Adding accent colors to your house is as easy as putting up some colorful curtains, art, or even tea towels in the kitchen. Check out a couple of our favorite tea towels for a pop of color. Springfield Tea Towel Bleuet Tea Towel Break Out Some Spring Recipes: With food being such a big part of family and culture, there's no wonder why some foods relate so iconically to Springtime. Two of our Spring favorites are our Spring Blend Yogurt Chicken Breasts and Citrus Carrot Cake. Smell Like Spring: The feeling of Spring shouldn't only be visually pleasing, it should be an all-encompassing, multiple sense-engaging celebration! One of the most important of those senses... scent! What scents do you associate with Spring? Flowers and freshness? Try our Lavender & Geranium Body Butter. Warm, cozy vanilla for those rainy Spring days? We've got you covered with our hand-poured, all-natural Vanilla Soy Candle.....And for some of you that iconic Spring smell might be fresh baked goodies. Say hello to the mouthwatering scent of Limoncello Poundcake! Celebrate with Some Fruity Drinks: What's better than celebrating the arrival of Spring than pouring up a few drinks and enjoying them with friends and family? Two of our favorites are our Olive Oil Cocktail and Strawberry and Sriracha Blended Margarita. Give the Gift of Spring: Help your friends feel the De-Winterization as well by giving them them some classic spring flavors like Pasolivo Lemon Olive Oil and Spring Spice Blend...
