There are so many wonderful, inspiring, informative, and humorous books on cooking, the art of seduction, entertaining, and practically any “how-to” book you can imagine. I’ve assembled a few, many of which are in my collection. These books will help you get through your first home-cooked meal together, help you select seductive dishes for any occasion and provide tips on entertaining and how to plate your dish. There is also a selection of books on the art and magic of using spices and aphrodisiacs in your dishes. Hey, a little gastronomical alchemy never hurt anyone!
Pastry: Savory & Sweet
by Michel Roux
From master chef Michel Roux, a full-color cookbook that demystifies the art of pastry making. For many home cooks, pastry can be intimidating. Now, in his new cookbook, Michelin three-star chef Michel Roux shows how easy it is to prepare professional-caliber pastry at home. Covering ten popular types of dough, including short crust, brioche, puff, choux, croissant, and filo, Roux provides step-by-step techniques and kitchen tips that ensure perfect results, all illustrated with stunning color photographs.
SeductionThe Loin King: 366 sexy and uplifting aphrodisiacs to answer the call of the wild Ryan O'Horn The Chick Magnet Cookbook: More Than Seventy Seductive Recipes to Get Your Sex Life Sizzling Garth Fuller Booty Food: A Date By Date, Nibble by Nibble, Course by Course Guide to Cultivating Love and Passion Through Food Jacqui Malouf |
CookbooksHors d'Oeuvre at Home with The Culinary Institute of America The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Stonewall Kitchen Favorites: Delicious Recipes to Share with Family and Friends Every Day Jim Stott The Best of Gourmet: Sixty-five Years, Sixty-five Favorite Recipes (Best of Gourmet) Gourmet Magazine Editors |
Entertaining |
Aphrodisiacs & SpicesAsian Aphrodisiacs: From Bangkok to Beijing--the Search for the Ultimate Turn-on Jerry Hopkins |
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