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Review: Suite101.com
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New Spring 2010 Cookbooks
May 22, 2010 Mary Luz MejiaThe Gourmet Pregnancy (published by Wiley) by Leah Douglas
This book looks at what mommies-to-be should avoid, and more importantly, how to make what they should eat even more delectable. Gourmet recipes that are simple, tasty and mom-tested abound- even those to satiate midnight cravings. Samplings include Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies, Ginger Wasabi Sliders and Cumin Pita Chips with Peanut Sweet Chili Dip. Every recipe has been reviewed by women’s health specialist Dr. Jan E. Christilaw and all of them have a health-forward focus to ensure that the vitamin and nutrient rich foods are good for both mom and baby.
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Review: Winnipeg Free Press
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Gourmet offerings plus advice on what’s off-limits found in pregnancy cookbook
By: Judy Creighton, The Canadian Press
When Leah Douglas was expecting her first child, she wanted to find out what foods she should be eating to make certain the baby and she would have a healthy outcome.
“The only books I could find were outdated,” says the author of The Gourmet Pregnancy (Wiley, $29.95 paperback).
As many pregnant women discover, there are foods and beverages that should be avoided, such as alcohol, sushi containing raw fish, seafood and soft unpasteurized cheeses, to name a few.
Douglas, a lecturer at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, B.C., is expecting her second child in September.
She did all the research for the book, and with help from friends and relatives developed a varied array of recipes and menu plans for every day and special occasions.
These include Chorizo Chive Buttermilk Biscuits, Bacon, Leek and Toasted Almond Risotto and Chocolate Truffle Souffles.
The book is endorsed by obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Jan E. Christilaw, president of the BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre in Vancouver.
“The brilliance of this innovative, fun cookbook is that it gives you so much information and so many great ideas in one place,” she writes in the book’s foreword. “The recipes are consistent with the guidelines presently endorsed by professional organizations around the world.”
The author’s husband, graphic artist Michael Douglas, photographed all the exquisite food images in the book.
“It was really fun for both of us because I would make the dishes and he would photograph everything and then we would eat it for dinner,” she says.
The Gourmet Pregnancy has a section entitled “not invited to the party” that includes foods that are off-limits to expectant moms.
Another section deals with common cravings experienced by women during pregnancy and what recipes in the book include ingredients to assuage those longings.
Douglas is an avid cook and prefers to entertain at home rather than to eat out.
“This works for us because I find eating out during pregnancy is a bit of a minefield because I worry I will inadvertently eaten something I am not supposed to have,” she says.
Here from the drinks section of the book is a virgin version of a mojito which Douglas calls the “no-jito.”
Ginger Beer No-Jito
- 1/2 lime
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 250 ml (1 cup) crushed ice
- 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) ginger beer
- 2 ml (1/2 tsp) freshly grated ginger
Into a pitcher, squeeze lime juice. Add mint leaves and muddle with a wooden spoon. Add ice, pour in ginger beer and stir in ginger.
Pour into sturdy glasses, and spoon some of the mint into each.
Makes 2 servings.
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Review: Listen to Lena
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Lena Loves… The Gourmet Pregnancy
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Preggos everywhere will agree: eating great food while pregnant can be a challenge. Not that there aren’t plentiful options – it’s just that some of our favourite meals always tend to include a taboo food or two. Which pregnant lady hasn’t experienced the following scenario when eating out:
Goat cheese pizza? Er – is the goat cheese pasteurized? Um, you know, heat processed? Can you please check?
Is the Ceasar salad dressing made in-house? Does it contain raw eggs? Cause, you know…
Uh… it says here the western omelette contains ham. Has that been fully cooked until steaming? Like, zapped with heat until all the listeria is killed? Never mind…
Sometimes it’s just easier to eat at home. And that’s why I love The Gourmet Pregnancy. The cookbook was created to celebrate food during pregnancy, and provides simple, easy to follow and delicious recipes that any expectant mother can make with pleasure.
Though author Leah Douglas was thrilled to find out she was expecting, she soon found herself longing for the days of cooking and eating whatever struck her fancy. Now that cocktails, sushi, and nights on the town were out of the question, she decided to search for new ways of experiencing food, friends, and fun. With a few tweaks, she discovered guilt-free – and doctor approved – gourmet meals that made her feel sexy and confident in her changing body.
