This was the *first* installment. Trust me, there is much more to come. Patience.

-- "The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star." Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, The Physiology of Taste

Ok, Miss, now that I've listened to the podcast, I can comment.

Re the entertaining techniques... the gentleman should always prepare well so he can devote his time to the lady. Part of this is that he should practice making the meal. This is no time for experimentation.

Try to find out what she likes. No point in making mushroom risotto if she's allergic to fungi.

Further, he should stick to lighter meals. Romance is never fully realised with a bloated stomach Chew on each other as an alternative

Dress well & hold her chair. Relax but don't get drunk.

Wear clean underwear...

Don't be ridiculous, darling.

The BBC is for men without your impressive cooking talents.

-- "The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star." Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, The Physiology of Taste

"Bachelor's Boot Camp"? Was ist das?

You haven't taken to seducing young men now have you, Jen?

I've started to tackle the topic of food and sensuality head-on with my latest podcast. This should be an interesting conversation starter.

Oh, and boys, the Bachelor's Boot Camp has started.

-- "The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star." Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, The Physiology of Taste

I'm beginning my research for this essay, and so far have discovered some interesting works by Aristotle (thank you, Shayne!) and Epicurus on the subject of the senses. Any other recommendations would be welcomed, and it's important to note that I'm looking at a broad spectrum of philosophers. There are some pomos in that group (i.e. Dewey and Kant), but the more I know, the better armed I am.

Many thanks!

Thank you, Casey. I posted a bit of a rant today about the shilling currently being done in the marketplace to sell "sensuality" (read: aphrodisiacs), so I intend to come out with intellectual guns blazing.

I've decided to craft a tight t-shirt that says "Guns by Aristotle."

Note: Can't get HTML link to work, so see rant here: http://www.gildedfork.com/blogs/dailymeditation/2006/03/food-and-philosophy.html

I'm afraid...

But don't let that stop you, Jennifer. I anticipate your upcoming posts with salivating glands, as I'm sure many others do, as well...

I know that, you dolt!

And shame on me phor phorgetting my grammar, as it did not imply comprehension of your phormidable quip.

... "phrigid" you phool.

This was a phailed attempt at humor at the expense of those, on another site, who phirst phaulted you for sensuality.

I'll take my phailed phunnies elsewhere.

Casey, perhaps you can encourage the gentleman below to rethink the ideal of sensuality. He seems a bit...frigid.

Bah! It's off to the Phunny Pharm phor you, my girl!

I'll be tuning in!