The Seducer's Cookbook

by Mimi Sheraton

This 1963 classic is out-of-print! Get yours now! Eligible for FREE shipping!

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Humor

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1961

About the author

In 1975 she became the food critic for the New York Times. She held that position for 8 years after which she became the food critic for Time magazine.

She freelanced for New York Times, Vanity Fair, Food and Wine, and other magazines.

Reviews

[Liz Deignan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun and interesting read. Each chapter targets a different person to seduce and is accompanied by a recommended menu. Be prepared. It was published in the late 1950s and the roles of males and females fit that time period. That said, I think her point that seduction is a lost art is well taken. She writes, "Though it is true people are getting into bed with each other every day, seduction, as opposed to pushing, pulling pleading and promising, is becoming as much of a lost art in America as hand-caning and bookbinding. But while those two crafts can be replaced by machine work, seduction, if it is not do 'by hand,' will not be done at all." I also chuckled at some points (e.g., beware of the rose drinker).

[Creolecat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just like the title implies, a tongue-in-cheek cookbook to seduce your intended with food, drink, dress, and dialogue, circa 1962. Cute sketches, too.

[yergali14 · Rating 5 out of 5]

beware baby