Mom Central generously sent me a copy of the cookbook, in addition to a $50 PC Gift Card to grab my groceries and create a meal. And after flipping through the book just once, I was hooked. Apart from the wealth of recipes guaranteed to make anyone drool, I loved how the book was laid out. The cookbook began with the section “not invited to the party,” which included a list of foods that should be avoided in pregnancy (and thus were omitted from all the recipes inside).
Following the taboo foods was my very part of the cookbook – the “what are you craving?” index. Here you will find all the recipes in the book categorized by cravings – chocolate, salty snacks, red meat, tangy or tart foods, fruits, etc. It’s ingenious! You simply have to decide what floats your boat at the moment, et voila! An entire listing of recipes at your fingertips, all designed to satisfy and nourish. Love, love, LOVE this feature.
If you’re not craving anything but good food, the cookbook is laid out by breakfast and brunch, snacks and sidekicks, appetizers, lighter fare, entrées, desserts and drinks.
Shall I tempt you? How about such recipes as Sourdough French Toast with Blueberry Creme; Sweet Potato Fries with Truffle Aioli; Sun-Dried Olive and Tomato Tuna Zucchini Rounds; Lemongrass Tiger Prawn and Chickpea Salad; Apple and Anjou Pear Beef with Smashed Yams; White Peach Crumble Pie with Caramel Drizzle; Fresh Mango Strawberry Lemonade… okay, that’s enough teasing for now!
For dinner this evening, hubby and I were feeling like something on the lighter side, so we settled on a Grilled Pear and Thai Basil Sandwich with a side green salad. Incorporating Thai basil, Bosc pears, premium aged cheddar and sourdough bread, we were anxious to sample the medley of flavours.
The prep time was less than 10 minutes and before we knew it, we were sinking our teeth into one of the best dinner sandwiches we’ve had in a long time. The saltiness of the aged cheddar paired perfectly with the sweet pear, and a fresh burst of Thai basil came shining through with every bite. Mike theorized that this meal would make the cut on any bistro menu, and even I had to agree that this wasn’t “pregnancy gourmet” – it was everyday gourmet.
Although I’ve got just about a week to go before baby is due, I can easily see myself drawing inspiration from this cookbook at any time. Don’t be fooled by the title – the recipes inside will satisfy every palate.
The Gourmet Pregnancy is available online at Chapters.ca or Amazon.ca.
Or… you can win a copy for yourself here!
Mom Central, in association with John Wiley & Sons Publishing, is generously offering one Listen to Lena! reader the chance to win The Gourmet Pregnancy! You should definitely enter this contest if…
a) You’re pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant
b) You have friends who are/will be pregnant (makes an awesome Congratulations! gift)
c) You’re not (and will never be) pregnant – but love gourmet food that is quick and easy to makeSo essentially… EVERYONE!
To enter, simply leave a comment telling us your favourite gourmet meal to prepare at home (mine is Fillet Mignon with Balsamic Truffle-Butter Sauce). I’ll draw for a winner on May 31st. Good luck everybody!
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The Urban Momtographer makes Chocolate Mousse Cake
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Food Is Fuel Friday – Participation – Week #9 – Chocolate Mousse Cake
Oleh: Lindsay Dianne
05/14/2010I’m a girl with a sweet tooth. I would ideally start every day with a twix bar and a coffee with “too much” cream and sugar. I like cookies, and yes.. I have been known to eat most of the box. I like refined sugar. Who DOESN’T?
The reason that I started Food Is Fuel Friday was, of course, because of a little girl that I know who inspired me. I was told that her family wasn’t “aware” of nutrition in their home and I thought it was a travesty- not that I look DOWN on the parents, I sought to educate them. Everyone, I thought, should be aware of, and interested in the food that they’re putting into the bodies of their growing children. It was this that inspired me- More and more kids that I saw with cheese whiz sandwiches and gummy bears that say “real fruit” on them. That counts, doesn’t it? Towards a serving of fruit and veg? The short answer is no.
I also wanted to focus on food because it’s something that I feel I have overcome in my life. I often mention that I feel I am a bit of an authority, because through diet (almost) alone, I have lost weight amounting in the triple digits. I know that every fat person out there is wanting an easy out, I hear it ALL the time, “Lindsay- what is your secret??”
