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THE February, 2010 ISSUE IS OUT NOW!
Letter From The Publishers
It was hard to miss the recent declaration posted on a certain Compass ad, which noted, "Nothing ignites the passion within a woman more than a piece of cake." While I haven't tried cake specifically, I am certainly a true believer in the romantic miracles that chocolate or anything chocolate-flavored can achieve, a conviction I'm that sure many male and female readers share with me.
Clearly, whether it's cake, chocolate or champagne, sweet, delectable things remain a favored way to say "I love you" around the world. With that in mind, this month's cover article has sought out the recommendations for such things from a handful of notable city chefs, who have taken the extra step of providing recipes, in case you decide you want to really impress your Significant Other with something you made yourself. Unless you're already a pro in the kitchen, however, I'd suggest doing at least one of two trial runs before handing over that handmade treat. And if that's too much trouble, save yourself the trouble and purchase it from one of the above chefs or another Compass advertiser.
This year presents a very unusual dilemma for local restaurants and customers alike. For the first time in my memory, lunar new year's day and Valentine's Day have been compressed into the same 24 hours. The question then is how to spend that day. With your family, or with your romantic interest? Undoubtedly, some folks will celebrate Valentine's Day earlier or later, while others with perhaps less-pressing family commitments will stick to the official date. In my conversations with restaurants across Taichung, I've found that many, perhaps most, businesses will remain open for at least part of new year's day to accomodate all manner of celebrations and get-togethers. As usual, be sure and consult with Compass magazine's "What's Cooking" section and ads for a wide range of good options for Feb. 14 and the festive days that follow. One notable item is Taichung city government's annual Lantern Festival extravaganza, which is fun for all ages and happens between Feb. 22 and March 7. For more detailed information, check the article in this magazine's "Taichung City This Month" section.
Wherever and however you spend the holiday, best wishes from me, Co-Publisher Donovan Smith and the Compass team to all our readers, advertisers and other supporters for a very happy--and romantic--start to the Year of the Tiger!
Douglas Habecker
Co-Publisher
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