Amazing Prawn Orgy - Aphrodisiac recipe

Dear readers,

as you know I have often praise the magical powers of some foods and its ingredients.

I have also posted some aphrodisiac recipes in this Blog. Today I will once again experiment and share with you my latest discovery.

Prior to the recipe I think it is appropriate to remind you all that Spring is finally here and the Season of excellence for Love and Lovers deserve a few thoughts and considerations.

Since ancient times that food and ingredients are used to improve sexual power and/or appetite.

Some are famous and well known others are still secrets that are passed from generation to generation.

Sex and food do have an umbilical relation, you see sex is not all in the head, it is also physical, and a mixture of many factors and situations that we can describe as psycho-bio-environmental in which food and nutrition do pay an important role.

When we speak about aphrodisiac food or ingredients we often speak about increasing power and manhood, thus a sexist approach to the all idea and of course we end discussing about erection.

Folks, aphrodisiac food is equally important to women as well. Do not forget that it takes two to dance the tango.

Maybe you do not know that the libido of women can be increased by simply eating avocado or that man can have a longer erection by simply eating watermelon (Nature’s response to Viagra).

When we discuss about erection, one should know the chemicals factors behind it. You see erection involves the release of nitric oxide during the sexual stimulation. The nitric oxide is formed from Arginine (an amino acid).  The supply o zinc, proteins, magnesium and benefic fats is very important to the production of testosterone. You can find Arginine on Chocolate, Milk products, Fish, Read Meat, Dry Fruits and Sea Food.

As my good friend Chef of Natural Cuisine Ramona Saviola once said, “You are what you eat.” So the importance of an diverse and balanced diet is not only good to your health but also good for your sexual performance. All chemical reactions that occur in an Human being and that stimulate the sexual desire and sexual pleasure are also important during the phase of attraction, you see pheromones do play an important role while searching and choosing for a partner.

Here's my humble contribution for you Lover's out there. Today's recipe is an Orgy of Prawns, I recommend a good Rose wine (Mateus Rosé) or a White Muller Thurgau.

Here's the shopping list:

2 kg of Cooked and Peeled King Prawns

240ml of Coconut Milk

4 table spoon of Olive oil

1 large Onion

Q.B. Fresh Garlic

1 large Tomato

1 large green Pepper

Q:B. Fresh Coriander

Q.B. Chilly Pepper (Piri Piri)

Step 1) In boiling water, boil for few minute the prawns

Step 2) In a frying pan add the oil and the chopped onion, when its gold add the chopped garlic and chopped tomato

Step 3) Add the prawns, the spices, salt and the Coriander

Step 4) After a few minutes of Sautee, lower the fire and leave it for 3 minutes

Step 5) Add the Coconut Milk, stir

Step 6) Serve the preparation in a large tray, with full prawns and fresh chopped coriander for décor

Step 7) You can serve it with White Rice

Bon Apetit

Chef Gourmet Du Art

The most famous wine in the world

Dear readers,

Spring is here, so with the rediscovered garden it is time to clean your grill and prepare your garden table and chairs.

Today’s post is dedicated to the wine that, for many, is considered the most famous in the world and one of the most sold ones as well. If you do not know it by now I will give another hint… a funny shape bottle (actually is the shape that also make this wine famous and its peculiar shape is a trade mark) and it is a Rosé wine. Did you guess it? Yes, we will discuss about Mateus Rosé.

Mateus Rosé is a young, vibrant, fresh, delicious, easy going wine that can be appreciate both during an aperitif and with meals (Asian or Seafood).

This famous wine comes from Portugal, the same area where Port wine is produced. Yes, the first DOC area in the world, the Douro region. Its producer Sogrape is a famous house that also produces acclaimed Port wines.

Here's some good stories and peculiarities about this famous wine.

Actually in Portugal the wine is not that famous, its is considered wine for Tourists, strange thing being the most famous and sold wine in the world. You can find this wine actually everywhere, sold in more than 120 countries.

Another good story is how the wine was launch, in this case in UK, one of the most eager for Portuguese wines market (historically due to the Alliance with England, the oldest diplomatic alliance in existence signed in 1373).

According to the urban legend this wine was introduced in the UK with a odd marketing campaign yet brilliant.

Apparently two Rolls Royce’s Cars were purchased and filled with bottles of Mateus Rosé then crashed one against the other and left there in the middle of the road completly destroyed. Such odd situation ignited the minds of all including the journalists that’s were searching for the owners and its story. Such incredible buzz lead to a over whelming popularity of the Mateus Rosé. A trendy wine search and enjoyed by all.

Another fact worth mentioning is the logo of the bottle, a famous barroc palace of the 18th century. This beautiful mansion (in Portuguese Solar) can be visited in Vila Real, it is actually owned by Sogrape. This famous palace is called "Solar de Mateus", so now you know also the reason why it is called Mateus ( or Matthew in english).

This iconic wine is enjoyed by me and my family during the warm summer nights especially with seafood.

I totally recommend it. Enjoy life enjoy Mateus Rosé. As we say in Portugal: “ Saùde”

Bon apetit,

Chef Gourmet Du Art