Mysterious and delicious potions have long been brewed along the bumpy road to true love.
These are meant to be shared and enjoyed on a warm summer evening. While the tea is brewing, or you are waiting for one of your 'love charms' to cure, remember to order a copy of my latest book in my Western Men are Made for Lovin' Series!

Love Potion #1
2 hibiscus tea bags (brew in 2 cups water, cool completely.
1 cup papaya juice, chilled (add tea and juice to 1 qt. pitcher).
1/2 tablespoon honey (add to pitcher, stir with wooden spoon).
Sparkling water, chilled (top off the pitcher).
Pour into 2 chilled glasses and top with a sprig of mint.

Love Charms
In Hungary, a woman traditionally seals her love by tying a strand of her hair to one of her lover's hairs and binding it with a red ribbon. The charm is worn near the heart.

Flowers- the secret language of love
In Victorian times public wooing was constrained by social mores. Send an 'unspoken' message to your honey.
Apple: temptation
Clover: promise
Gardenia: ecstasy
Jonquil: desire
Hyacinth: admiration
Iris: passion
Orchid: comfort
Rose: love
Tulip: vow

In response, one may receive:
Almomd: hope
Hollyhock: consumed by love
Wormwood: love returned
Sadly, one may also be presented with:
Daffodil: no
Flax: thank you

Ah, love is eternal--so, never give up hope.

And if worse comes to worse, there are always chocolate massage bars!

(See my next blog).