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De kunst om goed te eten
Jasmine en Melissa Hemsley hebben een opzienbarende, nieuwe manier van koken ontwikkeld voor iedereen die van lekker eten houdt, zich goed wil voelen en eruit wil zien als de beste versie van zichzelf. Zij bedachten voor dit boek meer dan 150 originele recepten met natuurlijke, onbewerkte producten, die rijk zijn aan voedingsstoffen en eenvoudig te maken. Zo lekker dat je zou vergeten dat het om voedzame en gezonde gerechten gaat.
De zusjes Hemsley inspireren je met hun praktische, nuchtere aanpak en aanstekelijk enthousiasme tot het uitproberen van nieuwe ingrediënten en het uitbannen van suikerrijke producten uit je voedingspatroon. Dit boek bevat volop recepten voor ontbijt, salades en drankjes en voor hoofdgerechten met vis, vlees en groenten. En heel veel praktische tips en technieken voor gerechten die passen bij een drukke levensstijl.
De zusjes Hemsley inspireren je met hun praktische, nuchtere aanpak en aanstekelijk enthousiasme tot het uitproberen van nieuwe ingrediënten en het uitbannen van suikerrijke producten uit je voedingspatroon. Dit boek bevat volop recepten voor ontbijt, salades en drankjes en voor hoofdgerechten met vis, vlees en groenten. En heel veel praktische tips en technieken voor gerechten die passen bij een drukke levensstijl.
319 pages, Hardcover
First published June 19, 2014
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December 16, 2016
I've been wanting to write a review for this book for some time but I was facing a dilemma: when should I consider a cooking book as read? Do I have to read every word from it? After long deliberations I decided that for me it means to cook at least 20 recipes. Which I did from this one, and more.
When I started to become more involved with training for triathlons a few years ago, I also decided that I should eat healthier and cleaner. I searched the web for suitable recipes to match my culinary preferences and healthy eating philosophy and I realized there weren't many options. Most of the blogs/cookbooks that I found were vegetarian which I have no intention to become, ever. It was very hard to find healthy recipes that included meat and fish. My problems dissipated when I encountered these 2 wonderful ladies.
The recipes substitute less healthier/fattening ingredients with healthier options without compromising on the taste. For example, instead of using potatoes as mash they propose broccoli or cauliflower. I remember eating a delicious fish pie with celeriac mash. Also, instead of wheat pasta you get courgette spaghetti or buckwheat.
From the 20 or more recipes that I tried there were only 2 that were not so great. I highly recommend this book if you are trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The only two downsides that I could find is that some of the ingredients are a bit exotic and harder to find and some recipes require time to prepare which I do not always have. To solve the latter issue they wrote another book with easier recipes Good + Simple, which I also have the pleasure to own.
When I started to become more involved with training for triathlons a few years ago, I also decided that I should eat healthier and cleaner. I searched the web for suitable recipes to match my culinary preferences and healthy eating philosophy and I realized there weren't many options. Most of the blogs/cookbooks that I found were vegetarian which I have no intention to become, ever. It was very hard to find healthy recipes that included meat and fish. My problems dissipated when I encountered these 2 wonderful ladies.
The recipes substitute less healthier/fattening ingredients with healthier options without compromising on the taste. For example, instead of using potatoes as mash they propose broccoli or cauliflower. I remember eating a delicious fish pie with celeriac mash. Also, instead of wheat pasta you get courgette spaghetti or buckwheat.
From the 20 or more recipes that I tried there were only 2 that were not so great. I highly recommend this book if you are trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The only two downsides that I could find is that some of the ingredients are a bit exotic and harder to find and some recipes require time to prepare which I do not always have. To solve the latter issue they wrote another book with easier recipes Good + Simple, which I also have the pleasure to own.
October 16, 2025
The art of eating like a prisoner. Cookbooks like this suck the joy out of eating AND life. Trendy wank. Burn it
August 2, 2015
I saw this book in the supermarket and had a look through a few recipes. I then read about it and from discussions in a group on Facebook it seemed that the recipes were not going to be too bizarre or fiddly to make. The recipes will appeal to clean eaters / paleo followers because there is an avoidance of wheat, and a use of maple sugar and coconut oils / flour, and cacao. I managed to borrow a copy from the library recently and was really quite impressed. My kids love the Black Bean Brownies and I have to say I mainly focused on making sweeter dishes first, but would use many of the savoury / main meal options in future.
January 21, 2015
I don't remember where I got the recommendation for this book, but it was strong enough that I added it to a Christmas wish list and subsequently received it.
