Love is your oyster: Feast on a home-grown aphrodisiac 

Oyster expert Sarah Browne of Oysome on why we should swap imported roses for Irish oysters this Valentine's Day

The word aphrodisiac comes from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and passion, who was said to have emerged from the sea on an oyster shell.

Irish-grown, sustainable, delicious — and long considered an aphrodisiac — oysters could be just the thing if you’re looking for a romantic treat for your loved one this Valentine’s Day. 

When it comes to food to get you in the mood, oysters punch above their weight on so many levels. High in protein and rich in trace elements such as iodine, iron, selenium, copper, and zinc, they even have mythology on their side.