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.
Myrna Hammerling says
I have been dairy-free, corn-free and gluten-free for over 34 years. I do love cookbooks and collecting recipes–have both of your almond flour books.
I don’t save recipes (on-line, in magazines, in the newspaper, etc.) high in sugar and shortening like gooey cakes and frostings. But I am partial to dark chocolate/cocoa as a dessert ingredient.
Our diet is mostly vegetarian–no read meat, occasional poultry, much fish and some tofu.
We have just begun juicing and do not have an ice-cream maker.
I’ve never been formally diagnosed but have found that eliminating the various reaction-causing foods has left me much more energetic and healthy. Recently eliminated grapes and citrus with good effect.
Good luck in your new venture.
Tam says
Hi Elana
We LOVE both your cookbooks and will buy anything you produce! We would love to see a grain free/paleo/SCD cookbook with your unique approach…good food…few ingredients but healthy. My wish list would include cooking with other nut flours rather than just almond flour as anything you eat too much of is bad for you. Variety is the key to good health!
Your questions answered:
1. Grain, dairy, citrus & nightshade free
2. Non organic food, soy & agave
3. Entrees & sides
4. Baking section although we need the most help with entrees & sides
5. Organic & as close to nature as possible. Nothing out of a can or package.
6. Quick recipes with few ingredients
Thank you for considering writing another cookbook!
cindy drozda says
I would like to see:
Sugarless, meaning how to make tasty baked goods without agave, sugar, cane juice, etc.
Chocolate, healthy style without excess sugar
What means healthy to me?
Grain free, sugar free, chemical free, GMO free, organic, made in USA, raw if possible, minimally processed.
Thank you for asking!
pj says
1.eggs,casein(dairy),gluten,almonds(i sub other nut flours),bell peppers
2.none
3.All
4.dessert
5.sugarfree,all natural
6.to meet my new dietary restrictions
Rachel B says
1. No flour, grains, white potaotes or sugar. Very little fruit.
2. I avoid foods that are not organic and foods that are GMO.
3. Entrees with pastured chicken and eggs, grass fed meat, organic vegetables, bone broths.
4. Your coconut/almond flour cookbooks are the only cookbooks I ever go to for desserts; for all other recipes I go online to one of the Traditional or Paleo food sites for ideas.
5. Chicken bone broth from pastured chicken. Beef/lamb bone broths from grass fed animals. Wild fish, bacon and all other pork products from healthy raised pigs, organ meats. Olive oil, coconut oil and butter from pastured cows. Sheep yogurt from pastured sheep. I’d love more ideas about using all these items.
6. Simply prepared recipes with no more than 5 ingredients.
Chris Albe says
Hi, I changed my diet after being diagnosed with uterine leiomyosarcoma 2 yrs ago. I decided that I couldn’t control anything except what I placed into my mouth, so I went to a nutritionist. He has me on no sugar…that means none in any form. I. An have 4 fruits, all berries, bananas w/out spots, kiwi, and apples. All veggies except, peas, corn and beets. I can have chicken, fish and turkey, no dairy, oh and only one form of bread.. Summer bread by a vrench bakery.
My problem is that when I bake…it doesn’t taste very good. Some how it tastes pretty awful. I use almond flour, coconut flour…but what can I add that will give it some flavor?
Thank you,
Chris Albe
jenny says
hi there
some thoughts – a paleo cookbook that is beautiful to look at and seasonal.
w lots of low-cal breads, baked good and breakfasts. one-pot meals for families
would be ideal as well. oh, and SIMPLE.
can’t wait to see what you come up with!!!
ever a fan, jenny
Debra Hersh says
1-dietary restrictions: cow dairy, beef, gluten, almonds, tuna, peanuts, tuna, grains
2-foods to avoid, no allergies- peanuts
3-would like recipes of entrees, sides, desserts
4-sections most used – substitutions, where together unusual ingredients
5-healthy food- food that is good for the mind body and soul; organic, colorful, unrefined and unprocessed, non gmo
Jessica Foster says
Gluten, Dairy, Soy, Coconut, Egg, Refined Sugar, Agave Free with substitutes for Flax & Nightshade Veg.
April says
1) I avoid dairy, gluten, and I eat vegan 4 times a week.
2) dairy, gluten, animal proteins
3) Quick, delicious dinner recipes and gluten free baked goods that are free of added starch!
4) desserts
5) Healthy food= minimally processed, no added starches, full of vitamins and enzymes, and does not promote weight gain.
6) A cookbook that has many entree recipes that are delicious, healthy, and FAST
I’m really looking forward to your new cookbook, Elana. Your recipes are always incredible. :)