Julia is my valentine!

I find it hard to get excited about Valentine’s day, but I did well this year.

Last night I made Julia a simple stuffed vegetarian pasta with fresh parmesan, store bought pesto and vegetables. I don’t often cook, so she appreciated it.

That is the kind of cooking I do and like. Simple. The vegetables included parsnips which I cooked with the asparagus, carrots, and celery. I really enjoy their flavor. Julia’s mom Donna recently (re-)introduced them parsnips to me.

For Dessert we had chocolate from Bernard Callebaut that Julia gave me (and she gave me a lovely rose). Mostly dark chocolate — my favorite! I had not previously had Callebaut chocolate, it is fantastic! I still have a hollow big chocolate heart.

The night before I took her to Blighty’s Bistro. One of Victoria’s best restaurants — in my opinion. It is a cozy restaurant on Oak Bay run by sincere people passionate about west coast dining. I had venison on the best mashed potato’s I have ever had. Julia had a tasty pork dish.

Since the weekend, I have giving her daily gifts including little articles of clothing, Nora Jones – Not Too Late, and Gwen Stefani – Love. Angel. Music. Baby..

I had a wonderful Valentine!