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A global odysey through culinary sensuousness
For readers of Isabel Allende's novels, this might seem an unusual book. It is a passionate, unapologetic defense of the senses generally, and a catalogue of historical sexual and culinary practices punctuated with flavorful recipes, all of which place this history-cum-cookbook almost in a genre of its own. This book naturally radiates with warmth, beginning with the...
Publié le Sep 13 2003 par Govindan Nair
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Love and food
Two of the most exquisite pleasures put together ! Through receipts coming from all over the world , Isabel Allende is funny and writes an enjoyable book . But in the end , the reader has the feeling that all kinds of food can be aphrodisiac . Of course , the reader may also conclude that love is more in the mind of each one than on the specific food you eat .
Publié le Avril 30 2001 par jliberato
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A global odysey through culinary sensuousness, Sep 13 2003
For readers of Isabel Allende's novels, this might seem an unusual book. It is a passionate, unapologetic defense of the senses generally, and a catalogue of historical sexual and culinary practices punctuated with flavorful recipes, all of which place this history-cum-cookbook almost in a genre of its own. This book naturally radiates with warmth, beginning with the highly informative personal tributes Alende delivers to each of three of her major collaborators in this book, including her mother and her literary agent. The photos and drawing which are scattered throughout this book add an artistic backdrop to the evocative prose. It also made me appreciate more wholly a number of passages Allende devotes to food and cuisine in her non-ficiton book on her native Chile, My Invented Country (which I had also reviwed on this website).
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For the passionate chef or even quasi-connoisseur, Mars 11 2001
"Language is also aphrodisiac in regard to food; commenting on the dishes, their flavors and perfumes, is a sensual exercise for which we have a vast vocabulary filled with wit, metaphors, references, humor, word games, and subtleties...It isn't the same thing to peel a shrimp and unceremoniously gulp it down as it is to remove its shell with sybaritic pleasure while commenting on the color, the form, the delicate aroma of the shrimp and the crunch when you bite into it." (p. 106-07)This delicious romp through the history of aphrodisiacs and the pursuit of pleasure is irresistible. The cover and glossy pages caught my eye - it's filled with capricious, bawdy cartoons and provoking art - as would a meal set before me on a platter. Allende tosses in scrumptious details about kings, authors, and various other historical celebrities and their practice of, or influence on the seductive essence of certain foods. Some weird, some totally tasty, some bizarre - all are interesting, shocking, and very persuasive. This isn't a book to take too serious. Rather it is breath of fresh air with a spicy kick! It teases and pleases - it's just plain fun. I felt adventurous, trying some of the recipes. The 'Romantic Chicken' is DE-LISH! The nutmeg made the house smell exotic and I felt artful just tossing things in the pot and stirring the spoon. There is something exciting about food - the more we can enjoy it, the more we allow it to take a hold of us and imbue our senses with utter joy in its purest sense. I think just the idea of the ingredients being aphrodisiac made a difference in the way I was tasting it. It was as if I were taking magic down to my stomach, digesting passionate energy. Try also 'Food: A Culinary History' and 'The Art of the Table'
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This memoir hits the spot !, Nov. 12 2003
I have read this book in installments. Why? Because I knew my mother would have a fit if she knew I had read it. Lusty, juicy, it's wonderful education for a curious virgin like me.
(I swear on the Bible I'm a virgin.)
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Something of a Bible, Mai 13 2003
Succeds enormously in every task it seems to set for itself, and there are quite a few. My forays into reading Allende's novels and short stories have resulted in very mixed impressions - some books I've loved, some been less impressed with, and sadly, one or two I've been uninspired to finish. With Aphrodite, however, I found myself enticed to read very slowly at first, by way of savoring. Even the book's design is beautiful, with vibrant images in full color (in both hardcover and paperback).
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Enchanting, Sep 27 2001
This book was wonderful. I am cooking for myself for the first time in my life. This book gave me an appreciation not only for the aphrodisiac virtues in food but also for all their other sensual qualities. I recommend it to anyone who loves food or has an appreciation for anything sensual.
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Love and food, Avril 30 2001
Two of the most exquisite pleasures put together ! Through receipts coming from all over the world , Isabel Allende is funny and writes an enjoyable book . But in the end , the reader has the feeling that all kinds of food can be aphrodisiac . Of course , the reader may also conclude that love is more in the mind of each one than on the specific food you eat .
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Delicious and arousing., Oct. 3 2000
Allende has created a lighthearted, slyly humorous, and flavorful essay on the relationship between food and sex. The writing is robust, sensual, alluring. There are many recipies designed to provoke lust -- Cream of Artichoke Soup, Pears Roquefort, and Filet Mignon Belle Epoque and all trustworthy and tantalizing concoctions. The book is enhanced by beautiful color drawings and paintings on nearly every page. Its beautifully designed and feels much more expensive than it is. It would be a waste to buy the paperback, so indulge a little in this deliciously written and artfully illustrated book.
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Aphrodite Yes!, Sep 4 2000
A wonderful work. It changed my life and my way of cooking.
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talking about your TASTE, Juil 28 2000
You will find every senses you have, tongue, eyes and all over your body. While I understand myself as very emotion- and sense-oriented, I am surprised how Isabelle uses her sensitiveness lying over cooking and physical-emotional sensuality. Hundreds of anecdotes she puts in the book could enrich and enhance your experiences. I am trying to translate into Japanese if Isabelle permitts.
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Not her usual, Jui 19 2000
Ms. Allende is an excellent novelist. Her books are sexy, romantic, and surreal. Aphrodite: A Memoir of the Senses, is more like a text book or a coffee table book. A good book full of sexy recipes with exotic ingredients and interesting insights about her personal life, with comments about her husband and her upbringing. Definitely worth reading for any Allende fan.
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