Afirdesiac foods (major mispelling!)

[chefandi]

I know that I am totally spelling that word wrong but I couldn't find it in the dictionary so that is the best I could do!
What I want are foods that are suppose to increase passion, you know there really popular around Valentine's Day. I am arranging a dinner for two and I want it to be as romantic as possible. One example I know of is chocolate, any help?

[aggie94]

It's "aphrodisiac," and oysters are another one. Also, I think there are particular combinations of scents that are supposed to be aphrodisiacs, but I only remember lavender being one (I don't remember what you're supposed to combine it with). In my post under "Romantic Dinners," the "Elegant Late-Night Supper" menu is supposed to have several foods with reputations as aphrodisiacs included, but Rick Rodgers doesn't specify exactly which ones.

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[Carrie W]

If you have time, head to the bookstore and find a cookbook called "Intercourses." The sections are based on different aphrodisiacs, such as strawberries, chocolate, honey, etc.

[Missi]

I have always heard honey was one, thus the "honey" in "honeymoon". I would look for a Mead wine, that is a wine that is sweetened with honey instead of grapes or other fruit. DH and I bought a bottle on our honeymoon. Very romantic.

[aka]

I have the "Intercourses" cookbook too. I've only tried a few recipes, but the pictures may "inspire" the mood you're going for with the aphrodisiac foods.

Lilia

[Mamasue]

mushrooms is one! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[lindrusso]

Garlic!!! As long as you don't get garlic breath!!!!