u/VirtualStretch3115

My wife and I are celebrating our 1-year anniversary and I want to cook her a really memorable dinner.

She’s vegan, I’m not, and I’m looking for something that feels elevated, romantic, and a little ambitious/special occasion worthy, the kind of dish that makes someone feel deeply cared for.

Complication: she doesn’t like bell peppers, spicy food of any kind, or potatoes.

She DOES like:
- rich/cozy flavors
- pasta
- mushrooms
- good bread
- creamy textures
- high-concept sci-fi and artistic aesthetics (creative plating ideas welcome)
- interesting flavor combinations as long as they aren’t spicy

I’m open to any cuisine or level of effort as long as it’s realistic for a home cook willing to put in time.

Would especially love:
- mains that feel “restaurant quality”
- impressive vegan sauces
- anniversary-worthy desserts
- menu pairings
- dishes that non-vegans also get excited about

What would you make?

My wife and I may get rained into a cabin for our anniversary weekend and I want to build a really good movie lineup.
I’m a pretty serious cinephile and love films from all countries/eras/styles. She’s creative/artistic too (creative director) but generally wants something that “goes down smoother” emotionally and narratively.

Things she tends to love:
- high-concept but emotionally accessible sci-fi
wonder/awe
- romance without cynicism
- imaginative premises
- uplifting or life-affirming tone
- ZERO horror elements

Some movies/books/projects that are very “her”:
- In Time
-Stranger than Fiction
- The Life of Chuck
- Project Hail Mary
- childhood love of Star Trek

Things that usually work for both of us:
emotional sci-fi
romantic fantasy
visually inventive movies
bittersweet but hopeful endings
movies with “big heart”
films that feel human rather than ironic

I’d especially love:
overlooked gems
movies that feel romantic without necessarily being “rom-coms”
movies that create intimacy/wonder during a rainy weekend

What would you program?