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Marin Pioneer Trail XC Hardtail
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Product DescriptionThe Alloy HT series combines off road durability with performance components for active riders. Lightweight, double-butted 6000 series Edge 3 tubing is mated to comfortable Marin Sport geometry, placing riders in an upright riding position.
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|Reviews 1 - 4 (4 Reviews Total)
User Reviews
Date Reviewed: May 14, 2014
Strengths: Riding Position, Disc Brakes, Light Weight
Weaknesses: Seat, Pedals
Bottom Line:
The first time I rode the bike I was disappointed with the seat and the pedals. No problem. I put on my shimano clipless pedals as well as my Specialized Phenom seat (along with my Thomson Elite seat post) and all my prayers were answered. I had previously been riding a Giant AC-1 which is an unbelievable bike, but it's SOOOO heavy. Since most of my riding is on bike trails, fire roads, horse trails etc, I felt confident this bike would be up to the "challenge".
It rolls very easily and it's so lightweight it seems to explode from a dead stop. This is now my 3rd Marin mountain bike having previously owned a Muir Woods and a Nail Trail. Each one gets progressively better than the last.
It has a fairly upright riding position and I've been on several 3 hours rides with ZERO discomfort.
I've seen complaints about the shifters however I'm OK with them. They shift quietly and smoothly. The front derailleur did dump the chain one time. I made a half turn adjustment and it's never done it again. At some point, I may change them out just because I like to tinker with stuff. I might have too much disposable income...
This was the first Pioneer Trail I've seen on CraigList which leads me to believe most owners are quite happy with them. If you ever do see one, I suggest you pick it up. They are an AMAZING value.
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Craigslist
Similar Products Used: Marin Nail Trail, Marin Muir Woods, Bridgestone RB-1, Giant AC-1
Bike Setup: 19"
Date Reviewed: July 18, 2013
Strengths: Quality frame, decent components, and price.
Weaknesses: Shock, pedals, and front derailleur.
Bottom Line:
Date Reviewed: July 12, 2012
Strengths: Switching from off-road, to woodsy trails and back to city streets is amazingly simple and an enjoyable experience!
Weaknesses: None, as of yet, great bike for the money!
Bottom Line:
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2009
Strengths: The frame, neck and bars. Looks unique and tuff.
Weaknesses: None. I cant cant complane when I got what I paid for.
Bottom Line:
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Price Paid: $380.00
Similar Products Used: trek 3900, giant boulder
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Pan-Fried Fennel
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- 2 medium fennel bulbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs, for dredging
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, just enough to yield about 1/4 inch in the pan
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges
Step 1
Remove tops and fronds from fennel bulbs. Slice each bulb in half widthwise. Cut each half into slices about 1/8 inch thick.
Step 2
Pour flour into a medium bowl and bread crumbs into another. Season with the salt and pepper. Crack eggs into a third bowl; whisk until frothy. Season with salt and pepper. Dredge fennel lightly in flour, then in egg, and then in bread crumbs, shaking off excess after each step.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Check to make sure the oil is hot enough by tossing a pinch of flour into the pan. If the flour sizzles, the oil is ready.
Step 4
Fry fennel slices until golden brown on each side, about 30 seconds per side, working in batches so as not to crowd pan. Drain on paper towels; season with salt. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
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Proponents of the Efficient Market Hypothesis argue that at any given time, the stock market accurately adjusts stock prices to their appropriate value after taking all available information into consideration. I think this is a load of bull. Rather than accurately reflecting all available information in a company's stock price, I believe that the market merely prices in the emotions of the herd. Let's take a look at some examples.
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a perfect example of an entirely inefficient market. In September of 2012, Apple held the title for largest company in the world, sporting a market capitalization just over $600 billion. You couldn't read a newspaper or financial magazine that was not talking about Apple and its meteoric rise, not to mention claims of it becoming the first trillion dollar company. Despite all the hoopla coming from the talking heads on television, Apple management had already suggested that margins would be lower than in the past and projected earnings were lower than Wall Street's expectations. Rather than price in the new information, the market was pricing in the extreme optimism for the company's future, completely ignoring the guidance from Apple management. One explanation may lie in the fact that, historically, Apple management has given very conservative guidance in terms of earnings, proceeding to blow-out expectations on the date of earnings release. But you and I both know that the past is no guarantee for the future, and the market should have heeded management's warnings. The chart below shows the result of the market's so-called efficiency.
