If you saw the movie “Forrest Gump,” you probably remember when Forrest Gump said,
Well, here’s something I always said,
I’m taking the 5th Amendment about what I think
about broccoli. I’ve got grown “children.” I’ve
got grandkids. They’d rather believe the stork
brought them.
But sex is everywhere. People think about it.
People fantasize about it. People write about it.
Some people marry for it. Some people pay for it.
It’s in the news. It’s in advertising. It’s in
movies. It’s in music. It’s in fashion.
Apparently it’s also in food.
I read an article recently about how to boost
your libido by eating common aphrodisiacs. It
shocked me. All these years I thought it was a
combination of my make-up, my hair color, my
perfume, and my outfits that were essential
to romance.
Little did I know how much money I could
have saved if I’d only eaten more walnuts.
When I read about the great lover Casanova
(which I seldom do) I thought he was a great
lover because of his personality (and maybe
his curly hair).
Turns out it was his diet. Apparently besides
oysters, he regularly ate 10 raw eggs. All that
zinc greatly increased his testosterone. But I
don’t recommend the Casanova diet. Too much
zinc and things you don’t want to happen can
happen at both ends.
Here’s an avocado tip I just read about: Make
sure your husband eats a lot of guacamole.
You’ll thank me.
On the other hand, if you need a little female
boost, an apple a day might keep the doctor
away but I read it will do a lot to wake you up.
It was spinach that kept Popeye enraptured
with his eternal sweetheart Olive Oyl. She
seduced him with her signature dish–sautéed
spinach with lemon and garlic olive oil (for
recipe check out Ina Garten, Rachel Ray, the
Barefoot Contessa, Lidia, Padma, and definitely,
not me).
It seems if couples both chew garlic they’ll
have a very amorous evening. I think I’ll skip
that one.
Dark chocolate is supposed to do things to
you (yeah, I know, like putting on five pounds).
But who needs anyone else there when
you’re alone with a chocolate bar?
So girls, get out your iphone or, if you’re over
60, a pencil, and copy the following list for
your next shopping list if you want happy days
(and nights) to be here again.
Try it. You might not like everything. But your
libidos might not be the only thing that improves.
Your health might get better, too—and what’s
better than that?
Some people say you are what you eat. If that’s
true, just call me Sugar.
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to hear from you.
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Goodbye until next time…
Hope your day turns out
as well as I hope
(but doubt) mine will,
Gingy (Ilene)
I think you’re right about the brisket (remember Sally was showing Harry what it’s like to FAKE an orgasm). Broccoli could’ve done it for me (I’m vegetarian).
I was taught, by a visiting British 8-year-old, that the best way to eat broccoli is room temperature, with salt and pepper and vinegar. Quite good. xxx
Greetings from California. Thank you for commenting on my blog.
Love this blog, like I love ’em all. Love ’em all as much as I love you and chocolate.
Thank you for another wonderful read. See you when I get back,
Love, Nancy
If you are what you eat, I’m in some very deep doo-doo…
I love broccoli, but I cook it until it’s limp. Wonder if that means anything. . .
Great blog! The real secret is eating red meat prepared rare.
Hi,
Out of 20 I eat 12 on the list.
Hi,
Bracing for a winter windy storm tonite on the coast. Out of 20 on yout list I use 12 of them. I’m single n have more action in my dreams then real life. I miss cuddling n holding hands with a guy but keeping busy knitting nests for injured wildlife in Australia with my knitting circle.
My holiday white indoor lites are still up n makes my home homey n warm. Everyone have a healthy 2020. If u havent taken the colon test, do it, it saved my life.
Peace & Love
Always great!
I always put my earrings on first when I get dressed. I bought a book on how to put on scarves to stay in place. The pictures looked great but did not look that way on me.
I remember my mother never left the house without full face of makeup, gloves, hat and purse. She was very upset when I went out without them. She always looked dressed. I wonder if we would look more attractive if we were “fully dressed”!
If you eat all the things you listed, you will have all the vitamins and minerals and extras you need for ANYTHING, sex included! But broccoli really does have some specific benefits, I’m told, for protecting the liver against cancer. Or maybe it’s spinach. I wonder if either of those things are true?
As for sex, there’s be no life without it, so it’s pretty easy to see why the topic appears so often in so many ways, don’t you think? Do you think taking the 5th Amendment will fool anyone?!!
As always, lots of fun to read.
Styra
I am a broccoli lover and it is a good thing as I have to eat it most days and it keeps my Blood under control – not too thin and not too thick. Anyone that knows me, knows that my dad (lived to 102) also loved broccoli – but with catsup on it!!!! Mine is a necessity, his was not. I like most of the things on “the list.” Can’t do the spicy stuff however. At 82, I can eat what I want and when I want as I live on my own. I love chocolate – milk not dark. Keeps me going thru the day. The “charmer” that I was married to for nearly 50 years decided he needed girlfriends and I kicked him out. He thot he could stay in the guest room. WRONG!!!!! I am so glad that Barbara “introduced” me to your blogs. I enjoy them and they keep me in chuckles (not the candy). Have a good day. Audrey
I must confess….I really do like broccoli. But I love almost everything on that list too—have to stay away from the cayenne and hot peppers (acid reflux). I dunno, have reached a point where I find love….and great poetry sexier than just sexy.
Thank you for keeping me smiling—not easy these days if one watches the news.
Hi Gingy. Your posts keep getting better and better — and it’s long past time for you to write another book! How about one on how even middle-aged sex is better than broccoli! Thank you for my monthly uplift (and I don’t mean in Macy’s bra department). Love, Sally
Fun and funny post. Who knew so many foods were aphrodisiacs (or so many grocers were good at marketing)? Sex is the ultimate hook. These days I’m more attracted to food – age and anti-depressants have taken their toll. I logged my time living on air to achieve the “perfect” weight years ago and must confess I still worry about my size.
Staying reasonably attractive now is more about not wanting to embarrass the children than attempting to look sexy. My partner and I do occasionally ask each other “Does this outfit make me look like a crazy old person?”. If the answer is “yes”, we have a good laugh and carry on.
When I was in my 20s and 30s, I watched my friends marry and start families. When I turned 40, I married a former high school friend who was the all-American guy at one time but who turned into a jerk after three months of marriage. So, I went back to living by myself and teaching high school English. I had the opportunity to study for six weeks at Exeter College, Oxford, and spend a week in Newfoundland in a learning vacation at Memorial University. I also spent five weeks teaching ESL to middle school students in Beijing. Did I ever date anyone after my divorce? No! Was I lonely? Of course! However, a former college boyfriend introduced me in 2009 to his best friend from high school, and we ended up being a perfect match. We were both 62 when we married in 2011 and continue laughing and holding hands. It was worth the time I spent waiting for Blake, my handsome, brilliant, hilarious, sexy former Air Force jet pilot who loves seeing productions of Shakespeare as much as I do.