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.
Jeanne says
Missing cookbook: Lunches! for on-the-go, and for kid lunchboxes
Dietary restrictions: GF/CF, SCD (eating Paleo)
Avoiding: high-glycemic foods
Definition of “healthy food”: high nutrient density, local, organic, seasonal, pasture-raised animal foods
Cookbook wish: photo of every recipe
Nancy Johnson says
Dear Elana…
I would LOVE a cookbook for SCD where there are tasty, healthy and practical ingredients, as practical and available (with exception, of course) as can be expected. All categories would be helpful but especially those foods which would add bulk and calories to your meal since carbs like potatoes and rice are off limits. Desserts, breads, fruits snacks, entrees, dressings, and beverages,,,etc. all needed and welcome! I have your Almond Flour Cookbook and it was as if someone had given my son a whole new opportunity and hope with the discovery of almond flour with such tasty recipes. Since then, he has been on the SCD Diet, which is helping his intestinal issues and there are some good books out there that I’m using for it, however, just knowing the quality of your Almond Flour Cookbook and the Paleo Diet recipes, gives me excitement in the prospect of you considering a new work and, hopefully, an SCD one.
Thank you for asking!
Nancy
Erin says
Thanks for asking what we like!
Dietary restrictions–wheat, cow’s milk
Not allergic that you avoid? I don’t like the taste of agave
Which type of recipe do you find most useful? Mostly breads, cookies and cakes as those are often traditionally made with wheat flour
Of the cookbooks you own, which sections do you find yourself using most frequently? Savory dishes, multi-cultural foods, cookies, cakes and savory crackers
What is your definition of “healthy food”? Anti-inflammatory foods
If you could ask for one thing in a cookbook, what would it be? More savory crackers, breads and savory and sweet tarts
Katharine says
How exciting! I’m pre diabetic with 3 young kids so quick and low-carb, made with real ingredients, are necessary. We avoid gluten and limit dairy. One pot meals/casseroles would be great. And meat/veggie entrees. I’m also dying to find more coconut flour recipes that don’t use quite so many eggs. In general I am always looking for muffin/bread/cracker recipes that are lower carb, gluten free, have some fiber in them. I love your blog and cook from your almond flour cookbook weekly. Oh – dessert recipes with less agave and maybe stevia instead would be great, too. :)
Patti says
1. Love recipes with almond and coconut flour. Paleo or close to it. Some dairy is fine, esp if cultured.
2. I avoid all grains and sugar. Use Swerve and Stevia, even though others don’t think they are natural enough. (I have to eat low carb.)
3. Love recipes for versions of comfort foods and things I’d love to be able to eat but cannot.
4. My fav cookbooks don’t have recipes with 10,000 ingreds. I don’t have all day to cook anymore.
5. Need pictures!!!
MANDA says
i avoid sugar, starch and grains. i avoid these because of my blood sugar problems and because i am addicted to them. therefore, i go right to the bread and dessert sections of cookbooks;)
Jennifer says
Hi Elana! I have both of your cook books and I think you are wonderful! I have celiac disease and my husband is a vegetarian so I feel very limited in what I can cook. I also gained about 20 pounds after being diagnosed with celiac disease so I would love to see a book about maintaining a healthy weight as a celiac. You have a lot of knowledge about healthy eating and lifestyle for people with MS that would be helpful to so many people. I know you are completely grain free so a cook book which had only grain free recipes would be interesting.
The recipes I use most often are the ones having to do with baking… muffins and cookies especially as my daughter loves them and so do I. Main dish recipes are useful to me but only if they are vegetarian. I cook vegetarian for my husband but I still eat meat when I’m out otherwise I would feel to limited.
My idea of healthy food is whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish and organic meat. I’m really into cooking with coconut flour so I love recipes which include coconut flour.
Rachel says
I follow SCD but am allergic to eggs! Would love to see a section for dessert recipes without eggs! (The more recipes that adhere to SCD that do not include eggs the better!).
Margherita Hawthorne says
What, if any, are your dietary restrictions?
Dairy, gluten, Wheat
Are there foods you are not allergic to that you avoid?
Pork, coconut
Which type of recipe (i.e., bread, salad, entrees, sides, desserts, etc.) do you find most useful?
All of the above
Of the cookbooks you own, which sections do you find yourself using most frequently?
Baking
What is your definition of “healthy food”
Home made
If you could ask for one thing in a cookbook, what would it be?
Not to many different ingridients.
Carolyn says
Dietary restrictions – gluten, sugar and foods to avoid according to Leviticus (like lobster, scallops, pork, etc.)
I also try to avoid food known to have high levels of pesticides like non-organic coffee, grapes, raisins, peanut butter.
Most useful are the recipes for protein plus veggie. I also like the sugar-free, gluten-free desserts.
I rarely look at my cookbooks. I like to mix together food that is OK for me in new combinations. My favorite dessert is Greek yogurt, truvia and flavored protein powder, mixed together and cold.
I need very quick and simple recipes because when I am hungry, I have no patience.