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Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been on a similar ride as Apple, but is simply in a different stage at this point. Reaching a high in the low $300 range, Netflix was slammed after a number of management gaffes which sent the stock price into the $50 range, a multi-year low. Is it a mere coincidence that Apple was reaching its all-time highs in that very same month? I think not. The pessimism priced into Netflix shares conflicted with the guidance given by company management, guidance which has been accurate for 24 of the last 28 quarters. At the same time, the enthusiasm priced in to Apple shares conflicted with the lower guidance being given by Apple management. I think this portrays perfectly the way the stock market works: it prices in emotion instead of information. Take a look at the chart below and see what happens when those emotions change.
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I think the Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) story shows how the market is not only inefficient, but can be easily manipulated. Bill Ackman's short thesis for Herbalife can be found here, and you will see that it does not have any information that was not already available to the public. Despite that being the case, the market sent shares of Herbalife tumbling after the presentation was made. If the market was actually efficient and reflected all available public information, why would there be the need to reduce the share price? What makes this story more interesting was the subsequent rise in Herbalife shares after Daniel Loeb of Third Point LLC announced an 8.2% stake in the company. The drop and subsequent rise tells me that the market does not know how to weigh the information that it is being presented with, meaning that it cannot possibly be efficient.
Where it gets even better is that these big players have the ability to manipulate the price of Herbalife's stock. With Mr. Ackman being short and eventually having to cover, big players in the market can take advantage of the situation by buying up large amounts of stock, therefore reducing the shares outstanding. This would make it harder for Mr. Ackman to repurchase the shares which he borrowed. Taking it a step further, a group of large shareholders can pressure the company to issue a large dividend or share repurchase program. In the case of a large dividend, Mr. Ackman would be forced to pay that dividend to those from whom he borrowed Herbalife shares. In a situation like this, do you think the market is being efficient? I certainly do not.
When I think about whether the market is being efficient or not, I cannot help but think about Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN). Over the last few years, Amazon has continually plowed its earnings back into the company, investing in new distribution centers around the country. With the amount of capital expenditures being made, the company has reported low earnings numbers. With market participants enthusiastic about the company's future, shares currently trade at just under 3,800 times earnings and 108 times free-cash flow. Check out the charts.
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The enthusiasm pushing the share price higher makes me wonder if the market is being inefficient again, pricing in emotion rather than information. Only time will tell, but I can't help but think that when the tide goes out, Amazon might be the one not wearing any clothes!
A lot of investors try to separate companies into different categories: value, growth, stalwarts, etc. Unfortunately, the stock market is a complex system that cannot be viewed as a linear equation. What makes Company Y a value stock does not necessarily make Company Z the same thing. Unless the market's crystal ball works better than mine, predicting the future is a fool's task. It is for that reason that the market cannot efficiently price a company and resorts to pricing based on investor's emotions instead.
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- reliableTTnycDined on 9/18/2014always good, service was excellent - server really knew his wine list and was right on target with recommendations - I come here a lot, it's convenient, the food is good, crowd is energetic but manageableSpecial Features:
- Very loud place, very good food.Opentable23VIPDined on 9/17/2014Obviously popular restaurant, casual ambience, service a bit slow. Innovative food, delicious, but excessively noisy.Special Features:
- Amazing foodNYCgirlDined on 9/16/2014Four of us had dinner. Each of us loved our meals. Everything was incredibly delicious. The appetizers won the night. Burrata, arugula salad and tuna appetizers were outstanding. I love arugula, but how can a salad be so incredibly delicious? I often feel punished when I order a salad as my appetizer because I'm missing out on more delicious items, but I would have been very happy to have had the arugula for my app (wish I had). The tuna sushi was way beyond just raw fish - it was so flavorful. The burrata was surprisingly paired, and wow! My salmon dinner was delicious. The waitress was friendly and efficient. Place is attractive and tables were nicely spaced. It's just a bit too loud for this caliber of restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome dinner!Jozluvsfood2Dined on 9/16/2014Service was great and the food was greater! Pastrami wagyu beef tongue was the highlight!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good!SaraMVIPDined on 9/12/2014I had a great time at Craft! The ambience is very nice for a casual dinner. Not too noise, good food, good winelist and good service. It's the right place to pass a casual evening with friends, being able to speak with them enjoying fresh and tasty food.Special Features:
- Best of the Colicchio restaurantsGlossGalDined on 9/12/2014craftbar is hands down the spot near Union Square I hit when I want a really good, well made meal served by very smart, kind, creative people. It's a great spot both for occasions and meals where you need to talk with the people at the table.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- sadSCF1Dined on 9/11/2014Had had several terrific dinners over the years and took my wife and daughter last week for their first time. So disappointed in the food on this visit that each of us selected and will not return.
