HOW TO PREPARE AN ELEGANT VALENTINES DINNER AT HOME

[@zara1883]

I love your content. I love the tone of your voice, the music you select, the recipes you make and your personal style. But I especially like how you show us how to enjoy single life and to love and celebrate oneself

[@gnolan4281]

Valentine's day all alone? It ain't right. You're such a worthy person. You know the value of slowing down, living with vision and purpose but without unwarranted haste. It's a quality I always enjoy seeing in people. Some guy out there is gonna be so lucky to find you. All the best from Colombia.

[@ChennysaFerrynrera]

Illuminating your Valentines Dinner at Home as Home Sweet Home...my Valentines is my Northern Lights of Aurora Borealis that illuminating the entire home...💖

[@RubyTuesdaysVintageHome]

Whilst I have been married since 1984 and we have been antique dealers ever since my husband doesn’t always appreciate the finer things in life so I’m more than happy to do things for myself the truffles looked so lovely thank you for sharing ❤

[@barbarabrunson8588]

Lovely episode. Happy Valentines Day!

[@theumwiza]

I enjoy watching you because your videos are so calming and the voice so relaxing.... much love from Uganda EAST AFRICA

[@elizabethbonanno1905]

Mellon baller is what we call that tool in the US. Love this!

[@salazark1493]

I just found your channel and it is pleasing and real ! It feels like you are telling a story and love the fact of not so many transitions ! It gives me 90s vibe but modern 😍. It feels like reading an old style magazine with great quality and up to date style. Blessings from NJ 💗

[@wuilmarksalcedo2018]

white linens are very elegant for a formal dinner at home or anywhere, no matter the occasion, thanks for the video Nicolas!

[@cathynuytten798]

I iron my table cloths. After, I fold them once or twice lengthwise and hand them on pant hangers with clips. They stay increased and ready to use at any time!

[@anaz8749]

Dear Nicolas, Your voice is so sweet and so sounding , you should do audio books Love the table setting Another amazing vlog ❤🇨🇦

[@rosaelinav8036]

My gorgeous friend, love the way you decorated the dinning table 💫🙋‍♀️💫 you two have a fabulous one on Valentine’s 💖

[@conniewatson6711]

I ordered The Secrets of Pistoulet from Amazon. The book came today and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this amazing book. I'm going to try some of the recipes soon. Thank you for the recommendation. Love your channel.

[@rhondagentry2170]

Thank you for the peace and elegance. Watching your videos is good for my spirit 🌷

[@sjordan7085]

Nicolas, Many of us 'flying solo' is not new. Your video encourages everyone to celebrate oneself, every day, not must on special occasions. You remind my mother telling me, to sit up straight, elbows off the table. Sadly it seems that fewer folk are interested in having good manners these days, but living with grace and elegance never goes out of style. Sometimes we are so busy doing special things for others that we forget to treat ourselves with the same level of love and kindness we deserve.

[@susanmetcalf3696]

Such a calming and relaxing video Nicolas. The table and food look awesome! The homemade truffles are a nice touch for V. Day.

[@dorothysmith7289]

Nicholas, you've done it again. Provided inspiration to have my own personal Valentine's Day dinner. I've been single forever and usually avoid this week as my 69th birthday is six days later! This year I will 🎉 celebrate! Many thanks.

[@kushmaa8]

Happy birthday 🎂🌸🌠

[@robertdunbar2434]

Nicolas, thank you for another enjoyable episode bringing peace and inspiration to your audience. Your opening comments set the tone, "Celebrate Valentine's Day as an opportunity to embrace love in whatever way it comes into your life." For those who are alone or have lost a loved one, it brings a new outlook on what might be a sad reminder of something that is missing in their lives. You have the gift of optimism and innovation. May your day be blessed with the love from God, family, and friends. Maybe a new "Love" will come knocking at your door. From New York City, all the best, Robert.

[@olivegreen308]

Listening to Nicholas read is so delightfully relaxing.

[@LB-ku6ry]

Oh my word. I wish that I could be your guest. No one has ever made something so beautiful for me. This really is lovely and elegant and classy. So refined and reserved. Your voice is soothing. I need this tonight. Bless you!

[@brittney3614]

I just recently discovered your channel and am truly enjoying your content. So glad to have found this tranquil space on KZbin.

