Amazon Reviews

New Mom to GFCF, August 19, 2009

My family and I are new to the GFCF diet and found Lauren’s book. I decided to go to one of her cooking classes at the Cupertino, CA Whole Foods Market before I tried any of the recipes in the book myself. I went with a friend who has no allergies and was a skeptic about GFCF tasting good. She believed that anything without wheat or dairy products would be horrible, bland, diet tasting food. Well after talking with Lauren and her beautiful French assistant (friend) we felt really relaxed and open to try new foods direct from her cookbook. Well after watching the food preparations, then the actual cooking the room started taking on a heavenly smell. We watched Lauren cook oven baked fried chicken, mashed potatoes, raisin and pine nut chard, and chocolate and raspberry mousse. All the items on our plate tasted wonderful and were really easy to make! We both left the class with a renewed confidence that we can take on GFCF foods and not feel like we were missing out on the best foods. On top of it all the ingredients that are called for were items you can find in your local markets or in some cases online (if you are in a rural part). The recipes in this cook book vary on levels of difficulty, such as easy to make bread and a more advance level of bread but for the most part anyone with a passion for cooking can do these easy to read recipes. Thank you Lauren for helping our family out by making these wonderful recipes! Without you entering the world of GFCF cooking would be a horrible daunting task and experience!javascript:;

5.0 out of 5 stars New Dr Brad approved GFD cookbook!, November 1, 2009

No wheat No Dairy No Problem is what I have been telling patients and friends for years. Now, finally, there is a delicious, simple and masterful cookbook out there that brings this issue home with an explanation point! Thanks to Chef Lauren Hoover, who has done the health and food communities a tremendous service, we now have 150 creative, easy, healthy and exquisite recipes all in one place that will please even the toughest critics (our kids and other chefs!). This is how food was meant to be prepared – simple, whole, chemical-free, low glycemic and satisfying. It’s also an easy to follow guidebook for healthy, fun, quick and well balanced meals with outstanding tips and resource sections. This book has a wide variety of many of our favorite foods (and drinks!) that could not be more timely and practical. A true blessing for the increasing population on gluten and casein free as well as anti-inflammatory diets, but also a must have for any taste or health enthusiast. We all owe Ms. Hoover a heartfelt thank you for dedicating so much of her time and expertise in creating this masterpiece that reflects her talent, love and hard work. This book is much needed and is the creme da la creme of the new generation of highly inspiring healthy cookbooks with gorgeous recipes that will surely be highly appreciated, acclaimed and sought after for years to come. Grazie mille! – Dr. BradWest

I LOVE this cookbook!!!, October 21, 2009

Alright, here’s the deal. If you or someone you love has any interest in healthy, delicious, and easy food preparation, you must buy this book! As a holistic nutritionist and aspiring chef, I have my share of cookbooks. From raw food, to vegan, to Julia Childs, I got em all! I especially love this book because it’s very easy to follow, it does not use hard to use or hard to find ingredients, the dishes are healthy, and the dishes are wonderful tasting! It has comfort foods like in Julia Child’s books, vegan options, and raw food options. Believe me, you do not have to have Celiac disease or be wheat or dairy sensitive to enjoy these dishes! My sincere hope is that through this fabulous book and lots of education and word of mouth, people will begin to eat less wheat and dairy in order to achieve better health. There’s much research in gluten and dairy’s role in diseases such as asthma, ADD, diabetes, Celiac, Colitis, Autism, autoimmune disease, and so much more. This is also a wonderful cookbook for children as it has recipes that are kid friendly. My 9-year old loves the gluten free, sugar free, dairy free, healthy desserts! Buy this book!