Scarborough FoodFair: Meal Plan Monday

I mentioned last week that I'm not a huge fan of the whole Valentine's Day thing. If you've been reading for a while or know me in the slightest, you know that I don't do mushy gushy very well. Or ever. But that doesn't mean that I'm not all for a Valentine's Day themed feast...or drinking party.

Which is just what this Meal Plan Monday equips you to do.

I actually wish that every Meal Plan Monday could have a theme. Because I really enjoy spending ridiculous amounts of time putting together a well themed meal plan. No sarcasm. I'm not sure why I enjoy it so much. Maybe it's the coordination? I mean...I do really enjoy when things match...oh, hello OCD.

So, what are you doing for Valentine's Day? Going out? Staying in? Making one/some of these yummy things (like that octopus...oh my goodness...that octopus!)? Unfortunately, I won't be making any of these things on Valentine's Day because I'll be on my way to Missouri to celebrate my sister and her fiance at her (their) shower! However, you better believe I'll be digging into some of these recipes in the near future. Like that wine braised octopus washed down with a blood orange french 75? Yes, please. Valentine's Day not required.

Enjoy the food, your week, and the "holiday"!

P.S. - I'll be back soon to give you the recipe for the scallops featured below. They're to die for. And I wouldn't want you drooling over a picture with no recipe!

the important things...drinks