Review
"This is wonderful!
I'm smiling ear to ear after reading this! It's funny, touching, it makes you think and it provides great recipes and just good life tips.
Roxy C., Florida
"A tale of travel and recipes that Frances Mayes would envy."
Alison G., Texas
"I felt a sense of peace throughout the book. The whole read is peaceful. You just feel clean reading this."
Lauren V., California
"You have provided critical information that can promote health, change behavior and teach skills that are necessary for our changing society. Your writing is appetizing; I can't wait to try your recipes."
Dr J. R., PhD, DACBN-CCN, New York
"It's a serious, fun read! Less of a traditional cookbook and more about a journey into freedom. An appetizer for the soul. You left me wanting more!"
Marlene G., Florida
"Informative and entertaining... An inspiring work of art. A voyage into other cultures and cuisines... And who would have thought to put "how to save a dish" in a cookbook?!"
Malveena M., Australia
"Very clever; I loved it. There are so many people in the rut, I think they'll feel enlightened when they read this."
Ted C., Mississippi
"I enjoyed your 'song', your wonderful sentences, the terrific impact of your truly exceptional experiences. What interesting insight."
Wesley R., Louisiana
"There's a spontaneity that comes through. Excellent storytelling."
John P., Reflexologist and Healer, Florida
"The tone is gentle, friendly, female and attractive. One senses sensitivity and spirituality."
Jairo R., New York
--collected reviews.
From the Publisher
What is the Adventure Cookbook? It's a fun travel book.
It's a captivating story of life change.
And, in between the adventures, it's a cookbook--even for those who don't like to cook!
What's unique about this book? It's both an adventure book and a journey into food. You'll get lost in tales of exotic adventure without realizing you've picked up fun easy ways to prepare clean food that's got pizazz. As each chapter leads into new lands and discoveries about food, a whole approach to food is presented in a friendly, unassuming way.
Along the way, many gems are shared in this inspiring and entertaining book. Some are presented below.
Who is this book for? Anyone suffering from any of these afflictions:
- a recurring need for a good laugh
- wanderlust
- a craving to eat outside the box
- an infatuation with Provence
- curiosity about natural healing
- a secret hankering for a life change
What kind of adventures am I in for?
In The Adventure Cookbook, you will come across:
- Wild boars guarding an Italian olive grove
- The god of detox on a Thai island
- leeches, a python and arthouse movies in the Australian bush
- The magic pill, a Tibetan weapon against stomach bugs
- Experiments in sustainable living in a hippie haven
- A spiritual community on a desert oasis
- The Breatharians, who say they can live without food!
- A Spanish chef at the foothills of the Himalayas
- A porcini mushroom operation in Santa's backyard
- Italian policemen flirting on the night shift
... and a trove of other adventures.
What are some of the "gems" in the cooking pages?
Apart from Sofia's simple, addictive recipes, you will find:
- a guide explaining how to save dishes in distress
- a 1-2-3 formula to produce amazing recipes
- dead-easy ways to make certain basics from scratch: tart crust, jam, sprouts, yogurt, and even cheese
- a focus not just on cooking, but on preparing food that digests easily
...everything you need to start freelancing in the kitchen!
Treat yourself to a copy of The Adventure Cookbook, or surprise your family and friends with this light, fun, delightful, inspiring read.
