Food spark for Valentine’s
Forget what you know about aphrodisiacs, Nathan Adams got the experts to share the latest research
EVERY Valentine’s Day, a romantic meal is always on the menu.
Candlelight and soft music create the perfect ambiance for romance, but so does the food you serve your partner and even how you serve it.
Urban myths will have you believe there are a handful of aphrodisiacs you can include on your menu and it will get your Valentine’s pulse racing and in the mood for whatever awaits after your romantic meal.
But aside from the oysters and chocolates, there are many other ingredients you can include – and some might be in your kitchen or pantry – and you’ve overlooked them.
From the smell, the look and eventually the taste, this Valentine’s Day stop for a moment and consider that passion killers are lurking everywhere and one overlooked seasoning could spoil the mood.
Similarly, just a sprinkle of the right ingredient or even a side dish to your main, could be the romantic food item to start all the sparks you never even knew you were missing.
Claire Goosen is studying towards her PhD in the sensory analysis of Cheddar cheese and says you should carefully select your Valentine’s Day menu.
“Mood affects your taste. Recent research indicates that positive emotions are related to enhanced sweet and reduced sour intensities while negative emotions are associated with heightened sour and decreased sweet tastes,” she said.
Cheese is a convenient and easy way to set the mood and tickle the taste buds.
The team at Sensory Intelligence Consulting help clients to make the most of their senses so that people can work, live and learn best. This also extends to relationships and understanding the sensory style of yourself and your partner can remove loads of conflict, misunderstanding but also spark those romantic moments.