Intercourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook, Cookbook of the Day

by Nicole Weston, Posted Feb 10th 2007 @ 8:02AM

Not just any food can be sexy. It is a delicate balance of flavors and textures that can make a person feel sexy when they are eating, but for centuries people have believed that some foods have special properties - properties beyond their obvious flavor qualities - that stimulate the romantic and/or sexual appetite. Basically, science has discounted many (if not all) of the mythological properties of these aphrodisiacs, though it doesn't change the fact that some foods make you feel better than others and Intercourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook presents 85 luscious recipes that present them to their best advantage. It is divided up into sections according to ingredient, including chocolate, avocados, figs, oysters, basil and grapes. Whether you choose to believe that they really to have aphrodisiac qualities or they just make you feel good because of their great taste is up to you, but the recipes are lovely no matter what your beliefs are and include dishes such as Orange Blossom Panna Cotta, Grilled Vietnamese Gingered Beef Rolls, Mexican Hot Chocolate and Strawberry Avocado Salad. The recipes are followed by sections on massage oils, seduction, horoscopes and erogenous oils. Not exactly traditional cookbook fare, but perhaps not a bad way to end a Valentine's meal....

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Tags: Aphrodisiac, Cookbook, Cookbook of the Day, CookbookOfTheDay, love, valentine

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2-10-2007 @10:47AM Angela Pitt said... Loved it ten years ago, still do and just for the
aphrodisaic appeal. It's really a good cookbook.
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3-05-2007 @12:37AM L.G. said... This book is awesome! I bought one for myself and one for my friend who is getting married, found it on www.lovemenaturally.com - to keep with the food theme, I also got the book Cookie Sutra - a gingerbread cookie take on the Kama Sutra - so much funny fun!
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