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take a luxury vacation and learn to cook for free
Hungering for a beach getaway? Consider one where you can add culinary education to your list of activities: One & Only Pamilla in Los Cabos is introducing weekly culinary classes and cooking competitions in the resort’s new outdoor kitchen and herb garden. Each class begins with an herb garden tour and ends with a tasting... »
aphrodisiac news this week
In future plans, if you can ditch the family plans this Easter, you might want to consider a Sinful Sunday Easter Egg Hunt (or create your own): http://bit.ly/HEDLng Is the era of food blogs over (we can hope) http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2012/03/are-food-blogs-over.html They aren’t necessarily aphrodisiac (fried pickes?!) but these are America’s regional food trends: http://bit.ly/GZUMKc The disorder of bananaphobia... »
a valentine’s cocktail from chambord
Looking for a splash of pink to tickle the fancy of someone special? Chambord just sent us this recipe and we couldn’t resist sharing. Although we encourage judicious use of alcohol in the games of romance, (an overabundance of even a good thing can put a quick end to a night of passion), what... »
Only In Paris! a jewelry-filled cake!
We’ve heard of some decadent hotel promotions but this one takes the cake–literally! Le Meurice, one of the world’s most decadent dining and sleeping destinations takes it up a notch with a special New Year’s cake. Le Meurice will bring back its popular Gallette de Reines, a traditional, royal, French cake made from layers... »
celebrate national sake day Oct 1!
Did you know that October first is National Sake Day? Neither did we until Gekkeikan sent us their suggestion for a NSD cocktail. Since it sounds temptingly aphrodisiac to us, we’re passing it on to you: Gekkeikan Apple Blossom by Todd Richman 4 parts Gekkeikan Sake 1 part Kobai Plum Wine 1 part Cranberry Juice 1 part Apple... »
aphrodisiac news this week
In case you missed it: Paula Dean was declared the “most dangerous person in America” for her love affair with butter http://t.co/yCgjd1J New website launched featuring women winemakers–girl power!: http://t.co/1tEWw1S We learned what a restaurant health inspection actually shows: http://t.co/KzjTa6l New article releases sad and scary stats that rhino horn is still sought as an aphrodisiac: http://t.co/TWLfAFw The South... »
escape reality to play vintner in sultry southern france
Anyone who has ever read Peter Mayle has that “Provence” fantasy. Now you can make it a reality without having to dedicate an entire year to your French immersion. This autumn, the super sexy Crillon Le Brave is offering a wine harvest package from September 29-October 2. The package includes 3 nights accommodation, breakfast... »
Have it Your Way: is fairmont’s lifestyle cuisine plus the future of hotel food?
Although the actual obsession fluctuates with the season, the year and what’s on prime time tv (kidding… maybe), Americans love an obsessive relationship with what they eat-or in some cases, won’t eat. Often the latest trend is sparked by a new scientific report or a celebrity bringing their previously unknown intolerance to the national... »
balls!
In the aphrodisiac world, we’ve had no choice but to be accepting of man’s obsession with balls. No, we’re not permissive of them playing with themselves, we’re talking about their instance in consuming the testicles of other animals. Although we try to be supportive of all manner of aphrodisiac act, we were secretly pleased that... »
riesling week (aka 7 love potion days of summer)
Did you know that those earthy, petrol aromas of many European Rieslings replicate human pheromones? That’s right, Riesling is nature’s love potion. That’s why we at Eat Something Sexy are counting the days to Riesling Week, July 26-Aug 1, 2010. Sponsored by The European Union and Wines of Germany, Riesling Week will bring sweaty,... »