Almonds have been considered a symbol of fertility since Roman times, and it is said that the aroma of them can quite simply, get a woman quite hot under the collar. I am not sure why this is not something which works on men too .... however if you are a gent preparing a sultry, sumptuous meal for a loved one it seems this is an ingredient to include.
It has been said that Alexandre Dumas (that most romantic of novelists – responsible for the classic “The Count of Monte Christo”) dined on almond soup, before a romantic interlude with his mistress. And Delilah reportedly feed them to Samson .... so my reasoning goes – use them – if for no other reason that the fact that they are really healthy – they help lower cholesterol (in moderation), are an excellent source of fibre and Vitamin E ... when ever did sexy get to be this healthy
