Homemade Valentines Day Treats

Valentines Day is arriving. We know that means one thing: Sweets. Sweets is a big part of Valentines Day every year. Here are some homemade recipes that you can give your loved ones brought to you by about.com. Please click the title for the recipe link.

Valentine's Day dessert recipes for someone you love.

Best Chocolate Recipes for Kids

Whether you're looking for a special recipe for the kids classroom Valentine's Day party or you just want to surprise the family with something sweet, you'll find the perfect chocolate recipes right here.

Spiced Cookies

An easy recipe for speculaas cookies. These delicious Dutch cinnamon-gingery cookies are traditionally eaten at Sinterklaas, a Dutch festival on Dec. 5.

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

Want to know how to make a chocolate cake a tres leches cake? Simply start with a chocolate cake mix, stir together the three milks, poke holes in the baked cake, and pour the tres leches mix in. Voila! Chocolate tres leches cake.

Raspberry Marshmallows

These homemade marshmallows are flavored with all-natural raspberry jam for an outstanding marshmallow unlike any other.

Yogurt Dipped Strawberries

Yogurt dipped strawberries are one of my favorite healthy snacks for kids. Serve these yogurt dipped strawberries for dessert or after school, and watch them disappear! Granola adds crunch to these scrumptious yogurt dipped strawberries.

Peanutty Chocolate Covered Strawberries

This chocolate covered strawberries recipe is made with chocolate chips, peanut butter, fresh strawberries and chopped peanuts. Use the microwave to make this easy recipe for chocolate covered strawberries.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red velvet cupcakes make a terrific special occasion treat for birthdays, fourth of July or anytime you want a moist and delicious cupcake. This recipe for red velvet cupcakes can also be made as a red velvet cake.

Easy Red Velvet Cake Recipe

This easy red velvet cake recipe starts with a cake mix. Sour cream adds moisture, and food coloring adds color to this quick recipe for red velvet cake.

Recipe for Valentine Rice Krispie Treats

These rice crispy treats make the perfect Valentine's Day party snack. Whether you need to bring something to a school Valentine's Day party, or you just want to make something special for the kids, this recipe for rice krispie treats will tempt their taste buds and tug at their hearts.

Serendipity Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

Frozen hot chocolate, made popular by the restaurant Serendipity in New York, is a lovely concoction of hot chocolate mix, chopped chocolate, sugar and ice. The Serendipity frozen hot chocolate recipe became public a few years ago.

How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Learn how to make chocolate covered strawberries with this easy step by step guide.

Valentine's Day Candy Recipes

Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to make beautiful candy for your loved ones. Find great candy and chocolate recipes here.

Low Carb Chocolate Recipes

All the recipes using chocolate on the site, plus other resources, including reviews of sugar-free chocolate products.

These are great recipes to sweeten your Valentines Day. Thanks to about.com for the helpful information. If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback, you can reach us by email.

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Joseph A. Jones & The WellLife Team

Valentines Day Aphrodisiacs

        The month of  February means one thing : Valentines Day. That special day of love is approaching. To better  celebrate Valentines Day with our loved ones , we always want that special someone to be in a extra affectionate mood. To do this , we can use aphrodisiac foods to arouse him or her. 

Here are some aphrodisiac foods you can choose from and below is a link which provides aphrodisiac recipes. 

10 -- ASPARAGUS

An English herbalist from the 17th century, Nicholas Culpepper, wrote that asparagus "stirs up lust in man and woman." In 19th century France, bridegrooms were served three courses of the sexy spears at their prenuptial dinners. Apparently for a good reason: asparagus is a great source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin and folic acid. The latter is said to boost histamine production necessary for the ability to reach orgasm in both sexes

9 -- ALMONDS

Through antiquity, almonds were regarded as fertility symbols. The aroma of almond supposedly arouses passion in females -- or so thought the poets and scribes. The scientists say that almonds provide high doses of vitamin E, magnesium and even fiber. Therefore, there seems to be something in the almond myths after all.

8 -- AVOCADO

Just by looking at the shape of avocado, you will see the reason why it was associated with sexuality. The Aztecs called the avocado ahuacuatl, or "testicle tree." They thought the fruit hanging in pairs on the tree resembled testicles. The Catholic priests in Spain found this fruit so obscenely sexual that they forbade it. On the other side, avocado is rich with folic acid, vitamin B6 and potassium. They are also said to boost immune system.

7 -- BANANAS

By it shape its connection with sexuality is quite obvious, but you’ll also find that bananas are loaded with potassium, magnesium and B vitamins. It also contains chelating minerals and the bromeliad enzyme, said to enhance the male libido


6 -- BASIL

Basil not only makes the meals smell and taste better, but it also has a lot of beneficial effects on human body. Basil has a fantastic aroma that is said to have an aphrodisiac effect; it is also very stimulating. Using sweet basil in a pasta sauce will be sure to get your heart racing! Maybe this explains why Italians are so romantic!

5 -- CHOCOLATE

Pure chocolate, the king of natural aphrodisiacs, contains a host of compounds including anandamide, the psyochoactive feel-good chemical, and PEA (phenylethylamine), the "love chemical," which releases dopamine in the pleasure centers of the brain and peaks during orgasm. PEA is said to help induce feelings of excitement, attraction and euphoria. Cacao also contains tryptophan, a key component of the neurotransmitter serotonin known to promote a sense of well-being and relaxation.

4 -- FIGS

This sexy fruit has long been thought of as an arousing stimulant, and an open fig is believed to emulate the female sex organs. Figs are steeped in history and are one of the oldest-recorded fruits. They are mentioned in the Bible (Adam and Eve wore fig leaves to cover their private parts), are reported to be Cleopatra’s favorite fruit, and the ancient Greeks held them as sacred and associated them with love and fertility.

3 -- GARLIC

Now, wait a minute! I know it’s stinky, but more importantly it’s strong, which is exactly what it will happen to guys. Garlic is chockfull of allicin, an ingredient that will increase blood flow. So, whip up an extra-garlicky dish and keep the Altoids handy.

2 -- OYSTERS

Oysters are probably the food most associated with being an aphrodisiac, and most people are aware of their reputation for increasing sexual desire. Oysters may be thought an aphrodisiac because of their high zinc content, which helps produce sperm and increases libido. Raw oysters are best served with a glass of chilled Champagne for a truly romantic meal!

1 -- HONEY

Sweet, sticky honey is a great source of boron, a trace mineral that helps the body use and metabolize estrogen, the female sex hormone. Studies have shown that this mineral may also enhance testosterone levels in the blood, the hormone responsible for promoting sex drive and orgasm in both men and women. In addition, honey contains B vitamins needed for testosterone, as well as other nutrients, enzymes and phytochemicals.

This is the  link that you can use for Aphrodisiac Recipes

We hope these foods and recipes are helpful in creating a wonderful  Valentines Day for you and your significant other. A thank you goes out to Session magazine by Sanela for compiling this list and allrecipes.com  for their recipes.If you would like to contact us with any questions or feedback, you can reach us by email. 

Thank you for visiting !

Joseph A. Jones & The WellLife Team