Food is Fuel has NEVER been about weightloss, but the idea that if you feed your body the right amount of the right things- it just kind of naturally progresses that way. I cannot guarantee that what worked for me will work for anyone else, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to change your diet for the better. Amirite?
The other thing is that, I have often denounced the use of packaged foods. I understand that for working parents it isn’t easy to make things from scratch, but if it is possible to start cooking slow cooker meals, or to making one dish without any processed chemicals in it, it’s better than none on the plate.
..And that’s sort of a good way to start it all. If you eat 9 candy bars today and a bag of chips, maybe eat 8 tomorrow.
And believe me, I have never said that I gave up snacking. I have cut down, but I still will eat a whole row of cookies at times. But you know… it just doesn’t bother me like it used to. And I’ll tell you why it doesn’t:
When you have a healthy meal plan, week by week, it’s not such a big deal to indulge. If you know you’ve eaten food that is full of nutritious things that your body needs- You can have those cookies, that chocolate without shame or guilt. Go ahead and redesign your food relationship. You can start today by changing one thing. Just one thing. Talk about low maintenance!
And that is why, today… I’m going to show you a decadent treat from Leah Douglas’ new Gourmet Pregnancy cookbook. …And man, what a winner it was! If you’re GOING to eat something sweet- why not make it worthwhile with real ingredients?
Let me tell you guys, though.. I’m not a baker. Not at all. I ALWAYS bomb everything I bake. This mousse cake was high maintenance, but so so so delicious. Now, the first trick to making everyone think that you can actually bake seems to be using real, mexican vanilla. The next time one of your friends is heading to Tijuana- You be sure to purchase this vanilla, or one that is equally authentic. You’ll be glad you did.
It completely makes a difference. And if you’re good at baking it makes an even bigger difference. You’ll be a culinary god/goddess.
This recipe calls for cookie crumbs with chocolate filling and skor bits, combined with butter and baked for the crust. To do this, I bought a package of Fudgeo type cookies and pulsed them in the food processor.
Pretty good. Hard to get a picture of a white bowl and a white counter in the sunshine.
Then you add skor bits, so… You know it’s going to be good.
After mixing together with melted butter, you’re supposed to firmly press in a pan. We do not have a pie plate, isn’t that stupid? So I used this one. It worked, it just didn’t look as pretty….
But it was pretty enough that Snow White came out of the book to see.
I was having a hard time believing that I could melt the chocolate and cream in such a way that it wouldn’t burn, but… I did it!
And there is proof!
Then the chocolate had to sit and cool. Somewhere in between 8 yogurt containers and shredded cheese, cat food and almond butter. Yeah. Look at my fridge.
Nothing worse than trying to hand whip the whipped cream when your hands hurt, dummy.
See? You just drop stuff. You should know by now.
Don’t worry, it all worked out.
Like I said, When I served it I knew it would be less pretty than if I had had a real, stiff pie plate. I remedied this by serving it with whipped cream from a dispenser (CO2), and chocolate sauce as garnish. We forgot, in the hubub of Mother’s Day that we should take a picture of the finished, served product…. Rest assured, it looked fine and tasted AMAZING.
Thanks to Leah Douglas, I had a great dessert to serve at my Mother’s Day dinner.?Be sure to check out the Gourmet Pregnancy if you want a safe cookbook for gourmet and delicious food while pregnant.
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Interview: The Gourmet Pregnancy on Global TV
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Leah Douglas, author of The Gourmet Pregnancy, is interviewed by Global TV’s Sophie Lui on May 9, 2010 (Mother’s Day).
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Review: The Urban Momtographer
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I am really pleased to be holding a very special, four week focus on Mothering. Yes! May is Mothering Month on the Urban Momtographer. I invite you to click on the top bar for Motherly Mondays in May. As a part of Mothering Month- I will be focusing on recipes and items from the great cookbook shown here, The Gourmet Pregnancy by Leah Douglas. Be sure to tune in to the Food Is Fuel Friday features over the next month for recipes and items that are Doctor-Approved for pregnancy. But before we get started on actual food items and recipes, let me introduce you to the source.
