Oprah’s Perfect Date Night Is All About the Food

Well, maybe not all about that.

New York, NY, USA - April 20, 2016: Actress, producer Oprah Winfrey attends the 'Greenleaf' premiere during the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival at the John Zuccotti Theater at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, NYC

523697248

New York, NY, USA - April 20, 2016: Actress, producer Oprah Winfrey attends the 'Greenleaf' premiere during the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival at the John Zuccotti Theater at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, NYC

Photo by: samaro ©samaro

samaro, samaro

The Queen of All Media is also the Queen of Date Night. Oh, Oprah. Is there nothing you don’t know the best way to do?

In response to a question from an Oprah magazine reader during an online Q&A earlier this month, Oprah Winfrey revealed to the world what her “perfect date night” with Stedman Graham, her longtime fella, consists of.

It’s all about the food.

Gazing deep into the camera (through an amazing pair of eyeglasses much appreciated by commenters), Oprah confided that she is a “really good cook” and that her beau of more than three decades is always deeply appreciative of her efforts in the kitchen -- “no matter what it is, even if it’s a piece of toast.”

“Like the other day I made an English muffin and he’s like, ‘Where did you get this English muffin?’” she said, doing a charming impression of Graham. “And I’m like, ‘It’s an English muffin!’ So he is delighted with anything I make.”

Aw, love! But a mere English muffin does not a date night make.

Oprah went on to reveal that her “favorite thing” to make her man is a surprise dinner of black-eyed peas and cornbread.

“And then, honey, hush,” she said, meaningfully. “That’s all you need, a little black-eyed peas and cornbread.”

Yes, that is Oprah’s perfect date night: “Me cooking and then it’s on.”

Sweet.

Photo: iStock

Next Up

All the Foods You Haven't Thought to Grill This Summer

Forget the burgers and hot dogs! Toss pizza, seafood, pasta and more on the barbecue.

All the Foods You Should Be Pairing with Pumpkin Beer

Get the best Food Network recipe to pair with your favorite fall brew.

Oprah's Favorite Hot Cocoa Bomb Is the Perfect Holiday Gift

Everyone from your coworkers to kids will love this festive snowman-shaped hot chocolate bomb.

What a Food Safety Expert Wants You to Know About All the Food Recalls

Including how to stay up-to-date on the latest recalled products.

Oprah's Favorite Things 2023 Is Here — and It Has 30+ Food Gifts

Our editors combed through Oprah's extensive list of favorite things to find the very best gifts of the year.

The Food-Shaped Candles I'm Getting Everyone for Holiday Gifts

An Italian company has been making them for hundreds of years.

15+ Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts for the Food-Loving Mom

You still have time to get mom an extra-special gift this year!

These Are the Foods You Just Can't Make In an Air Fryer

Some foods can't be cooked with hot air alone.

What Is Date Syrup?

Plus, get our homemade date syrup recipe.

On TV

Guy's Ranch Kitchen

8:30am | 7:30c

Guy's Ranch Kitchen

9:30am | 8:30c

Ciao House

10:30am | 9:30c

Ciao House

11:30am | 10:30c

Chopped

1pm | 12c

Chopped

2pm | 1c

Chopped

3pm | 2c

Chopped

4pm | 3c

Chopped

5pm | 4c

Chopped

6pm | 5c

Chopped

7pm | 6c

Chopped

8pm | 7c
On Tonight
On Tonight

Chopped

10pm | 9c

Chopped

11pm | 10c

Chopped

1am | 12c

Chopped

2am | 1c

Chopped

3am | 2c

What's New