The Whole Foods Allergy Cookbook: Two Hundred Gourmet & Homestyle Recipes for the Food Allergic Family (Paperback)

by Cybele Pascal (Author) "This is a whole foods cookbook, so first, let's talk a little bit about whole foods..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
"Provides many easy-to-follow recipes and fresh menu ideas for food allergy sufferers and those on a restricted diet." -- Food Allergy News, 2005

Food allergies,...are becoming a major public health problem. There is an urgent need for a cookbook like this. -- Eric Chivian M.D. -- Director of the Center for Health and the Global Environment at Harvard Medical School

Offers real-life suggestions on how to adapt to the food-allergic lifestyle. Highly recommended for public libraries. -- Library Journal, June, 2005

Product Description
The First Cookbook to Eliminate ALL Eight Allergens Responsible for Ninety Percent of Food Allergies

- 200 gourmet and homestyle recipes your whole family will absolutely love! - All recipes are free of the top eight allergens: dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish or shellfish and also refined sugar! - Baked goods are all vegan. - Guide to gluten-free recipes. - Shopping Guide for hard-to-find items. - Food Allergy Information Resource Guide.

Pineapple Banana Granola * Sweet Potato Cranberry Muffins * Curried Pumpkin Soup * Frisee with Figs, Pear, and Crispy Bacon * Quinoa Tabouli * Polenta Radiatore with Prosciutto, Shitake Mushrooms, and Spinach * Grilled Chicken Breast with Mango Salsa * Creamy Avocado Dressing

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Product Details

• Paperback: 213 pages
• Publisher: Vital Health Publishing (December 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890612456
• ISBN-13: 978-1890612450
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (101 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,858 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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65 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very thorough, well-researched and thoughtful book, June 3, 2006

By	A. Cameron "C&C's Mom" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This cookbook was a very helpful addition to my library. I have tried 7 recipes so far and my husband and kids loved them all. I can't believe it! My 11-year-old has multiple food allergies and my 5-year-old's allergist suggested that we try to go organic because of some ADHD-type issues (possible allergies to food additives, pesticides or preservatives?) and this seems to be a perfect resource.

I like the juxtaposition of simple recipes for meat and potatoes types like my husband (meatloaf, swedish meatballs, coleslaw, chocolate cake, apple and cherry pie, mashed potatoes, cream soups, soft pretzels, shepherd's pie, chili, pot pie, banana bread, cornbread) with the more sophisticated recipes for things like osso bucco, chicken marsala, pomegranite glazed rock cornish game hens, curried lamb, and vietnamese summer rolls.

You get an authentic feeling when the author writes about her italian dishes. She often gives familial/personal anecdotes which are fun to read. I wish my food heritage was so rich!

As for some of the negative comments I've seen here, I'm surprized. Substitutes are always offered for people with severe wheat allergies. She has a section where she talks about mixing types of flour (specifically as an alternative to spelt) to get optimal results and she offers another book as a resource. In the beer-batter chicken nugget recipe, she suggests a specific brand of wheat-free beer (and, by the way, the alcohol cooks out). I agree about the chopped livers, sorry...but there are 199 other recipes I'll try. She has included a great pantry list.

I found spectrum oils at my local health food store. The author also included a resource section and the website for spectrum oils is there. To the person who couldn't find Spectrum, maybe ask Spectrum directly where your closest source may be?

It's so frustrating when the world seems to be trying to hurt your child by mislabeling, misdiagnosing and misunderstanding allergies. Your temper can get the better of you; mine has. I believe this cookbook may be one of a few that offers real advice and real alternatives.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I would save this book in a fire!!!, September 4, 2006

By	S. Scantlin (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Cybele -

I think your next cookbook should come with a string attached - so moms of allergenic children can wear it around their neck for easy reference. =) I'm talking about your book almost obsessively, because many of my friends have children that are allergic to foods. I don't know what I would do without this book. It offers families with multiple allergies a chance to have some normalcy in their diet...and everything tastes SO good. You really know how to create food that children (and parents) will enjoy.

My son is allergic to wheat, dairy, soy, coconut, chocolate, tomatoes, and strawberries. I nursed him almost 2 years, so I had to avoid those things as well. Trying to avoid wheat and dairy have taken more reading and research than my MBA program! I'm now 7 months pregnant with my second son, and doing everything in my power to avoid allergenic foods on his behalf. We use your book all the time.

Your book is such a gift to foodies that have to avoid mainstream ingredients. I could give you such a huge hug just for how you enabled us to have "normal" cakes and cookies at birthday parties for my son. That means so much to me to give him some sense of normalcy. We LOVE your oatmeal cookie recipe - it's a standard fare around here. =)

Truly, I could go on and on...

I keep sending a copy of your book to each new mom I find that has to avoid ingredients. Please keep up your GREAT work. It's such a needed tool for moms in situations like ours. If you ever come out with a sequel, put me on your list!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful recipes and enjoyable read, January 13, 2006

By	Grandma x 4 - See all my reviews

As I've aged, I've discovered that I cannot tolerate certain foods anymore. I purchased this cookbook hoping to find alternatives to the foods I love and I couldn't be happier with the selections.
It's intelligent and helpful, particularly the shopping list.
I've even started cooking again, after a few years of "take out" foods. I made the orange cake and served it to guests. No one had any idea it was not made with flour, eggs, etc. and everyone loved it. Thank you Cybele.