Friday, February 8,2008 www.HometownNewsOL.com Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, Singer Island B3 OIN I R RflINMENI Make Valentine's Day a celebration of love It's here again, Valen- tine's Day, so pay attention. Any advice I give I have lived, and was happily married for more than 40 years. Is it easy to make a marriage work for so many years? Not on your life, but it is a most worthwhile accomplishment. There are times you love that special someone to death and there are times you'd actually like to put him or her to death. Just remember to think: we, us, our. To be loved, you must be lovable. It is not your right; it must be earned. It doesn't take long to know what buttons to push and not to push. Talk about feelings, wants, needs, everything. Choose your words carefully, you can never erase them. Timing is everything and when anger or resentment enters the picture that's not the time to talk. Never lose respect for the other because once respect is gone, love is soon to follow. A candlelight dinner is a wonderful way to cele- brate Valentine's Day, especially when eating out is not affordable. Farm the kids out to friends, rela- tives, etc., if possible and make something easy. Even take out is OK. Just set the stage and plan to make the evening special. Many years ago, my steady boyfriend and I spent the evening of my senior prom at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. It was a magical evening as we danced to the big band. I vowed to someday make that dinner for my husband. It was many years before I made it; he remembered and said it was just as good as the first time we had it. It's quick and easy. Since I can't remember what the dish was called, I simply named it Senior Prom Steak. Remember: renew your commitments. Valentine tidbits Valentine's Day piqued my curiosity since no one knows its true origin. Some trace it to an ancient Roman festival. There is ambiguous evidence of two early Christians, both named ARLENE BORG Romancing the Stov with the Grammy Gi Valentine, who were martyred on Feb. 14 different parts of Ital one knows for sure if was one or two, how one from Rome was believed to have bee priest and was saints 350 A.D. Some believe the d origin came from an English poet in the 1 who chose Feb. 14 bi birds choose their m on that day. SENIOR PROM STEAK Serves two 1 pound (1-inch th sirloin steak or filet mignon 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 medium cloves garlic, halved 6 small new potatoes, peeled or 2 medium potatoes peeled, and cut in 6 pieces each 1 medium-sized jar roasted red peppers, not pimentos, drained and torn in large segments ve Several sprigs fresh Italian parsley chopped uru or 1 teaspoon dried 1/2 teaspoon oregano Salt and pepper to taste in Cut sirloin in 2-inch f there pieces; cut the filets in fever, half. Tenderize the sirloin with meat tenderizer as n a directed on jar. ed in In a large covered skillet, place 1 tablespoon oil. ay's Saut6 steak in hot oil until browned on outside but 300s still raw inside. Set aside. because Add remaining table- ates spoon oil to pan. Saut6 garlic. Lower heat; add potatoes and brown on all sides. Add peppers, half the parsley, oregano and a little salt and pepper. Cover pan and cook until ick) potatoes are almost tender. Return steak to pan. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook until steak is medium rare or however you like it. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Add a little more water (1/4 cup); heat through. Serve with crusty Italian or French bread and a salad. It's a feast fit for a king and queen. STRAWBERRY PARFAITS Use tall, slender glass or plastic goblets that can be placed in the freezer. Vanilla ice cream (regu- lar, low-fat or fat-free) or frozen yogurt 1 package frozen sliced strawberries, sugared The day before, soften ice cream; thaw strawber- ries. Place a small amount of berries in each glass. Layer with ice cream, then berries. Continue until glass is full, ending with berries. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and place in freezer. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving. Top with a dollop of canned whipped cream. * Let's talk: Arlene Borg, the Grammy Guru, is available for talks from south Vero to Hobe Sound. Call (772) 465-5656 or (800) 823-0466. * NIB: When a recipe is not in Mrs. Borg's cookbook it will have (NIB) next to the title. * Buy the book: For an autographed cookbook, "Romancing The Stove with the Grammy Guru," send $19.50 ($15-book, $1- tax, $3.50 for shipping and handling) For multiple books sent to one address, it's $3.50 shipping and handling for one book, add $2 postage for each addi- tional book ($15 plus $2). Send to: Arlene M. Borg, 265 S. W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., No. 149, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984. Check, Visa, MasterCard o Check, Visa, Master Card or PayPal accepted or visit Borders in the Treasure Coast Square Mall in Jensen Beach or Vero Book Center in Vero Beach. More Romancing: www. romancingthestove.rie t E-mail: arlene@romanc- ingthestove. net. Scopes From page B1 Libra-Sept 23-Oct.22 Events over the past year have made you more self- reliant and shown you clearly where change and improvement is needed. Challenges in life seem to, bring out the best in you. You always rise up again, no, matter what knocks you down; You are a champion and winner in the game of life because of it. Your strong spirit is a beautiful light to others. Scorpio-Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Visualizing, writing down and affirming the most important things you need .helps keep you focused and on track. Pace yourself. You don't have to do everything at once. Lesser things can wait. There is calm in the eye of the storm. Go within, find your center and patience, trust and faith and the universe will guide you and keep you safe. Sagittarius-Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Sometimes unexpected things happen that interrupt our routines. Because you are the archer and always set goals, you always get back on track. Creating a backup up plan is insurance against failure. This flexibili- ty is what makes you the -great leader that you are. Just remember that behind every cloud in life the sun still shines and a new day is dawning. Capricorn-Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Say this out loud upon aris- ing. "My life is filled with peace, joy, love, light, health and abundance in all things. Mine is a great life. I gladly share my blessings with others. I take time each day to heal, renew and be inspired. This is my day. I see good in myself and all others I meet. I surrender my will to the higher will. Now everyone is blessed and more good is on the way." Aquarius-Jan. 20-Feb. 18 You are a winner in life. Why? Because you carry courage, conviction, integri- ty and love in your heart. Your strong conscience and loyalty always make you want to do the right thing. Because of your generosity to others, the universe is ready to bring you acceler- ated vision, growth and abundance more than ever before. Enjoy it all and con- tinue to share. What a great life. Pisces-Feb. 19-March 20 Put your creative power to work. The moon in Pisces gives you an emotional boost. Clearly imagine what you truly want. Be innova- tive and original. Don't wait for anyone's approval. Be bold and decisive. Conceive new and ideas and bring them into manifestation. The process is idea, desire, action, creation. You were born to do great things. It's your destiny. Star visions This column is on the Web at www.myhometown- news.net. Click on Star Scopes on the left menu. For a personalized astrolo- gy chart, call (772) 334- 9487 or e-mail jtuckxyz@aol.com. 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