Food for lovers

This Valentine's Day, treat your beloved to an array of traditionally sexy foods, updated with unique flavours and presentations.

Updated:: 2009-09-28 21:55

Published:: 2007-02-05 00:00

By: Andrew Chase

Photography By: Kevin Hewitt

Do some foods truly have aphrodisiacal power? Certainly the pleasant mythology persists, especially around Feb. 14. Some delicacies, such as oysters, escargots and figs, enjoy a reputation as lovers' foods because of their sensual appearance. Others' romantic status springs from their rarity (truffles, for example); their costliness (lobster); or their addictive richness (chocolate). But do they "work"? We say forget the science and find out for yourself.

Recipes

Tapas-Style Escargots

Spain is a country of snail lovers; they are a common ingredient in paella and grace the counters of tapas bars. Why not...
Oyster Stew

This traditional Canadian east coast and New England treat is as rich as a stew, but it's really a soup. Serve with little...
Taiwan-Style Oysters on the Half Shell

In Taiwan, most of the oysters are tiny – slightly bigger than a thumbnail – so they're shucked into a bowl and marinated in...
Lobster Newburg

There are few seafood dishes as rich and luxuriant as this American classic. Cooking the lobster shells adds intense...
Spiced Poached Figs with Sweet Ricotta Cream

This recipe makes a sensual Valentine's dessert for two – and a lovely entertaining dessert for more people, as well. Sweet,...
Chocolate Valentine Cake

What says "Happy Valentine's Day"; better than a rich chocolate cake? Four-inch/10 cm springform cake pans are available at...

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