Last night was amazing beyond words. The plan (or so I thought) was to go out for sushi at a local restaurant (they have brown-rice sushi—yay), then come back to my house and watch a movie, and I’d make chocolate mousse. But after he picked me up, I noticed we were heading in the wrong direction.
“Isn’t the restaurant the other way?” I asked.
“Yeah, sorry; we have to swing by my house first because I forgot my wallet,” he answered.
Uh-oh, this wasn’t going so well… But when we arrived at his house and went inside, it was lit up with candles and soft music was playing—turns out he had cooked me dinner!! (His older sister helped, he admitted.) We started with mix-green salads with fresh raspberries and Annie’s raspberry vinaigrette. Then we shared one big bowl of whole wheat spaghetti, à la Lady and the Tramp (he knows I love that movie). It was so sweet; I wish I had pictures, but there was no way I was going to say, in the middle of a romantic evening, “Hey babe, do ya mind if I whip out my camera to photograph the food for my blog?”
shelby says
Aww, how sweet of the boy!!! That is so cute how he picked the big bowl of spaghetti (like your favorite movie) and that he cooked it himself! =)
I LOVE Blink 182 too! Did you know they’re getting back together!?!
shellyfish says
How sweet! It’s so nice when boys behave well. 🙂
Must admit, I’ve got some Blink 182 action happening on my ipod, too. Great running music, indeed!
selina says
aw thats so sweet!! my husband made me dinner to, but there were no candles & music. aren't boys sweet sometimes?
i have to say, i like blink182. they are good songs for getting you going.
Alisa - Frugal Foodie says
That is so sweet! I am glad it was a special one for you!
Nicole (anotheronebitesthecrust.wordpress.com) says
Awwwww!!!! That is so cute!
I AM SO HAPPY BLINK 182 IS GETTING BACK TOGETHER!
imadedinner says
That’s the cutest thing EVER! Sometimes boys are the best!
OH, and Blink totally rocks 🙂
ttfn300 says
aww, love it 🙂
Hayley says
That is probably the sweetest thing I have heard all day! Sounds like you had a lovely evening!
Kiki says
Glad you had such a nice Valentines day! How sweet of him to cook you a meal. Enjoy your Sunday!
Lauren says
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that you’d be the perfect model!
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Vegyogini says
How wonderful that you found such a romantic soul to share your heart. You two are lucky to have each other!
Meg says
What a sweet Valentine’s dinner!
*Andrea* says
that story melted my heart 🙂
orangepop says
girl, that is soo sweet!!! I hope you had lots of chocolate-covered yummies too!
p.s. I like Blink 182, as well!
Maggie says
what a sweet boy! sounds like a perfect night 🙂
SLURPEE says
Aww!! Katie that was so cute!!! I’m glad you had a good time! 🙂
Kiersten says
That’s so sweet! I’m glad you had a nice evening.
jrsimon56 says
That is awesome. Glad it was a good evening. By the way, I made the Chocolicious Pudding…fabulosity! The hubs loved it.
vegwife says
Awwwww…. what a romantic surprise! What a sweetie he is!! 😀
talieworld says
Aww that sounds so cute!!!
Glad you had a great night! 🙂
Melody Polakow says
Sounds perfect! What a wonderful surprise!
Erin says
Aw, so sweet!
I’m a child of the 90’s too, so I like me some peppy Blink 182!
Erica says
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww so sweet! Love it 🙂 What a man!
Juliet says
Wow. I haven’t thought of lady and the tramp in so long. Was one of my favorites growing up. I’m glad you had a great valentines day!
Chelsea says
Good job, boyfriend! I like how he covered with the “I forgot my wallet” line 🙂
I ♥ puggies says
What a wonderful V-Day CCV! I’m happy for you! BTW I also love Blink 182 and I just adore Lady and the Tramp!
River says
Aww, The Boy is so sweet! You must have felt like a pwincess! Aww, this stuff makes me all mushy. I think it’s time to go hug Mr. Wing-it.
I’m way behind with blog-commenting too, but it WAS our wedding anniversary so I have a really good excuse… right? 🙂
eatingbender says
So cuteeee!! I’m glad you had a romantic evening :o) I looove Lady and the Tramp!
aTxVegn says
So here’s another thing we have in common – Lady and the Tramp is one my all time fave movies too!
I’m glad you had a LOVE-ly Valentine’s day!
vegalicious says
I’m glad you had such a wonderful day! What an amazing boyfriend you have!
Vegetation says
Awww what a Sweetie! And I LOVE that movie!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
I’m just finding your blog and I love it! I’m not a vegan, but you have terrific recipes that I can’t wait to try!
Erin says
Katie, I tried your melted banana oat thing this morning! Amazing, You are a genius!!!
Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) says
What a great V-day surprise Katie. You’ve got a good boy. I definitely approve, and I love that his sister helped him with dinner…too cute.
Looking forward to more of your recipes!
acookinthemaking says
Sounds like a wonderful night 🙂
I LOVE Lady and the Tramp!
Sal says
That’s so sweet of your fella to cook you dinner!
I loved blink 182 as well, I was so gutted I never bothered to get tickets last time they toured cuz they split up right after that!!
Ricki says
Sounds like a perfect V-Day! Glad you both had such a lovely time. 🙂
Do I dare to admit I’ve never heard Blink 182???
Kate says
aww!!! What is it ab boys cooking that we’re such suckers for? Is it b/c we’re foodies or just girls in general:P Sounds lovely. I wish we had sushi places that serve brown rice! I wonder if they do have it, but I always feel prissy to ask for it:(
Mihl says
I’m glad you had such a fantastic V day!
Netts Nook says
Fun fun he sounds like a keeper.
Lauren says
Aww how sweet is that!? Hubby use to play “first date” when we first started dating for me..he said it was how he felt (plus he loves Blink182, and that was the song of the moment).
Burp and Slurp~! says
oh my goodness, that is SO incredibly sweet and unique! I’m glad you had a lovely night.
ConsiderEatz! says
OMG, this is too cute! Is the boy, the Whole Foods boy? I dont think I am up to date on yourboy status! 🙂 Sounds like such a wonderful night my dear.
Vegan_Noodle says
How sweet!!! Sounds like a keeper 🙂
Erin says
How romantic!!! You’ve got a sweet guy-friend there.
And I agree on Blink 182 being great workout music, and nobody better make fun of me either.
Mandie says
OOOH Blink 182 would be PERFECT music for a run! Thanks for the suggestion. I have a secret love for them also, hehe. Do you have any other tips for running in the cold? I’m not liking the cold weather very much (esp. because I’m in crew. cold water = not fun).