- AlmostDavid1500Dined on 9/10/2014The location and the staff are wonderful. The food was just ok, maybe it wasn't terrific because I was having the prix fixe. The noise level was completely unacceptable - it was at an industrial level. I certainly would't go out of my way to dine here. And as for recommending it to friends I say if it is convenient for the moment fine but if you not this is New York there are hundreds of other choices.
- Always satisfyingJerryDined on 9/10/2014I think my title says it all. I love this restaurant. I love the food. I love the service. Whenever I bring guests, they are surprised to find this gem.Special Features:
- Special but RelaxedmeowDined on 9/10/2014Took my mom here for a birthday lunch. It's the sort of restaurant that strikes the perfect balance - you could take 10 clients there for a special dinner or drop in for a relaxed meal - it's a great place for either. The food is exquisite but not fussy. Fresh flavors, seasonal, and everything is prepared so well. It's a nice open, airy space but with cozy booths. I really loved it and will be going back.Special Features:
- Seamless ExperiencefoodforfunDined on 9/9/2014Craftbar's food is not only delicious but the experience us flawless, went with a group and the servers were attentive but not disruptive, the food came out quickly and everything was otherwise seamless. It's sort of like not being in a restaurant at all, just a very nice and welcoming home.Special Features:
- Great Brunch!melissaeDined on 9/7/2014Met a dear friend for Brunch and Craftbar was great! Nice selection of choices in both food and beverage. Our server was very attentive as was the bus boy. We had a great time and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- TOP NOTCH SPOTvicsevenVIPDined on 9/7/2014CRAFT BAR IS MY HUSBANDS ALL TIME FAVORITE RESTAURANT, THE FOOD AND AMAZING SERVICE BRING US BACK HERE TIME AND TIME AND TIME AGAIN.. WE EAT OUT ALL THE TIME AND I FORCE HIM TO TRY NEW PLACES AND WE ALWASY COME BACK TO CRAFTBAR. WE NOT ONLY LOVE THIS PLACE WE HAVE INVITED TONS OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO JOIN US. WE HOPE TO CONTINUE TO EAT HERE FOR YEARS TO COME. AN OVERALL GREAT PLACE....Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fun nightMoogyDined on 9/3/2014Alway a great place for either business or pleasure with a group. Excellent food + service.Special Features:
- NicknameVIPDined on 8/27/2014About a year ago, my wife and I dined at Craftbar, and we thought the food was mediocre and the service insulting. When we said so in our opentable review, a manager telephoned and urged us to return so that she might change our minds. We resisted but returned recently unannounced. This time the service was fine if unexceptional, and I thought my dinner was very good, though my wife was unimpressed with hers. The restaurant was crowded and very noisy, suggesting that other diners are more impressed with Craftbar than we were. We may return, but we're unlikely ever to be regulars.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OkTessaDined on 8/22/2014No disasters but food didn't wow. Staff was friendly and attentive.
- DrbFoodieDined on 8/19/2014The food was way too over spiced. Every dish was a riot of flavor, and without any subtle notes. Creative menu, but overpriced for the quality of the food.
- DrLeeVIPDined on 8/16/2014The food is very good indeed. Tables is comfortably placed so the restaurant does not feel crowded. Waitstaff is attentive and earnest. Overall, a bit better than "four stars" but not quite up to "five". We always enjoy ourselves here...
- TicktockDined on 8/15/2014My girlfriend and I had an amazing lunch for restaurant week. Numerous selections, all was delicious as well as the wines. Would definitely come back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A really good restaurantthemillerDined on 8/13/2014This is a place that anyone who enjoys a relaxed lunch or dinner, combined with food that is on a par with almost any other restaurant, should attend. It's almost shockingly good.Special Features:
- AverageFoodieVIPDined on 8/13/2014I went to Craftbar knowing that it's a Tom Colicchio restaurant but was not at all impressed by the ambience of the restaurant when I walked in. The service was certainly fine and the food was average but it's not a place that I will return to.
