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Summary: Too wordy and no pictures
Review: I was disappointed in this book and sent it right back for two reasons. One, it's very, very wordy. I like cookbooks that tell you how to cook the dish without so much reading. Secondly, I like a few pictures, preferably in color, but at least a few sketches. Some of the recipes looked interesting, but I'm sure I can find them in a cookbook that's more user-friendly.
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Summary: The Book is O.K.
Review: I've been hearing that the Mediterranean Diet is the most recommended by Doctors for a healthy lifestyle. So, I borrowed this book from the local library to see what was involved and to make sure that I could prepare the dishes. These mouth watering recipes are so delicious and good for you too and best of all, they are within my limited cooking ability!. I'm ordering the book today!
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Summary: Must have for any kitchen
Review: I've been hearing that the Mediterranean Diet is the most recommended by Doctors for a healthy lifestyle. So, I borrowed this book from the local library to see what was involved and to make sure that I could prepare the dishes. These mouth watering recipes are so delicious and good for you too and best of all, they are within my limited cooking ability!. I'm ordering the book today!
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Summary: This is too good to be good for you!
Review: I've tried 2 recipes from this cookbook and they were both an explosion of flavor. I tried Ed Behr's Mediterranean country style bread and it was hands down the best bread I've ever tasted. A beautiful flavor and fine texture without using butter, milk or sugar...amazing! Then I tried the pasta alla checca and it was incredible. I followed the recipe first and made a pasta dinner, then i also ended up using it as an Italian "salsa". I usually feel pretty lucky to find one keeper in an entire recipe book, but I already have 2 out of 2 that I've tried and I plan to try more! This is very much worth spending the money on and adding to any cookbook collection. I could see myself living like this, it's a pleasurable adjustment to my diet and how often can that be said?
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Summary: Great for California living
Review: Ms. Jenkins's Mediterranean Diet Cookbook is a super addition to anyone's cookbook shelf. Her plain language explanation of the cooking methods was a big plus. Her scientific ammunition on the benefits of this type of diet is impressive --makes me wonder how much I should believe about some of those reports on fats, etc. The book has proved especially useful here in California where lemons, fish, and other items are much more plentiful than in my previous home...and her translation of ingredients into American supermarket terms is wonderful. I espcially enjoyed the salad dressings, the fish recipes, and the vegetable soups.
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Summary: Traditional recipes rich in flavor and nutrition
Review: The Mediterranean diet features naturally healthy, lusty dishes that please the eye, tempt the palate, and satisfy one's love of robustly flavored food. This practical and informative book offers traditional recipes that highlight the bold flavors, vibrant colors, and wholesome ingredients of the region's cookery. The dishes are not difficult to prepare, and the fun in the kitchen is equaled by the reward at the table.Also recommended: "Recipes and Remembrances from an Eastern Mediterranean Kitchen: A Culinary Journey through Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan," by Sonia Uvezian. This is a totally unique and masterly volume that showcases a dazzling collection of healthful and imaginative recipes, many of them documented for the first time.
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Summary: Very good adition to your repertoire of cookbooks
Review: This book has changed my husband's life and mine,if you are trying to live in a healthier manner,and do it while eating fantastic food,I would say that this book is the perfect thing for getting into the "healthy mood".
The recipes are very flavorful,and most of them,fairly easy to cook,also.
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Summary: Finally the Truth comes out !!!
Review: This book is amazing in all that it reveals about the dangers of the way we eat. I find it unbelievable the percentage of our own Doctors that are so mis-informed or maybe a better word would be brainwashed. Speaking as a person with a family history of obesity, heart disease and cancer I can't help but feel angry that no one ever took the time to research the reasons why people who go on low-fat diets don't really lose weight. I lost my father when I was 17 years old from heart disease, he was only 59 years old. I'm so thankful for this book and the information it has "armed" me with to fight for my life. After reading Low-Fat Lies and following the Med-diet I feel I have finally discovered the way to lose the weight I have been trying to lose for over 20 years, but more importantly to become healthy and to learn to live this way for the rest of my life.
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Summary: An essential for anyone who wishes to eat a healthy diet
Review: This book is an invaluable staple in my kitchen. The recipes utilize fresh, delicious, readily available ingredients; they are flavored to please both the palate and the body. Tired of diet after failed diet, I wanted to find an alternative that was good for my health as well as my waistline, and this fits the bill. I am not only losing weight, I feel better, have more energy, and my blood pressure and cholesterol levels have dropped significanly. I highly recommend this book and this style of eating to anyone who wishes to improve his or her general health.
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Summary: Lots of Recipes - goes great with Low-Fat Lies...
Review: This book makes a great companion for the Low-Fat Lies / High Fat Fraud book. Lots of recipes to get you started eating FOOD; and, not pieces and parts!
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