fifty shades of yumminess! a great parady but also a great cookbook
922128
A relative bought this book as a joke for my husband- he is an avid cook in the kitchen- I am an avid reader in the living room- We were laughing at the Fifty Shades of Grey books and I admitted that not only did I read and own all three of them but I loved them! This Christmas, my husband received this book as a present.

Well, joke is on them because this is actually a great cookbook and the pictures are really a hoot! (see cover page). The recipes are good- some we have never seen/tried before and there are also just basic tips for preparing the bird (which are humourous as well).

This is a great cookbook for the novice (me) or the expert (my husband). It is also funny! So you can laugh while you cook.
If someone does not know/familiar with the Fifty Shades of Grey series I'm not sure they will get the humor....
It is also a hardcover cookbook (which I love and appreciate) as itfits nicely with the rest of our cookbook collection.

great price on amazon as well!
694452
As someone who has both cooked these recipes and tasted the after-effects, this is the real deal.  The Mango Salsa is a STRONG aphrodisiac.  Can't say enough about the work here.  It may seem like kitsch at first glance, but the relationship between food and sex is unimpeachable.  Walker nails this idea to the wall... or the bedpost I guess.  Great gift book.
1059478
I have been seeing this book for awhile now and wanting to read it, but passing it by because the sequels were each months in between and I would have to wait to read them. I couldn't stand it anymore and decided to dive in. The cover alone had me intrigued, I loved it. The book does not disappoint. I was glued to it and finished it in 24 hours. Although Calloway had me cringing at times with on the border of abusive controlling actions, he still stopped short of crossing the line. Rome's like of slapping him was a little uncomfortable as well. But when reading a book about BDSM lifestyle, you have to expect a little of this. My only complaint, and thus the four star rating, was that it felt like the book followed an outline of Fifty Shades. A man with an abusive adult during his younger years embraces the BDSM lifestyle, wants to make her his submissive but ends up only doing "vanilla" sex and being confused as to why he is settling for this with her. He is controlling and wanting to protect her, etc. People in the lifestyle with him telling him he can't live without that in his life, etc. Him having night mares and being broken and her standing up to him not letting him treat her that way. As I said, it was like an outline of Fifty Shades but changed enough to make it interesting. I would still recommend this book to anyone who loved the Fifty Shades series because you will enjoy this book. I hate to compare every BDSM book to the previously mentioned, but I want to be honest in my review. It didn't take away from me being glued to the story and I will definitely be waiting for the release of the second book!
2168483
Food and sex, our two strongest desires merged into one book. This book is pure joy and will also get you motivated in the kitchen with healthy and delicious meals as well. This book is a perfect addition to my cookbook collection.
1717914
The book is just plain fun to read as well as being a great cookbook.
911546
As far as recipes go, Martha Hopkins and Randall Lockridge's "Intercourses" is top notch. This book is full of consistently great recipes. It is probably the best book I've ever read for finding great ways to use Rosemary.
The recipes are listed under the following headings: chocolate, asparagus, chiles, coffee, basil, grapes, strawberries, honey, artichokes, black beans, oysters, rosemary, edible flowers, pine nuts, avocado, libations, and figs. Particularly strong sections are the aforementioned Rosemary, the section on Strawberries and the one on Honey. The best recipes I've tried so far are the easy strawberry empanadas, and the pasta with rosemary cream sauce.
The photography is outstnding and (surprisingly) rather tasteful. My quibble is with the all too campy final section of the book. We are definately dealing with the "eros" form of love here (which is quite dangerous without knowledge of "agape" love).
All in all, "Intercourses" is a very solid cookbook. Despite the flashes of camp, it is very nicely put together--and it features a ton of good recipes. I recommend it.
4913986
I've read the Fifty Shades series and have only read maybe a couple of books that compare to the intense passion Ana and Christian share. Dare I say If I Were You is better? Chris reminds me of Christian. Sara has more of a backbone than Anna did in the beginning. We'll see how she evolves in future books.  I love that I'm left asking several questions to the plots introduced...Mystery (where is Rebecca, was Chris involved? Who else was involved? Is there really anything to worry about?), Then you have Mark..what the heck with the video? the house?, then Elle is she really okay? The Passion...Chris and Sara connection, passion and intensity matches if not exceeds that of Christian/Anna...Lisa did a wonderful job with her words to convey those feeling with every page.
I can't wait for the next book.

Would I recommend this book? Yes, get it NOW
Would I read again? You bet I will!!!!
1722245
This is the best Kindle Cookbook that I have read so far.  It has it all, nutritional information, VERY WELL RESEARCHED AND DOCUMENTED how healthy this diet is.  In addition it is well illustrated with pics which is a continuing rant of mine on cookbooks without pics.  This book is well worth the price and  priced right.  Do yourself a favor and buy it.

