Amanda Haas

nonfiction/cookery (health). This was written by a food-sensitive chef, but for a more mainstream audience (including people with health issues not traditionally thought of as food-sensitive). Diet is one of the hardest things for people to agree to change, so I think this is why the recipes offered aren't as specific to sensitive people, though she does sometimes offer alternatives if you do happen to be sensitive to one of the ingredients.

I did like the intro/preface (written by the non-celiac but still food-sensitive author and a doctor who is at least familiar with the connections between foods and certain inflammation-related ailments), but didn't see anything special in the recipes. More of a book to check out from your library and browse, rather than for purchase.… (mais)

"Are you the best version of yourself?"
This book contains some beautiful images and delicious recipes. However, it is also a book of wellness, including chapters on yoga, sleep, massage and reflexology.

I initially assumed that this was a straight forward cookery book; I wasn't really looking for the wellbeing sections. I was also surprised to find that although the author claims to avoid meat and consumes minimal dairy, many of the recipes included meat and eggs.
Her go-to is lean animal proteins, zero gluten, minimal dairy, and natural sweeteners such as maple syrup and dates. If this is your type of cooking then this book is perfect for you.

The author previously published The Anti-Inflammation Cookbook, so her recipes are sure to be good for the body.
I particularly liked the sound of Crustless Mini Quiches with Roasted Pepper, Basil and Goat Cheese (Pg 35)
Wild Rice Salad with Butternut Squash, Cherries and Mint (Pg 105)
Strawberry Basil Smoothies with Almond Milk and Honey (Pg 29)

There were some expensive ingredients such as matcha, and some items I have no idea where to find, such as
Asian pears, Meyer lemons, or stone fruit. There were also explanations about some of the food products I'd heard of but never tried.
For me, this was an interesting publication and I will refer to my on-line version for some delicious recipes, but I don't think it's one I will get enough use out of to warrant buying the paper edition.… (mais)