FoodIsFuelFriday – May 7, 2010 – The Gourmet Pregnancy by Leah Douglas
http://gourmetpregnancy.comI was recently totally blessed with the opportunity to check out this new, innovative and totally fabulous cookbook by Canadian teacher, Leah Douglas, PhD. The Gourmet Pregnancy is such a great idea- for women who love gourmet, fancy foods, but who are nervous of all the restrictions and confusing information about what is safe or unsafe to eat while you’re expecting.
The foreword was a great read – the focus on nutrition is very present right from the first sentences in the book. The greatest thing was that I learned something new about immune systems in pregnancy that I didn’t previously know, but this was a far cry from textbook type information you might expect. With a fresh and modern approach, I think that Dr. Jan E. Christilaw, MD, FRCSC, MHSc, (an OB/GYN at the same hospital that I delivered my baby in) was the perfect selection to start this book off right.
The introduction had a real, personable feel to it. And I can fully relate to the authour’s reasons for wanting to create a guide for pregnant women who want to indulge without the worry- and I really appreciate the honesty that’s shared in this introduction. When a woman is pregnant she shouldn’t have to worry about what might be in the things that she enjoys eating. I really feel like this book is a great guide for true foodies who know that pregnancy should be a relaxing time free of stress. Especially when it comes to a favourite human pass-time, eating!
I also noted, in this section, just how much I love the inclusion of random, inspirational quotes. It gave a really friendly feel to the book, and made me feel like I was definitely getting something more out of it. I looked over this book without the intention of actually making anything right off the bat, but I still came away from it feeling uplifted and encouraged. And I’m not even pregnant, and that’s definitely a sign that it’s easy to appreciate the words and thoughts collected and shared in this book.
I also really like this book simply because of the nature of its Food Is Fuel message. A lot of women who are pregnant have never really had the time to consider their food as their source of energy. It is a fabulous thing when a book can encourage people to start on a routine of eating healthy, balanced meals while pregnant, so that positive habits are in place when baby is born and mom needs to continue sustaining herself in order to make breastmilk. There is nothing bad about starting to develop a healthier view of what your food is, how it tastes, and the connection between high quality food and high quality health.
One of my favourite features is right at the start of this book, entitled “Not Invited to the Party”. A handy, easy to find guide to all the things that you should be sure to avoid while you’re incubating your bundle of joy. What more could you ask for than to have everything known to be harmful listed for you in a comprehensive and easy to understand guide? That is a great idea, and really sets this book apart. Another great feature that I made note of was the highly customizable nature of the recipes. If one desired, it would be very easy to change these recipes to better suit individual cravings or needs. The main reason that I noted this was because I noticed a relatively high incidence of peanuts as ingredients. Many of you already know that I am one of the millions of people worldwide who suffer from a peanut allergy. I’m happy to say however, that if you have a peanut allergy you’re already likely to know some great alternatives for peanuts and peanut butter. Some of these can include almonds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or even my favourite, hemp seeds. It’s a good idea to look into your specific dietary needs and decide based on what individual traits each of these alternatives hold and offer your diet. In other words, the high presence of peanuts, despite my peanut allergy, certainly didn’t ruin this book.
At first, I thought “Gourmet” cooking had to mean timely, messy and expensive- this cookbook shows that it doesn’t have to be. Most of the ingredients that are called for are easy to find, things that you will have heard of or even have in your house. Each recipe is broken down into not only how much time they take to cook, but also an estimate of your active time. This is an absolutely genius idea- what better for pregnant cooks than to know exactly how much is required of you before you start. And there are things that take less time than driving to the nearest fast food joint, so.. chew on that!
The breakfasts that are featured in this cookbook are all great, high protein options. And in this book “high protein” doesn’t mean “heavy”. there are fabulous lighter options, and twists on forbidden classics like Eggs Benedict. An amazing tool for women who are still on the go- early in pregnancy and still working? Start your day with one of these deliciously different breakfast options and you know that you’ve started your day right.
But new twists on old classics are abounding in this cookbook- it certainly doesn’t stop at eggs benny revised. From corn on the cob done maple, to new salad ideas – The Gourmet Pregnancy touches on a little of everything.
The section for lighter meals is such a useful thing to be able to count on in the last weeks of carrying, but also for women who are pregnant in the hotter months or climates. Heat always stifles my appetite, but it’s really important to be maintaining a proper diet during pregnancy. It’s nice to know that you have a lighter section that you can go to on days when you’re just not feeling much emptiness inside. Especially in the last four weeks- you’re going to need your strength! It is really great to be able to read a cookbook from start to finish and not have to wonder, “Is it safe?” With this book you just know.