[@trainsupporter9088]

I second that!

[@nancychestnut8928]

Blissfully single here and will be treating myself for Valentine's day! Love the book and will most likely order one. My truffles have a hazelnut wrapped in the center with edible gold flakes on the outside. So pretty! The melon ball thingy is just that, A Mellon baller! Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

[@mariannetracy4248]

In the Celtic Wheel of the year, generally speaking February festivals are celebrating leaving the long nights of December/January, and entering the threshold of spring, where the world is beginning to awaken from dormancy. Dinner parties with lots of candles to celebrate the emerging light, food to stimulate the palate (aka chocolate!), and flowers...it's so enjoyable from this perspective, no matter what. Thanks you, Nicolas, for the inspiration 🙂

[@youareblessedyouareloved9278]

Oh, Nic...I didn't even get to the end of the video yet, before I had to stop and tell you how lovely your table is. I love your effortless layering of greens, purples & linen. Casual yet elegant and gorgeous. The way you threw it together is so fresh and inviting but also unlabored. Perfect. Beautiful. Viola. Love, love, love. Happy Valentine's Day! xoxo

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

I truly appreciate this video Nicolas! Me as a viewer felt special just watching you prepare everything. ☺️ Thank you! 💖💖

[@lianeabeyta4515]

I have been alone for 21 years , since my soul mate passed. Valentines day never makes me sad. I treat myself to something sweet and buy myself a little bouquet for my small silver little pitcher. My market sells a single ,quite large slice of cheesecake that has been dipped in dark chocolate on the end, and has one chocolate dipped strawberry on the side! I look forward to that treat every year. As for candlelight... there is never a day that I don't light a candle. Happy Valentines Day Nicolas

[@BillPritchard]

There isn't a soul that follows your dulcet toned voice and charming style, that wouldn't offer to be your valentine, Nic! The best valentine love is that which we give ourselves. You make that look so easy. I wish you a happy Valentines Day from Seattle! 🥰

[@canadianjaneoriginal]

I loved this video as always. I have not made truffles in several years. I do miss them. I imagine you narrating books Nicholas. If ever you do any audio book, a self biography, anything… I would be running to get it. Your dinner looked lovely. I could watch you folding napkins or setting tables all day long and never be bored! I would love a video on more decoupage, making an English breakfast, (I know you don’t have breakfast yourself really), but it can be a brunch, and perhaps a video on top 10+ essentials in life for anything or kitchen, bathroom etc.

[@teresah5769]

I used to read Griffin and Sabine with my daughter when she was young. Five years ago, my baby had a daughter and she called her “Sabine”. Thank you for the fond memories. ❤

[@rachellacrain1374]

Nicolas I look forward to your videos and this one did not disappoint. Well they really never do. Lol I live alone and you have inspired me to treat myself to a lovely Valentine dinner. Table cloth, napkins, some wine and a favorite meal. One of the comments was maybe to buy some chocolate and a card for yourself. I am so inspired thank you so much!!

[@alcg3981]

Next year I think I'll send myself a card!😸😻😻

[@rachellacrain1374]

@@alcg3981 Yes why not!! Maybe I'll buy small bouquet of flowers too. I'm on a roll! Lol 🤣 Love and take care of ourselves.❤️

[@MDobri-sy1ce]

I preferred Valentines Day when I was a kid not for the fact I am single. I am blissfully single not woefully single. But when you are a kid it seemed more of showing mutual respect for people in your life whereas as soon as you become a teenager or young adult like, who got a Valentines Day gift and who didn't, got to have a fancy dinner, or play in the sheets.

[@alcg3981]

Yes, I somewhat agree. I admit to being an incurable romantic, but I think V Day has become too commercialized and "expected". Valentine, Shmalentine 😉😹😵‍💫,

[@eileenbowery5538]

Hello Nicholas, thank you for giving us tips for celebrating Valentine's Day. I loved the table setting and the tip for cutting one flower shorter than the other. I pick up lots of ideas from you. Happy Valentine's Day in advance.