This is a cookbook with much explanation before and during the recipes, outlining the whole-foods, organic, high-quality ingredient, gluten-free, etc style of eating the authors espouse in their meals-to-order business and in their personal lives. Many of the recipes use easily obtained ingredients, but there are some things that are more difficult to source, and as they are based in the UK, some substitutions must be made.
I read this book during a time when my own calendar shifted from being on holiday, to handling serious family business, to starting a demanding many-hours-a-day job, so essentials like cooking a bone broth for six to twelve hours on the stove are well beyond the amount of time I am even awake in my own home. The fact that it took me nearly a month to get through a cookbook speaks eloquently about the amount of free time I currently have available.
This may be a good solution for someone with plenty of time and financial ability to purchase dozens of ingredients for a single dish-- for me, it's not practical at present; I will certainly incorporate some of the healthy ideas into my routine, but this book falls more into the aspirational cookbooks category for now.
This is a cookbook with much explanation before and during the recipes, outlining the whole-foods, organic, high-quality ingredient, gluten-free, etc style of eating the authors espouse in their meals-to-order business and in their personal lives. Many of the recipes use easily obtained ingredients, but there are some things that are more difficult to source, and as they are based in the UK, some substitutions must be made.
I read this book during a time when my own calendar shifted from being on holiday, to handling serious family business, to starting a demanding many-hours-a-day job, so essentials like cooking a bone broth for six to twelve hours on the stove are well beyond the amount of time I am even awake in my own home. The fact that it took me nearly a month to get through a cookbook speaks eloquently about the amount of free time I currently have available.
This may be a good solution for someone with plenty of time and financial ability to purchase dozens of ingredients for a single dish-- for me, it's not practical at present; I will certainly incorporate some of the healthy ideas into my routine, but this book falls more into the aspirational cookbooks category for now.
November 11, 2015
So Ive tried some stuff and I really like their philosophy, for the most part.
Healthy, unprocessed, real bone broth, full fat yoghurt and real butter! I don't see the point of removing gluten from my own diet.
Thanks to hemsley girls I learnt that I absolutely love courgette and that avocado can be used in so many different ways! It also motivates me to plan the menu for the week ahead so I can use up all my fresh veg.
I make zucchini fries regularly, courgetti with all kinds of sauces- my boyfriend who is a cook at a 1 star restaurant said its AMAZING and that to me is a huge compliment! Tried some salads, cauliflower puree, bean brownies...
The biggest surprise was avocado cheesecake. I made it out of curiosity and I ended up loving it.
I find the pictures stunning, recipes clear and simple and the authors seem very nice and pretty might I add :)
Healthy, unprocessed, real bone broth, full fat yoghurt and real butter! I don't see the point of removing gluten from my own diet.
Thanks to hemsley girls I learnt that I absolutely love courgette and that avocado can be used in so many different ways! It also motivates me to plan the menu for the week ahead so I can use up all my fresh veg.
I make zucchini fries regularly, courgetti with all kinds of sauces- my boyfriend who is a cook at a 1 star restaurant said its AMAZING and that to me is a huge compliment! Tried some salads, cauliflower puree, bean brownies...
The biggest surprise was avocado cheesecake. I made it out of curiosity and I ended up loving it.
I find the pictures stunning, recipes clear and simple and the authors seem very nice and pretty might I add :)
January 23, 2015
I love their blog and I love their cookbook. It's the cuter, glossier, pictorial version of Nourishing Traditions. If you don't know where to start with incorporating detoxifying foods into your diet - this is a great book to get you started. There are very helpful explanation and how-to sections. I always get cookbooks first at the library - I may even buy this one!
July 11, 2015
I've been constantly dipping in and out of this cookbook during the last year. Great philosophy for healthy eating, tasty recipes, and most important for me gluten-free.
A staple on my kitchen cookbook shelf.
June 19, 2016
I encountered the Hemsley sisters online while looking for a gluten-free crumble topping. They do look painfully hip, but as I'm always looking for more healthy recipes I was eager to try their cook book. It didn't start out promising I have to say... an introduction full of frankly ridiculously over the top rules with some holier-than-thou preaching - it was like reading Gwyneth Paltrow all over again. I find this sort of stuff very amusing and started reading some extracts aloud to my boyfriend who consequently got very annoyed: "Why the hell are you even reading this nonsense? You're not going to cook from this are you!?". But I kept at it as I wanted to see those recipes for myself. And you know what? They look really good! Very original takes on things, getting me inspired to try new things, and nifty gluten-free spins on some dishes to boot. I tagged so many recipes in this (library) book that I might actually just have to buy my own copy.
