Foods that help Spark Romance on Valentines Day
Valentine's Day is the nationally-recognized day for celebrating love and romance. Husbands and partners will buy flowers and chocolates for their special someone, and their beloveds will plan a romantic evening and seduction. Card companies and flower shops love the holiday because they get so much business from lovers trying to express their love or impress their beloved. However, if you want to spark some romance and like to eat, there are foods you can buy from the grocery store to impress your beloved without doing the same flowers-and-chocolates like everybody else does. Spice up your romance with these foods!
Strawberries and chocolate
Strawberries are red and juicy, sweet without being overly sweet and pair well with chocolate. Buy a fondue maker or a chocolate fountain to sweeten the romance. Dip your lover's strawberry into the chocolate and feed the strawberry to him or her. It is a very intimate action and is likely to remind your lover of passion and kissing.
Raspberries, bananas, and whipped cream
According to Gourmet Sleuth, raspberries and bananas are a natural aphrodisiac. Whipped cream adds an element of fun. Layer raspberries, add whipped cream and layer bananas. Or mix bananas and raspberries together and add whipped cream on top. Kiss each other using a raspberry between your lips. The kiss will be juicy and sweet.
Dark chocolate and red wine
Dark chocolate has antioxidants to improve your health and enhance your natural beauty. Chocolate releases happiness with every bite. Red wine also contains antioxidants (from the grapes) and can recreate the lighted-headed feeling of initial romantic spark due to the alcohol. Enjoy it as a dessert after a light meal of vegetables and steak.
Romantic Vegetables
Gourmet Sleuth lists the following vegetables as aphrodisiacs: asparagus, arugula, and carrots. Lightly cook the asparagus and carrots in butter and add to the arugula for a light salad. Drizzle with a sweet vinaigrette and top with almonds, a considered love nut. Adding small steaks to the meal will provide the protein you will need if the Valentine dinner goes as well as planned. If you are a vegetarian, here is arecipeto give you ideas.
Figs
Gourmet Sleuth recommends serving "fresh Black Mission figs in a cool bowl of water as it is done in Italy and be sure to eat with your fingers". Not only are figs healthy and uniquely flavored, they supposedly stimulate sexual desire. Have Italian music playing softly in the background to add to the romantic atmosphere.
If you want to increase the sex appeal, sprinkle the room with rose petals or place flowers periodically around to fragrance your home. Moisturize for soft skin and spritzed on your favorite cologne or perfume. Atmosphere will increase the aphrodisiac effects of the foods. Most importantly, have fun with your partner. Romance should be fun as well as delicious.
Source:
"Aphrodisiac Foods", Gourmet Sleuth,http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/Articles/Nutrition-Health-Food-Labeling-646/aphrodisiac-foods.aspx
