I'm a chef so I like to cook- to discover family recipes, to eat all over the world, to try different things (the weiredest thing yet was a Napolitano specialty of thinly sliced hoof and nose of the pig boiled and dressed with lemon and olive oil- I swallowed, but that's where I drew the line). I love to talk and meet up with my friends. I am a BIG fan of dancing- I've recently added Roller Disco to the mix and am checking out PS1 this summer! I'm spending XMas and New Year's on a beach with white sand and chrystal blue warm water with a snorkel and a cocktail!
Music
I like the right music at the right time-
I prefer House music when I go out dancing but I like to get down to Hip Hop every once in a while (it's also great for the gym too)
Madonna (female sexual liberator)is my idol.
Al Greene and Smokey Robinson have some smooth grooves, I'm into Justin Timberlake's new song- "Sexy Back" thank God someone is brining it back!
Movies
The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Zoolander, Chocolat, Amelie, E tu Mamma Tambien, Like Water for Chocolate
About me:
I finally figured out what I am meant to do during my time here on earth. I have never been a desk job kinda girl. I found more excitement eating oysters, chopping garlic and talking about food and relationships all while drinking wine (or a hand crafted cocktail). So when the obvious wasn't so "obvious"- my friend John Dapolito helped me discover my niche as a "Sensual Cooking Diva".
In the past two years I have taught Sensual Cooking Lessons on both the East and West coasts, at the Museum of Sex, for The Learning Annex and on television in Japan, Italy and the good ol' USA!
I've combined my extensive restaurant experience, infatuation with food and my romantic demeanor to create “Appetite for Seduction”. My sensual cooking classes bring the passion for cooking and spark for romance back in style. I hope to be the inspiration that will encourage you to use food and cooking to enhance your relationships. My recipes are created around natural aphrodisiacs, pair that with your own sexy spark and you have an incentive to cook up your own fiery meals.
My Current Menus include: Insatiable Italian
Bagna Cauda Crostini
Tomato and Smoked Mozzarella Napoleon
Fettuccine with Scallop & Asparagus Cream Ragu
Fonduta di Cioccolato “Piccante” use as you please…
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Oysters au Natural
Steamed Asparagus with Walnut and Truffle Vinaigrette
Mustard Seed Crusted Seared Scallops, Baby Spinach Salad and
Honey Drenched Red Onion
Grilled Peaches with Toasted Anise ala Mode
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Cherry Tomato Topped Crostini with Anchovy and Pine nut Puree
Tuna Tartare with Avocado, Jicama and Spicy Olive
Succulent Mussels in a Spicy White Wine and Saffron Brodo
Grilled Juicy, Plump Figs Drizzled with Rosemary Infused Honey
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Red Onion and Poppy Seed Palmiers
Ripe Apricots Stuffed with Gorgonzola wrapped with Prosciutto
Roasted Loin of Pork with Cous Cous and Dried Fruit
Banana's Foster with Ice Cream
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Intense Cucumber Soup with Bright Watermelon Salad
Seductive Ceviche all’Italiana
Sweet Melon Tartar with Moscato Float
Spicy Ginger and Vodka Spritzer
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Thinly sliced Salami with Feta Cheese and Marinated White Raisins
Baked Artisinal Pasta with Peas, Prosciutto and Truffle Cream
Seared Lamb Chop with Pear and Pomegranate Salad
Mini Ice-cream Cakes
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PS- my real name is Shani Castri!
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone that is FUN! I'm not actively seeking sad, grumpy, bitter people.
Please contact me if you have a great family recipe- or if you got the guy/girl from your grandmother's famous cookie/chicken/coffeecake recipe. I know that you have said at least once in your life- "I LOVE THIS" and then devoured the entire thing and filled your plate with seconds! You don't have to be an ultra serious gourmet- just someone that appreciates the beauty in a great meal created with love.
I really want to meet people who can get excited about ice cream, chocolate and seafood and a big Ribeye Steak! Just as long as they know where to draw the line and remember that we're here to seduce all the way through the meal and that they must save room for "dessert"!
Hi Shani! Just thought I'd drop you a quick hello....I'm sorry it's been so long. I hope your summer is going well. I love getting all your sexy recipe ideas via email and I'm always reminded how I NEED to call you...Talk to you soon! Love, Serena
Hey Shani, All your friends were so Fashion Forward!! I loved all of them. They were like right out of magazine. I had so much fun being out on the town in NYC! Happy Birthday!! Ciao, Amy
I am sure 2007 will be your YEAR!!!
So... I just hope you dont forget about me.... you will always be my favourite diva!.
Ahhhh....since I didnt see you in Xmas we should get together before new year!
LOVE
Hey Shani, How are ya? Hope to see you sometime soon. Why not put your awesome podcastings under your videos or on a youtube.com site? You did such a great job, people will really enjoy them. Amy
