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{ Aphrodisiac Bliss }
February 9, 2010
For several years now, we have laced the Valentine’s Menu with
aphrodisiacs from cultures throughout the world. Aphrodisiacs have been used since the dawn of time for aiding in all matters of libido. While modern science has not quite isolated and identified the compounds in the everyday foods we eat to show a “positive” effect, humans have always believed that certain foods hold the key to ultimate happiness. Researching further into the roots of aphrodisiacs, I found that most of the foods considered to be aphrodisiacs were fruits or seeds of the plant or were uniquely shaped. Threaded throughout this years Valentine’s menu you’ll find velvety clam chowder with a crisp fried oyster and gently braised, bone-in English short ribs enrobed with a natural jus and tender florets of rapini. And who could leave Niche without the archetype chocolate and all if its decadence. Elisa’s chocolate - coffee torte will surely cap the evening off with a rush of dark chocolate chased by champagne bubbles and a smile on your valentines face.
aphrodisiacs from cultures throughout the world. Aphrodisiacs have been used since the dawn of time for aiding in all matters of libido. While modern science has not quite isolated and identified the compounds in the everyday foods we eat to show a “positive” effect, humans have always believed that certain foods hold the key to ultimate happiness. Researching further into the roots of aphrodisiacs, I found that most of the foods considered to be aphrodisiacs were fruits or seeds of the plant or were uniquely shaped. Threaded throughout this years Valentine’s menu you’ll find velvety clam chowder with a crisp fried oyster and gently braised, bone-in English short ribs enrobed with a natural jus and tender florets of rapini. And who could leave Niche without the archetype chocolate and all if its decadence. Elisa’s chocolate - coffee torte will surely cap the evening off with a rush of dark chocolate chased by champagne bubbles and a smile on your valentines face.The more I studied these foods, a common thread of sharing an intimate moment that is centered around preparing, serving and eating food was woven through fabric of cultures and celebrations. Food and love are absolutely essential to our lives; both of which we indulge in some form daily. Every so often the two combine in a way that resonates deep into our memory, and for just a short moment in time we find that true bliss.
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