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FODMAP Friendly
A low-FODMAP diet is the simplest and most effective way to manage irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and a range of other dietary intolerances.
Georgia McDermott is one of the 15 per cent of Australians who suffer from IBS. She is also a passionate home cook. She set out to find a way of managing her symptoms and discovered the low-FODMAP diet. At the same time, she chronicled her journey and her cooking experiments on her phenomenally successful blog and on Insta (@georgeats).
Now, in her first book FODMAP Friendly , Georgia shares over 90 recipes that are not only delicious, but will help relieve the uncomfortable symptoms of an unsettled gut.
Georgia creates food for all occasions, from colourful salads and hearty dinners to gorgeous savoury bites and full-blown baking extravaganzas. Accompanied by all-new photography, these recipes - most vegetarian and sometimes pescetarian - are tried and tested by Georgia to ensure that taste is never sacrificed in the pursuit of feeling well and comfortable.
Whether you're following a low-FODMAP diet, suffer from food intolerances or experience gut-health issues OR you simply love great-tasting food that's also good for you, this book, bursting with deliciousness, is for you.
Georgia McDermott is one of the 15 per cent of Australians who suffer from IBS. She is also a passionate home cook. She set out to find a way of managing her symptoms and discovered the low-FODMAP diet. At the same time, she chronicled her journey and her cooking experiments on her phenomenally successful blog and on Insta (@georgeats).
Now, in her first book FODMAP Friendly , Georgia shares over 90 recipes that are not only delicious, but will help relieve the uncomfortable symptoms of an unsettled gut.
Georgia creates food for all occasions, from colourful salads and hearty dinners to gorgeous savoury bites and full-blown baking extravaganzas. Accompanied by all-new photography, these recipes - most vegetarian and sometimes pescetarian - are tried and tested by Georgia to ensure that taste is never sacrificed in the pursuit of feeling well and comfortable.
Whether you're following a low-FODMAP diet, suffer from food intolerances or experience gut-health issues OR you simply love great-tasting food that's also good for you, this book, bursting with deliciousness, is for you.
224 pages, Paperback
Published July 31, 2018
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November 1, 2020
As someone who has toyed with giving this diet a try, I was very interested in this book. Most people don't know what FODMAPs are and this book provides good information on it. It's not easy to transition to a diet low in FODMAPs.
This book gives you plenty of variety, albeit not all easy, but that's to be expected with a major diet overhall. The pictures are superb.
Thank you to The Experiment and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book gives you plenty of variety, albeit not all easy, but that's to be expected with a major diet overhall. The pictures are superb.
Thank you to The Experiment and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 16, 2020
Ever since I started following a FODMAP-free diet a year ago, my life has been great. Seriously, not better, GREAT.
I’m always looking for new recipes to try and then hardly ever try anything new (haha), but I think this book will change that. I’m already thinking about how to modify some of these, so I can give them a try!
I’m talking about modifying stuff because that’s the one thing I didn’t quite like about this book: it didn’t consider the possibility that you might be allergic, or that for some other reason you cannot eat certain stuff, so it doesn’t tell you which substitutions would work in that particular recipe. I hope the author fixes that in future books!
Other than that, I really liked this useful book, especially the dynamic style of the author, and I will be consulting it in the future!
{The cool people at NetGalley sent me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Thanks, NetGalley!}
I’m always looking for new recipes to try and then hardly ever try anything new (haha), but I think this book will change that. I’m already thinking about how to modify some of these, so I can give them a try!
I’m talking about modifying stuff because that’s the one thing I didn’t quite like about this book: it didn’t consider the possibility that you might be allergic, or that for some other reason you cannot eat certain stuff, so it doesn’t tell you which substitutions would work in that particular recipe. I hope the author fixes that in future books!
Other than that, I really liked this useful book, especially the dynamic style of the author, and I will be consulting it in the future!
{The cool people at NetGalley sent me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Thanks, NetGalley!}
August 25, 2018
My View:
This book is an excellent resource with many recipes that will soon be on my daily meal plan. I will put my hands up - I am digestively challenged, reflux is not my friend. A low *FODMAP diet is one I am keen to try.
*FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides and Polyols – types of carbohydrates that some people find hard to digest. Common FODMAPs include:
Fructose: A simple sugar found in many fruits, vegetables and added sugars.
Lactose: A carbohydrate found in dairy products like milk.
Fructans: Found in many foods, including gluten grains like wheat, spelt, rye and barley.
Galactans: Found in large amounts in legumes.
Polyols: Sugar alcohols like xylitol, sorbitol, maltitol and mannitol. They are found in some fruits and vegetables, and often used as sweeteners.
Georgia states (p. 10): “Digestive issues are extremely personal, and everyone has nuanced reaction to food. For example, I don’t tolerate many gr4ains (FODMAP friendly or not) so I only eat them occasionally, If onion and garlic don’t bother you? Add them! If the thought of tomatoes makes you nauseous? Don’t eat them. Remember the whole point is to feel better. If something doesn’t sit well with you acknowledge it, work around it and substitute other foods. This book will hopefully provide you with ideas and inspiration to experiment with a way of eating that suits you.”
Sound advice. I am ready to experiment.
This book is an excellent resource with many recipes that will soon be on my daily meal plan. I will put my hands up - I am digestively challenged, reflux is not my friend. A low *FODMAP diet is one I am keen to try.
*FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides and Polyols – types of carbohydrates that some people find hard to digest. Common FODMAPs include:
Fructose: A simple sugar found in many fruits, vegetables and added sugars.
Lactose: A carbohydrate found in dairy products like milk.
Fructans: Found in many foods, including gluten grains like wheat, spelt, rye and barley.
Galactans: Found in large amounts in legumes.
Polyols: Sugar alcohols like xylitol, sorbitol, maltitol and mannitol. They are found in some fruits and vegetables, and often used as sweeteners.
Georgia states (p. 10): “Digestive issues are extremely personal, and everyone has nuanced reaction to food. For example, I don’t tolerate many gr4ains (FODMAP friendly or not) so I only eat them occasionally, If onion and garlic don’t bother you? Add them! If the thought of tomatoes makes you nauseous? Don’t eat them. Remember the whole point is to feel better. If something doesn’t sit well with you acknowledge it, work around it and substitute other foods. This book will hopefully provide you with ideas and inspiration to experiment with a way of eating that suits you.”
Sound advice. I am ready to experiment.
January 4, 2024
I haven't considered buying a recipe book for ages (ever?) but this one is gorgeous, somehow fits into the venn diagram of our food requirements, and I'm really excited to spice up our food life
June 13, 2020
I received the e-book FODMAP Friendly, by Georgia McDermott, from @Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. (Publish Date: Sept. 29, 2020 @theexperiment)
If you follow my blog you may know that I occasionally post recipes that are Gluten-Free/Nut Free, but what you may not know is that my food sensitivities go beyond just gluten and nuts. I also have to watch out for foods that are dairy-free, onion free, garlic free and there are a whole list of other foods I just need to avoid. We sometimes joke there are only nine foods that are safe for me to eat.
When I joined NetGalley this week, I was searching for a book to read and FODMAP Friendly, by Georgia Mc Dermott, caught my eye.
As I read through FODMAP Friendly, several things jumped out at me. First, the photos and the food in the book are beautiful. I really like a photo of each recipe that the author is writing about. I also enjoyed the introduction paragraph about the recipe, the author writes something personal about the recipe in conjunction with her family. That made the book more personal to me.
The recipes look easy to read and follow. There were several basic recipes I can not wait to try: A Veggie Stock, A Vegan Worcestershire Sauce, Easy Mayo and Pesto. These are some basics that are needed in so many recipes that a person with food sensitivities can not just go out and buy. So having these are nothing short of a miracle to me. There are other great recipes as well.
If you follow my blog you may know that I occasionally post recipes that are Gluten-Free/Nut Free, but what you may not know is that my food sensitivities go beyond just gluten and nuts. I also have to watch out for foods that are dairy-free, onion free, garlic free and there are a whole list of other foods I just need to avoid. We sometimes joke there are only nine foods that are safe for me to eat.
