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Not So Nightshade Sensitivity Friendly
For an anti-inflammatory cookbook that acknowledges nightshade sensitivities/allergies in its introductory section, there is quite a lot of nightshades in most of these recipes. This is, of course, a concern for someone like myself who was hoping to find a good source of recipes that cater to many food sensitivities. Myself being nightshade sensitive, there are recipes that include tomatoes and peppers, for example, that she offers to omit, however, she doesn't mention to omit the chipotle peppers within that same recipe. Aren't chipotle peppers also nightshades? Or curries that she suggests to omit the curry powder/paste for nightshade intolerant readers. But omitting the ingredients that make it curry, seems unappealing to me. You might as well offer "flavorless curry" to the nightshade sensitive readers. Or just say "hey, don't make this if you've got a nightshade intolerance." Admittedly, I haven't made anything from this cookbook yet. But browsing the recipes, I've found myself a little disappointed. One recipe titled "Pan-Seared Mushrooms with Caramelized Shallots," had instructions where the shallots were only added to the pan towards the last 90 seconds of cooking. That's not... caramelization though? That's just sautéed shallots. Which is fine. But why not just call it what it is? Anyway, moments like this make me question the quality of the recipes. Basically, I was looking for a book that catered to multiple food sensitivities, without feeling like you were sacrificing the flavor of a dish as a result. This seems like a good option for gluten and dairy free folks. But for those of us who have multiple food sensitivities, we can probably find a better source elsewhere. Basically, I feel like, if you're going to title something "anti-inflammatory cookbook," it should include recipes that cater to ALL the major inflammation triggers listed in the introductory segment of this book.
August 2017 · Books · verified purchase
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