- Good but nothing specialorthochickVIPDined on 8/12/2014Certainly a good place for dinner- everything was well made and tasty. Service was very good - attentive, they handled well when some of our party were delayed. Ricotta meatballs were a winner, but otherwise there is little that would draw me back here.
- you can`t miss this place!JimenuchaDined on 8/12/2014A great place, with excellent, tastefull food, and a very good service. I had a great afternoon there with muy husband.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- excellent placeover60Dined on 8/12/2014I went to this restaurant for lunch with a female friend last Restaurant Week. I liked it so much that I took my husband to it for lunch this Restaurant Week. I really recommend the fried chicken with grits. The chicken was crisp on the outside and tender on the inside; the grits were rich and buttery. I highly recommend their chocolate cake. The cucumber soup was too salty, but I liked it anyway. Service was excellent. I told my husband that if we lived in this neighborhood, this would be my "go to" restaurant.Special Features:
- BanzaiVIPDined on 8/12/2014We had lunch here for restaurant week and was extremly happy with the menu. There are usually only 2 to 3 choices per course at many of the restaurants during this week, but here there were many to pick from. We loved the Kielbasa and the fried chicken. Service was execellent throughout the meal. I have been here for dinner several times, would definitely think about stopping off for lunch again.Special Features:
- Always ImpressiveFoodiskingDined on 8/11/2014Craftbar never disappoints. I have enjoyed their food, service, and ambience several times now and it is always over-the-top. Dining at Craftbar is an experience always puts a smile on my face. Do not miss Craftbar when you were in NYC!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- What a findMichigan0406Dined on 8/10/2014Well-prepared, interesting menu items. Server was well-informed and able to answer questions to guide selections. Excellent choice!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- pmjedwardsVIPDined on 8/9/2014Each visit to NYC we have at least one meal at Craftbar. The restaurant, usually busy on a Saturday night, was quite quiet. Summer in NYC perhaps. We chose a bottle of Oregon pinot noir - not available. We tried a French CabFranc, also unavailable. (My pet peeve is restaurants that don't have the wine they have on their wine list.) The third bottle: a Greek red was available and was to be on the house. (Good save!) The meal, the beet salad, the kielbasa were delicious and well presented; as were the mains: duck and qual cacciatore and the lamb. The desserts rounded out a great meal followed by after dinner drinks, also comped because of our wine difficulties. We'll be back in NYC in a few weeks and will no doubt head back to Craftbar!Special Features:
- Had a great dinnerhokiescoutDined on 8/9/2014It was a great night catching up with an old friend. Enjoyed all of our courses very much. The tomato salad with burrata was killer. Enjoyed our cheese course and my soft-shell crabs very much. Roasted Tomatillo salad with the crabs was an interesting accompaniment.Special Features:
- Craftbar Hits the Mark!diniVIPDined on 8/8/2014This Flatiron locavore does everything right. The service is warm and friendly, the space is great, and the food is sublime. I wanted to provide my niece and nephew with the consummate NY culinary experience before they leave town, and Craftbar hit the mark!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pleasant SurpriseIluvfoodDined on 8/8/2014Wanted to try this place during restaurant week because I am a fan of Tom Colicchio. I have to admit the big name brought me in but it is the food that will keep me coming back. Went with a friend and we were both very impressed with the quality of the food. We had the ricotta balls as an appetizer (delicious), the baked veal meatballs (tender and flavorful) and the hamburger (I still have dreams about the bacon jam) as entrees. The restaurant has a nice ambiance, the staff were friendly and the food was far beyond my expectations.Special Features:
- Enjoying restaurant weekBrooklynAnnaDined on 8/8/2014Another restaurant week lunch. Arigula salad and salmon. Delish. Fast and caring service. Too bad I cant afford this everyday.Special Features:
- Great Service, Good FoodCTPBWDined on 8/7/2014I had the Young Chicken. The chicken was wonderful and the grits to die for. The greens tasted burnt and the cornbread a tad toasted for my taste. Could be personal preference but I don't like when food is piled into one dish. The chicken sat on steamy grits and the cornbread was a bit soggy from sitting in same. My table mate had the beet salad which he raved about as the best part of the meal. He had the veal meatballs and pasta which he said were good. We are both foodies and expected more. Have eaten at Craft, I had expected a more casual version of the same food. Service was wonderful and friendly, without being annoying all needs were accommodated.Special Features:
- Best restaurant week menu ever seenMontyDined on 8/6/2014We went during restaurant week so I can't speak for the usual experience but everything was fantastic. There were eight or nine options for both starters and mains which was surprising. Great ambience, completely wonderful food, I would easily go back againSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place for a fun group dinnerStephanielynnsfDined on 8/5/2014Big open space, large tables and good choices of plates to share. Everyone in our group enjoyed our dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Hostess was unfriendlyRabbitfoodDined on 8/2/2014Food was good and tasty. Portions were pretty good. Hostess seated our family at a terrible seat though.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/2/2014Rest of table got shrimp grits which was good. Salmon quiche was just a bunch of salmon packed into a cast iron pan....not much quiche. I wouldn't say the food was anything to rave about.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
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The board voted down a request by developers hoping to build a 76-lot subdivision off North Old Belair Road. In order for the project to work, a 21-acre parcel inside Crawford Creek would have to be purchased and pulled out of that development to create Amy Glenn.
