"In the Mood" Foods

Also known as "rocket", the seed of this leafy green has been documented as an aphrodisiac since the first century A.D. It was often combined with pine nuts and pistachios. Representing "the seed," foods such as bulbs, eggs, snails were considered to have sexual powers stemming from their ability to grow, produce, or just remind diners of the possibility of an after-dinner dessert to remember.

Recipe:  Arugula, Satsuma, and Fennel Salad