Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 I really like what I have seen on her site. I stumbled into it surfing yesterday. The book and DVD look very good. I'm wanting to purchase two or three books right now. Would you suggest her set as a first one for the newbie, as I also need recipes not just the " why's " of the diet. Downloading recipes off the net gets old. I've had folks refer books and I'm still waitng to order books until I'm sure. Thanks, Diana of DH I have a book by Alissa Cohen, Living on Live Foods, along with a companion DVD that she sells on her website, www.alissacohen.com. These recipes are from her book. I'm not at home right now, but I'll be glad to post them later today. So far they are my favorite prepared raw foods (and I go fairly lightly with them, too many nutty things just sort of weigh me down). I'll eat them along side or crumbled in my salad. For the felafels, I use a garlic lemon tahini dressing. LOVE it! Peace, Valerie Mail - You care about security. So do we. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Hi, Diana, Of all the materials I've encountered in my own research, I have found hers to be among the most user-friendly; and getting the DVD with the book I think will provide the most help. The DVD is something in the area of 3 hours long, covers lots of how-to information regarding many aspects of raw food prep. The book is huge, and includes not just recipes, but loads of basic information, lots of testimonials, and she includes a suggested four week menu plan for getting started (I did not follow this as she has it, but it was a good springboard for some ideas of my own). One thing you might want to do is just start with one or two good cookbooks, though, and not go too overboard. I've noticed that although I am still fairly 'young' in the raw food world, I am already finding that I prefer just simple fruit and veggies over more complicated preparations. It's good to have the recipes, though, when you do want something a little more " gourmet! " Peace, Valerie Diana of Dewberry Hill <cozad76078 wrote: I really like what I have seen on her site. I stumbled into it surfing yesterday. The book and DVD look very good. I'm wanting to purchase two or three books right now. Would you suggest her set as a first one for the newbie, as I also need recipes not just the " why's " of the diet. Downloading recipes off the net gets old. I've had folks refer books and I'm still waitng to order books until I'm sure. Thanks, Diana of DH Take Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 I guess I'm confused Valerie, you said that her book had more gormet recipes (although a good set to have), but that it would be good to start with simpler cook books. Do the books you have in mind have simpler " recipes " ? And would you please list some of the names of the books for me? Thanks, Diana of Dewberry Hill Hi, Diana, Of all the materials I've encountered in my own research, I have found hers to be among the most user-friendly; and getting the DVD with the book I think will provide the most help. The DVD is something in the area of 3 hours long, covers lots of how-to information regarding many aspects of raw food prep. The book is huge, and includes not just recipes, but loads of basic information, lots of testimonials, and she includes a suggested four week menu plan for getting started (I did not follow this as she has it, but it was a good springboard for some ideas of my own). One thing you might want to do is just start with one or two good cookbooks, though, and not go too overboard. I've noticed that although I am still fairly 'young' in the raw food world, I am already finding that I prefer just simple fruit and veggies over more complicated preparations. It's good to have the recipes, though, when you do want something a little more " gourmet! " Peace, Valerie Meet the all-new My – Try it today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 I'm sorry, Diana, if I was confusing. What I mean to say is I think her book and DVD would be one of the best to start with; she has both simple and more gourmet recipes, and she explains and demonstrates things very clearly, which is very helpful to a new person. The rest of my message was to just go slowly on buying too many raw food recipe books all at once (which I did--I had nearly 20 at one time); I now own just her book and two others, I sold or gave away all the rest, because I only prepare more complex foods now and then, since I am beginning to eat more simply. When I do need ideas or recipes, I usually find all I need in Alissa's book. (The other two I use are the " Eating Without Heating " by the Boutenkos, and " Thank God for Raw, " by Julie Wandling; these are especially helpful in getting my grandchildren involved, since they have some very kid friendly ideas. Does this help clarify? Peace, Valerie Diana of Dewberry Hill <cozad76078 wrote: I guess I'm confused Valerie, you said that her book had more gormet recipes (although a good set to have), but that it would be good to start with simpler cook books. Do the books you have in mind have simpler " recipes " ? And would you please list some of the names of the books for me? Thanks, Diana of Dewberry Hill Hi, Diana, Of all the materials I've encountered in my own research, I have found hers to be among the most user-friendly; and getting the DVD with the book I think will provide the most help. The DVD is something in the area of 3 hours long, covers lots of how-to information regarding many aspects of raw food prep. The book is huge, and includes not just recipes, but loads of basic information, lots of testimonials, and she includes a suggested four week menu plan for getting started (I did not follow this as she has it, but it was a good springboard for some ideas of my own). One thing you might want to do is just start with one or two good cookbooks, though, and not go too overboard. I've noticed that although I am still fairly 'young' in the raw food world, I am already finding that I prefer just simple fruit and veggies over more complicated preparations. It's good to have the recipes, though, when you do want something a little more " gourmet! " Peace, Valerie Meet the all-new My – Try it today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Valerie that's good advice for those who don't mind taking things a little slower. When I first started this lifestyle I went to the library and checked out as many raw food recipe books that I could carry and tried to remember every tiny combination rule there was. Long story short, I ended up confused and frustrated. Eventually I just chose to keep everything simple and eat foods as close to their natural state as possible, while trying a couple of new recipes each week. Really took the pressure off. By the end of the year I should have a wide variety of prep friendly recipes to choose from. :)I've been eating SAD for years, I figure the least I can do is be gentle with myself during a year or longer transformation. been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Gentle is the key! Valerie Christy <yogafreeze wrote: I've been eating SAD for years, I figure the least I can do is be gentle with myself during a year or longer transformation. Mail - You care about security. So do we. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 I think these are excellent for a newbie..(like me and I have them =) there are almost 300 recipes!!! I have owned a bunch hers and " eating without heating " are favs. I am reading sun cuisine now and living cuisine. my best, perryanne =) - Diana of Dewberry Hill rawfood Thursday, December 02, 2004 2:50 PM [Raw Food] Alissa Cohen/ was Living Food Questionare I really like what I have seen on her site. I stumbled into it surfing yesterday. The book and DVD look very good. I'm wanting to purchase two or three books right now. Would you suggest her set as a first one for the newbie, as I also need recipes not just the " why's " of the diet. Downloading recipes off the net gets old. I've had folks refer books and I'm still waitng to order books until I'm sure. Thanks, Diana of DH I have a book by Alissa Cohen, Living on Live Foods, along with a companion DVD that she sells on her website, www.alissacohen.com. These recipes are from her book. I'm not at home right now, but I'll be glad to post them later today. So far they are my favorite prepared raw foods (and I go fairly lightly with them, too many nutty things just sort of weigh me down). I'll eat them along side or crumbled in my salad. For the felafels, I use a garlic lemon tahini dressing. LOVE it! Peace, Valerie Mail - You care about security. So do we. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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