The desserts look absolutely decadent and I just cannot wait to try them. And I’ve never been about focusing on calories to lose weight. The answer, for me, was not in calorie counting or dieting. The key- and the reason for Food Is Fuel Fridays at all, was that I lost over 100 lbs by cutting out the processed foods and the high fructose refined sugars that are in so many packaged foods. There’s nothing wrong with indulging in delicious and fabulous desserts- as long as they are made with high quality, real ingredients. I can assure you that each dessert featured in this book is made of the best stuff you can buy. Remember, always, that you get what you pay for.
The Gourmet Pregnancy also features a great guide to fancy, froo froo drinks that don’t have any alcohol. This section isn’t small, it is really well done, has a great selection of different things- from juicy fruity drinks and smoothies to coffees and white teas- You’ll make the drinkers feel left out with your awesome concoctions during your dry months/years (no drinky while breastfeedy, thx). I bet that when you re-enter the world of alcoholic beverages you’ll love these drink options so much you’ll be spiking them!
Missing cocktail parties while you’re preggers? You don’t have to with this guide. It truly is amazing. And for someone like me, who doesn’t drink anyway – I’m using this as a drink guide for the next BBQ we have.
A couple final things that I just love were the overt use of non-traditional cooking oils. This is great because many people are unaware of different oils for cooking, and there are a lot of inexpensive and healthier alternatives to common cooking oils like canola. Get into the habit early of redesigning your oil use. I also love the common use of avocado, which is so high in the essential fats you need to create human life. I love the use of nuts and mushrooms for protein, instead of lots of heavy meats. I was surprised by the amount of fish featured in this cookbook, it was great because so many people shy away from fish when you don’t have to – I just have to remind that fish is really high in mercury and is recommended only once a week at the very most during your pregnancy. In other words, please don’t cook three fish meals in a day. If you’re worried about Omega’s in your diet, please consider taking a daily raw, shelled hempseed supplement of 4tbsp a day. This is a habit all adults should be in, woman or man, pregnant or conceiving. Hemp has the highest Omega count of anything in the plant kingdom and its protein is second only to soy.
All in all, The Gourmet Pregnancy is certainly a book that I would recommend to anyone pregnant now, or even trying to or planning to conceive. It’s never a bad time to be more conscious of the fuel you choose to run your body on. Leah Douglas’ book makes finding reliable fuel – for the skin you’re in – easy. Remember to tune in over the next month for our fun with recipes featured in this book. We’re going to show you just what we’re getting from it throughout Motherly May on RunningScared.ca
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Upcoming Interview on Global BC – Sunday, May 9 @ 8:15 AM
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Tune into Global BC this Sunday (Mother’s Day) at around 8:15 AM. Leah will be speaking to Sophie Lui about The Gourmet Pregnancy.
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Review: VancouverMom.ca
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The Gourmet Pregnancy: Be a Foodie – Even While You’re Pregnant
Posted by Christine on vancouvermom.ca
Who says being pregnant means that you need to sacrifice taste? Certainly not Leah Douglas, author of the recently released book The Gourmet Pregnancy. Leah couldn’t believe that there were no great food options for the pregnant foodie – and sought to create her own. The result? A beautifully laid out volume of tasty recipes sure to delight the senses of any expecting mom.
Now expecting her second child, Leah knows first hand what any pregnant woman craves. Missing your sushi? Try the Sushi Vegetables with Asian and Wasabi Yogurt Dipping Sauces. Looking to eat even though your tummy is feeling a bit full? The book has a great selection of salads, soups and sandwiches from the Butternut Squash and Carrot Ginger Soup to the Sesame Cashew Red Cabbage Noodle Salad. The book even contains some yummy options for those who are past the morning sickness phase and ready to try some breakfast options.
I love the book’s handy index of cravings – organizing recipes according to whatever craving your pregnant self might have. Feel like salty snacks? Try the Cumin Pita Chips with Peanut Sweet Chili Dip. Want some chocolate? Whip up a batch of M&M Granola Bars.
But my favourite part is the mocktail section: a collection of tasty non-alcoholic concoctions including White Peach Bellinis and Lemon Drop Cosmopolitans. Pour, shake and serve in fancy glasses and you’re ready for a party.
