Anyone who reads my reviews knows that I am an unapologetic Dana Carpender fangirl. Her recipes never disappoint, and I have always appreciated her ability to explain complex nutritional concepts in a way that the average reader can easily understand. So I was intrigued when I learned of her collaboration with Dr. Rob Thompson on… Continue reading Conquering Insulin Resistance Made Easy!
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Great Addition to the Low-Carb or Ketogenic Library
Dana Carpender never disappoints, and with the Fat Fast Cookbook from CarbSmart Press, she hits it out of the park! The first half of the book is packed with information on what a fat fast is, why you’d want to do one, and what you can expect during the process. She emphasizes that this is… Continue reading Great Addition to the Low-Carb or Ketogenic Library
The IBD Healing Plan and Recipe Book
The IBD Healing Plan and Recipe Book is an indispensable reference for anyone suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or any number of other digestive disorders that require adjustments to diet in order to avoid severe digestive distress. Author Christie Korth provides a detailed analysis of the various aspects of managing digestive… Continue reading The IBD Healing Plan and Recipe Book
Whole30 Cookbook Fail
Disclosure: I do not own It Starts With Food CookBook: The Low Sugar Gluten-Free & Whole Food CookBook – 40 Delicious & Healthy Recipes Your Family Will Love. And I do not intend to purchase it — for two reasons. First and foremost, the book violates the copyright and trademarks of the Dallas and Melissa… Continue reading Whole30 Cookbook Fail
The Keto Cookbook: Innovative Delicious Meals for Staying on the Ketogenic Diet
I would love to give this book five stars. I really would. But I’m a professional editor, and whoever copyedited this book needs to give the publishers their money back. For example, in every single place where the author refers to the aisle of a supermarket, it’s an “isle.” And that’s not the only misspelling… Continue reading The Keto Cookbook: Innovative Delicious Meals for Staying on the Ketogenic Diet
Cooking for All It’s Worth, by Jay Jacobs
For the serious cook who doesn’t want to waste the tiniest morsel of good food, this book is a treasure-trove. For the capable cook who needs to stretch his food budget as far as possible, this book is a godsend. For the neophyte cook who wants to learn to make the most of everything in… Continue reading Cooking for All It’s Worth, by Jay Jacobs
Cross Creek Cookery, by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
This is one of my favourite memoir cookbooks. The stories mingle humour, nostalgia, and snapshots of history. The recipes sound marvellous, and the ones I’ve tried have fulfilled that promise. Chef Huston’s Lemons Chiffon Pie and Evadne’s Gingerbread are my personal favourites. And the story of the man digging turtle-eggs who was caught by a… Continue reading Cross Creek Cookery, by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
French Women Don’t Get Fat, by Mireille Giuliano
French Women Don’t Get Fat, and after reading Mireille Guiliano’s book, I now know why. This is a fascinating book on many levels. Part memoir, part diet book, part cookbook, it it a wholly satisfying read. Mireille (meeRAY) was a normal teenager until she came to America as an exchange student. When she returned home… Continue reading French Women Don’t Get Fat, by Mireille Giuliano