The reviewer is the author of the new Kindle book entitled:
SEX EDUCATION FOR ADULTS SECRETS TO AMAZING SEX AND HAPPILY EVER AFTER TOO
3811950
This book was my guilty pleasure to myself for Christmas. Stress the pleasure part. It was sooo much better written than 50 shades of grey but maybe even more naughty and fun. It was also much sweeter and more moving. Which was a huge surprise for someone who reads a lot of these books. This author doesn't seem to settle for the usual filler between steamy love scenes--she puts thought into these characters. I felt like I could identify with both Elliot and Luke. I'm dying for the sequel!
2815900
This is not only a cookbook but the story of a romance between the author and her now husband "The Marlboro Man".  I know you will enjoy this cookbook so much.  Each recipe is described by word and photographs as to how to put it together.  Once you open the cover and start to read you will be hooked!
3370717
This was a fun book to read for me. The stories that were read made the visualization process much more appealing. A cookbook should not be just recipies, but an inspiration to the craft.  For me, Island Barbeque has been an inspiration as well as good source of information. I have used it to make wonderfully hot jerk marinades and sweet and spicy ginger beer, among other fantastic dishes.
4125933
What a great cookbook! If you have been meaning to designate a "date night" with your significant other, this book gives you tons of possible menus. The Broccoli and Cheese Pie recipe has ALL of our favorite things in it and that will be the first one we try. Love the tips and the menu suggestions. Great find.
3264913
This is a fabulous Freshman effort by The Deen Brothers.  I have never had a complaint on anything I have made from this book (in fact I get nothing but raves).  The dishes are simple to put together but full of flavor.  There is something for just about any occasion.  The stuffed strawberries were a sensation at a bridal shower I did and the chocolate truffle pie was over the top for a daddy/daughter prom I put on.  My family loves the barbequed chicken and key lime buttered salmon.  I could go on and on, but basically, it's fair to say I have not been disappointed by any of the recipes or the book itself.  It's a fun read for those who collect or enjoy browsing cookbooks for inspiration.  A fabulous book to have in your kitchen.
3142818
I have read a few books by this author and i must say i enjoy each and every book in a different way. This cookbook is a vegetarian cookbook which is great for people who are vegetarian for religious reasons or moral reasonsbor even health reasons. Even more than that this book is for busy pepple who are looking for delicious meals that can be made quickly and easily. All of the recipes only involve using 5 ingredients. Many of the ingredients you will see in the recipes are everyday ingredients  so no running around for ingredients. There are recipes for muffins,  casseroles,  mac and cheese,  tacos, eggs and much more. I can't wait to try some of these recipes and read more of the auothers cookbooks.
1503594
I know Cortney and Todd personally, so this may SEEM biased, but I argue it's not. What Cort and Todd have pulled together in this cookbook is every bit as delicious as it is beautiful. The photos of the dishes are as exquisite as the actual tastes of the recipes are. Cortney lives this Naked Confidence life and really walks the walk!
3060965
I knew that there was something sexy about garlic! And roasting it just brings out the sweetness, (not to mention the siren's call of aroma to bring in my man!), and there's a recipe for garlic soup, "d'amour" that I can't wait to try.

We've managed to try a handful of recipes, (thanks to the ease of them), and I love the "Wake & Bake" eggs especially due to the pre-make nature of the process. You can present an awesome platter of goodness to your lover in the morning without taking to much time away from the bed. ;) The "Casanova Smoothie" is a wonderful mix of ginger, pear and spinach - perfect for those hot summer days when eating is difficult. The "Rose Petal" sorbet will be the next hot day venture for me.

Amy is an educator and one of my favorite parts of this book is the "Dictionary of Desire". Who knew that aphrodisiacs lived in ingredients like fennel, mustard, nuts and yogurt?!

I should add that there's an interesting recipe contributed by Susan Feniger: Sexy Banana Fritters with coconut kaya jam? Really? I think that this one will be difficult to not spread upon my hubby... it sounds lick-ably delish - and I will be making it for Valentine's Day this year.

I'm pretty sure that you'll "get some" if you manage to knock out a few of these recipes at any time!!
3464373
Such a fun read and what woman doesnt like or love a man who can cook.  We have twin brothers who love their high school sweethearts throw in some southern charm with a mix of military and you get some great characters.  There are a few things going on in this book from lost dreams, running a business, single mom, autism, and real life happenings.  It really brings the book to life and what parenting and love is really like.

A fun read that anyone would like.  Writing is great, setting is wonderful and the POVs can get a bit in the way but overall a great read with some great recipes.

I received an ARC and I voluntarly reviewed.