When I joined NetGalley this week, I was searching for a book to read and FODMAP Friendly, by Georgia Mc Dermott, caught my eye.
As I read through FODMAP Friendly, several things jumped out at me. First, the photos and the food in the book are beautiful. I really like a photo of each recipe that the author is writing about. I also enjoyed the introduction paragraph about the recipe, the author writes something personal about the recipe in conjunction with her family. That made the book more personal to me.
The recipes look easy to read and follow. There were several basic recipes I can not wait to try: A Veggie Stock, A Vegan Worcestershire Sauce, Easy Mayo and Pesto. These are some basics that are needed in so many recipes that a person with food sensitivities can not just go out and buy. So having these are nothing short of a miracle to me. There are other great recipes as well.
August 27, 2020
2.5 stars
I picked up FODMAP Friendly with high hopes. I've struggled with some digestive issues over the last twenty years of my life, and have been on the fence as to whether or not this diet might be for me. While I could see many intermediate to advanced cookers or those who have been following the FODMAP diet for years enjoying this book, it is definitely not for the beginner. Most recipes have difficult to find ingredients and many are extremely time-intensive. As a mother of four kids who are interested in eating familiar ingredients, this was not the right book for me. I tried a few recipes (the Pho, which was a disaster in terms of time, taste, and enjoyment). The baked goods all looked delicious, but mid-pandemic it's very difficult for me to find things like rice flour and tapioca flour at my local grocery stores. The pictures are beautiful, and if you are an accomplished chef with an adventurous palate, I would recommend this book. If you are a beginner to the FODMAP diet or cooking for a family, this is not the text for you.
I picked up FODMAP Friendly with high hopes. I've struggled with some digestive issues over the last twenty years of my life, and have been on the fence as to whether or not this diet might be for me. While I could see many intermediate to advanced cookers or those who have been following the FODMAP diet for years enjoying this book, it is definitely not for the beginner. Most recipes have difficult to find ingredients and many are extremely time-intensive. As a mother of four kids who are interested in eating familiar ingredients, this was not the right book for me. I tried a few recipes (the Pho, which was a disaster in terms of time, taste, and enjoyment). The baked goods all looked delicious, but mid-pandemic it's very difficult for me to find things like rice flour and tapioca flour at my local grocery stores. The pictures are beautiful, and if you are an accomplished chef with an adventurous palate, I would recommend this book. If you are a beginner to the FODMAP diet or cooking for a family, this is not the text for you.
October 18, 2021
I absolutely love this cookbook - I think of it as Fodmap for Foodies. The meals are ones to actually get excited about - rather than just 'hmmpf I guess that was an okay to average meal' so common with other low fodmap cookbooks. Georgia really works out way to get true depth of flavour into her meals so that you are not left wanting.
Having had a read of the reviews below I appreciate that for some the recipes might be a bit more complex than other typical low fodmap cookbooks or perhaps require some less mainstream ingredients - however if you are a foodie who is digestively challenged this is the cookbook for you. Of all the recipes I have tried to date (around 20 but growing weekly) - I have loved each and everyone - the meals have been delicious - just like meals I would make from a regular cookbook.
If you enjoy food and cooking this will easily become your go to Cookbook (remembering it is largely vegetarian).
Having had a read of the reviews below I appreciate that for some the recipes might be a bit more complex than other typical low fodmap cookbooks or perhaps require some less mainstream ingredients - however if you are a foodie who is digestively challenged this is the cookbook for you. Of all the recipes I have tried to date (around 20 but growing weekly) - I have loved each and everyone - the meals have been delicious - just like meals I would make from a regular cookbook.
If you enjoy food and cooking this will easily become your go to Cookbook (remembering it is largely vegetarian).
December 18, 2020
Love the idea of the book. Lots of great information the beginning and it's all easy to understand. I feel the recipes are a bit too involved for my life. I also have to be dairy-free so this book still uses regular milk and cheeses in it. Not too hard for me to sub, but hard in some recipes I'm not familiar. I'm still going to make a few that look good to see if they are good though.
