Dinner Out

Soft silk chiffons bare legs crossed, pressed white linen hangs cornered over, hiding black heels vacated. Candle flickers in soft sigh as silver rimmed plates are masterfully set at right angles. Aroma gently tantalizes, stroking attentive faces into anticipation. Delicate amber curls of carrot crafted into art, tulle blushing beet batons. Layered succulent slices linger, drizzled cranberry port reduction sweetens breast of roasted duck. Wild rice pilaf infused with woodland morels softly mound the landscape. Deep burgundy Merlot swirls in crystal goblets, clinking to a toast... and a fork is lifted.