Scan barcode
tbf9002's review
4.0
this is a nice book to have laying around when you just want to read for a couple minutes. it's just a long compilation of tidbits concerning the aphrodisiac potential of every food you could possibly think of. however, allende always brings a slight bit of humor to her writing.
a great recipe book to have in the kitchen when you're feeling a little frisky or when you need a pick me up.
a great recipe book to have in the kitchen when you're feeling a little frisky or when you need a pick me up.
brice_mo's review
3.0
*blushes*
I really enjoyed Allende's exploration of the relationship between sensorial experience and intimacy, but I think Aphrodite's focus on eroticism actually hinders the book and reveals its shortcomings—there's an odd cultural fetishism at play here, and maybe that's a reflection of how old the text is, but much of this is "In this country, they eat THIS! Isn't that crazy and a lil gross?"
Even so, a few of these chapters made me want to go cook, and I can appreciate that.
I really enjoyed Allende's exploration of the relationship between sensorial experience and intimacy, but I think Aphrodite's focus on eroticism actually hinders the book and reveals its shortcomings—there's an odd cultural fetishism at play here, and maybe that's a reflection of how old the text is, but much of this is "In this country, they eat THIS! Isn't that crazy and a lil gross?"
Even so, a few of these chapters made me want to go cook, and I can appreciate that.
senaademr's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
magmae's review
5.0
Yet more proof why Isabel Allende should be my life coach. I adore this book for its stories, its recipes, but most of all for its spirit.
jamiezaccaria's review
3.0
Part memoir, part cookbook, and part history of food, this was an interesting read by the one and only Allende.
divinginl1terature's review against another edition
funny
informative
relaxing
slow-paced
This completely changed the way in which I see sensuality and pleasure. Before reading this I didn’t even touch upon the subject of my own pleasure because of Latin heritage, but ever since I devoured this book like an orange in summer, I’m completely vulnerable and in awe of it. It is a beautiful exploration of the many ways in which pleasure can and has been experienced in different cultures and times. It left me curious and as an explorer of my own enjoyment.