July 3, 2020
I'm always looking for new recipes or ways of eating that might help with my autoimmune issues. and I'm excited to give some of these recipes a try. The recipes in this book look delicious and the photos are great.
September 25, 2020
Amazing Recipes Using Restricted Ingredients
This book was far more fun than I thought it would be. I had put it off to the side of my TBR stack because I thought it might be a bit preachy and overly health conscious. Not that I mind books about healthy cooking, but they're not usually the most enjoyable cookbooks to read! I am so glad I was wrong about my initial thoughts on this book. It is nothing like I thought it would be. The book starts with the author's very personal story of her difficulties with food. I can't imagine going through such pain and suffering for so long... and all because of something we must do several times a day... eat! The author tried a variety of things to help her tummy troubles and eventually settled on a combination of vegetarian, FODMAP friendly, and gluten-free recipes. So those are the type of recipes provided in this book. My thanks to her for being so transparent in telling her story
The book is somewhat quirkily categorized, with standard sections like breakfast and dinners, but then it has other chapters not typically seen in a cookbook, like grab and go baking (e.g., muffins, trail mix, buns) and getting social (drinks and nibbles). The author is English, but she offers a surprising international range of dishes and flavors, with many heavily influenced by Asian cuisines. Most recipes do require some time to make and have longer ingredient lists than I like to see. But that’s okay. Some days are made for lazy cooking.
After a few recipes I thought sounded a little strange in the breakfast section, I was surprised at the wonderfully inventive recipes the author has created using what some would see as a limited flavor and ingredient palette. She works magic within her restrictions, coming up with such incredible looking and sounding recipes. As I kept flipping through the pages, my mouth certainly started to water at the gorgeous photographs—of which there is one for each recipe—and the intriguing ingredient and flavor combinations. I'll admit to being drawn to the very simple sea salt vinegar infused roasted potatoes. I love roasted potatoes but had never thought of infusing them with vinegar. The zucchini tart, while relatively simple to make, is stunning in its presentation. I flipped the page and literally went, “Wow!” I can go on and on about the recipes, but I suggest you just pick up this book yourself if you have any interest in vegetarian, gluten-free, low FODMAP cooking.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
This book was far more fun than I thought it would be. I had put it off to the side of my TBR stack because I thought it might be a bit preachy and overly health conscious. Not that I mind books about healthy cooking, but they're not usually the most enjoyable cookbooks to read! I am so glad I was wrong about my initial thoughts on this book. It is nothing like I thought it would be. The book starts with the author's very personal story of her difficulties with food. I can't imagine going through such pain and suffering for so long... and all because of something we must do several times a day... eat! The author tried a variety of things to help her tummy troubles and eventually settled on a combination of vegetarian, FODMAP friendly, and gluten-free recipes. So those are the type of recipes provided in this book. My thanks to her for being so transparent in telling her story
The book is somewhat quirkily categorized, with standard sections like breakfast and dinners, but then it has other chapters not typically seen in a cookbook, like grab and go baking (e.g., muffins, trail mix, buns) and getting social (drinks and nibbles). The author is English, but she offers a surprising international range of dishes and flavors, with many heavily influenced by Asian cuisines. Most recipes do require some time to make and have longer ingredient lists than I like to see. But that’s okay. Some days are made for lazy cooking.
After a few recipes I thought sounded a little strange in the breakfast section, I was surprised at the wonderfully inventive recipes the author has created using what some would see as a limited flavor and ingredient palette. She works magic within her restrictions, coming up with such incredible looking and sounding recipes. As I kept flipping through the pages, my mouth certainly started to water at the gorgeous photographs—of which there is one for each recipe—and the intriguing ingredient and flavor combinations. I'll admit to being drawn to the very simple sea salt vinegar infused roasted potatoes. I love roasted potatoes but had never thought of infusing them with vinegar. The zucchini tart, while relatively simple to make, is stunning in its presentation. I flipped the page and literally went, “Wow!” I can go on and on about the recipes, but I suggest you just pick up this book yourself if you have any interest in vegetarian, gluten-free, low FODMAP cooking.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
August 27, 2020
Originally published on my blog: my link text.
