Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Cardamom ~ Aphrodisiacs from A to Z

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Cardamom is, like, this groovy, aromatic spice from, like, super sexy places. (Fact.) I think the first time I noticed this saucy spice was several Christmases ago (maybe 7?). I stopped by the local Lindt chocolate store (which, alas, is there no more) and discovered a delightful seasonal chocolate bar spiced with, among other things, cardamom. LAWDHAMERCY, that thing was AMAZING. Wound up buying a bunch for my sister and me for the holiday and seriously wanted to cry when they'd been devoured. Being that they were seasonal, I didn't find them again till the following Christmas but then, after that, NEVER FOUND THEM AGAIN!!!!! (Thanks a lot, Lindt, you wretched tease.)

Y U SO SEX-AY?
Like basil, from yesterday, cardamom increases the flow of blood in the body, which carries oxygen to all the tissues and whatnot, and gets 'em ready for a bit of the old in-out, in-out. (That's science, right there.)

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45 comments:

  1. L.G. KeltnerApril 3, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Cardamom spiced chocolate bars sound amazing! How dare Lindt take them away from you! That's just mean.

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  2. M.J. FifieldApril 3, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    I've never heard of this one, but I do love chocolate bars.

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  3. Ida ThoughtApril 3, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    I love scientific terms - especially the ones that need no explanation.

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    1. Mina LoboApril 3, 2013 at 10:40 AM

      And I'm happy to share the vast breadth of my scientific vocabulary with you all. I'm all give, like that. :-)

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  4. DaniApril 3, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    "in-out, in-out" I about sprayed water out my nose. This sounds like a good spice to me!
    Dani @ Entertaining Interests
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    1. Mina LoboApril 3, 2013 at 10:41 AM

      A cleaning cloth strategically placed next to your monitor might help. ;-)

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  5. Jolie du PreApril 3, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Thanks for the education. I cook a lot, but there are so many exotic spices I'm unfamiliar with.

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    1. Mina LoboApril 3, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      Thanks, Jolie. I'm learning a lot as well. Wish I had my own kitchen (and man!) to try these recipes with/on.

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  6. JoJoApril 3, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I've heard of it but I can't say I've ever tried it before. I see it listed in a lot of recipes, esp. from India or Asia, and since I don't like that kind of food, I've passed over it. Maybe I should give it a try?

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    1. Mina LoboApril 3, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      That cake recipe might be a good place to start, maybe?

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  7. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Okay, I use all the spices you've mentioned so far, Mina, so I'm officially sexaaay :D

    Cardamom is an essential part of my cooking, and it is so fragrant, I love it!


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    1. Mina LoboApril 3, 2013 at 10:44 AM

      Well, of course you're officially sexaaay - surely everyone already knew that about you?

      What's your fave thing to make w/cardamom? Do you have any recipe for chocolate desserts that includes cardamom?

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  8. Loralie HallApril 3, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    That chocolate sounds absolutely delish! And I'm going to have to give the pound cake recipe a try. YUM!

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    1. Mina LoboApril 3, 2013 at 10:44 AM

      I know, me too. And that frosting sounds lovely, too!

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  9. Maple Syrup LandApril 3, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    That cake recipe looks delicious...and god knows I could do with some in-out in my life :D

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  10. Cherie ReichApril 3, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    LOL! And I bet those cardamon chocolate bars were awesome!

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  11. LaeliApril 3, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    I made cookies with this glorious spice this past Christmas...OHMY! I'm hooked now.

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  12. nutschellApril 3, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    ooh! I love your AZ theme. never thought of Cardamom as an aphrodisiac though. interesting!
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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    1. Mina LoboApril 3, 2013 at 5:44 PM

      Thanks so much - it's interesting, the stuff that came up when I began researching the topic.

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  13. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    now you have me wondering what that chocolate tasted like and how the hell I can get me sweaty little mitts on it.

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  14. AnonymousApril 3, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    I wonder if it would be good in hot chocolate. I usually put cinnamon and chili pepper in my hot chocolate, but cardamom might be a good addition.

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    1. Mina LoboApril 3, 2013 at 5:46 PM

      As it happens, I linked a recipe for "Chai-Spiced Hot Chocolate" at the bottom of this post. :-)

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  15. Nick WilfordApril 3, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    You've sold me! Now where can I get my hands on some?

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  16. David MacaulayApril 3, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    bloody hell - really? Have an old jar of that knocking around in the kitchen. I'll look at it again in a new light :)

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  17. RockyApril 3, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    This is a seriously cool blog!!! I'll be back often. :-)

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  18. JuliApril 3, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    We have a Lindt store near us (at least I think it's still there) I shall check the next time I'm out that way. :)

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    1. Mina LoboApril 5, 2013 at 12:29 AM

      Thanks! I've checked two Lindt shops in Manhattan and no joy. (It's the one in Westchester County, where I live, that closed.)

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  19. Yolanda RenéeApril 3, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Definitely a better chance of eating this one, goes down smooth! Has to be good for the heart!

    my list grows!

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  20. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerApril 3, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    the old in-out, in-out....nicely put haha!

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  21. Dani and JaxApril 4, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Those recipes sound pretty good! So does the "in-out" method! We're pervs.
    Dani & Jax @ Cover Girls

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  22. Mina LoboApril 5, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Thanks, all y'all. I think so too. (And Dani Jax, that makes three of us.) ;-)

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  23. TrishaApril 5, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    Must admit that cardamom is not amongst my faves, but it sounds quite useful in the bedroom ;)

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  24. Jules April 6, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Chai spiced hot chocolate. Yep. That's the road I'm taking! Loving your posts :)

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  25. Mina LoboApril 6, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Merci, y'all!

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  26. Heather the Evil Twin @thewinetwins.blogspot.comApril 6, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    OMG I love this!
    Except for the part where Lindt was a total douche-canoe and got you hooked on something and then stopped making it *wags the finger of shame at Lindt*
    Heather the Evil Twin, visiting with love from the A-to-Z Challenge @ thewinetwins.blogspot.com

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