Even if you’re not pregnant, The Gourmet Pregnancy offers some terrific meal options for everyone.
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Review: Our Big Earth
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Robin Rivers of Our Big Earth posted this wonderful review of the book:
Cookbooks – Time for The Gourmet Pregnancy (Giveaway)
If there is one thing I am lately, it’s fussy about food. This is rather unusual for me as I’m generally what I consider a very open-minded foodie. We don’t really do drive-thru and have this general rule that cows are our friends, not our food. But, all in all, I’m willing to at least taste test all kinds of tasty delights.
That said, the tiny person in my belly thinks very differently. In fact, I am mildly terrified that the food preferences based on pure reaction of either sick or booting me in the gut is a strong indication that this kiddo is going to be a bit more demanding than our daughter, who will pretty much eat anything we put in front of her.
For the last four months, I feel like I’ve lived on sushi and strawberries (thank you QF for having organic strawberries on sale for the last month). Ken doesn’t even try to guess what I want when I send him to the store because every time one of us diverts from that there has been some serious unhappy baby action.
But, I’ve got to tell you that I am SERIOUSLY bored. I’m also a very seriously lazy cook with little personal imagination in the kitchen lately and no motivation after 4 p.m. So, I have lived with boredom in hopes that I’d be somehow magically inspired. Thankfully Vancouver’s Leah Douglas and her new cookbook The Gourmet Pregnancy arrived just in time to save my palate from over-sushi-ing. Not to mention I’d really hate to develop an aversion to strawberries.
Douglas – a new mom and long-time gourmet – set out to create a gorgeous cookbook (her husband Mike did all of the photography) that would honor what pregnant mommies need most – great food to curb their cravings without sending them down the chip aisle in search of Cheezies.
The book is indexed by foods you are craving (very nice). So, I went right for the “If You Are Craving Fruit” section and hit the Grilled Pear and Thai Basil Sandwich recipe hard. It’s amazing and I love that she breaks it down by total time to make from beginning to end as well as how much time you’ll actually have to spend in the kitchen. Anything under 10 minutes got a dog-ear:) The Mango Cilantro Salsa got a giant thumbs up along with the Banana, Yogurt, Juice Layered Popsicles (you can see my trend here).
Then, I found the Bacon, Apple, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheddar and Avocado Sandwich and I knew that this was my very happy mom cookbook to love forever.
There’s so much to check out you can seriously quench any fussy, hormonal palate with this great book – even if you’re done having babies. There are lots of recipes for fantastic drinks (which I L-O-V-E and will definitely be feasting on this summer when I am a giant ball rolling around town) like the Lemon Drop Cosmopolitan and the White Peach Bellini. Yum.
I, unfortunately, had to skip over the entire desert section as me and sugar have broken up this pregnancy. It’s sad but true, every time I even get near a sweet my stomach turns and I nearly pass out. I’ve even tried to force the whole thing, with very unpopular results. But, I would totally be into the Chocolate Raspberry Fudge and Chocolate Truffle Souffles if not for the rejection factor.
At any level, Douglas has crafted one of the tastiest, most accessible pregnancy cookbooks out there. I highly recommend picking it up for yourself or a special friend to turn their cravings into a spectacular (yet uncomplicated) dining experience. You can find it at your local, independent bookseller.
I have a copy of The Gourmet Pregnancy to give away today too! Just post your favorite pregnancy foods and crazy cravings here and we’ll pick one random commenter to score this beauty.
Happy Wednesday and good eating!
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Review: “Informational and Delicious!”
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Everyone knows there are certain things you are not supposed to have when you are pregnant, but the list of things “not invited to the party” really opened up my eyes! Who would have thought about not having raw cookie dough or caesar salad dressing because of raw eggs. Organizing the recipes by “what are you craving” is also ingenious and so handy for the pregnant woman (or any woman) who knows what she wants!
The recipes were so delicious and so easy to make! My special favourites are: Chocolate Chip Blueberry Almond Cookies, Chocolate Raspberry Fudge, Cumin Pita Chips with Peanut Sweet Chili Dip, and of course the Roasted Balsamic Vegetable Panini with Roasted Garlic Aioli is to die for!
Kellyn Johnston
Fit 4 Two – Regina