Brandon asks: Is it normal for me to derive sexual pleasure from getting naked and lying on a table of baked beans and slathering catsup all over myself? or do I have a problem?
Chef Alessandra says: I am of the mind that pretty much anything goes as long as you are not hurting yourself or others. My concern here is not about whether it is normal to derive pleasure from this..as we all love that one scene from 9 1/2 weeks...but more particularly, what kind of baked beans are you using and does it go to waste afterward? I am of the mind that homemade baked beans might give you the most pleasure. Think of the cooking process as foreplay. 6 slow cooked hours of hot and bothered anticipation. Having said that, I am also a person that hates to waste food. Leave the catsup in the pantry.
Mimi asks: On weeknights my husband and I eat dinner late. What can I serve that will give us energy in the bedroom, even after a long day of work and kids?
Chef Alessandra says: Try something different. Put the kids to bed earlier and skip dinner and head straight for the bedroom! You can eat after..or during your romp. In all seriousness, stay away from booze and heavy foods that will make you tired, especially at the end of the day. You are just asking for a snoozy sex life. Pastas, bread, rices, and cheeses, just to name a few culprits. We all know that there are foods that are supposed to be good for our libidos and the fun thing about a good portion of these foods is that you can feed them to each other and add an extra level of sexy to the evening. Foods that are high in zinc, and both vitamins B and E are said to help build libido and stamina. Almonds, avocados, bananas, figs, cherries, mangos, and berries to name a few. Maybe a nice big smoothie for dinner! Here is a great list from the Noor Clinic Or maybe you just need a sexual muse?
Joan asks: Why is it if a man drinks pineapple juice it makes his semen taste better?
Chef Alessandra Says: First let me say "better" is subjective. I mean, how much better could it taste? Mom, if you are reading this, you might want to just go read my sample menus for the umpteenth time. Now, if only bacon worked. Anywhoo..I digress. Technically, or scientifically, the rumors are that it's the acidity that helps make the body's Ph more acidic and counteracts the alkalinity. When it comes to semen..no pun intended...we are what we eat. It's said that a healthy vegetarian diet is the best diet for a sweet taste, but you could never pay me enough to date another vegetarian so I guess I'll just have suck it up and deal with it. Pineapple juice, strawberries, and citrus fruits are said to be the best. A glass of pineapple juice a day keeps the gag reflex away!
Warren Pup Asks: I've often heard that swimming after a meal can lead to muscle cramping and therefore one should wait 30 minutes or more before taking a dip. Does the tummy time out before...strenuous activity...apply to hopping between the sheets as well?
Chef Alessandra Says: Well, the chances of either partner drowning during a strenuous scrumping session are slim to nil. Also, have you ever thought to yourself "oh god, I hope I don't get a cramp" during sex? If so, you're doing it all wrong. When the mood strikes not even the chance of a heart attack could keep me from slowing down. If, for some reason you are still concerned, you might want to slow down and start off slowly with just some kissing and heavy petting...It's called foreplay and it doesn't cause cramping.
John Doe Asks: Chicken pot pie or turkey pot pie?
Chef Alessandra Says: This question is downright scandalous and I can see why you chose to remain anonymous Mr. "Doe". I will keep the answer simple and clean. Turkey. Chicken is overused and lacks the flavor I like for my pot pie. Just make sure you put enough pot in it.
Chef Alessandra says: I am of the mind that pretty much anything goes as long as you are not hurting yourself or others. My concern here is not about whether it is normal to derive pleasure from this..as we all love that one scene from 9 1/2 weeks...but more particularly, what kind of baked beans are you using and does it go to waste afterward? I am of the mind that homemade baked beans might give you the most pleasure. Think of the cooking process as foreplay. 6 slow cooked hours of hot and bothered anticipation. Having said that, I am also a person that hates to waste food. Leave the catsup in the pantry.
Mimi asks: On weeknights my husband and I eat dinner late. What can I serve that will give us energy in the bedroom, even after a long day of work and kids?
Chef Alessandra says: Try something different. Put the kids to bed earlier and skip dinner and head straight for the bedroom! You can eat after..or during your romp. In all seriousness, stay away from booze and heavy foods that will make you tired, especially at the end of the day. You are just asking for a snoozy sex life. Pastas, bread, rices, and cheeses, just to name a few culprits. We all know that there are foods that are supposed to be good for our libidos and the fun thing about a good portion of these foods is that you can feed them to each other and add an extra level of sexy to the evening. Foods that are high in zinc, and both vitamins B and E are said to help build libido and stamina. Almonds, avocados, bananas, figs, cherries, mangos, and berries to name a few. Maybe a nice big smoothie for dinner! Here is a great list from the Noor Clinic Or maybe you just need a sexual muse?
Joan asks: Why is it if a man drinks pineapple juice it makes his semen taste better?
Chef Alessandra Says: First let me say "better" is subjective. I mean, how much better could it taste? Mom, if you are reading this, you might want to just go read my sample menus for the umpteenth time. Now, if only bacon worked. Anywhoo..I digress. Technically, or scientifically, the rumors are that it's the acidity that helps make the body's Ph more acidic and counteracts the alkalinity. When it comes to semen..no pun intended...we are what we eat. It's said that a healthy vegetarian diet is the best diet for a sweet taste, but you could never pay me enough to date another vegetarian so I guess I'll just have suck it up and deal with it. Pineapple juice, strawberries, and citrus fruits are said to be the best. A glass of pineapple juice a day keeps the gag reflex away!
Warren Pup Asks: I've often heard that swimming after a meal can lead to muscle cramping and therefore one should wait 30 minutes or more before taking a dip. Does the tummy time out before...strenuous activity...apply to hopping between the sheets as well?
Chef Alessandra Says: Well, the chances of either partner drowning during a strenuous scrumping session are slim to nil. Also, have you ever thought to yourself "oh god, I hope I don't get a cramp" during sex? If so, you're doing it all wrong. When the mood strikes not even the chance of a heart attack could keep me from slowing down. If, for some reason you are still concerned, you might want to slow down and start off slowly with just some kissing and heavy petting...It's called foreplay and it doesn't cause cramping.
John Doe Asks: Chicken pot pie or turkey pot pie?
Chef Alessandra Says: This question is downright scandalous and I can see why you chose to remain anonymous Mr. "Doe". I will keep the answer simple and clean. Turkey. Chicken is overused and lacks the flavor I like for my pot pie. Just make sure you put enough pot in it.
