Category: Food

9 Powerful Foods For A Gigantic Orgasm

Eating clean and healthy allows the body to perform better on all levels, including sex. Eating food that nourishes our body on a consistent basis literally gives you energy, puts you in a vibrant mood, and boosts sexual performance and pleasure. I’ve always been keen on the idea of foods that boost your libido because you can eat them to elevate your sex life without having to worry about any weird side effects associated with sex-enhancement drugs. Plus, eating right and taking care of your body will just help you feel comfortable in your own skin which means more confidence and pleasure in the bedroom.

Today, Simone Farschi, a sex and intimacy coach recommends incorporating these nine powerful foods into your diet for a mind-blowing climax. Here goes-

1) Greens

Leafy green veggies facilitate the production of the female hormone estrogen. They are also loaded with zinc, which is known for its libido and sperm production qualities in men.

2) Seeds

Seeds such as flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, soybeans, chickpeas, and sunflower seeds etc. are again friends of sexual hormones. These seeds are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, a drop in which affects hormone levels leading to a plummeting sex drive. Pumpkin seeds are also rich in zinc which is a mineral needed to produce testosterone.

3) Seafood

Be it fish or raw oysters, they contain the wonder sex drug in them! It’s also found to boost the hormone dopamine that lights up the brain’s pleasure system. ⠀⠀

4) Nuts

All kinds of nuts provide one with energy that’s directly proportional to your stamina while having sex.

5) Fruits

All fruits, especially those rich in vitamin C such as pineapples, papayas and strawberries can be vital in sexual gratifications. The body needs vitamin C to keep the sexual organs fine-tuned. Vitamin C increases the number and quality of sperm produced. Not to mention, it makes you taste better 😉

Fruits such as Bananas are ideal to give you endurance in the bedroom as they are a rich source of vitamin B that converts carbohydrates into energy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

6) Spices

The right kind of spices not only spice up your palette but also your bedroom. “Chilli pepper, red chillies and ginger perk up blood circulation. ⠀⠀⠀

7) Dark Chocolate

A natural libido booster! Chocolate contains a chemical called phenethylamine that triggers feelings of relaxation, intoxication, and pleasure. releases mood-boosting, stress-reducing serotonin and stimulates physical contact desires and lowers inhibitions.

8) Olive Oil

Orgasm worries in women find an answer in olive oil, which triggers the production of the testosterone hormone.

9) Garlic

A wonder sex booster, regular consumption of garlic in food can bring a marked difference in your sexual prowess.

P.S.

The art of self-pleasure.

This post was originally posted on Pleasure Plus, an online sex education community created by Simone.

(Featured Photo by Alicia Pitaluga)

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May 14, 2021
A Refreshing Mango Key Lime Tart.

Hey, how’s your week going? This week I’ve been craving all things mangoes+ mango-flavoured desserts. While scrolling through endless mango desserts, I came across Mei Yee‘s refreshing mango key lime tart (vegan+plantbased) that looks like it would make all my problems go away with just one bite. I’ve never thought of mixing mango with key lime, but now that I think of it, the key lime would make the dessert so refreshing with its tartness. Here’s the full recipe:

Crust

1 1/4 cups gluten-free rolled oats

3/4 cup almonds

1/3 cup quinoa flakes @suncorefoods

1/4 cup coconut oil

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/2 tsp vanilla bean extract.

Filling

600g mangoes, purée

1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 tbsp key lime zest

1 cup full fat coconut milk

2 tsp agar agar powder.

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a tart pan. Set aside.

In a food processor, process rolled oats, quinoa flakes, almonds until finely ground. Add the maple syrup, vanilla, coconut oil and pulse until well combined. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the pan. Bake for 20 mins or until it turns golden brown. Let cool completely…

In a food processor, purée mangoes until smooth.

In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, lime juice, key lime zest, bring up to a boil and add agar-agar powder. Whisk constantly until agar completely dissolved. Then add in maple syrup, whisking constantly. Allow boiling for approximately 30 seconds.

