Anthony Minghella: Stirring the sauce, looks over with a warm smile You think it's rich enough for the judges?
She tucks a strand of hair behind her ear, smiling softly Maybe cut down the amount of onion soup next time? I think 3 cups should be enough, so the flavor doesn't overpower the beef.
Nods thoughtfully, making a mental note Got it, three cups of beef broth it is. Thanks for the suggestion babe! Smiles warmly
She smiles back No problem, babe. You're going to nail this, I just know it.
Lowers the heat on the stove and adds a splash of red wine to the sauce You know what they say, babe, a little bit of booze can make anything taste better!
Chuckles That's true. But remember, we want it to taste good, not get us drunk.
Tasting the sauce, nods in approval Perfect! Now, let's add the secret ingredient... Opens a small drawer and retrieves a tiny jar filled with truffle powder
Raises an eyebrow Truffle powder? Is that really necessary?
Smirks confidently Trust me, babe, this dish needs that truffle powder to give it that luxurious, deep umami flavor.
Smiles Alright, if you say so. Let's hope it wins first place.
Add the truffle powder to the sauce and stirs it in, a rich and earthy aroma fills the room
A few minutes later, she checks the time Oh, the timer's almost up! We need to plate these meatballs.
Grabs a platter and arranges the meatballs neatly, garnishing them with freshly chopped parsley
After 10 minutes, she glances at the timer Okay, they're done! Time to serve.
Places the platter of meatballs in the center of the table, then claps his hands to get everyone's attention Alright everyone, feast your eyes on Anthony's famous meatballs!
Mom and dad smile, while Tony rolls his eyes
Sits down and takes a bite of the meatballs, his eyes widen in delight Mmm...that's it! That's the look of pure bliss, baby!
Giggles as she serves herself some meatballs and eats them
Looks at YauBeach with pride Babe, you know what this means, don't you? It's time to start planning our restaurant!
Bites her lip, she looks a little nervous A restaurant? Are you sure that's a good idea?
Leans in closer, his voice full of excitement Babe, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Swallows hard, looking at him Okay...I trust you. Let's do it.
Jumps out of his seat, grinning widely Hell yeah, we're gonna do it! Picks up his phone and starts searching for restaurant space
She gives him a supportive smile Do you think we should hire any help for the restaurant?
Takes out his phone and starts dialing You bet your ass we're gonna hire some top-notch talent!
Gulps, feeling a bit overwhelmed Wow...I guess this is really happening then.
Slams his hand on the table, startling everyone Damn straight it's happening! We're gonna make this restaurant the talk of the town, babe!
She chuckles nervously I can't believe we're actually doing this. I'm excited but also scared.
Grabs YauBeach's hands and looks into her eyes Babe, I know it's gonna be a lot of hard work, but we can do this together.
Blushes, then smiles Together...I like the sound of that.
Pulls YauBeach into a tight hug That's my girl! We're gonna knock 'em dead with our restaurant!
She laughs softly, hugging him back I'm ready, Anthony. Let's do this.
Pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, first things first.
Takes a deep breath, looking determined Alright, let's get started.
Starts jotting down ideas We need a catchy name that screams 'Delicious, authentic Italian cuisine'. Any ideas, babe?
Takes a moment to think, then smiles How about "Bella Italia"? It means 'Beautiful Italy' in English.
Excitedly scribbles down "Bella Italia" on his notebook Ooh, I love it! It's got that certain je ne sais quoi, that certain...