The Ultimate Guide to a Sexy Aphrodisiac Dinner
Create one unforgettable romance-fueled evening for you and the plus one you want to snuggle up with this Valentine’s Day with our ultimate guide to a sexy aphrodisiac-themed dinner. The Foodies Group has put together a list of the top aphrodisiac foods needed to get you in the mood and where you can find these tasty Toronto nibbles. So pull out your pen and notepad because this list is quite a mouthful!
Oysters
At the top of our list is none other than the king of the aphrodisiac kingdom itself, the all-mighty oyster! Listen, you can’t have an aphrodisiac-inspired dinner and not include oysters… it just wouldn’t make sense, and for a good reason. Oysters are packed with zinc and amino acids, both excellent elements for increasing testosterone levels, helping maintain healthy levels of dopamine, and increasing blood flow to prevent critical issues from occurring in the bedroom.
That’s not all. We would be lying if we said the act of actually enjoying an oyster wasn’t as pleasurable of an experience as the benefits it undoubtedly causes. There’s just something about the subtle neck tilt back and gentle slurping action required to intake this beautiful mollusk that oozes sensuality and lust, and we can get behind that!
Now, the big question…where to find the perfect oysters for this special day. Yes, you could visit your local fish purveyor and ask for a dozen of the finest selection, but that would mean you would be tasked with shucking these tedious creatures. We want to set the mood of romance this evening, not indifference to your shuking abilities.
Enter Island Oyster! Choose from a selection of over 40 varieties of fresh oysters, mainly from the pristine shorelines of our Canadian landscape, and select a time you would like these shucked oysters to be delivered. A time-saving strategy that not only ensures you the best quality of seafood but it also ensures a sensual experience for both you and your love to enjoy.
Olive Oil
When it comes to your main dish, what you decide to cook up is entirely up to you. We’re not here to dictate the entirety of your dinner, but we will suggest that the neutral cooking oil you use should be olive oil.
One of the lesser-known foods in the aphrodisiac sphere, olive oil is a force to be reckoned with and should not be overlooked compared to its stamina-enhancing counterparts. Olive Oil is packed with antioxidants, and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Both are significant elements that promote a healthy heart, blood flow, and hormone production—all necessary things to increase satisfaction and intimacy abilities within the bedroom.
But be aware that not all olive oils have the same potency levels to achieve maximum results. That’s why the Foodies Group recommends you take a visit to the Olive Oil Emporium. Located in the heart of Toronto, this artisanal shop features an abundance of certified Ultra Premium 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oils. The emporium’s strict adherence to chemistry standards and sensory evolution makes for one magnificent oil-enriched experience unlike any other. Truly a must-stop shop you will need to visit to ensure your evening of romance goes off without a hitch.
Chili Pepper
You need to bring the heat this Valentine’s Day, and we know just how you’re going to do it! Say goodbye to those stale cinnamon hearts and say hello to No.7 Hot Sauce. These all-natural, vegan, sugar-free, peanut-free, and gluten-free hot sauces are the perfect treat to gift your someone sweet to spice things up a notch.
The chili peppers used in these sauces contain the chemical capsaicin, which generates these pleasurable peppers’ heat. When capsaicin enters the body, it boosts testosterone levels and even increases libido, two integral elements in creating the ultimate spicy night. Even though we’re phrasing this as the perfect gift for that someone sweet, we would be lying if we said there wasn’t also an ulterior motive of satisfying your own needs first.
If heat is synonymous with passion, then the chili peppers in these No.7 Hot Sauces are certainly the aphrodisiac you’ll want to keep at your table this Valentine’s Day. Oh yes, they also pair beautifully with the oysters we mentioned above. Double the pleasure.
Wine
One of the most complex and somewhat intimidating selection processes of the entire evening is choosing what wine you should serve with your carefully curated menu, and we’ve got you covered. Of course, we always start by recommending that you choose your partner’s favourite wine variation to be served adjacent to all dishes. Still, if you’re like us and have a passion for all things vino, then we can help you windle that list down, starting with the necessary choice of sparkling wine.
Sparkling wine naturally increases nitric oxide availability in the body, which ensures optimal blood circulation to the essential organs needed to reach complete sexual satisfaction. So basically, serving bubbly ensures optimal blood flow, and blood needs to be pumping for sexual excitement to occur. But where should you pick up such an integral beverage?
Sure, you can sort though thousands of bottles at the LCBO, with Vivino in hand as you try to find one worth buying, or, you can save your precious time, support local, and go with Niagara-on-the-Lake’s newest (and sexiest) winery, AMO. AMO Wines offers a variety of fine delicious wines, in seductive and unique bottles, that are as beautiful to look at as they are to drink.
Every wine sold by AMO is delicious and will most definitely awaken you and your partner’s lustful inhibitions, but 2020 Cabernet Franc Sparkling wine will ignite your senses. This take on your classic champagne features blackberry and raspberry notes creating a bursting compote of exceptional freshness that delightfully persists beyond the last sip. An excellent choice for an evening we too would like to persist beyond the last sip.
While you’re at it, if you really want to keep the party going after Valentine’s Day, invest in AMO’s Senses Collection. Featuring 6 of AMO’s most coveted wines, including the piece de resistance, the 2020 Cabernet Franc Sparkling wine, this collection is perfect for sipping the night away and keeping the romance alive even when Valentine’s Day has come and gone. AMO wines just scream love, and we want to keep you screaming beyond Valentine’s Day.
Chocolate
It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day dinner without the incorporation of chocolate somewhere within your evening, and for good reason. Chocolate contains two chemicals linked to arousal, tryptophan, one of the key elements of serotonin, a brain chemical involved in arousal, and phenylethylamine, a stimulant related to amphetamines that is released in the brain when people fall in love. Both these chemicals are critical in reaching maximum romance.
So, where should you purchase this love potion of a confectionery? We recommend Toronto local SOMA. This award-winning artisanal chocolate shop has every chocolaty treat you will need to keep the romance high and your sweet tooth at bay this Valentine’s Day.
Although SOMA’s specialty chocolate and truffles are a must-have for all you chocoholics year-round, it’s the WILD at HEART hand-sized truffle we are recommending for this holiday season. The WILD at HEART limited edition dark chocolate truffle is filled with a hazelnut chocolate praline, wild Amarena cherries, Amaretti cookies, and a splash of Boreal vanilla. This truffle is meant to invoke a celebration of single beautiful moments and the idea of love being wild and free, and we honestly can’t think of a better treat to share with someone you love this Valentine’s Day.
Couples That Bake Together, Stay Together!
We’ve given you all the perfect aphrodisiac-themed foods to set the mood and sensualize your Valentine’s Day experience, but if you fall within the realm of takeout and lived adventures, then we have the class for you.
There’s nothing hotter than spending time in the kitchen with your significant other and that’s why we suggest you take your someone special to Le Dolci for a decadently delicious and fun interactive baking class this Valentine’s Day.
This year Le Dolci is offering an in-person chocolate lava cake baking class for you to celebrate with the one you love. In this class, you and your partner will learn to make a delicious gooey-centered molten lava cake with homemade whip cream and strawberry garnish. The best activity to show your sweet that you’ll never dessert them!
Let us know how you will be spending your Valentine’s Day this year by posting a photo on Instagram with you and your special someone! Don’t forget to tag us @thefoodiesgroup to be featured on our stories – XOXO The Foodies Group.