From an internationally acclaimed author, this is a magical, fascinating book exploring the intimate relationship between food and sex. This book of recipes, sensuous stories, aphrodisiacs and lovers’ spells is an irresistible fusion of Allende’s favourite things. Lavishly illustrated, this fascinating, personal guide to all things erotic encompasses a multicultural history of seduction through food, ancient and modern stories and poems about sex and eating, titillating recipes and advice. Chapter titles include: Cooking in the Nude; The Spell of Smell; Death by Perfume; Table Manners; With the Tip of the Tongue; The Orgy; Sins of the Flesh; Love Potions, and Sauces and Other Essential Fluids.
ISBN: | 9780007205165 |
Publication date: | 7th February 2005 |
Author: | Isabel Allende |
Publisher: | HarperPerennial an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 368 pages |
Genres: |
Anthologies: general Cookery dishes and courses: sauces General cookery and recipes Erotic confessions and true stories Cultural studies: food and society Erotic art Sex and sexuality: advice and issues Cooking for parties and special occasions Perfume and incense |