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Raw Food Made Easy For 1 or 2 People
written by Jennifer Cornbleet
Studio : Book Publishing Company (TN)
by Book Publishing Company (TN)
Publisher : Book Publishing Company (TN)
Released : 2005-08-31
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9781570671753
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 112 reviews)
List Price : $17.95
Our Price : $10.25
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The perfect start to a raw lifestyle |
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This book was definitely made for me -- a novice raw food enthusiast flying solo and not investing in expensive raw accoutrements like a VitaMix and a dehydrator. Cornbleet walks you through the most obvious preparations and activities, from how long to soak your nuts to how to mince onions. I really appreciated the simplicity of this book, and everything I've made so far is delicious. I'm especially hooked on the zucchini pasta with either marinara or mock peanut sauce, the chocolate mousse, and the sun-dried tomato tapenade. These recipes are easy to modify to your liking, especially once you get more confident in your raw ways, and it's wonderful (in my experience) to be able to live by the same basic ingredients each week. Whether you're interested in going fully raw, living by the general guideline of 80% raw, 20% cooked, or simply want to integrate more raw foods into your diet, this is the perfect introduction to a cleaner, clearer, non-dogmatic and beautifully simplified way to eat. |
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A Wonderful Introduction to Raw Foods |
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I honestly can't find anything wrong with Jennifer's book except for perhaps the fact that she hasn't finished her dessert book which is supposed to come out next. I found that from getting needed supplies, to how to soak nuts/fruits, she's covered pretty much everything. I've tried several of her recipes and found them to be easy and very tasteful. Many raw books have recipes which call for items I've never heard of or are hard for a newbie to procure. That was not a problem for me with this book. Jennifer also does a good job of offering options/alternatives in a recipe, which I found to be very helpful. |
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A dare gone wrong |
Okay, I'm a jerk - I admit it. I went 30 days eating only raw food to give me something to complain about in a blog. I did absolutely no preparation prior, and the night before starting, I picked up this book. I expected disaster - I wanted disaster - disaster makes for colorful blogging. What I got instead was 30 days of great food. This book is easy, it's accessible to uncooperative, it didn't require a bunch of specialized tools (a food processor is required), and the food is actually good. The raw marinara sauce is unbelievably good.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone - raw foodist or not. You'll actually use this one. |
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You won't starve during transition to raw food |
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I purchased the "...Idiot's Guide to Eating Raw". While the publication is very informative and yes it does provide a transitioning guide, much of the food for transitioning requires dehydration. This publication keeps you from starving during the hours or days of dehydrating other foods. The meals in it are quick and delicious. The breakfast section was a huge success at my house. Please give the Muesli a try--Yummo!! (Rachel Ray side of me). If you're new to eating raw, I suggest you purchase this publication. |
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Finally, a cookbook with a brain:) |
I was going to go on about how much I love this book, but the following points speak for themselves: This is why the book is GREAT!
1.) It really is fast and easy and fits the "on the go" lifestyle perfectly(I can easily make dinner with dessert after an 11 hour day)
2.) The recipe pages have the recipes as well as alternative recipes. This is in case you are not completely satisfied with the recipe and want to change it a bit(with page numbers).
3.) The recipes all tell you how long the finished food will keep in you fridge or freezer. (My personal favorite, since I never know how long the food will last before it starts to spoil)
4.) If an ingredient in your recipe has to be made, the page number of that recipe is supplied in the recipe itself. This makes it easier to find.
4.) The recipes really are delicious. Even though some look plain, the end result always surprises you. |
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