Food and romance have been inextricably intertwined for many years. In recognition of this, this cookbook contains 65 recipes to arouse the senses. It also analyzes 17 sensual foods, providing historic information and a guide to using them. The foods range from traditional aphrodisiacs like strawberries, chocolate and oysters to the lesser-known such as black beans and pine nuts. There is an analysis of each aphrodisiac ingredient and special guides for choosing the perfect aphrodisiac to suit the occasion. To complete the circle, each of the photographs shows an aphrodisiac ingredient against the backdrop of a human form.