This is a post about you, not me. Along those lines, I have some questions, I want to get to know you better. To find out what you like, and also what you need.
Why? I’m thinking of writing another cookbook. For the past ten years, I’ve had cookbook writing on the brain. And in the past four years I’ve created two of them. Now, I’m entertaining the idea of writing a third book. If I do, I’d like it to be of benefit to my readers. So here are my questions:
- What, if any, are your dietary restrictions?
- Are there foods you are not allergic to that you avoid?
- Which type of recipe (i.e., bread, salad, entrees, sides, desserts, etc.) do you find most useful?
- Of the cookbooks you own, which sections do you find yourself using most frequently?
- What is your definition of “healthy food”
- If you could ask for one thing in a cookbook, what would it be?
Feel free to answer all of the questions above, or just a couple. I’m really looking forward to hearing from you, and getting to know you a little bit better.
I will (as always) read each and every comment left below and while there may be competing requests and wishes, I will do my best to incorporate them into my future projects.
Dana sanchez says
What, if any, are your dietary restrictions?
Whole foods plant bases gluten free
Which type of recipe (i.e., bread, salad, entrees, sides, desserts, etc.) do you find most useful?
Entrees and vegetable dishes
What is your definition of “healthy food”
Food that supports life
If you could ask for one thing in a cookbook, what would it be?
Really yummiest food
Molly says
1. No wheat, corn, shellfish, beans, plums, apples, or chickpeas
2. I avoid as much sugar as possible, despite my serious love for all things sweet
3. One dish meals PLEASE. I work long hours as does my husband and I don’t have time for elaborate dishes. I’d love casseroles, crock-pot, and other awesome entrees that require not so much work, but are delicious but aren’t made entirely of rice and cream of chicken soup (which I can’t eat anyway, but gross!) Also, snacky type foods that can be made ahead and eaten on the go. Also, recipes that look complex and fancy, but are easy to make!
4. Entrees (for me) and dips and desserts (to bring to parties)
5. Delicious dishes made with whole foods that fuel the body and include a good mix of carbs, protein, and good fats
6. Lots of pictures, not too many difficult to procure ingredients
I would LOVE to buy another of your cookbooks!
BubbyMC says
Our goal is always to eat real food, healthy food, no additives, food made from scratch and bought in season, locally when possible, and organic when available.
I would like to see a section for every day lunch & dinner recipes. My biggest problem is getting an idea for what to make.
Tammy says
I am on an anti-parasitical diet for an auto-immune disease called Reiter’s Syndrome. I don’t do any grains, fruit, sugar, dairy. I just got to add eggs back in. Your recipes have been a godsend to me! I usually modify any sugar for stevia and it works out just fine!
Kellie Hollister says
Snacks and Lunches. Hot Lunches, family lunches and on the go take to work type of lunches. I always have trouble with them for some reason. My husband follows Paleo and I follow the Eat Clean way of living, but my kids are neither and are so picky, so at times I feel like a short order cook.
Cynthia says
I second this. Healthy lunches on the go!
Pauline says
I’m in with the pleasing of kids and lunches. I love all your sharing about which recipes your boys love. You have a great resource there in your test kitchen. Thank you for everything you share – it is all appreciated.
Cyndi says
Lunches. I have a child starting school this september. And I am at a loss on what to pack, so he eats good stuff.
Becky says
I third or fourth the Kids Lunch book. Also, quick meals and snacks. I can come up with a great entree, but then will be at a loss for a side. I’m autoimmune and trying to avoid nightshades, so substitutes would be appreciated. Maybe a section on healthy eating on a budget. Thanks!
Brianna says
Love the lunch idea. My husband and I are Primal, and we struggle with coming up with to-go foods. Not just kids lunches please! Also perhaps recipes for foods that can be made in large quantities for convenience sake? Or Primal recipes on a budget? Good Luck Elana!
Julie says
1. None, really.
2. Sugar, flour, industrial seed oils and grains (most the time)
3. I use cook books/recipes for baking (love your first book!), entertaining, inspiration for foods I have on hand and as reference books.
4. I can’t say there’s any section I tend to go to more than another. (Other than your GF Almond Flour cook book, I don’t peruse dessert sections very often.
5. Foods made from scratch out of real, whole foods. I try to avoid sweeteners as much as possible and if I do use a sweetener it would be honey or maple syrup. I also define “healthy” as eating in season and as local as possible.
6. I wish more cook books focused on seasonal eating. One thing I love about your recipes is the short list of ingredients. I like simple and clean!
Rebecca Goolsby says
The above responder hit in on the head for me. :) I also have an almond sensitivity (it’s a migraine trigger! Noooooo! I love them! which I discovered due to my attempts to enjoy almond-flour based recipes. So. Some flour substitute candidates for recipes (such as, is this one good with coconut flour? Flax seed? What else would work) –would make me more likely to use a recipe than let it sit on a shelf.
Also, guides for those of us cooking for one or two would be awesome. Many thanks.
M says
I’d love for you to make a healthy dessert cookbook. I know you’ve already made your cupcake one, but what about other desserts? I’d like something with low sugar content, but high delicious-ness. :) Thanks! You’re awesome!
Pat says
I’m with “M”. More desserts, please and especially PIES. I love pies, sweet and savory would be an ideal cookbook.
Thanks.
sarah says
I would love more pie recipes!!!
Sara says
How to eat healthy and avoid common food allergies on a budget.
Dawn @cuter than gluten says
A photo of every recipe- I really like that.
I avoid dairy, gluten, nightshades, soy, and cane sugar.
I like vegetable recipes and I really love baking.
I own both of your cookbooks so likely I will be buying a third!
Not looking for meat recipes.
Savory baking would be my top choice.
I would like more casserole or one pot cooking recipes.
And snack food- crackers, chips, etc.
OK, I guess that is all over the map. Best of luck!
And thanks for your other books.
emily stone says
yes i would like casseroles too.
G says
An illustrated SCD style book from you would be cool
Like Elaine’s original book but updated and modern in style like your almond flour cookbook
Kathy says
Dairy free, egg free, soy free….a cookbook that focuses on easy to prepare food using 5 or less ingredients. Ingredients that are staples to the gluten free/dairy free kitchen.
Janet Hoover says
Ditto for me except add GF. Would like to see good recipe for biscuits, and bread recipes for breadmaker machine.
Heather H says
You should check out the Stone Soup website and her cookbooks. She is 5 or less ingredients and always has substitute suggestions for different diets.
http://thestonesoup.com/blog/
Natalia says
A SECOND VOTE for the SCD/GAPS cookbook from you.