Aphrodisiac
Chocolate =
"Fruit of the gods"...
Montezuma
(an famous Aztec king) would have snow brought from the mountain tops and would pour chocolate over it.
chocolate in the united states 4
1. 1923, Frank Mars invents the Milky Way chocolate bar in the Twin Cities 2. By 1930, there are nearly 40,000 different kinds of chocolate in the US 3.During World War II, nearly all the chocolate produced in the US is earmarked for the military. 4,After WWII, Hershey's received the Army-Navy E award for civilian contribution to victory
Why does chocolate arouse such passion?(2)
1. Some suggest it is the mouthfeel. Cocoa butter, the fat in chocolate, melts at almost body temperature...sends sparks of flavor It contains both caffeine and theobromine (methylzanthines)....stimulants Some suggest that it evokes pleasant memories 2.Others suggest that it releases opiates in the brain and that stimulates cravings.
The Spaniard
1. spread the word that cacao was an aphrodisiac because Montezuma consumed a lot of it to keep all of his mistresses happy 2.In 1519, ships were sent to Europe with Cacao King Charles V of Spain and his wife liked the drink, but added sugar to it...cacao/hot chocolate became popular
Aztecs 3
1.Chocolate was the sacred drink of the Aztecs and was related to the goddess of fertility. 2.It was consumed only by nobility. 3. Aztecs believed that cacao conferred a sort of "cosmic wisdom" that continued into the afterlife
cacao history 3
1.dates back millions of years and is believed to have evolved on the eastern slopes of the Andes, in South America 2.During the Mayan civilization , the first known cacao plantations were established. 3. The word cacao ( kakaw) first appears in writing
The Toltecs
1.replaced the Mayans and continued to grow cacao 2. The ascent of the Aztecs coincided with the decline of the Toltec culture....they warred in 1325... the Aztecs won
Almond
: is associated with passion and fertility and is considered the most sensual component of Arabic pastry making. Italians use it as a tonic for love.
Artichoke
A person going from lover to lover is said to have a "heart like an artichoke"...scattering leaves in his or her wake. Stripping the artichoke leave by leave with a lover is supposed to stimulate love making
Peach and apricot:
A sensual fruit often depicted in Asian art. It is soft, fleshy, and juicy...many would say it is representation of the female parts. The fairies in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream use peaches as an aphrodisiac.
Bay leaf
A symbol of virility, Roman heroes were crowned with laurel leaves.
importance of chocolate in Mayan culture.
Elaborate pots, tools, and containers have been unearthed by archeologist
Figs
Europe considered figs as aphrodisiac because of its shape and color. In Greece it was a sacred food and associated with fertility and physical love.
Eggplant
For centuries in the Arabic world leaders (the sultans) had huge harems... women were viewed as flesh and temptation and kept for pleasure. Within that setting the eggplant was believed to the most effective aphrodisiac..it was served daily to sultans. It was served with garlic, onion, pepper and other spices
Spinach
From Persia, not only is it rich in vitamins and minerals, it is believed to strengthen the body and the desire to make love
Oysters
Have been called the "Queens of aphrodisiacs"...eat them raw with lemon and let them slide down the throat...
first milk chocolate bar
In 1870s, Daniel and Henri Nestle developed the world's first milk chocolate bar using Nestle's creation of powdered milk
what can be aphrodisiac
In theory, probably any food that is mouthwatering, tempting, fresh, and attractive to you and the mate you seek
Corn
It symbolizes fertility and abundance to the Indians of the Americas.. A sacred plant Vegetables as aphrodisiacs.
Cherry
Jocks used to boast of "popping a cherry"...a crude way to refer to breaking hymen during intercourse
examples aphrodisiac
Like Water for Chocolate.. Even rose petals can be an aphrodisiac The quail and rose petal sauce
consumption of chocolate before
Most chocolate was consumed in the liquid form by the Mayans, Toltecs, and Aztecs Beans were fermented, then dried. The seeds were broken with stones and ground and water was added to create drinks. Other spices were added too, like chili
Alcohol
Often connected with the dating game or wedding rituals....wine, champagne, cognac, brandy....Henry IV of France made cognac and brandy stylish as an aphrodisiac...a glass after dinner, before bed
The ram symbolizes male sexual energy
Organs of certain animals have been believed to have erotic properties. Men eat them, women usually don't. In the United States, testes are called Rocky Mountain oysters.
So do aphrodisiacs work?
So how many of you use foods or have heard of others using food as an aphrodisiac?
Tea and Coffee
Stimulating because of the caffeine, but probably not an aphrodisiac unless it keeps you awake for night games
What kinds of food terms are used for lovers? 5
Sugar Honey Sweetie pie Cupcake Honey bun
Do Americans eat the most chocolate per person?
Swiss, 20.7 pounds/person Austria, 19.6 pounds/person Germany, 18.6 pounds/person Belgium/Luxembourg, 18.4 pounds/person United States, 12.1 pounds/person France, 10 pounds/person Italy, 5.4 pounds/person
Beef
The Italians believe that raw meat is erotic...cut in very fine slices..called capaccio.
Tomato
The Spanish took it back to Europe and labeled it the "love apple"... red, juicy, and sensual flesh
Honey
The nectar of Aphrodite. Honey is used to make sensual sweets...men sometimes refer to a women's secretion as "sweet as honey" or a "honey pot"
Goat
The ram symbolizes male sexual energy
Strawberries
The shape, delicate fruit nipples, invite love and erotic behavior.
Apple
The symbol of temptation....Garden of Eden. It is also the symbolic fruit of Aphrodite, the Goddess of love
Grapes
This fruit is associated with pleasure and fertility and the merry wine-making god Bacchus...connected to parties!
Anise
This is a plant with white flowers and small, aromatic seeds. Used to make jam, salad dressings, and liqueurs. Used in the Middle east to excite the lovemaking of newlyweds and to cure impotence.
What is the ultimate purpose of aphrodisiacs?
To incite carnal love
Mint
Used in candies and drinks and many main dish recipes. Shakespeare refers to it as a stimulant for middle-aged gentlemen (along with lavender and rosemary)
Basil
Used in many Italian dishes. Most effective when fresh. For many cultures,including Haiti (voodoo), it is associated with fertility and passion
Cardamon
Used in the Middle East and the East for cooking. It is put in coffee in Arabic countries to enhance the flavor and to promote good feelings among friends. Seeds are chewed to refresh the mouth. In some Tantric rituals it is used as a symbol of the yoni (female genitals).
Lavender
Used now for soaps and perfumes, but in the past used as an aphrodisiac in cooking. Used as a stimulant in making love
Legend #1
Valentine was a priest living in Rome in the 3rd century Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers and outlawed marriage for young men in his troops Valentine defied Claudius and performed marriages for young lovers in secret. Claudius sentenced him to death, but in 496 AD, Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honor St. Valentine.
Legend #2:
Valentine, a Roman was killed for refusing to give up Christianity He died on February 14, 269 AD, the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. He fell in love with the jailer's daughter while waiting to be put to death. On February 14, he sent her a love note and signed it "From your Valentine" St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers
Shrimp, prawns, crab, and lobsters:
Very tasty, very aphrodisiac..boil and dip.. Supposed to stimulate lovemaking.
Cacao
also called Genus Theobrama
chocolate is a symbol of
courtship
desired food
the shapes most desired are phallic and rounded Those that are fleshy, with moist texture Those with sensual colors of skin Those with lingering scents The forbidden fruits and the secrets within them
