Appetite For Seduction in New York City
French may be the language of love, but when it comes to food, nothing will entice your sweetheart like Italian cuisine. How sexually potent a taste or smell is varies from person to person, but it’s called #foodporn for a reason. When I got the opportunity to take a cooking class with Appetite for Seduction, cooking Italian, I was excited.
I have never taken a cooking class and Appetite for Seduction seemed like a great start. I like to cook and especially bake. It has always been a stress reliever and relaxing for me. Looking at their website made it seem very enticing. They have 4 different classes in New York City: Boozy Brunch, Insatiable Italian, From France with Love, and Mucho Mexicano. I love Italian food and thought that would be a great choice.
Although their goal is to teach couples that the main ingredient to any meal is love, you don’t have to go with a significant other to enjoy the class. You can go with one friend, a group of friends, as a bachelorette party, or even by yourself. The class is so much more than just learning how to cook Italian dishes and I would soon learn that.
Located in the East Village, classes are easily accessible by public transportation. There is also street parking, which we scored, and a parking lot nearby. The classes take place in an apartment. Upon arrival we were greeted by Kristen who would be leading the class for the night. She was so sweet and made sure everyone was comfortable. Kristen made it her business to know your name right off the bat. We had a choice of red or white wine which she poured into a glass with our names on it. Each guest gets one bottle to drink during the 4 hours class.
I realized it was so much more than a class, but a dinner party. A table was set and some great music was playing. I am typically a shy person, but as more people began to arrive I was excited to meet them and introduce myself. One girl ended up coming alone and I can tell she had a great time. She really got into her appointed role as bartender too!
Kristen had us all put on pink aprons. The wine and conversation were flowing. There were a bunch of cutting boards and knives. We all learned some basic, but professional ways to cut and chop. I have to admit it took me minute to really grasp one of the cutting techniques, but after trying a few times, I got it! We all took turns and the men really got into the cutting and chopping.
The first thing we made was a Pizza Margarita Crostini. While we were making this we began to learn about different aphrodisiacs and histories behind certain food and why they were considered to be such. I love to learn and love history so this was right up my alley. Everyone pitched in to make everything. Afterwards we indulged, laughed, and talked as we ate.
Cutting and chopping ©2015 HollyDayz 
Having fun cooking ©2015 HollyDayz
Next up we started on the Penne Pasta with Baby Peas and Chicken which had Prosciutto Cream Sauce. We learned even more as we cooked. In the middle of it all we took turns blind folding our partners. Everyone had to use their other senses to tell what something was by touching, tasting, and smelling. That was a lot of fun!
We made a big salad together and sat down to eat right before some helped to plate the main course, the Penne. While we were eating Kristen showed us what was going to be used to make Fonduta di Cioccolato since earlier we chopped up dark chocolate. The chocolate had a spicy kick to it. We cut up some bananas, and had cookies, and other things to dip into the chocolate.
As we ate dessert we went around the table talking about food fantasies. It was a lot of fun listening to everyone’s thoughts. Some were relatable, some were x-rated, others were amusing. The 4 hours went by so quickly. It was so much fun to cook, learn more about yourself and your partner, and eat amazing food. Even more it was great to meet a bunch of people from all walks of life and have a good time with them.
There was supposed to be another 2 people, but they never showed up. We were all fine with that and the amount of people we had seemed like enough as the kitchen isn’t that big. I highly recommend Appetite for Seduction and it is something I would love to do again. They also send you the recipes for everything you made so you can recreate it at home. I am looking forward to receiving the recipes. Forget Cupid because when you’re armed with a couple of these recipes you will definitely be able to spice things up!
Have you ever been to Appetite For Seduction or a class similar? How was your experience?
Disclaimer: Thank you to Appetite For Seduction for hosting us. All opinions are my own and have not been influenced.
Melanie
That sounds like a lot of fun! I have never been to something similar, but would love to!!
Holly Dayz
It was a lot of fun. First time I ever did something like this.
Kita Bryant
They have something similar here in Atlanta called something else I have wanted to go for the longest. I think the less people the better I am not a big fan of crowds. A great date night too
Holly Dayz
You should go! I think you would really enjoy yourself.
everydayeyecandy
Wow, this sounds like a lot of fun! I think my husband and I would really enjoy something like this. I’m always looking for ideas for date night.
Holly Dayz
It would be a great date night for you and your husband. It is something different and fun then just going out to eat.
staciesayzso
What a fun date night. Looks like you two had a lovely time!
Holly Dayz
It was a lot of fun. I would do it again!
Nicole M Williams
The last time I took a cooking class was back in high school. I think it would be fun to do that.
Holly Dayz
I didn’t even take home ec. I was the person who passed by and took whatever was made. The class was a lot of fun.
LaShon Renee
The Boozy Brunch sounds like it would be more up my alley. While the food sounds great I’d rather not have sexual conversations with strangers. I do want to improve my cooking skills so I will have to look for something like this in my area.
Holly Dayz
I am interested in trying the Boozy Brunch as well. Looks like some great food! There really wasn’t any sexual conversations except the one question that went around the room that wasn’t geared towards solely being sexual. Otherwise it was just normal convo such as where are you from, what do you do, etc. It is a lot of fun.
