Ok, so Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, just three days away in fact. Now, if you’re anything like me, you’ll have got caught up in day-to-day life and totally forgotten that an important factor of the perfect Valentine’s Day is where – and what – you are going to eat. And this takes careful consideration and much planning. If you haven’t managed to book a table, or if staying in is more your sort of thing, then we at Oregano are here to help you make it the perfect Valentine’s Night In.
Because what could be more romantic than a Pizza Movie Night?
Step One: Choose your pizza.
Now, since V’day is the day of romance, we have selected something to help add an element of heat to your evening: The Calabria. Sweet tomatoes, indulgent mozzarella, and spicy Italian sausage. Sweet, spicy, indulgent. Need we say more? You could try to make it at home from scratch or go for the easy option: order it from us! Because the less time you spend in the kitchen, the more time you can spend with your Valentine...
Step Two: Customise.
If you want to take your night to the next level, we suggest you accessorise this baby. Chilli peppers are widely recognised as an aphrodisiac and symbol of love. It has been discovered that chilli peppers stimulate endorphins (happy chemicals in your brain), speed up your heart rate, and make you sweat. While the last one may not sound super romantic, a racing heart and supreme happiness certainly sound like a loved-up state to me. SO, why not think of adding a few jalapenos to your pizza, to spice up your night a little more.
Step Three: Movie Time.
We all know that there are approximately a bajillion rom-coms out there to choose from. Some good, some great, some utterly dreadful. But Valentine’s Day should be a day of relaxation, not one where you bicker over which film to watch, so we’ve taken the liberty of compiling a list of romantic foodie films to watch with your romantic foodie lover.
- “Bella Martha” (“Mostly Martha") [German]
“When a headstrong chef takes charge of her equally stubborn 8-year-old niece, the tensions between them mount... until an Italian sous-chef arrives to lighten the mood” – Don’t let the fact that this is in a foreign language dissuade you, this is a fabulous film which will leave you both hungry and warm inside.
- “No Reservations”
“The life of a top chef changes when she becomes the guardian of her young niece” - The English remake of “Bella Martha”, which isn’t quite as good but is still a great watch.
- “Chocolat”
“A woman and her daughter open a chocolate shop in a small French village that shakes up the rigid morality of the community.” – You’ll be wanting dessert after/while watching this one. Sporting an amazing cast, including Dame Judie, headed by Juliette Binoche and Jonny Depp.
- “Mystic Pizza”
“Three teenage girls come of age while working at a pizza parlor in the Connecticut town of Mystic.” – Worth watching just for the ridiculous title. And 1988. And young Julia Roberts. WARNING: you need to be in the mood for a ridiculous Julia Roberts rom-com from the 80s. Just sayin’.
- “Last Holiday”
“Georgia Byrd clerks at a New Orleans department store. She defers pleasure: cooks gourmet meals, eats Lean Cuisine; likes a co-worker in silence; has savings, but hasn't left Louisiana. All that changes when a CT Scan discloses she has three weeks to live.” - Another daft one, but heartwarming as hell. And who doesn’t love a bit of Queen Latifah in her prime?
There you have it, our recipe for the perfect Pizza and Movie night in. Crack open the wine and have a no-fuss Valentine's Day on us.
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