I have enjoyed the Dinner Lady for the past year or so, and I would say that her second book is every bit as good, if not better. She seems to have grown into her position. The writing before the recipes start is pertinent but not to wordy, and the recipes are just a little less basic (which is not a criticism at all) than in her first book. The flavours are slightly more exotic and I would say she is being more adventurous. If, like me, you want to create good food for your family, but sometimes struggle for inspiration, then I would certainly say that this is one to add to your collection. This woman is a star.
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I have enjoyed the Dinner Lady for the past year or so, and I would say that her second book is every bit as good, if not better. She seems to have grown into her position. The writing before the recipes start is pertinent but not to wordy, and the recipes are just a little less basic (which is not a criticism at all) than in her first book. The flavours are slightly more exotic and I would say she is being more adventurous. If, like me, you want to create good food for your family, but sometimes struggle for inspiration, then I would certainly say that this is one to add to your collection. This woman is a star.
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I found this to be a very interesting account of the nature of sleep. It took me a while to get through it, as it is jam-packed with information, but it is all very well organised and very readable. Each chapter is divided into little bitesized pieces of information, so it's a book that you can pick up and read for five minutes and then put down for a bit without needing to back-track. The author also backs up claims with full references to sleep studies and research.
The book takes you right from the very basics of what sleep actually is, the stages of sleep, what sleep is essentially for etc, to experiments regarding sleep loss (in animals and humans), to sleep patterns (the body clock, jetlag, larks & owls etc), to REM sleep ... Read More:
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This is a completely authentic Japanese bento recipe book. It is full of beautifully illustrated and simple recipes for all the classics that make a bento lunch. What a find! Now we can all make bento lunches -- hooray!!!
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This book deserves many more than five stars! Millions of people will lead longer, healthier, and more productive lives from following the advice here.
In the last 15 years, knowledge about how to reduce heart disease has made major strides. This book is the best source I have seen about what has been learned, and how to apply it to help yourself and those you love. You will probably find it helpful to bring your copy along to see your physician because many primary care physicians will not be up-to-date with the latest findings in some areas, such as the use of supplements.
If you liked Mr. Kowalski's first program for controlling cholesterol, originally published in 1987, you will adore this book. When asking himself what had changed he ... Read More:
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This book deserves many more than five stars! Millions of people will lead longer, healthier, and more productive lives from following the advice here.
In the last 15 years, knowledge about how to reduce heart disease has made major strides. This book is the best source I have seen about what has been learned, and how to apply it to help yourself and those you love. You will probably find it helpful to bring your copy along to see your physician because many primary care physicians will not be up-to-date with the latest findings in some areas, such as the use of supplements.
If you liked Mr. Kowalski's first program for controlling cholesterol, originally published in 1987, you will adore this book. When asking himself what had changed he ... Read More:
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I bought this book after having been converted to juicing by Amanda Hamilton. I was bored with the juices offered and wanted a bit more variety. But what I got in this book is so much more than expected. It has a great selection and all I have tried have been delicious but the vitamin breakdown, advice on particular ailments etc set this book apart.
Plus in answer to one of the other reviewers - yes I have seen real health benefits from juicing. Just from replacing breakfast with a juice, I lost tons of weight without feeling hungry, my skin has never been so healthy and other irritating things I thought I would just have to live with have disappeared.
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I agree with the other reviews this is a really nice book and very well illustrated. It is both a reference book and an enjoyable reading book.
It blows away many myths. People who know a lot about food and diet will still find much of interest.
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I agree with the other reviews this is a really nice book and very well illustrated. It is both a reference book and an enjoyable reading book.
It blows away many myths. People who know a lot about food and diet will still find much of interest.
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This is a wonderful collection of easy to prepare vegetarian dishes that taste amazing. Nadine Abensur transforms simple vegetables like potatoes and spinach into something heavenly. This is what vegetarian food is all about ... dishes that make you want to make them again and again and again. Some of my favourites are the beetroot risotto, spinach soup, and the celeriac and porcini gratin. I love this book because all the dishes I have tried are lovely and if you're cooking for someone else you can be guaranteed that whatever you choose to make from this book will impress your guest without fail. Gone are the days of boring, bland veggie food; Nadine Abensur's book changes the taste of lentils, tofu and cabbage to something spectacular and special.
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