[@rubytuesday9881]

Nicolas, if I could make one request, it would be for you to read some of the recipes from "The Secrets of Pistoulet" and then describe how one could put several meals together with the different recipes. The more you read...the better! The calm sound and elegance of your voice, coupled with the recipes, would make a fabulous video (in my humble opinion). Thank you, Nicolas. :o)

[@mavep2855]

A lovely tribute to St Valentine Nicolas. Your table setting was perfect for the occasion whatever your relationship status is. 🙏❤️

[@thatgirlmadge]

Happy Valentines Day Nicholas! One of the greatest comments here was " I am blissfully single not woefully single" ♡ You and your videos help me me/all of us here, achieve " Blissfully Blissful" ha! Thank you always! ☆♡☆

[@lucy2beme]

The table and food looked lovely. You are very talented with presentation and you have a beautiful style.

[@karensims9817]

Another delightful video Nicolas 😊 I managed to get a copy of this wonderful book and it’s become one of my favourite ways to relax with a cup of tea by Nicolas Fairford of course! ❤

[@sylviavandegrift1388]

Oh how lovely and romantic . Thank you for sharing making truffles. ❤

[@sheilaspastelvision]

For Valentine's this year I put together gifts 🎁 for donating to the local Children's Hospital 🏥. As for the day of ... I'm not sure what I am doing yet. Thanks for sharing your tips. Hope your having a good new year.

[@trevordixon1427]

Glad you are there 4 us.thanks

[@ursulabecker3200]

I just adore your videos! So refreshing! The best content!!!

[@suzannederringer1607]

Lovely ideas! A friend in Vienna always made Truffles but rolled them in plain Cocoa for a simple look. Happy Valentines's Day, Nicholas!

[@susanlarkin3790]

Inspiring…and so wonderful to do a Valentine meal in your own home for friend or loved ones. I especially love your advice to do tried and true recipes that don’t stress you out. Focusing on guests is the key. I am still learning!

[@jalonburton5800]

What a lovely moment in an otherwise crazy day. Beautiful surroundings, beautiful music and beautiful inspiration! Thank you! Happy Valentine’s Day ❤ P.S. one of my fav books too!

[@LB-ku6ry]

My book will be shipped overnight. I’m so excited to get it. It comes tomorrow.

[@lyndabond1443]

Great 👍 video Nicholas. I love truffles and I add a dash of cinnamon to mine after the chocolate melts. Very lovely rug, the room is looking marvelous. Love the small design on your white tablecloth. ❤. Happy Valentine’s Day 🎉

[@kateoliviaireland9808]

Sweet Nicolas, I love your vlogs. Your vlogs just keep getting better and better. Be Blessed.

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

How romantic 💝

[@arrow1-b2v]

Best time of the week is when Nicolas post a new video ❤ lovely ❤

[@jenny-ro1fo]

Hmmmmm, are you trying to hypnotise us with your soothing voice? iIt's working! Always enjoy your vlogs, enriched with quality and elegance.

[@conversecone9687]

Restful and elegant! You absolutely amaze me with your creativity in all areas of your life. Your excellent taste and kind personality are the keys to your extraordinary success.

[@Manchitas84]

My god, I really enjoyed this vid. It’s so relaxing… the low voice, the beautiful tablescape, it’s so nice!❤

[@marilyndejesus4108]

Hi from Puerto Rico everything look beautiful thanks for the tips.❤.

[@vahneb7260]

Nicolas, this was wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@flyfly2850]

I love your voice and elegance in everything you do! Cheers from sunny FL.🐊🌴

[@imogenethomas1138]

You always set a lovely table! Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day. I ordering the Pistolet cook book.

[@carolynbod]

I love this one, I look forward to your videos every week Nicolas! Love the simple yet beautiful tips for setting the table. I will definitely be using some of those tips for our little Valentine date at home this year❤️

[@pageremick5504]

Lovely! And another tip: invite one or more other single people so they don't have to celebrate alone.

[@twodogsandablindcat3626]

I enjoyed your vlog! I would definitely listen to an audible book with your voice! I love how you read those recipes to us! lol

[@janetclaireSays]

I would love to be your Valentine date and enjoy that lovely meal! 😅 Happy Valentine's Day Nicolas ❤

[@carolinemcdonald6289]

A lovely relaxing vlog Nicolas, a beautiful table setting 🍽️ 🌷, Caroline Ireland 🇮🇪

[@melissad9454]

Oh my goodness, Nicolas! You should read bedtime stories! Your voice is so soothing. lol❤

[@angeliqueabma5679]

I am now inspired to make a romantic meal properly decorated. Thank you Nicolas ♥♥♥♥

[@ellymay4844]

The non-messy food bit made me laugh! So true! 😂 No phos/ramens either!

