Temptations : Igniting the Pleasure and Power of Aphrodisiacs

by Michael Albertson; Ellen Albertson

• ISBN13: 9780743225281
• ISBN10: 0743225287
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-08
• Publisher: FIRESIDE PRESS

Summary

Eating and sex have never been such titillating bedfellows.

From the time Casanova proclaimed oysters "a spur to the spirit and to love," aphrodisiacs have been coveted for their sexually stimulating effects. However, the best ways to release and ignite their power have been shrouded in mystery.

Now, Ellen and Michael Albertson expose the hidden delights of aphrodisiacs -- ones you know about and many that will surprise you. From virgin-fresh basil to searing chiles, from edible blossoms to intoxicating vanilla, they present more than one hundred delicious and bedroom-tested edibles that are quickly made, fast-acting, and available in your pantry or supermarket. Here, too, are tips for incorporating aphrodisiacs into a creative love life -- including massage, aromatherapy, and foreplay.

Revealing new scientific discoveries and the secrets of lovers throughout the ages, the Albertsons show you how to:

• Create more powerful orgasms with vitamins, minerals, and herbs
  
• Design a six-day eating plan that will get you in shape for a weekend of sex
  
• Prepare an erotic meal with only a few ingredients
  
• Build a bigger, better penis
  
• And more
  

Temptations will prepare you for tonight and beyond.

Author Biography

Ellen and Michael Albertson are the hosts of Boston's popular weekly radio show The Cooking Couple™. Ellen, a Registered Dietician and medical journalist, has written for such magazines as Self and Natural Health. Michael is a chef and comedian who has written for Playboy and the Boston Herald. They live in Boston, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Joy of Aphrodisiacs	11	(10)
The truth about aphrodisiacs. They work!
Neptune's Gift: oysters, The Aphrodisiac King	21	(24)
Jump into the oyster bed and discover why pearls aren't the only gems found in these tasty mollusks. Casanova was right!
Queen chocolate: The supreme Aphrodisiac Diva	45	(30)
And her chemical and culinary backup singers, marijuana and vanilla
Princess Aphrodite: Fishing for Love in All the Right pLaces	75	(40)
Born from sea foam, this Greek goddess of love and beauty takes us on a tour of the erotic ambrosia awaiting below the waves
Chile peppers: The Aphrodisiac Dominatrix	115	(25)
Hot, hotter, hottest. Chile peppers whip up passion, pleasure, and pain in the bedroom and on the plate
Licorice and its Kissing cousins (Inbreeding ALLowed)	140	(21)
The family that eats together ... All about licorice and its kissin' cousins fennel, anise, and star anise
Juicy Fruits	161	(28)
The first seduction food is fresher than ever
Lovable Lilies and Amorous Alliums	189	(32)
Shed no tears for onions, garlic, and leeks. These pungent bulbs are erotic treats
Enticing Herbs and seductive spices	221	(37)
The secret of Cupid cuisine throughout the ages, a dash of these delicate delicacies will spice up your palate and love life
Edible orgy	258	(21)
The Cooking Couple's personal guide to staging a gourmet evening of bacchanalian lust and epicurean delights
The cooking coupLe's Best sex Diet	279	(38)
Eating to Optimize Your Sexual Vitality. Plus, The Cooking Couple's Six-Day Get in Mattress-Shattering Sexual Shape Food Plan
general index	317	(11)
recipe index	328