About Food: Food and Wine to Put You in the Mood

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Food From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor Last week, we offered you a variety of romantic appetizers, entrées, and desserts--but this week we want to go even deeper into Valentine's Day cuisine by focusing on foods of love: aphrodisiacs. For centuries, casanovas and cooks alike have turned to oysters, chocolate, champagne, and a variety of other foods for their abilities to, ahem, rev one's engine. We're sure that your loved ones don't need food to adore you, but it's still fun to splurge on some decadent dishes with an air of romance. Bust out your oyster knives and fondue sets; it's time to get down. Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more. Sexy Seafood Oysters and caviar are two of the most popular aphrodisiacs in popular culture, and for good reason. Oysters and caviar are high in zinc and amino acids, which can increase the production of hormones. Plus, they've both been recognized as symbols of fertility across civilizations--and there's something about their briny flavors that keep them on tables at date nights year after year. How to Shuck Oysters 17 Tantalizing Caviar Recipes Fettuccine with Caviar, Lemon, and Thyme 7 Sauces That Are Great with Oysters Oysters Rockefeller, Modernized Search Related Topics:  valentine's day recipes  chocolate recipes  holiday and party recipes Fruits of the Earth There are numerous fruits, veggies, and even fungi that make us more ... friendly, shall we say. Among them are asparagus, figs, and earthy truffles. Most people already have a favorite way to enjoy asparagus, but if you're intimidated by truffles, try incorporating them into a comfort food classic like macaroni and cheese--that's one precious plate of pasta. How to Select and Use White Truffle Oil Arugula Avocado Asparagus Salad Sauteed Asparagus with Ginger Bacon-Wrapped Figs Baked Figs with Walnut Cream Search Related Topics:  whole foods and macrobiotic menu planning  whole foods and macrobiotic valentine's day recipes  whole foods and macrobiotic sensual eating Sparkle, Sparkle Well, alcohol is pretty much a no-brainer in terms of thing that help us cozy up and get down. "Champagne" is the catch-all term we use (and the French variety), but we're really thinking of other sparkling wines too, such as cava and prosecco. We don't care which kind we drink as long as it's bubbly and delicious. Classic Champagne Cocktails for Two 5 Cheeses to Pair with Sparkling Wine Lemon Drop Champagne Cocktails All About Cava, Spanish Sparkling Wine Search Related Topics:  champagne and sparkling wine suggestions  champagne reviews  champagne producers A Whole Lot of Chocolate There's something about a sweet taste of chocolate that really gives us the warm fuzzies. No Valentine's Day is really complete without a nibble of chocolate truffle, rich mousse, or moist, fudgy cake. These are truly treats to fall in love with. Chocolate Mousse for Two Creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Pie Chocolate Panna Cotta The Best White Chocolate Recipes for Valentine's Day Festive Flourless Chocolate Cake Related Searches Caviar Food Popular Food Recipes Food Seafood Food Articles Food Change Featured Articles Rich Avocado Fudge 7 Meat-Free Ways to Get Protein Winter Spice Cookies Iron Skillet Roasted Chicken Make a Classic Shirley Temple Savory Meatloaf Sliders   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Popular Links 10 Movies That Will Make You Happy You're Single How to Prepare for a Tarot Reading 10 Reasons You Should Fire Your Doctor   Follow us on: Advertisement