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For the second time in recent months, producer and sometime TikTok chef Benny Blanco is using food as a way to get into the mind of, among others, Selena Gomez. The couple, who have been dating since late last year, are known for what I call “over-documenting their relationship on social media,” and Blanco's Instagram post on Monday was part of that. It was very in line with the spirit. What meal did Blanco choose to seal the deal? Steak.
“I woke up early this morning and thought, 'I want to do something nice for my girlfriend,'” the meatball maker said of Gomez in the video. “I was thinking, When I want to put a smile on her face or have sex, I just make her a steak”
Monday's video blog marks the second time Blanco has cooked for Gomez with the dual purpose of wooing her and “flirting” her. Last time, the aphrodisiac of the day was fried pickles. This time, the 36-year-old shared with his followers a steak recipe that his girlfriend would love, served with a Caesar salad with homemade croutons and dressing. “Okay, so she's at work today. So my plan is to make her the best steak dinner she's ever had, put it in a little Tupperware, tiptoe into her work, and totally “It’s surprising that she is,” he added.
However, Gomez wasn't at work, she was taking a nap at home. Bad boyfriend intel. Blanco then filmed herself writing a note for Gomez on a paper towel (“I love you! Sleep well! I made you steak”) and placed it on her nightstand. As expected, Gomez awoke from her slumber and posted a photo of a steak with a white heart on her Instagram story. I don't know if he ultimately got what he wanted out of a carnal relationship, but that he would have been happy if someone brought me my favorite food in a “little Tupperware.” I reluctantly admit it. ” I’m afraid I’ll give you this, Blanco.