Remove from heat and pour the mixture into the food processor with the mango purée. Pulse until well combined. Strain it through a fine-mesh sieve. Then pour mango lime mixture into a cooled tart shell and place in the fridge for at least 6 hours to set.

Thank you, Mei! Check out Mei’s delightful food page with delicious vegan and plant-based recipes.

xx

Yachna

P.S.

More food recipes, including a charcuterie board, and this creamy yummy bolognese!

March 27, 2021
Delicious Creamy Veggie Bolognese.

“This is the perfect recipe for when you want the silky, luxurious richness of bolognese but you want something lighter and quicker and no meat! It’s also very adaptable and you could use a mixture of vegetables (I used a tiny bit of cauliflower and lots of cabbage) and then top it with lots of parm and lots of freshly cracked black pepper and lemon zest.”

Vegetarian Bolognese

1/4 cup olive oil

1 onion

2 stalks of celery

2 carrots

6 cloves of garlic

1/2 head of cauliflower or 1/2 head of cabbage

1 tbsp red pepper flakes (or less if spice sensitive)

4 tbsp tomato paste

1 cup red wine

1 cup whole milk

1 cup chicken stock

Orange or lemon peel

Cinnamon or nutmeg

Parmesan rind (optional)

Anchovies (optional)

Salt

Black pepper

Sugar

1lb pasta parmesan (for serving)

1. Finely chop the onion, and garlic and shred the carrots using a box grater or pulse everything in a food processor. Do the same with the cauliflower or cabbage.

2. In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat the olive oil on medium heat. When shimmering, add the chopped veggies and cook until browned and starting to stick to the bottom of the pot.

3. If using, add in anchovies as well as the red pepper flakes and tomato paste and the wine, making sure to scrape any of the browned bits at the bottom of the pan and bring mixture to a simmer.

4. Once simmering, add in the milk, chicken stock, orange or lemon peel, and a sprinkling of cinnamon or nutmeg. Season with salt (2tsp) and black pepper and 1tsp of sugar. Add in the parmesan rind if using. Allow the sauce to simmer for 15-30 minutes and taste along the way. Add in more salt or pepper according to taste. You want the sauce to look meaty and thick.

5. Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.

6. Add drained pasta to the sauce, as well as some of the pasta water and toss until the sauce is clinging to the noodles.

7. Serve pasta with freshly grated parmesan cheese, more black pepper and extra red pepper flakes, if desired.

Bon Appetit!

xx

Yachna

(Recipe and featured image by api.eats)

P.S.

a guide to the perfect charcuterie board at home.

February 20, 2021
A Guide To The Perfect Charcuterie Board At Home.

Hi,

What are you upto this weekend?

To be quite honest, I’ve been feeling so low this chilly week in Edmonton. I stayed indoors for the most part. That being said, now is the time for me to hop on to the whole charcuterie board rage. Can you believe I haven’t made one yet? So, I turned to my chef friend (aka the charcuterie board expert)Andrea and asked her to help out with a guide to the perfect charcuterie board at home. Here goes:

This is called a “guide,” but I would use that term lightly as I don’t think there should be strict rules about what can and cannot be on a charcuterie board, rather suggestions of how to build one that will have all your close friends on Instagram heart-reacting to your story.

Simplicity

The most important thing about the board is keeping it simple. A lot of the time, I see food bloggers or websites post pictures of huge wooden boards, filled to the brim with meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, glitter… you’ve seen these! I’ve even come across pictures on Pinterest of “charcuterie tables” where a whole table at a party is just covered in snacks? Especially during the pandemic, this makes me cringe— it’s just a table full of meat and cheese that people are continually touching???

How much?

So I think it’s important to try not to get carried away because that can get daunting. I usually like to go with 2 types of meats and cheeses per person. As for quantity, I would say it really depends because some people think of it as an appetizer, whereas sometimes I just like to set up a board as our dinner, and we can pick at it throughout the night. In an article by Epicurious, they suggest about 50g of meat per person for an appetizer and about 150g of meat if it’s the majority of the meal. Again, it really is dependent on the person, but getting too much shouldn’t be a problem since you can always make another board on a different occasion, or use the leftovers for a sandwich or to cook with.

