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#1: Midwest Book
Review
“An ideal and
recommended addition to any personal, family, and community cookbook
collection.”,
April 2, 2008 By Midwest Book Review
“One of life's genuine pleasures for the true food lover in search of great
culinary experiences is to browse the pages of a really fine cookbook. The
hunt for suitable cuisine that would be as nutritious as it is delicious for
those who must be mindful of food allergies is especially challenging. There
are currently about 12 million Americans who are diagnosed as having a
significant food allergy that could imperial their health -- and even their
lives. That is where Melisa Priem's "8 Degrees Of Ingredients" is a
particularly impressive compendium of 250 hypoallergenic recipes
specifically designed to be used in behalf of those who have been diagnosed
as having to avoid eight common allergens (wheat, soy, eggs, milk, peanuts,
tree nuts, fish, shellfish. But because these things must be avoided does
not condemn any such diagnosed person from preparing and consuming dishes
that would please any palate and satisfy any appetite. "8 Degrees Of
Ingredients" showcases recipes that range from Honey-Roasted Chickpeas;
Chili-Stuffed Baked Potatoes; Pork Fried Rice; and Chicken Enchiladas; to
Chilled Broccoli Salad; Beef Burgundy; Veal Marsala; and Blueberry Peach
Cobbler. Especially for those with food allergies, but terrific for anyone
that enjoys making great meals featuring 'kitchen cook friendly' menus,
"8 Degrees Of Ingredients" is an ideal and recommended addition to any
personal, family, and community cookbook collection.”
#2
ArmchairInterview.com
“If food allergies
affect your family, this is a must-have,”
April 1, 2008 By
ArmchairInterview.com
“As a naturopathic doctor, I recommend this as great resource to my patients
with food intolerances and those following a hypoallergenic diet to discover
their own food sensitivities. Often their eyes will glaze over when we first
discuss eliminating major allergens (soy, wheat, dairy, nuts, etc.) from
their diet. Most typical American cooking contains many of these potential
allergens, so following a hypoallergenic diet can feel quite overwhelming.
Directing them to this cookbook has been a huge comfort that yes, they will
be able to continue to eat tasty and familiar foods!
The recipes themselves are clear and concise. They contain easy-to-follow
directions for even a novice cook, explaining how to braise a pork chop or
cook whole grains, for example. The recipes are very flavorful, seasoned
liberally with herbs and spices. An especially rich section is the desserts.
This is often where hypoallergenic recipes are extremely lacking. Candies,
cookies, cakes and puddings offer many choices for the sweet tooth on a
restrictive diet. The whoopie pies are fantastic. It is hard to believe that
those pies are gluten, dairy, and egg-free!”
Armchair
Interviews says: “Those with allergies will love this book”
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