Originally published on Wednesday, 13th February 2008

My Funny Valentine

Dating a chef is a little like dating a coal miner. They spend the vast majority of their time below the ground, emerging 14 hours later covered in burns and cuts. But instead of stories of mine shafts and dynamite blasting, you hear about the Hobart mixer shorting out or how they sold out of foie gras before the second seating. Potential catastrophe at every turn.

It also means that spending Valentine's day together is guaranteed to be impossible. So you have to be a little creative. I am planning a fitting Valentine's meal for two. Chances are that it will be spent in the alley behind the restaurant sitting next to the rubbish bins so I'm keeping the need for cutlery to a minimum.

Romance they say is about making an effort...

Jennifer Klinec from Eat Drink Talk has kindly agreed to provide Urban Junkies readers with mouthwatering recipes and foodtips.

To learn more, classes at Eat Drink Talk are held in Jennifer's beautiful loft in Clerkenwell, packed with information and useful tips, and you'll get to sample all of the delicious dishes prepared during class.

by JK

In collaboration with Eat Drink Talk