The elements

Pre-quarantine when having people over, I would make a board for about three to four people most often. Thus I would include:

– a smoked meat

– a spicy meat (ex. spicy salami, spicy soppressata, chorizo, porchetta)

– a slice of mild, rich meat (ex. prosciutto, mortadella, serrano ham, Jamon Iberico)

– a soft cheese (ex. brie, camembert, goat cheese, ricotta)

– a firm(er) cheese (ex. gouda, gruyere, manchego, Munster, comte, cheddar)

– 1-2 fruits and/or nuts (ex. grapes, figs, apple slices, berries, almonds, pecans, pistachios)

– a sweet jelly and/or honey (ex. fig jam, apricot jam, quince jam, truffle jam)

– mustard and/or spicy jelly (ex. dijon mustard, pepper jelly)

– pickles and/or olives (ex. dill pickles, cornichons, castelvetrano olives, stuffed olives)

– bread and/or crackers (ex. toasted baguette slices, sourdough bread, whole wheat crackers)

The fun part

Once you have everything, you can arrange it as you please, paying attention to the contrasting colours, textures and flavours. This will create something that is visually appealing and is sure to impress whoever you’re sharing it with

Drink pairing

I don’t know if this is controversial, but I don’t really think you have to either drink red or white wine specifically with a charcuterie board. I enjoy drinking a cold sparkling dry white wine to pair with the lighter elements such as the cheeses, just as much as savouring a deep red with the rich meats.

A note about quality

Your board will only taste as good as the ingredients. Although cured meats and specialty cheeses are expensive. Going to a deli or cheese vendor and choosing (post-covid sampling) your own board elements will be more delicious, better quality, and cheaper per quantity than you would pay for a board at a restaurant.

If you just want to know what I would buy and put on a board….

– Prosciutto di parma (24 months)

– Rosemary porchetta

– Spicy salami or soppressata

– Pistachio mortadella

– Smoked Salmon or Gravlax

– terrine or pate

cheeses

– Triple cream brie

– Manchego (12 months)

– Truffle Pecorino

– Beemster

– Cave-aged gruyere

Thank you so much, Andrea. You can follow her food page for all the mouth-watering pictures on Instagram here.

What are your board must-haves? Let us know in the comments below.

xx

Yachna

February 6, 2021
Five Best Wines To Cool You Down For Summer.
The sun-kissed afternoons, the crisp fresh air, the laughter of your closest friends, ice-cream dates, the light warm breeze and endless fun. I am referring to the joy that comes with summer. However, these hot days are incomplete without a drink to cool you down. Now, I present to you five best wines to upgrade your summer. Here goes:

1) True Colours Cava

True Colours Cava, is a lot more wine with a dramatic bottle. This dry sparkling wine supports the “social movements for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) communities.” “Love is Sparkling…and Social!”

What it tastes like:

Subtle richness, bread dough, nose tickling bubbles, fresh and fruity. Hints of pear, apple and soft notes of lemon and orange without being too sweet. The perfect amount of yeast and bubble. A pleasant sipper! Goes down a little too easy! Perfect for a hot summer day.

Pairs well with:

Appetizers and snacks, aperitif, cured meat, lean fish and shellfish.

2) Piquette Rose

A 2019 bestseller, this wine is a perfect summer afternoon banger. One of the best wines to cool you down this summer.

What it tastes like:

Super juicy, light fizz, notes of pineapple, tangerine, grapefruit. Nice crisp acidity that makes this wine super refreshing. Super easy to drink!

Pairs well with:

Charcuterie, fresh salad, soft cheeses, feta, spinach, mint and quinoa tartelettes.

3) Kindeli

Kindeli is one of the rare natural wines. Made with organically farmed fruit, sans sulphur makes it one of a kind. All the flavours, blending in perfect harmony, takes you down to a metaphorical tour of a splendid garden.

