When planning a romantic evening, most people think of soft music, flowers and
candlelight; however, most overlook the importance of romantic aphrodisiac foods!
Throughout the annals of time, across many different cultures certain foods have
emerged with a reputation for being aphrodisiacs. The ancient Greeks, in the
first century, have the first written record of foods having aphrodisiac. By
the seventh century, Paul of Aegina gave more credence to foods and their powers.
American folklore, passed down from generation to generation, has recorded many
of the same mysterious powers attributed to foods. Despite long-standing and
popular interest in aphrodisiac foods throughout the centuries, across multiple
cultures, little to no scientific study has been done to confirm or deny the claims.
Lacking scientific evidence, you will need to be the judge! Create a romantic
evening and make the romantic aphrodisiac dinner an event. Serve it in courses,
over the entire evening. Plan ahead and have as much as possible made in advance
so that you can also relax and enjoy the evening. Do something so incredibly
special for your lover – that it will never be forgotten!
Serve An Aphrodisiac Dinner - For Two
Create an evening revolving around a menu of delicious aphrodisiac foods! It
is important that you are both rested, and ready to enjoy a relaxed evening.
This will not work if you are tired or stressed or under time pressure. The evening
must be relaxed and pressure free. Neither of you should be concerned about work,
kids, phone calls, or needing to be somewhere by a specific time - the focus should
be on each other, enjoying the “special” meal, and soaking up the pleasures of
the evening. To appreciate the evening fully, consider serving the meal in courses
- one course at a time over a two or three hour period. This will give you lots
of time to spend together, and makes it easier for you to enjoy the evening and
prepare the foods without pressure. The food is more special if served gradually
over the course of your special romantic evening. Here are the steps to make it
easy!
Extend the Invitation Early
Create anticipation by extending the invitation for a very special romantic evening
at least a week or 10 days in advance. Planning an evening in advance, lets your
partner know that they are special to you and that the evening you are planning
for them is something very special. There is power in creating expectations!
Just think about how much you looked forward to Christmas as a child… this sense
of anticipation should be created for your lover. They will feel very loved and
special knowing that you are putting so much time and energy into an evening just
for them.
Clean And Sparkling – Is Sexy
You should have a pristine home. Don’t overlook any of the details. Every room
in the house should be spotless. Look at it with a new eye. Get rid of any clutter,
add candles, natural sents, flowers etc. to make the room in your home feel romantic
and ready for your special evening. Put fresh clean sheet on the bed, make sure
the bathroom is sparkling with towels and toiletries laid out for your lover.
The kitchen and living areas should be clean and organized and should have some
romantic touches as well. Everything should be ready for your romantic evening
at least a day ahead of time, so you are not rushing around stressed at the last
minute.
Create The Mood – With Romantic Music and Scented Candles
Set your dining room table in advance, with your good china and crystal, and
decorate the dining room, living room, and bedroom with candles and flowers.
Put on your favorite romantic music, and turn off the phones.
Greet Your Lover - Wearing Something Exotic and Sexy
When the big day arrives, greet your lover at the door wearing something sexy
- and, if possible, have something comfortable and sexy for them to slip into
also. If not, you should let your lover know what the proper attire will be for
your evening. You don’t want them to show up in a sweatshirt and jeans for your
special evening.
Sexy Foods - With Aphrodisiac Powers
Some foods touted as aphrodisiacs for generations in many cultures are: Asparagus, Almonds, Avocados, Basil, Bananas, Chocolates, Carrots, Garlic, Ginger,
Honey, Licorice, Mustard, Nutmeg, Oysters, Pine Nuts, Pineapple, Raspberries and
Strawberries, Truffles, and Vanilla to name a few!We’ve all heard the old adage, “the shortest way to a lover’s heart is through
their stomach”. If you’re resisting this whole idea because you’re just not a
cook, and would not have any idea how to incorporate these foods into a meal that
is an event… then relax! Just follow the links to mouthwatering recipes incorporating
many of these well-known aphrodisiac foods, which are sure to please and impress
your lover! These recipes are sure-fire winners, and have been collected by a
gourmet cook and enjoyed by three generations!
When planning a romantic evening, most people think of soft music, flowers and
candlelight; however, most overlook the importance of romantic aphrodisiac foods!
Throughout the annals of time,
We have Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, to thank for the word
"aphrodisiac" but since time immemorial, people have been in search of
foods, formulas and functions meant to stimulate se
