Corn-Free Cookbook and Survival Guide: For the Corn-Intolerant and Corn-Allergic (Paperback)

~ Merelee Knott Laurel Lee Steele (Author)
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Hundreds of thousands of people cannot eat corn. Being allergic or intolerant of corn, they repeatedly request a corn-free cookbook from bookstores, but until now there have been none. The Corn-Free Cookbook and Survival Guide now fills that need.

The numbers of corn-sensitive people are growing rapidly. At the same time, most packaged food contains corn derivatives, and hundreds of everyday food additives are made from corn. Thus it is incredibly difficult to avoid corn in one's diet. Surprisingly, corn is one of the top three causes of food intolerance in people.

The Corn-Free Cookbook and Survival Guide has more than 150 corn-free recipes with many variations for differences of taste. It provides recipes for quick meals, breads and grains, veggies and salads, fruits and fruit salads, meats and fish, beans and eggs, milk and cheese, casseroles, soups, and desserts.

The cookbook also teaches the survival skills people need when they must avoid corn, including how to read labels quickly, easily, and accurately. It also shows how to shop defensively (safely) at grocery stores, how to plan meals and customize recipes, how to add flavor with seasonings, and explain the difference between a corn allergy and a corn intolerance, and how to avoid corn at social events, restaurants, and while traveling.

In addition, The Corn-Free Cookbook and Survival Guide summarizes the current medical knowledge about food reactions, including hard-to-find information about food intolerance. As such, it is the perfect tool for families and friends of people with corn allergies.

About the Author

Laurel Lee Steele is a physician's assistant and allergy specialist in a clinic specializing in food allergies and intolerances. Merelee Knott is a freelance writer with years of experience in cooking for people with food restrictions. Both women live in Richmond, Washington.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing (April 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581824823
• ISBN-13: 978-1581824827
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #347,405 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Corn-Free Cookbook & Survial Guide is really helpful, May 14, 2006

By	D. Hoaglin "donniejh" (Michigan USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Corn allergy is very common, but is totally ignored by the establishment. Corn is a cheap commodity and used extensively in our food supply, and many food additives, and even drugs are made from it. Corn is also used in processing and packaging of foods and non-foods. And as a filler in most medicines. It is not labeled as corn, in most cases. Corn is not included in the Big Eight allergy foods that are required to be labeled, so people who are allergic to corn, are on their own. The Corn-Free Cookbook & Survival Guide is very helpful for people who are trying to avoid corn. It is especially helpful for people who are newly diagnosed, or have a child who has been. There is no help for them from the agencies that deal with the Big Eight food allergens, so this book can be a lifesaver for the newly corn allergic. Corn is probably the hardest of all food allergens to avoid, because it is hidden in so many food products, and non-food products. I highly recommend this book. It is well written, with good information, resources, and many good recipes and tips.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Good Starting Point., June 3, 2006

By	Marshmallow_fluff (Rochester NY) - See all my reviews

This book is a good starting point for anyone with a corn allergy or intolerance. The recipes are very easy, ideal for someone who has never cooked. For those of us who have, some of the recipes may seem un-necessary: soft boiled eggs, Baked Potatoes, Roasted Meats. There are some good recipes though, including one for ketchup. It also has a nice list of corn derived ingredients and places corn may be hidden. My main grievance with the book is that while it explains that white vinegar is made from corn and should be avoided, several of the recipes call for mayonnaise, which contains vinegar! This is a large oversight by the authors. Also be sure to read the back of the book first. There are a few ingredients that it mentions may contain corn that are listed in recipes without a warning to buy corn-free versions (e.g. vanilla). Overall this book is nice to have for some recipe ideas but should not be used as the bible for corn-free cooking.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Corn Free Cookbook is a Lifesaver, August 4, 2006

By	Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views, 7/06

You just found out that you have a severe allergic reaction to corn. You think it's no big deal you will give up those golden kernels and everything will be all right. Wrong! Corn is a basic ingredient in many prepared foods. Corn is in the feed we give livestock. Suddenly you must read all labels watching for the offensive words, corn, corn syrup. Don't panic, there's help for you in "Many people have allergies and intolerance to Corn.".

"In this book you will find:
* Safe foods from ordinary grocery stores
* Quick, easy-to-fix meals
* Comfortable, familiar American dishes
* Seasoning variations for nay preference
* Cooking with few kitchen gadgets and little clean-up time
* Balanced, healthy meals
* Corn-syrup-free dieting for weight loss"

This book contains recipes for breads, salads, casseroles, desserts, and soups .The directions are simple to follow. The results are delicious. "Stove Top Chicken and Dumplings" is very good. "Roast Leg of Lamb" is a dish you will not hesitate to place in front of guests. I haven't tried "Homemade Spaghetti" yet but it's definitely on my list to try soon.

The authors go beyond recipes and educate the reader. Some of the many things they stress reading labels, defensive shopping, and careful planning. When your life is at stake it motivates you to learn all you can.

Having raised a son with a severe allergy to peanuts, I can appreciate the need for a recipe book for those with corn allergies. "Avoiding certain foods can be a life or death priority". I know someone with an intolerance to corn. His wife struggles to find things that are corn-free. They will be receiving a copy of this book.