Jolanta | Casual Travelers
That sounds so yummy! And yes, you’re absolutely right that Italian food is much better than French. More comforting, and just as yummy. And the photos of the food look fantastic!
Holly Dayz
I love Italian food! It is one of my favorites. Thank you, the food was just as good as it looks!
samselim
My husband loves cooking and would love to go on a class like this! Food looks delicious!
Holly Dayz
Oh you have to go to a class like this then. You two would have a great time.
Nina Tack (Travelboulevard)
What a lovely idea for a cooking class, I’ve never heard of it before!. We’re big fans of Italian food and we love to cook, would be great to attend a workshop like this!
Holly Dayz
You would really enjoy this class then. It is a great idea. I love Italian as well.
GinaB
Looks like everyone had a great time. I love intimate settings for group classes.
Holly Dayz
It had a good amount of people, especially since the other 2 people didn’t show up. It was fun!
Megan Claire (@mappingmegan)
Sounds amazing! Italy was my favorite country in the world when it came to cuisine, so I totally agree with you that they have this absolutely covered. I would love to learn how to cook and recreate the Italian cuisine for myself – Pizza Margarita Crostini sounds AMAZING! Great way to spend a date night – thanks for the idea!
Holly Dayz
I love Italian food and I loved when I visited Italy. The food was so good. The class was truly a good time and something different. I hope you take this class or one similar soon.
mags
That’s so fun! I’ve looked into cooking classes a few times while traveling, but never actually booked one. This seems like a fun class and the food looks amazing!
Holly Dayz
It was fun. You should book one. I think you would enjoy it. It was a lot of fun and the food was good.
patranila
Boozy Brunch would have been my choice! Looks like you guys had fun. I always think about taking a cooking class and then I remember I’d rather be served than cook. Ha!
Holly Dayz
I would like to try that one as well. It was a lot of fun.
MJ (@FABHauteMama)
I’ve never been to a class like this but would definitely do it as a date with my Hubs. Love the setup.
Holly Dayz
I think you two would enjoy it. Great fun and meeting new people, but still having time with him.
glamstyledivas
This class looks super fun! Not only do you get to enjoy food but you get to learn the techniques and recipes for future references!
Holly Dayz
It was fun and I liked learning different techniques to take back home. Plus they give you the recipes.
heyitskaysways
Everything looks great! This definitely looks like a class I would love to attend. Italian food is babe’s favorite he would appreciate a new dish lol
Holly Dayz
It was very good. I love Italian food too.
Rattles and Heels (@RattlesandHeels)
This will be perfect for a date night and my husband loves to cook.
Holly Dayz
I agree and since he loves to cook this would be something great for you two to do.
Tyra
Okay this looks absolutely amazing! I wonder if they have something like this in LA… and I love the name of it. Been taking to take a cooking class like this.
Holly Dayz
I am sure they have something like this in LA.
Christine @MomsNCharge
OMG this looks sooooo amazing!!!! I have to look for something like this in the DC area.
Holly Dayz
I am sure they would have something similar in DC or you can always take a mini trip to NY. You would enjoy.
Stacey Marlene Valle Macias
Taking cooking class sounds really fun! I did took it once in high school and still not a good cooker haha >.< I need to improve on my cooking and one of there reasons I don't cook is because I get bored of it – especially when it's a lot of work. However, I know taking a cooking class would be a lot of fun. That's a great looking salad and pasta by the way!
I once tried making a pasta, something with pasta, I can't remember what exactly what it was. My roommate kept on laughing and laughing when it resulted looking a like a pile of dog food. OH man, haha, good memory.
Holly Dayz
It was a lot of fun. Cooking can be a lot of work to only sit down for a little while and eat. The food was so good.
Jo
I did one of these for Caribbean cooking with the League of Kitchens and it was so much fun! I’d definitely want to try another one. This would be cute for a date night. I love Italian food.
Holly Dayz
That sounds like a good time. I would try another cooking class. Or even baking. I love Italian food too.
Paula McInerney
I love doing cooking classes, though it tends to be Gordon who shines in these lessons because I am too busy talking to everyone.
Holly Dayz
This was my first one and I enjoyed it.
The Food Avenue
Cooking classes are the best, thanks for sharing! Pasta is one of those dishes that you think anybody could make it, but it takes a real skill to make delicious pasta.
Holly Dayz
It is a real skill. I learned a lot from the class all while having fun. That food was so yummy too.
London-Unattached.com
I do plenty of cooking classes, but I’ve never tried one this intimate! Looks great
Holly Dayz
Try one if you get the opportunity. It is a lot of fun.
Elissa
That sounds like a fun class
Holly Dayz
It was a great time.
Rosemarie
I’ve always enjoyed group cooking classes. It really makes the whole experience so much more fun.
Holly Dayz
It was a ton of fun. I really enjoyed it and would love to take another.
Ana
I’ve never been to a cooking class like that one. The food looks delish but it is the atmosphere that made the class so special.
Elaine J. Masters
I love the idea of food seduction. Sharing it with a group of new friends seems about perfect and unforgettable.
Anna @ shenANNAgans
Wow, sounds like so much fun. 🙂 I haven’t been to anything like this, but I reckon it’d be great to organise one. Might just do that. Thanks for the inspiration.