The Passionate Pallete
by Catherine Miller
Passion is a fire that is ignited from within and when we are yearning to tap into this volcanic wealth of energy, there is no better method than to visit your household kitchen. Be it romantic passion or simple day-to-day passion for all that is good in this world, especially for the tummy, then join us on this venture into the world of passionate cooking.
First and foremost, if you are in a relationship, the kitchen is one of the greatest arenas to experience foreplay in the household. For anyone who has shared in the joy of cooking up a new, spicy or succulent recipe with your partner, well, you already know what an elixir of romance this practice can produce. If you are not in a partnership, invite a friend for dinner and share in the deep connection that can be experienced through food. Or, if you desire a special date with your self, well, don't hold back and look through your favorite magazines for the most delicious recipe you can find…then make it an evening to remember by playing your favorite music, lighting candles and using the fine tableware. Cooking can be magic!
In preparation for this very special recipe, remember to set the stage for your experience. First and foremost, begin your date with a trip to the local market. One of my favorite places to shop is at the farmers market in my neighborhood. Not only do I come across really amazing deals and fresh produce, I often uncover new foods to explore with. Most of the local vendors, as well as shoppers, are only too happy to share their favorite recipes with you. Picking up fruits and vegetables and lightly squeezing, to check for ripeness, can be very sensual.
Next, pick up a table setting or decoration, be it a knick-knack, candles, incense, lighted ice cubes, gifts from nature whatever, to spice up your table for this evenings activities. As well, pick some music that really inspires the mood of the meal and play it while you are preparing. Setting the mood of the preparation is so important in that the energy that you put into your food is the energy that you will draw from it when eating. Hey, it may sound silly but this romantic notion has been used as a theme is several wonderful films such as "Like Water for Chocolate," or "Chocolat." These films just whisked me away into a fantasy that mouthwatering food, cooked with passion, could affect everyone who partook in that food.
Now that the mood is set, it's time for the show! Create an intentional space with you and your partner, or your self if you are cooking for you, by clearing your mind of all other thoughts and distractions that exist outside of your kitchen. Then, be conscious of everything that you say to your partner or your self. Be generous with compliments, laughs, kisses and touches. This is the foreplay arena for the evening ahead. By creating a work of succulent art together, or alone, a total transition of time and space can occur. The kitchen becomes an artists studio and the food becomes the edible art … the artists begin to vibrate with the sensation and excitement of the impending masterpiece. This can become such an expression of love and reverence that creating the food becomes symbolic of making passionate love and the eating of the food becomes symbolic of the ecstasy of orgasm. Also, stay in connection with your food throughout the cooking experience... caressing it; being present to it; feeling the many textures, scents, and flavors embodied in each ingredient.
With the above image to set the stage for your romantic meal, go out and find a recipe that drips with passion and go for it! You'll be so grateful that you did:) Bon Apetit'!!!
Catherine is the founder of Passionate Living, a multi-media company, whose focus is to inspire readers and viewers to "fall in love with their own lives." As well, Catherine runs a consulting firm for large and small businesses called, "Passionate Business," where she assists companies in achieving success from their launch and foundational structure setting to their marketing, employee relations and community outreach. She was also the founder and publisher the international publication, Holistic Health Journal, which was distributed in all major book and magazine chains in the US and Canada. Catherine presently resides in Los Angeles, California and can be reached through her website: www.passionateliving.com
by Catherine Miller
Passion is a fire that is ignited from within and when we are yearning to tap into this volcanic wealth of energy, there is no better method than to visit your household kitchen. Be it romantic passion or simple day-to-day passion for all that is good in this world, especially for the tummy, then join us on this venture into the world of passionate cooking.
First and foremost, if you are in a relationship, the kitchen is one of the greatest arenas to experience foreplay in the household. For anyone who has shared in the joy of cooking up a new, spicy or succulent recipe with your partner, well, you already know what an elixir of romance this practice can produce. If you are not in a partnership, invite a friend for dinner and share in the deep connection that can be experienced through food. Or, if you desire a special date with your self, well, don't hold back and look through your favorite magazines for the most delicious recipe you can find…then make it an evening to remember by playing your favorite music, lighting candles and using the fine tableware. Cooking can be magic!
In preparation for this very special recipe, remember to set the stage for your experience. First and foremost, begin your date with a trip to the local market. One of my favorite places to shop is at the farmers market in my neighborhood. Not only do I come across really amazing deals and fresh produce, I often uncover new foods to explore with. Most of the local vendors, as well as shoppers, are only too happy to share their favorite recipes with you. Picking up fruits and vegetables and lightly squeezing, to check for ripeness, can be very sensual.
Next, pick up a table setting or decoration, be it a knick-knack, candles, incense, lighted ice cubes, gifts from nature whatever, to spice up your table for this evenings activities. As well, pick some music that really inspires the mood of the meal and play it while you are preparing. Setting the mood of the preparation is so important in that the energy that you put into your food is the energy that you will draw from it when eating. Hey, it may sound silly but this romantic notion has been used as a theme is several wonderful films such as "Like Water for Chocolate," or "Chocolat." These films just whisked me away into a fantasy that mouthwatering food, cooked with passion, could affect everyone who partook in that food.
Now that the mood is set, it's time for the show! Create an intentional space with you and your partner, or your self if you are cooking for you, by clearing your mind of all other thoughts and distractions that exist outside of your kitchen. Then, be conscious of everything that you say to your partner or your self. Be generous with compliments, laughs, kisses and touches. This is the foreplay arena for the evening ahead. By creating a work of succulent art together, or alone, a total transition of time and space can occur. The kitchen becomes an artists studio and the food becomes the edible art … the artists begin to vibrate with the sensation and excitement of the impending masterpiece. This can become such an expression of love and reverence that creating the food becomes symbolic of making passionate love and the eating of the food becomes symbolic of the ecstasy of orgasm. Also, stay in connection with your food throughout the cooking experience... caressing it; being present to it; feeling the many textures, scents, and flavors embodied in each ingredient.
With the above image to set the stage for your romantic meal, go out and find a recipe that drips with passion and go for it! You'll be so grateful that you did:) Bon Apetit'!!!
Catherine is the founder of Passionate Living, a multi-media company, whose focus is to inspire readers and viewers to "fall in love with their own lives." As well, Catherine runs a consulting firm for large and small businesses called, "Passionate Business," where she assists companies in achieving success from their launch and foundational structure setting to their marketing, employee relations and community outreach. She was also the founder and publisher the international publication, Holistic Health Journal, which was distributed in all major book and magazine chains in the US and Canada. Catherine presently resides in Los Angeles, California and can be reached through her website: www.passionateliving.com
