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by Susan Smily (Author), Honora Finkelstein (Author)
Aphrodisiacs: Incredible Edibles for Better Sex by Honora Finkelstein and Susan Smily offers a look at the sensual side of both common and not so common foods, flowers, and nutritional supplements. Filled with historic and mythological stories, this little book is both entertaining and enlightening in its exploration of why so many edible and olfactory items, in diverse cultures and at different times throughout history, have had the reputation as sexual wonder workers. Beginning with the apple of Adam and Eve, who discovered after their little snack in Eden that they were naked, food and sex have gone hand-in-hand around the world. And for those who want to know whether certain items are toxic or psychotropic, there's information on the 15 most controversial aphrodisiacs that have made their way into human awareness. A good gift for lovers of any age to share, this book could also spark some fun in practically anybody's kitchen.