[@patwilkinson2182]

Happy Valentines day Nicolas! What a beautiful table setting. Thanks for sharing the recipe again. ❤️

[@valoriecarson1476]

You reading the recipe was so relaxing and enjoyable! More please!🥰

[@lindawentink2725]

This was so lovely to listen to Nicholas. You have such a soothing, rich quality to your voice.

[@robinmp8300]

Good! Im not the only one there hahahahahaha

[@ronaldjames4986]

Nicolas, as always, a lovely vlog with good tips and how can one go wrong with a chocolate truffle recipe and book recommendation!? I purchased the book back in May 2021 because of your recommendation. It is a charming little book with lovely little stories and recipes. Worth bringing it up again. Do have a lovely Valentine's Day, whether with yourself only, with another or with friends.

[@patriciaf4783]

This magnificent table ! This candlelight meal .. so romantic 💖✨ like you Nicolas 🥰 Thank you 🫶 💐

[@LB-ku6ry]

I made these truffles for our Valentine’s dinner. Oh my word, they were delicious, and yet so simple to make. My husband loves them. He ate six of them! 😅 Thank you for this recipe.

[@jillengel4124]

Glad you demonstrated making truffles. They sound like something that could be intimidating to prepare but they really aren’t. The Secrets of Pistoulet intrigues me. My plans for Valentine’s Day consist of making Red Velvet coffee at breakfast and then making heart shaped sugar cookies which I’ll frost and decorate with assorted sprinkles.

[@leadoucet1432]

Ive never heard of Red Velvet coffee, probably because my go-to is espresso lol. I will look it up, ty.

[@KA-jo8vn]

Lucky the one to spend Valentines with you ❤

[@jillengel4124]

@@leadoucet1432 I opened the bag this morning so I could try it out. It smells like Red Velvet Cake instead of coffee when you open it but it tastes very good.

[@ricardomadrid7581]

A very beautiful table spread, as always love your channel and your videos so calm and tranquil I really enjoy your content!! Happy Valentine's day Nicholas 🥰🥰🥰🥰👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🍽🍽🍽🥂🥂🥂

[@sarac.3259]

I sometimes make truffles (have a traditional recipe that is just double cream and dark chocolate) but hadn't thought of using a melon ball thing. Very good idea - will buy one. The table setting looks very elegant. Have a great St Valentine's Day, Nicolas, however you spend it. 🥂

[@trainsupporter9088]

Nicolas...you have no idea how much I enjoy all your videos. You truly make life beautiful. I am so grateful for you!

[@agabert7318]

Have a wonderfully happy Valentine's Day, Nicolas! My wife and I are going with friends to Mexico this week. We are escaping the winter of Western Canada for the tranquil beaches of the South. It will be a Valentine's Week 💕 to remember. Thank you for another beautiful episode. ❤ F&A

[@elizabethmaysonet892]

This video is so beautiful and special. Thankyou for the tips especially for Valentine's day sweetie. Take care Nicolas love xx ❤️❤️❤️

[@barbiec4312]

This was lovely. My plan for Valentine’s Day - I am currently traveling in Thailand alone so I arranged with a neighbor to take my husband a card and chocolates. Plus I gave the neighbor some money to purchase a big bunch of fresh flowers for him. He is my true love. He will be so surprised and happy.

[@glgardener4972]

Stunning table scape. Love truffles. Your videos are extra special and unique. Many thanks

[@caroldimezzo2342]

I ordered from Amazon and just received a copy of THE SECRETS OF PISTOULET. Love the book!! Thank you so much for your recommendation. This is the second time I have purchased cookbooks you have recommended. Carol. Happy Valentines Day❤

[@marilynbunte5376]

Good morning! I love the cook book!! Have a grand Valentine’s Day!

[@janetgao6201]

I’m making valentines cookies with my 5 year old friend…such a treat.

