kept it a secret from her (which is hard for me to do!) but i thought this is nothing compared to everything she has ever done for me! she is literally everything to me and i would be lost without her. but i'm glad she had an amazing day in the end! two glasses of heated vinegar, the raisins, the pine nuts and the sugar. boil up the mixture for a few minutes. arrange the sardines on the serving tray, sprinkle each layer with marinade, especially the last one. let it rest 24 hours, then serve. 