Oysters are famous for their aphrodisiac qualities due to high mineral salt and glycogen content, an essential element in muscle contraction. An old tale tells of a man who was advised to eat a dozen oysters to boost his sexual prowess. When asked whether they had worked he answered, "Not really, I ate 12 oysters but only 10 worked." For your tete a tete serve the oysters on a bed of crushed ice on a silver platter. While you make eye contact with voluptuous expectation, you toast your companion and swallow an oyster. If you really want to make an impression you can imitate the Grand Duke Sergei of Russia who surprised the beautiful Agostina of Lierre with a 12 pearl necklace hidden amongst the dozen oysters. Good luck....
APHRODISIAC RECIPE
Serves Two
24 oysters: if possible Belon or Marennes 2 lemons cut in quarters crushed ice
Oysters �?Ostriche
Only buy oysters at a trusted fishmonger. If really fresh they can be kept 2 days in a very cold fridge. If you have to travel use a thermal picnic bag. Oysters are very difficult to open so your best bet is to invest in an oyster opener. If on the other hand you want to open them with the oyster knife, we suggest you wear a thick gardening glove to avoid passing the night at the emergency ward. Once open lay them on the ice covered platter and squeeze a little lemon on each one as you eat them. Only eat the ones that contract when they come into contact with the lemon as that means they are still alive and edible. You can help to loosen them from the shell with a small fork and then suck them directly into your mouth. Hold them up against your palate a few seconds to relish their flavour and then swallow them whole without chewing. This is the only way real connoisseurs eat oysters.
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