I still don't care for all of the philosophy behind their recipes - they can sue me for using bouillon cubes - but the actual dishes look (nice pics) and sound great. Can't wait to try out some of these recipes.
I still don't care for all of the philosophy behind their recipes - they can sue me for using bouillon cubes - but the actual dishes look (nice pics) and sound great. Can't wait to try out some of these recipes.
August 1, 2015
The great mix of tasty vegetarian and meat dishes in this book make it a hit with all members of our family. There is a delcious meal to fit both diet types in here.
I particularly enjoy the wonderful Aubergine and Coconut curry which is so flavourful.
It is always a pleasure to find a cookbook to match my way of eating. There is lots of valuble information in here aswell as plenty of nourishing recipes. So if this way of eating speaks to you also then I'd highly recommend getting this book!
I particularly enjoy the wonderful Aubergine and Coconut curry which is so flavourful.
It is always a pleasure to find a cookbook to match my way of eating. There is lots of valuble information in here aswell as plenty of nourishing recipes. So if this way of eating speaks to you also then I'd highly recommend getting this book!
November 10, 2015
I often flick through this book for inspiration. I've also added a few of their recipes to my weekly home cooking menus. Their attitude and ethos are what I really identify with. They present healthy eating without any airs or graces about it - it's accessible and affordable no matter the budget. The girls are awesome - really looking forward to their second book in Spring 2016, have it preordered. Happy cooking!
June 15, 2016
I'm not against healthy eating at all and can even tolerate people who are gluten-free for non-health reasons (sort of) but the pictures of these sisters draping themselves over tables and languishing ver a platter of ancient grains drove me so crazy that the third time they used the word "bespoke" to describe their catering business...back it went to the library with nary a recipe made.
December 30, 2016
One of my favorite cooking books. Beautiful pictures, useful tips & instructions and the results are always great. Never surprised that an ingredient is missing or that measurements are not correct. I loved many recipes from this book and my favorite is the Sticky Toffee Pudding! I make it so often that it became an addiction. Thank you to the brilliant Hemsley sisters!6
April 25, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. They have great ideas and some super delicious recipes. I often only use e-readers but I think I will have to purchase this one. Currently obsessed with their Pablo's Chicken! Warning some of these recipes can be time consuming (bone broth) but not all!
January 17, 2015
I really like the philosophy about eating healthy of these two sisters, the book has great recipes and great advice. The only let down is that there are no substitutions for some ingredients, or some ideas of what to use instead, without compromising the flavor.
January 24, 2016
Super book. On the whole a really lovely collection of whole food recipes that are relatively low in allergens. Love the intro & extra information in the back of the book - particularly on fermentation.
February 21, 2017
One of the most beautiful cookbooks I have ever seen! And the recipes are amazing! Many of them can be time consuming though, so check out their other book, Good and Simple, which has recipes you can make every day and they still taste fantastic!
April 3, 2018
A good and much healthier than usual cookbook (although there is a bit of reliance on sugar, especially in the breakfast section). There weren't as many tips as I'd have guessed based on other reviews (only about a dozen pages at the end of the book).
June 28, 2015
Noteer: de linzenprutsoep, de boekweitgranola, de linzencurry. Werkt goed met een groentenpakket in de koelkast.
To be continued.
To be continued.
January 2, 2017
My fave cook book
February 6, 2017
Read this if you want to understand how to make healthy well balanced meals
January 17, 2021
Many recipes are just raw vegetables salads
loads of raw vegetables recepies.
Raw vegetables are difficult to digest.
I would like to try healthy sticky toffee pudding.
I will tell try gluten free pizza recipes as well.
Buckwheat tortillas and soca (gram flour pancakes) are not new to me.
I am glad that I got this book for 99 pence on kindle so price is not bad.
loads of raw vegetables recepies.
Raw vegetables are difficult to digest.
I would like to try healthy sticky toffee pudding.
I will tell try gluten free pizza recipes as well.
Buckwheat tortillas and soca (gram flour pancakes) are not new to me.
I am glad that I got this book for 99 pence on kindle so price is not bad.
January 8, 2019
More healthy grainless recipes. Some sound delish, but there are only so many of these cookbooks you can read.
May 24, 2019
Some of the recipes looked fine but they were enmeshed in a tonne of unscientific 'wellness' bullshit, so infuriating.
March 31, 2020
A staple and go-to in my collection for someone who likes great taste but more on the healthier/GF side of things
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July 26, 2021Great. Just gotta rollup my sleeves and try out those recipes
November 24, 2015
Quite a different take on healthy eating with some truly excellent ideas.
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