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Harlem resident David Sward was hired Friday as police chief, Harlem City Manager Jason Rizner said in an e-mail.
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At the Citrix Synergy show in San Francisco, the announcement of Citrix XenClient rocked the brave, new world of desktop virtualization. With XenClient, Citrix has beaten virtualization leader VMware to the punch with a client hypervisor, available today for download in a "test kit" version.
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Composer and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Sumner performs original songs and compositions plus standard bluegrass tunes, a smattering of old and new. The show will feature the five-piece bluegrass band Twisted Pine and members of the CanvaSounds Collective Ensemble.
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The shooting happened about 6:45 p.m. at 532 Hwy. 14 West near Landrum.
Master Deputy Kevin Bobo, of the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, said the suspect kicked in the locked back door of the home looking for his wife, who he found in the kitchen. Deputies said he then assaulted his wife and stormed upstairs.
Bobo said the suspect then kicked in a bedroom door where the homeowner had retreated behind his locked bedroom door and the homeowner shot the man multiple times in self-defense then called 911.
Bobo identified the suspect as Dakota Hester and said once he improves enough to be released from the hospital, he will be charged with burglary and criminal domestic violence. As of Saturday, deputies said Hester was in critical condition.
Bobo said it appears the homeowner was within his right to defend himself, and is not expected to face charges.
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A very popular aphrodisiac with many culinary uses. It has been used as an aphrodisiac since the Greeks and the Romans, who believed aniseed had special powers. Sucking on the seeds, which have a licorice flavor, is said to increase your desire. (Licorice-family herbs were also used as a breath freshener in the days before toothpaste, which may have helped your desire be more favorably received.)
Given its phallic shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. Feed your lover individual spears for a sensual experience. (Etiquette mavens say it's proper to eat asparagus with your fingers as long as it is sufficiently firm.) The Vegetarian Society suggests "eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful effect." It's delicious roasted, steamed, or sauteed with garlic (another aphrodisiac ingredient).
A symbol of fertility throughout the ages. The aroma is thought to induce passion in a female. Try serving marzipan (almond paste) in the shapes of fruits for a special after-dinner treat.
Arugula or "rocket" seed has been documented as an aphrodisiac since the first century AD. This ingredient was added to grated orchid bulbs and parsnips and also combined with pine nuts and pistachios. Arugula greens are frequently used in salads and pasta.
The Aztecs called the avocado tree "ahuacuatl," which translated means "testicle tree." The ancients thought the fruit hanging in pairs on the tree resembled the male's testicles. This is a delicious fruit with a sensuous texture. Serve in slices with a small amount of balsamic vinegar and freshly ground pepper.
The banana flower has a marvelous phallic shape and is partially responsible for popularity of the banana as an aphrodisiac food. An Islamic myth tells the tale that after Adam and Eve succumbed to the "apple" they started covering their "nudity" with banana leaves rather than fig. From a more practical standpoint, bananas are rich in potassium and B vitamins, necessities for sex hormone production. If you're a morning person, try banana pecan pancakes to get things started.
Basil (sweet basil)
Basil is said to stimulate the sex drive and boost fertility. It is also said to produce a general sense of wellbeing for body and mind.
