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In this bawdy memoir-cum-cookbook, Allende has put together an apothecary of aphrodisiacs, from snake's blood and rhinoceros horn to the more commonplace and more palatable oysters, "those seductive tears of the sea, which lend themselves to slipping from mouth to mouth like a prolonged kiss...can be purchased in bottles, but there they look like malignant tumours; in contrast, moist and turgid in their shells they suggest delicate vulvae--a prime example of food that appeals to the eye." Chapters such as "Alligators and Piranhas"; "Supreme Stimulus for Lechery"; "Bread,God's Grace"; "Forbidden Fruits"; and "The Saucy Way to Foreplay" offer categorical listings on the aphrodisiac qualities of meats, spices, fruits and vegetables and alcohol. A few chapters into the book, one begins to wonder what foods aren't considered erotic: "the shape of the wheat head is considered phallic, which proves human imagination knows no limits." Wine (no surprise there) is recommended because "it lessens inhibitions, relaxes, and fosters joy, three fundamental requirements for good performance, not only in bed but at the piano as well." However, as in many situations, moderation is key: too much and you may find your guest asleep in the soup.
Allende dismisses nouvelle cuisine in favour of earthier foods and more satisfying portions. More than 100 recipes are provided, from sauces and soups to hors d'oeuvres, supplemented with her voluptuous commentary. Recipes such as Mykonos Sauce, with walnuts, pistachios, basil, garlic and milk; Widower's Figs; Filet Mignon Belle Epoque; and Alicante Cream Soup, with leeks, prawns, oysters, paprika, and cream will have you in an apron (and perhaps not much else) in no time.
"If cookbooks make up part of your library," Allende notes, "books on eroticism should, too." And what more delightful combination of the two than Aphrodite, which provocatively underscores the relationship between sustenance and sexuality, and the aphrodisiac qualities of watching a man cook: "[Women] suppose that if he can remember how many minutes frog legs can tolerate in the skillet, how much greater reason he will have to remember how many tickles our G spot demands." Spiced with litanies of lust and longing from Anais Nin, W.B. Yeats, Pablo Neruda, and Lady Onogoro, and enriched with Allende's warm humour and lusty joie de vive, Aphrodite will tantalise your senses and engender lascivious grins. Recommended in delicious but moderate doses, this book is not for the faint of...er, heart. --Jhana Bach, Amazon.com
‘Allende’s writing is so vivid we smell the countryside, hear the sounds, see the bright birds, the scorched earth, smell and even taste the soft fruit.’
The Times
‘Allende is incapable of telling a bad story. She writes of her own experience with a kind of wild candour. Her heroically sustained narrative, her lovingly prepared plots and surprise inventions explode in an exaltation.’
Independent
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by Shekler, Robert (illustrator). Recipes for love.750 grams weight. ; Color Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 316 pages. Seller Inventory # 19597
Book Description Softcover (Illustrated). Condition: Very Good. Robert Shekter (illustrator). First Edition. Introduction by author and art credits. The text is illustrated with reproductions of artwork and original artwork by Robert Shekter. Colour illustrated paperback binding with green and dark red coloured titles to the front panel and white coloured titles to the back strip. Colour photograph of author to the rear panel. In this book the author explores the intimate relationship between food and sex; with appropriate recipes. Creasing of the book corners with rubbing of the book edges and panels very light age toning of the text block edges and pages. A few marks to the book panels. Full number line. Size: Trade Paperback. 315, [5] pages, Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Robert Shekter. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Erotica. ISBN: 0732259762. ISBN/EAN: 9780732259761. Inventory No: 0289509. Seller Inventory # 0289509
Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. Shekter, Robert. (illustrator). First Trade Paperback. 315pp, bw & col ills. Slightest signs of having been read. The love of food and the food of love- the noted Chilean author explores erotology and foodstuffs in a succulent study. From breakfasting on sea snake to describing a vibrator that plays Viennese waltzes the focus is on pleasure. Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 013904
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Shekter, Robert (illustrator). Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 005307
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Uncorrected Proof. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 11554158-6
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Book Description Softcover. Encompassing a multicultural history of seduction through food, ancient and modern stories about sex and eating, titilating recipes and revelations of the author's own sensual desires, this text is a guide to all things erotic.The love of food and the food of love- the noted Chilean author explores erotology and foodstuffs in a succulent study. From breakfasting on sea snake to describing a vibrator that plays Viennese waltzes the focus is on pleasure. This is a used book in good condition, meaning that it shows signs of wear but has no major defects.Most of our images are sourced automatically, so the book cover shown might be different to the edition we have in stock. Seller Inventory # 21434677
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