Jessica's- "Hearts are Wild"
It is February 13th and only one day away from Valentines Day… tonight we will be mixing, stirring & blending up some tasty aphrodisiacs that are sure to make Hearts go Wild! Some of us may be asking the question- what exactly makes a food / dish an aphrodisiac? Here are three chefs personal opinions surrounding this gastronomical love potion:
"Something rare, expensive and luscious that goes straight to your blood.” -Chef Steve Jenkins
"Complex flavor and sensuality...aroma and mouth feel... Caviar!” –Chef Michael Lomonaco
“Using exciting combinations of colour, aroma and texture to create a meal that pleases all of the senses.” -Chef Lazarus Indus
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THE MENU:
Appy: Cheese Cups, Joanna (guest)
Starter: Lovers Pouches, Camille
Soup: Chilled Strawberry Soup, Amanda
Salad: Lovers Avocado & Walnut Salad, Christine (guest)
Entree: Foie Gras, Jess
Veggie Side: Asparagus & Prosciutto, Shellee
Dessert: Molten Chocolate Cakes with Raspberry Coulee & Frangelico Cream, Sara
APHRODISIAC DRINKS:
Camille- Love Monkey Martini
Jess- Sommelier, Wine
Sara-
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WEB-RESOURCES:
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/recipes_aphro.asp
http://starchefs.com/features/aphrodisiacs/volume_01/html/
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/find/browse/results?type=browse&att=156
Visit this link for a very interesting list of food based aphrodisiacs: http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/aphrodis_foods.htm
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