Carrots are believed to be a stimulant to the male. The phallus shaped carrot has been associated with stimulation since ancient times and was used by early Middle Eastern royalty to aid seduction. High vitamins and beta-carotene. Perhaps a justification for a piece of carrot cake?
The Aztecs referred to chocolate as "nourishment of the gods." Chocolate contains chemicals thought to effect neurotransmitters in the brain and a related substance to caffeine called theobromine. Chocolate contains more antioxidant (cancer preventing enzymes) than does red wine. The secret for passion is to combine the two. Try a glass of Cabernet with a bit of dark chocolate for a sensuous treat. Love and Kisses Pie might do the trick too.
Caffeine is a well-known stimulant but remember, too much and it becomes a depressant. Serve small amounts of rich dark coffee in special little demitasse cups. Coffee stimulates both the body and the mind, so partake of a little in preparation for an "all-nighter."
Coriander (cilantro seed)
The book The Arabian Nights tells a tale of a merchant who had been childless for 40 years but was cured by a concoction that included coriander. That book is more than a thousand years old, so the history of coriander as an aphrodisiac dates far back into history. Cilantro was also known to be used as an "appetite" stimulant.
An open fig is thought to emulate the female sex organs and traditionally thought of as sexual stimulant. A man breaking open a fig and eating it in front of his lover is a powerful erotic act. Serve fresh black mission figs in a cool bowl of water as it is done in Italy and be sure to eat with your fingers!
The "heat" in garlic is said to stir sexual desires. Make sure you and your partner share it together, because garlic's essence stays with you. Garlic has been used for centuries to cure everything from the common cold to heart ailments. Enjoy a pasta with a lightly garlicky sauce and it may lead up to something spicy in the bedroom later.
Ginger Root
Ginger root raw, cooked or crystallized is a stimulant to the circulatory system. Perhaps a stir-fry with freshly grated ginger will cause a sizzle.
Liquorice (licorice)
The Chinese have used licorice for medicinal purposes since ancient times. The essence of the Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) plant, glycrrhizin, is 50 times sweeter than sugar. Chewing on bits of licorice root is said to enhance love and lust. It is particularly stimulating to women.
Mustard is believed to stimulate the sexual glands and increase desire. Prepare a filet mignon for two with a mustard and peppercorn sauce, or a pork loin roast with a mustard glaze.
Nutmeg was highly prized by Chinese women as an aphrodisiac. In quantity, nutmeg can produce a hallucinogenic effect.
Oysters were documented as a aphrodisiac food by the Romans in the second century AD as mentioned in a satire by Juvenal. He described the wanton ways of women after ingesting wine and eating "giant oysters." An additional hypotheses is that the oyster resembles the "female" genitals. In reality, oysters are a very nutritious and high in protein.
Pine Nuts
Zinc is a key mineral necessary to maintain male potency, and pine nuts are rich in zinc. Pine nuts have been used to stimulate the libido as far back as Medieval times. Serve pine nut cookies with a dark espresso for a stimulating dessert.
Pineapple is rich in vitamin C and is used in the homeopathic treatment for impotence. Add a spear to a sweet rum drink for a tasty prelude to an evening of passion. Or have it anywhere in the meal, from barbecued kebabs to pineapple cream pie.
Raspberries and Strawberries
Perfect foods for hand feeding your lover. "Both invite love and are described in erotic literature as fruit nipples." Both are high in vitamin C and make a sweet light dessert. Try a strawberry walnut salad to sneak two aphrodisiacs (three if you use arugula!) into a healthy meal.
The Greeks and the Romans considered the rare truffle mushroom to be an aphrodisiac. The musky scent is said to stimulate and sensitize the skin to touch.
The scent and flavor of vanilla is believed to increase lust. According to the Australian Orchid Society, "Old Totonac lore has it that Xanat, the young daughter of the Mexican fertility goddess, loved a Totonac youth. Unable to marry him due to her divine nature, she transformed herself into a plant that would provide pleasure and happiness." Fill tall Champagne glasses to the rim and add a vanilla bean for a heady, bubbly treat.
A glass or two of wine can greatly enhance a romantic interlude. Wine relaxes and helps to stimulate our senses. Drinking wine can be an erotic experience. Let your eyes feast on the color of the liquid. Caress the glass, savor the taste on your lips. Do remember that excessive alcohol will make you too drowsy for the after-dinner romance. A moderate amount of wine has been said to "arouse erections," but much more than that amount with have the reverse affect.


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