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Valentine\u2019s Day has been celebrated since ancient Roman times\u2014it began as a pagan fertility festival to celebrate Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, where goats were sacrificed, and women were paired off with men by lottery. The celebration was \u201cChristianized\u201d by Pope Gelasius I as the feast of St. Valentine in the 5th<\/sup> century, but it took centuries for the day to be associated with love. Written valentines first appeared in the 1400s, but it was the Victorians who transformed Valentine\u2019s Day into the romantic celebration of cards and flowers that we now know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, in a normal world, Valentine\u2019s Day meant scoring a reservation at an ultra-cozy restaurant for a leisurely feast in a romantic, dimly lit dining room. We can hope for those days to be a reality soon again. But if you are looking to celebrate and don\u2019t want to miss out on a fine dining evening with your special someone, CookinGenie<\/a> can make it happen. Turns out you CAN make the day extra special \u2014and we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CookinGenie brings the restaurant experience to your home so you can enjoy a sumptuous Valentine\u2019s Day meal prepared by a local culinary expert in the safety of your very own dining room. All at below restaurant prices. Our Genies offer a wide variety of special occasion appetizers<\/a>, entrees, and desserts for your celebration. We\u2019re talking a silky Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto<\/strong>, or decadent New York Strip Steak with Potatoes<\/strong>, Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce<\/strong>, or perfectly prepared Fettuccini Mare<\/strong>, bursting with cherry tomatoes and plump, tender shrimp. They\u2019ll show up at your door with everything they need to make your meal, and when they\u2019re done, our Genies clean up and leave your kitchen as clean as (or maybe even cleaner!) than it was when they arrived. All you need to do is dim the lights, pop open the champagne, and light some candles for a romantic dinner<\/a> for two (and there may be leftovers to pack a lunch the next day).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book your Genie this Valentine\u2019s Day weekend and see just how romantic \u201clet\u2019s stay in\u201d can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PS Don\u2019t see your favorites on our menu? Send us an email and we\u2019ll work to customize a meal just for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Also Read<\/strong> – Tracing Tacos \u2013 A Journey Through Time<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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