Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate the ones you love. And while you’re at it, why not celebrate the foods you love? Eating is an inherently sensual activity. It’s fun--especially when foods close to your heart are involved. Plus, certain foods are believed to have the power to boost your desires, making them just right for eating on Valentine's Day!

Caviar, oysters, figs, strawberries, and chocolate are just a few of the foods believed to be aphrodisiacs. While there’s not much scientific backing to this theory, there are many who subscribe to the belief that these are among a list of delicious edibles with exciting benefits! Presentation is certainly important; an unadorned raw oyster on a paper plate is hardly racy. But if you and your Valentine share some caviar on toasts, followed by slow roasted lamb with a side of asparagus, and finished with a double chocolate mousse—all eaten in candlelight—well, let’s just say we’d wager you’ll be up for a little celebrating. Wink wink.