Whether you’re bananas about your sweetheart, or they’re the apple of your eye, the connection between food and love is hard to deny. Nearly every food from artichoke to zucchini has been considered an aphrodisiac at some point in history, and these days you don’t have to look far from home for seductive foods. Here are a few local foods that are sure to stir up your senses and set the mood on Valentine’s Day.
Avocados- The sensuous pear shape and rich flavor of this fruit enhance its reputation for romance. Whatever the reason, avocados have been considered an aphrodisiac since Mayan times — when they were eaten to improve sexual desirability. Thanks to a little science and a lot of nice weather, G&S Groves has a bumper crop of these beauties in season now.
Honey- Honey is made through pollination and is a symbol of procreation. The word ‘honeymoon’ got its name from mead, an alcoholic beverage made from honey, which was given to the happy couple. We carry local Goodflow and Round Rock Honeyyear-round, and raw honey from My Father’s Farm is making an appearance in next week’s Farmstead Box.
Eggs- Everyone knows that breakfast in bed is a romantic gesture, but did you know that adding eggs to the meal may help set the stage for love? Chicken eggs are high in B5 and B6 which relieve stress and balance hormones, and both are key ingredients for a healthy love life. We count on local, pastured chicken eggs from Vital Farms, Coyote Creek, and Fruitful Hill Farms for our B6 fix.
Cheese- Like cocoa, cheese contains phenylethylamine (PEA), one of the ingredients that gives chocolate its aphrodisiac reputation. PEA is related to the release of endorphins. However, some cheeses are reported to contain more than ten times as much PEA as is found in chocolate. Try pairing local Parmesan from Veldhuizen, Brazos Valley, or Texas Daily Harvest with some sustainable wine for a romantic brain boost.
Of course, there’s no guarantee that playing around with aphrodisiacs for your Valentine’s Day dinner will lead to exceptional success in the bedroom, but it can’t hurt to excite your lover’s senses—even if it’s just his or her sense of taste.
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