What it tastes like:

This kindeli is easy to drink and perfect for a hot summery day. The raspberry tones and a very earthy wine to drink makes it one of the highly recommended wines from Kindeli. Undoubtedly, one of the best summer wines.

Pairs well with:

beef, lamb, rich fish (salmon and tuna), spicy food and hard cheese.

4) Progetto Calcarius Ca 40.08 ‘Nu Litr’ Orange Puglia

This sparkling fresh and youthful wine is one of the most famous wines amongst the wine fanatics. It has been a consistent best-seller for the past few years.

What it tastes like:

It tastes a bit like a melted popsicle. Not as funky as other orange wines, its refreshing taste has medium to low acidity. Very fun, super easy to drink and tastes like orange peels dashed with a hint of salt. With rich aroma of apricot, and hints of peach in it. It is super dry with a bitter ending. Calcarius is a beautiful, refreshing summer packed in a bottle. Now, money does buy happiness.

Pairs well with: shellfish, crab, lobster and vegetarian meals.

5) Willamette Valley Syrah

Willamette Valley Syrah is an all-natural wine. It comes in white, rosé, and red. Made in Dion vineyard, it is made of wild yeast, neutral oak and no additives except for a negligible amount of sulphites. Unfined and unfiltered.

What it tastes like:

A party of delicious red fruits. With an extremely vibrant acidity. Crisp and refreshing with a pleasant bouquet and fruity finish. Best ice cold. You don’t want to miss out on this one.

Pairs well with:

Pork, shellfish, vegetarian and poultry. Bon appétit!

Have you tried these before? Do you have any favourites? (If yes, I’d love to know).

xx

Yachna

(Photos and recommendations by 121 JasperLiquor).
August 13, 2020
The Powerful Reason Behind Chrissy Teigen’s Cravings!!

“ I started Cravings because I wanted something for myself. I wanted something John didn’t buy.”

I love Chrissy Teigen for a lot of reasons. She has consistently been hilarious, brutally honest and very relatable about a ton of issues on her social media. But, the newest reason to love her? Her tweet about the reason she started her cookbook, Cravings.

Teigen reveals the reason she started Cravings was she wanted to have something that John didn’t buy for her. And honestly, is there a more honest and vulnerable statement?

That statement could have come from every “housewife” who started their own side business to feel validated and it disheartened me.

This statement was just another reminder for me, that as humans we have a burning desire for validation and approval. Regardless of one’s social status.

And, then I was reminded that everything that we do in our lives is a direct result of a type of approval that we look for from it. We look for approval from the people around us. Friends. Family. Spouse.

And, on the off chance that we don’t get that validation, we crumble.

Then, this reminded me of my own need for validation.

Up until I was 20, I relied solely on my parents to buy me everything. And, I mean LITERALLY everything.

It wasn’t until I got my first pay cheque working that something inside me started to change.

I remember feeling proud. It was the first time I “earned” something in life. It felt like I had accomplished something to earn my family’s validation.Being able to make my own money meant everything to me from then. It was a self- validation that I didn’t even know I needed. Until, I got it.

In fact, I started this blog because I needed to be something more than a corporate sell out. I remember having sleepless nights trying to wrap my mind around the idea that my day job was all that I amounted to. I felt small. I needed to prove to myself and others that I was more than what I did for a living.

I needed to feel happy again.

And, happy is exactly how I feel, every time I am ‘working’ on my blog. It’s meditative for me.To have this blog, to get to be a part of the process from start to finish, to see something go from an idea to a reality, I love that.

And, knowing that ANYONE reads my blog, brings a HUGE smile on my face. It makes me happy. I feel validated.

…And, this is what I imagine Teigen meant when she said, that she wanted something just for herself.

Her passion project.

For her, it was Cravings. For me, it’s my blog.

What’s yours?

I would love to hear your stories in the comments below.

xx

Yachna

May 25, 2020