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Aphrodisiac Lunch!
February 14, 2014 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
$5.95
Fettuccine and Fried Oysters with spicy almond-basil pesto cream sauce and arugula salad
Oysters
Oysters are brimming with zinc, which raises sperm and testosterone production, and his libido.
They are also high in omega-3, which wards off depression and promotes general well-being. Maybe the saying should be “happy as an oyster!”
Chili Flake
To spice things up, pick fiery peppers.
They’re chock full of capsaicin, a body-temperature and heart-rate booster that’ll get you hot and bothered in a flash.
Almonds
Long regarded as a symbol of fertility, almonds are high in vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber.
But it’s the aroma that makes this dish a sensual feast – the smell of almonds is said to arouse desire and passion in women.
Basil
The ancient Greeks praised basil for its power to cure headaches, so no more excuses.
It also promotes circulation and heats up the body.
Arugula
Frequently used in salads and pastas, this spicy, leafy green has been considered an aphrodisiac since the first century A.D.
Garlic
Garlic is said to cure the common cold, heart ailments, and bland meals.
While some consider this pungent seasoning more of a romance killer, it’s actually an aphrodisiac that can add flavor to your love life