[@susansavelli5521]

I love the truffles! Totally making those this weekend now. I think I may use chopped nuts instead of sprinkles. The book is adorable. (We in America call the melon thing a melon baller).

[@judewebb5694]

We do in the UK too!

[@shawkitty2524]

I was thinking that finely chopped nuts would be a super choice for the truffles! I'd prefer that to the sprinkles, frankly.

[@judewebb5694]

@@shawkitty2524 yes I've done that in the past, delicious! Chopped walnuts, most nuts

[@becky4393]

Stunning as always, very nice! Happy Valintines Day Nicholas! 💓💓💓

[@catrionagarde4410]

Or coconut flakes.

[@SuperDls10]

Agree with the philosophy of every concept! I’m learning for a an Afternoon Tea and I greatly appreciate these videos and your expertise.

[@MsPerfectpug]

I am always anxiously waiting until your next vlog - you always have such interesting content- I love love the table setting- it’s beautiful- thank you for sharing on how we can create a beautiful occasion at home - I discovered your channel ( I was never interested in watching Vlogs) however the week I lost my brother & two months prior my dad - I discovered your vlog by accident- it was your soothing voice & content that caught my attention - thank you for bringing beauty to us each week - sending much love ❤

[@bettyb9225]

I'm so thankful for your channel and lovely ideas! I already look forward to seeing what is he going to create today 🤗. I love being single and treating myself. It's less stressful and more peaceful and my friends love my ideas too and I always get great compliments. So looking forward to your next video. I would like to see a breakfast in bed video or brunch set up on the porch.

[@ashleyevans1969]

Lovely video. Your voice is so relaxing. 😊

[@susanorr8348]

You are a true romantic of a bygone era. So lovely. I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s day. Thank you nicolas!

[@roberthicks5704]

So enjoyed this video Nicolas. You make everything look so simple and elegant. Happy Valentines 💝 Day from my home here in the southern United States.

[@cuba81174]

Such a lovely episode. Thank you for the beauty that you put into the world. It’s absolutely inspiring. I am a new subscriber and I absolutely enjoy everything that you present. I love your voice and I am grateful for the class and beauty that you put into the world. Happy Valentine’s Day Nicolas. I love you ❤️

[@judewebb5694]

Nicolas, I so love your videos ❤️ I have actually made these truffles for years now and love them so would definitely recommend. The starter sounded delicious and the book sounds just my cup of tea 🍵 Looking forward to your next video, much love, God bless xx

[@judewebb5694]

Hi Nicolas. Just to let you know that someone keeps spamming on here x

[@anajaime2748]

Nicolás I’m new to your vlog and I love it. You are such a charming and refine young man. Interesting programs and I find them so relaxing. Great work!

[@bushrabashir6745]

Hi Good to see you again So beautiful candle light dinner 🌹 Very nice and neat table settings 👍 Have a wonderful weekend

[@odilegabayengel4192]

I remember this video from couple years ago, I was very impressed and it was so beautiful indeed ! It was a little like a dream....

[@loreeluther348]

Nicely done. I like the simplicity of your flowers but I’d use them all, maybe with the large vase in the middle. Homemade truffles are fabulous & easy. Suggestion: stack the truffles in a pyramid, alternating the colored with the dark, it looks nice. You can eat your way from top to bottom. You mentioned the Soup, but didn’t make it. What did you serve? I looked like a fish onto of greens. What would you choose to serve a vegan dinner companion?

[@christineryman579]

Absolutely beautiful Nicolas as always, simple elegance, always delightful to the eye, thankyou yet again xxx

[@MaineGalVal]

Thank you so much for the book recommendation! I ordered a copy just now for Valentine's Day.

[@alexandrawallner8814]

Happy Valentine's Day, Dear Nicolas! Sending much love from Merida, Yucatan, Mexico!!! xoxo

[@nibbleniks2320]

Found the cookbook on Amazon and ordered it. Looks interesting. Wishing you a most happy Valentine's Day!

[@leeauslander8305]

I hope you find a prince nicolas to share valentines day with ❤️

[@beezneez2056]

How lovely! Wishing you a beautiful Valentine’s Day 🌹

[@blackbird6001]

*It’s so calming and aesthetic so I literally relax* ❤❤❤❤😊