Candlelight dinner is a must-have on Valentine's Day. And it's also a great opportunity to cook up some aphrodisiac dishes, which will raise the temperature a few degrees …
First, for your romantic meal, opt for a relatively light, easy-to-digest Valentine's menu and recipes so you don't fall asleep right after the meal. The atmosphere also plays an important role, don't neglect it! Take the time to pamper yourself, put on soft or sensual music, light a few candles and take care of the decoration of the table.
Valentine's Day meal: the best gourmet ideas
When it comes to meals, bet on foods known for their stimulating virtues – if these are not always proven, you will nevertheless lose nothing by trying! Over the centuries, many books have praised the effects of certain herbs or spices such as savory, thyme, cardamom or saffron. Both ginger and ginseng are said to have vasodilating action.
Asparagus is also said to have aphrodisiac effects, as is celery, with which Madame de Pompadour was trying to combat her frigidity. The latter is also credited with the famous adage: "if a woman knew what celery does to men, she would go and get it from Paris to Rome".
Certain more delicate dishes are also thought to stimulate the sexual appetite. In Casanova's memories, a simple oyster tasting turns into a sensual game. The famous work of Kâma-Sûtra boasts, for its part, the benefits of caviar. In addition, the truffle is said to boost the production of androsterone, a hormone derived from testosterone.
Our ideas of aphrodisiac desserts for Valentine's Day
Finally, do not hesitate to decorate your desserts with vanilla, honey, or fruits such as pomegranate or fig: full of seeds, they symbolize fertility. And don't forget that the staging is also important: a dish that is eaten delicately with the fingers will always have a small effect … Dark chocolate, rich in dopamine (also called the pleasure hormone) is also suitable. also very good at naughty games – and especially if you end your meal with a chocolate fondue, which you can enjoy with fruit… or directly on your Valentine's body!
The most powerful aphrodisiac foods
- Cocoa
- Celery
- Chocolate
- Asparagus
- Oyster
- Garlic
- Truffle
- Saffron
- Clove
- Ginger
- Thyme and savory
- Vanilla
- Ginseng
- Maca
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