We all have at least one friend who is totally inept in the kitchen.  Actually, if you don’t have a friend like that, read on, because I have enough friends who meet that description to share at least one of mine with you.

The gift recommendation that I’m about to offer for him is a tad expensive.  I assure you, though, that you will that it is a very good investment on your part.  Maybe this guy is your son, or nephew, or uncle or your roommate who just refuses to leave.

Give the present of a nice romantic dinner with the person of his own choice–right there in his own home.  Let’s face it, nothing sweeps a potential partner off his or her feet quite like a private, romantic, dinner at the host’s home.  I really do have a particular friend in mind as I write this, and he needs all the help that I can provide, and I’m sure your similar friend does, too.  Give him specific directions for this.  You know candles, subdued music, the whole thing.

Start with a gift of a fine gourmet cheese for the beginning course  If he is capable of slicing a couple pears or apples, suggest that as well.  This course can actually be a nice appetizer, before they are actually seated at the dining table.

For the entree, present him with a gift certificate for a delicious gourmet dinner of lobster a different seafood dinner or perhaps a combination of steak and lobster, sometimes known as surf and turf.  Since this man needs so much help, you will want to be certain that the lobster is as fresh as possible.

Tell him to cap off the evening with a magnificent, turtle cheesecake.  Or, if he does not like chocolate, then select the more traditional New York cheesecake, decorated with a sprig of fresh mint.

If he drinks alcoholic beverages, do not trust him to choose the wine for the dinner.  Lobster is sufficiently robust that it is perfectly safe to offer a bold wine.  He might consider a Burgundy or Merlot, although if he is not very adventurous, then perhaps a Chardonnay would be better for him.

Now, sit back and wait for the inevitably coming wedding invitation.  If it doesn’t arrive within six months, just find another friend.  That will be much easier.

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