A Special Dinner Planned with Love in Mind
Oyster Stew - Were documented as a aphrodisiac food by the Romans in the second century A.D
Butternut Squash Soup - Nutmeg was highly prized by Chinese women as an aphrodisiac.
Asparagus – Served to 19th century bridegrooms due to its reputed aphrodisiac powers
Arugula Salad - Arugula seed has been documented as an aphrodisiac since the first century A.D. Radishes were considered a divine aphrodisiac by Egyptian pharoahs,
Almond Crusted Salmon - A symbol of fertility throughout the ages and the aroma is thought to induce passion in a female.
Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta - Basil is said to stimulate the sex drive and boost fertility and said to produce a general sense of well being for body and mind. Pine nuts have been used to stimulate the libido as far back as Medieval times.
Coconut Curry Shrimp – Capsaicin, the substance that gives kick to peppers, curries and other spicy foods, stimulates nerve endings to release chemicals, possibly triggering the release of endorphins giving you the pleasurable feeling of a natural high. Shrimp is high in zinc with effects progesterone levels and boosts the libido
Veggie Stir Fry - Ginger root is a stimulant to the circulatory system. The 'heat' in garlic is said to stir sexual desires.
Banana Cake with Chocolate Ganache - Bananas are rich in potassium and B vitamins, necessities for sex hormone production. Aztecs referred to chocolate "nourishment of the Gods".
Anisette Cookies and a Café Latte - The essence of the Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) plant, glycrrhizin, is 50 time sweeter than sugar and chewing on bits of licorice root is said to enhance love and lust. Coffee stimulates both the body and the mind.
Crème Brulee with Vanilla Bean - The scent and flavor of vanilla is believed to increase lust.
Also available: Filet Mignon, Apple Stuffed Pork Chop, Not Guilty Your Honor Chicken
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