Valentines Day 2010

VALENTINES DAY AT HIGH FIELD HOUSE RESTAURANT

A BRIEF HISTORY

Valentines Day falls on the 14th February and has its history firmly rooted in an old Pagan Festival called Lupercalia which was an ode to the God of Fertility and Celebration of Sensual Pleasure as well as being a time to meet and court a prospective mate.

APHRODISIAC FOODS

The word Aphrodisiac is derived from Aphroditie, the Greek Goddess of Love, below is a list of some ingredients used in our Valentines Day Menu

Alcohol - In all its forms is known to reduce inhibitions, so long as its not over consumed

Asparagus - Has been considered as an aphrodisiac food for hundreds of years, so much so that during the 19^th century bridegrooms were fed three courses of it

Basil - Is thought to stimulate the sex drive and boost fertility

Carrots - Were used by early Middle Eastern Royalty to aid seduction

Chillies - Are said to stir up the blood and add spice to your desire

Chocolate - Contains both a sedative which relaxes and lowers inhibitions and a stimulant called Theo Bromine. The Aztecs called Chocolate “Nourishment of the Gods”

Garlic - Is believed to increase sexual desire

Strawberries - Rich in Vitamin C and the ideal dessert the “hand feed” your lover

Truffles - Were considered by the ancient Greeks and the Romans to be an aphrodisiac – probably due to their rarity and the aroma, which is thought to arouse both
the palate and the senses

Vanilla - Is believed to be a stimulant, with both the scent and flavour believed to increase lust

Valentines Day Menu

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