A date.
Married couple tend to get into a daily routine that leaves less time for romance. In order to combat this possibility, Jules and I packed an overnight bag and went on a "date".
We spent the day strolling around Beaver Creek Resort and saw families having fun on their vacation.
At the bottom of the slops, we saw (and had to restrain ourselves not to eat) kids roasting marshmallows and making "smores", courtesy of the resort. (you hook a piece of marshmallow on a stick and roast it on the open fire, put in on a Graham cracker, add a thin leaf of chocolate and top the sandwich with another Graham cracker.)
Later we checked into the newly built Westin Resort.
The chef at the hotel's restaurant, upon hearing that we are vegans, rose to the challenge and made us a memorable dinner.
He created a dish of wraps made from steamed green chard leaves filled with baby lentils and fresh figs, covered with roasted baby eggplant, baby yellow carrots, baby beets, sun dried tomatoes, ginger and fresh herbs.
It may sound a bit too much but it all blended beautifully in the mouth.
Accompanied with a fresh summer gazpacho, a fresh salad and some house wine- it was fantastic!
The rooms at the Westin are decorated in a modern style with very comfortable beds, fireplaces, a small kitchenette (for those visiting during the ski season) and a great bathroom.
We had a great date and swore to do it again whenever we feel the need to enliven our romantic life.
