Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, in her perfectly pretty Luisa Beccaria dress on
Grammy night, reminded me that Valentine's Day is this Saturday.

I love the combination of pale pink and bright red. . .it's a really clean and modern way to make things feminine and romantic for I don't know, say a wedding taking place on the annual lovers' holiday.
But the realization that the big V-day is
this Saturday freaked me out just a little. And that's because this year, instead of the annual trek to our absolute
favorite restaurant in DC, I offered instead to cook a romantic meal at home. Yikes! I only have five days to figure this one out. Recipe ideas, anyone?