Valentine's day is a celebration of eternal love. With its early origin in the Roman feast of 'Lupercalia', the festival got its current name from Bishop Valentine who had the courage to defy 'Claudius the Cruel' by uniting lovers against the emperor's orders and was executed for it.
Can there be a better time to celebrate your love? How about pampering your partner this Valentine's day! A gift from the heart need not be expensive, but can say more than words can. You could gift an exotic perfume, sexy lingerie or a locket with a picture of yourself in it, for the woman of your dreams. A watch, cologne or personalized accessory for your man would keep reminding him of you. Or a surprise love note or hand-made card would also do the trick.
Spending time together is perhaps the best gift of all. So why not take the day off... you could get ultimately intimate and sensual, cooking up a Valentine's Day meal. Who says it needs to be a concoction of exotic aphrodisiacs like oysters, or a lavish spread of all your favourite foods? Just a mix and stir, a sprinkle of detail and dollops of love are enough to keep your appetite sizzling for more action. Spice up your love life with these great love recipes!
Love Potion - Stir that Passion!
Ingredients
1 tbsp clarified butter or ghee (heat the butter till it froths and skim with a muslin filter)
1 tsp honey - (Recommended by almost all ancient love texts as a sexual stimulant, the Egyptians used it to cure impotence and sterility. In medieval times, "Mead" a fermented drink made from honey was drunk by lovers on their honeymoon to "sweeten" their marriage.)
1 tsp liquorice powder - An aphrodisiac, particularly stimulating to women!
150 ml milk - Used as an aphrodisiac in ayurveda.
150 ml fennel juice - to pump up that libido.
Method
Wash and dry the fennel.
Add water and centrifuge in a mixie to obtain 150 ml of liquid.
Pour into the blender with the other ingredients and process.
To serve, pour into two ice-filled glasses.
Shrimp and Sesame - Sail into the sea of love!
Ingredients
150 g button mushrooms - Powerful aphrodisiac, used since ancient times.
4 or 5 tbsp seed oil
400 g peeled shrimp fresh or frozen - Shrimp and other sea foods are high in iodine content, which is vital for the Thyroid Gland - you body's power house!
2 tbsp sesame seeds - also an aphrodisiac
2 finely chopped parsley - a natural chlorophyll, it helps relax
2 tbsp sherry
1 tbsp lemon juice
Method
Heat the oil in the frying pan and brown the mushrooms for a few seconds.
Add the shrimp and the sesame seeds and cook for ten minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the sherry, lemon and parsley. Stir and serve very hot.
Choco Love Dip - delve deeper!
Ingredients
Champagne - the king of aphrodisiac spirits.
Fresh strawberries (with stems intact) - Fruits of love - Strawberries and Raspberries are high on Vitamin C.
Chocolate dip - Dark and sinful, Chocolate is one of the most effective aphrodisiacs.
Heavy Cream
Method
Chill your favorite Champagne.
Wash, dry and refrigerate the strawberries.
Place 1 cup of creamy chocolate dip in a pot and add 1 to 2 Tablespoons of heavy cream.
Heat over low heat.
Add more heavy cream as needed.
While serving, dip cold strawberries in the chocolate and serve with Champagne.
Just a few tips to ensure your night is as perfect as your meal!
Keep the food light.
Make the meal pleasing to all the senses - add a splash of romantic colours to the food and setting. Reds, pinks and shades of purple will get you in the mood!
Soft light is the best - everyone looks better by the warm glow of candlelight. Light up the room with scented candles and get enchanted!
Decorate the place with hearts, flowers and cupids...
Feed one another, or at least watch your partner eat. Add some sexy music.
Select a sweet, but light dessert - just enough to feel indulged and not too stuffed for romance.
Drink just enough wine or champagne to lower your inhibitions, but not so much as to put you to sleep!
Relax... and let the aphrodisiacs take over...
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