1) Play a romantic bingo game. Couples can have some romantic fun while competing to win Romantic coupons. Simply make bingo cards and once you get five in a row or in each of the four corners of your card then claim your sweet reward. Some coupons can be sweet, some can be romantic, and others can be a little naughty! You are sure to have lots of fun playing your favorite game and getting in the mood. Oh la la!

2) Leave a short love note if their jacket pocket or briefcase. Love messages and notes are the best way to express your feelings to the one you love. If you don’t have a special someone write a note to a dear friend expressing what you appreciate about your friendship.

3) Make a surprise special meal. This is a perfect idea for people with kids who have a hard time finding babysitters. Put the kids to bed and have a romantic meal with your partner.

4) Give your partner a massage

5) Have a fun scavenger hunt with different clues at different locations leading them to a surprise location to meet you

6) Have a night out and stay in a hotel in your town. It is a great opportunity to reconnect and change it up. I never really like going far from my little one but going out for a night on the town offers a change of scenery and will feel like a mini-vacation. Order room service and enjoy each other’s company.

Did you meet your partner or a dear friend playing bingo? Bingo does help bring people together as friends and even as partners. If you have a special friend or partner that you met playing bingo please send me a picture of the two of you to avavonbingo@bingo.com and a story of how you met and I’ll feature your story in my next blog post.

Here is a yummy recipe that is sure to get you in the mood. A friend made Lava cake for a dinner party and it was the first time I have ever had it. It was soooo good. Enjoy!

Bittersweet Molten Chocolate Cakes

•    12 teaspoons plus 5 tablespoons sugar

•    8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
•    3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
•    3 large eggs
•    3 large egg yolks
•    1 tablespoon all purpose flour

Preparation:

Generously butter eight 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Sprinkle inside of each dish with 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar.

Stir chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Using electric mixer, beat eggs, egg yolks, and remaining 5 tablespoons sugar in large bowl until thick and pale yellow, about 8 minutes. Fold 1/3 of warm chocolate mixture into egg mixture, then fold in remaining chocolate. Fold in flour. Divide batter among soufflé dishes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic; chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place soufflé dishes on baking sheet. Bake cakes uncovered until edges are puffed and slightly cracked but center 1 inch of each moves slightly when dishes are shaken gently, about 13 minutes.

Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Bittersweet-Molten-Chocolate-Cakes-with-Coffee-Ice-Cream-107659#ixzz1CpvNvNxE

Until next time my bingo buddies….