Doing lunch at Scallions? This is what we recommend:
Appetizer
Guacamole Brie Melt: A crusty French baguette is filled with ?guacamole, sun dried tomatoes, herbs and brie cheese then broiled till hot and bubbly.
Why? The avocado in the guacamole is thought to resemble male testicles, especially since the fruit hangs in pairs. The Aztec called the avocado tree “ahuacuati” which translates to “testicle tree”. Catholic priests in Spain found avocado to be so sexual that they forbade it.
Salad
Shrimp & Fennel Salad: Grilled shrimp and crispy prosciutto with sliced fennel and artichokes tossed with mustard vinaigrette dressed arugula and shaved parmesan.
Why? Since Egyptian times, fennel has used as libido enhancement. It was also found to be a source of natural plant estrogens.
Panini
Turkey & Brie: smoked turkey and brie cheese with fig jam on grilled olive bread.
Why? The fig in the fig jam has been traditionally thought of as a sexual stimulant. It was said to be Cleopatra’s favorite food and had been a synonym in erotic literature for female sexual organs.
Doing Dinner at Wheatfields? This is what we recommend:
Appetizer
Calamari Frito: lemon butter, cherry peppers, garlic
Why? Garlic has a reputation for inflaming passion. It is full of allicin, an ingredient that increases blood flow. Tibetan monks were once forbidden from entering monasteries if they had eaten garlic.
Entrée
Grilled Salmon: New York apple cider, squash demi-glaze, asparagus risotto, and arugula
Why? Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids. These keep sex-hormone production at its peak. It’s also a source a protein, which is essential for stamina. This meal also has asparagus. Asparagus is a rich in folate, a B vitamin. It is said that this boosts histamine production necessary for the ability for both sexes to reach orgasm.
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Doing dessert at Ravenous? This is what we recommend:
Crêpes
Strawberry Fields: Fresh Strawberries combined with a delicate sauce of vanilla, sugar, and butter. Finished with whipped cream.
Why? The flavor and scent of vanilla is believed to increase lust. Vanilla also mildly stimulates nerves, which makes sexual sensations feel even better. Strawberries are thought of as an aphrodisiac because they have essential vitamins and minerals needed to keep energy up.
Banana Fo-Phana: Chocolate-hazelnut spread and sliced bananas dusted with vanilla powdered sugar. Topped with whipped cream.
Why? In addition to bananas having a phallic shape, bananas are also rich in potassium and B vitamins, which help muscle strength and sex hormone production. Bananas also contain chelating minerals and the bromeliad enzyme that is said to enhance the male libido.
Divine Decadence: Warm brownie filling made with Callebaut Belgian chocolate. Drizzle with rich, dark chocolate sauce and topped with whipped cream.
Why? Chocolate contains chemicals that effect neurotransmitters in the brain. It contains anandamide, which is a psychoactive feel-good chemical; phenylethylamine, which releases dopamine in the pleasure centers of the brain and peaks during orgasm; and tryptophan which effects serotonin and promotes a sense of relaxation.
Sources:
http://www.beautyandlace.com.au/aphrodisiac.html
http://www.alternet.org/health/132846
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/Articles/Nutrition-Health-Food-Labeling-646/aphrodisiac-foods.aspx
http://www.scallionssaratoga.com/menu.html
http://ravenouscrepes.com/
http://www.wheatfields.com/menus.html