Archive for the 'Aphrodisiacs' Category

Apricot

Monday, May 1st, 2006

This fuzzy fruit can make you feel fuzzy all over because it can have a calming effect on the body. It is used frequently as a base in essential oils. Even William Shakespeare mentions the apricot in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Long ago, the fruit was used to symbolize female genitalia because of its shape.

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Angel Hair Pasta with Basil Arugula Pesto

Monday, March 20th, 2006

8 ozes angel hair pasta
1/4 cup arugula
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves of garlic
Salt and pepper to taste

Place the arugula, basil and cloves of garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add the oil and blend a few more seconds. Pour into a bowl and fold […]

Eggplant

Wednesday, March 8th, 2006

Eggplant, also known as the “Apple of Love”, was a very popular aphrodisiac “fruit” in the 16oos in Europe. It is a healthy vegetable that contains phytonutrients which produce antioxidant activity in the body to fight off free radicals that want to destroy cells. Eggplants belong to the nightshade family, which include potatoes and tomatoes. […]

Durian

Monday, March 6th, 2006

Durian is a fruit that can be found in south-eastern Asian countries like Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. It is believed that this fruit has aphrodisiac properties. There is even a Malaysian saying that says “When the durians come down, the sarongs come off”. This exotic fruit stimulates the genitalia. It also increases the amount of […]

Ashwagandha

Friday, March 3rd, 2006

Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry, is a small shrub that can be found in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and parts of North America. The root can help the body’s nervous and respiratory systems. It contains polyphenolic compounds which are called flavonoids. Flavanoids are known to have beneficial effects because they have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-anxiety, […]

Mead

Thursday, March 2nd, 2006

Mead is a type of wine that is made from honey. It is believed to be the first fermented alcoholic beverage and is also known as the “Nectar of the Gods”. The Gods in Greek mythology used to drink mead to increase fertility.

There are several different kinds available today. There is Cyser which is […]

Happy Pancake Day!

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

International Pancake Day is also known as Shrove Tuesday which is the day before Ash Wednesday or the first day of Lent. Christians fast during Lent, which lasts for forty days before Easter, to cleanse themselves of their sins. The number forty is the traditional number of the disciple. Pancakes are eaten that day because […]

Pineapple and Banana Smoothie

Thursday, February 16th, 2006

1 banana
1 cup pineapple
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup frozen vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon honey

Chop the banana and pineapple into chunks. Place all the ingredients into the blender. Blend until smooth. Pour mixture into chilled glasses. Garnish each glass with a pineapple wedge.

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Saffron

Wednesday, February 15th, 2006

Saffron is a red spice and is the most expensive spice in the world. It is believed to stimulate the erogenous zones and alleviate fatigue. It will strengthen your heart and put you in a great mood for your encounter with a loved one. Saffron calms the nervous system, leaving you more relaxed. In old […]

Mussels with Tomato and Saffron

Tuesday, February 14th, 2006

12 mussels
1 large tomato
2 cloves of garlic
1-1/2 cups white wine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon saffron
Salt and pepper to taste
Parsley (garnish)

Mince the garlic. Heat the oil in a large pot. Sauté the garlic for a couple of minutes. Add the wine, saffron, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add the mussels and cook for […]

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