FODMAP Friendly is a culinary guide and recipe collection for plant-based digestive health/comfort by Georgia McDermott. Originally released in Australia in 2018, this North American release, due out 22nd Sept 2020 from The Experiment is 224 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
I really enjoyed the author's humor and witty style of writing. It's conversational and upbeat and encouraging without ever being patronizing. She explains some of her background with SIBO/gastroparesis and her own food experiences trying to get her digestive system in order. I imagine many readers suffering digestive issues (bloating, pain, IBS, etc) will be nodding along reading about her history getting a diagnosis and treatment plan underway whilst trying to get her digestion under control. The included recipes are well written and appealing. When I think of low-FODMAP/gluten-free foods, they're mostly bland and tasteless. These are anything but boring.
The recipes are grouped roughly thematically: Breakfasts, lighter recipes, grown-up dinners, grab and go baking, the sweet life, and social gatherings and special dinners. They have their ingredients listed bullet style in the sidebar. Measurements are given in US standard with metric measures in parentheses. Special tools and ingredients are also listed, along with yields and cooking directions. The ingredients are mostly easily sourced at any moderately well stocked grocery store. The included recipes cover a number of world cuisines including Indian, Asian, European, North & South American, a truly blended selection.
The book has a resource list with links for further reading, short author bio, and index.The photography is clear and plentiful. The photos which are included in the cookbook are well done, appealing, and (for tutorial photos) easy to follow.
This book would make a great gift/housewarming for someone looking for vegetarian low-FODMAP recipes as well as fans of food prep planning / batch cooking.
Four and a half stars rounded up because of the author's truly engaging funny style and the beautifully developed recipes themselves.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
FODMAP Friendly is a culinary guide and recipe collection for plant-based digestive health/comfort by Georgia McDermott. Originally released in Australia in 2018, this North American release, due out 22nd Sept 2020 from The Experiment is 224 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
I really enjoyed the author's humor and witty style of writing. It's conversational and upbeat and encouraging without ever being patronizing. She explains some of her background with SIBO/gastroparesis and her own food experiences trying to get her digestive system in order. I imagine many readers suffering digestive issues (bloating, pain, IBS, etc) will be nodding along reading about her history getting a diagnosis and treatment plan underway whilst trying to get her digestion under control. The included recipes are well written and appealing. When I think of low-FODMAP/gluten-free foods, they're mostly bland and tasteless. These are anything but boring.
The recipes are grouped roughly thematically: Breakfasts, lighter recipes, grown-up dinners, grab and go baking, the sweet life, and social gatherings and special dinners. They have their ingredients listed bullet style in the sidebar. Measurements are given in US standard with metric measures in parentheses. Special tools and ingredients are also listed, along with yields and cooking directions. The ingredients are mostly easily sourced at any moderately well stocked grocery store. The included recipes cover a number of world cuisines including Indian, Asian, European, North & South American, a truly blended selection.
The book has a resource list with links for further reading, short author bio, and index.The photography is clear and plentiful. The photos which are included in the cookbook are well done, appealing, and (for tutorial photos) easy to follow.
This book would make a great gift/housewarming for someone looking for vegetarian low-FODMAP recipes as well as fans of food prep planning / batch cooking.
Four and a half stars rounded up because of the author's truly engaging funny style and the beautifully developed recipes themselves.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
June 8, 2020
Beautiful book - well designed , lots of appealing photographs and intriguing recipes. As someone who needs a Fodmap friendly diet and who prefers vegan foods, I was interested in reviewing this book. I think the book is perfect for someone who has time and inclination to cook and also has no food allergies aside from gluten. There are a mix of recipes in this book - some recipes are vegan while others contain eggs and cheese. . The vegan banana bread recipe works - and is delicious and quick to assemble. The hot cross bun recipe was more involved but it too "worked" and I will definitely make it again. It is a rare treat to find a book that has a yeasty gluten free hot cross bun recipe so my son and I thank the author for this creation. The author included a smoothie recipe that I almost skipped over; how many more smoothie recipes do we need, right? I made the one in this book and am now addicted to it. Brilliance. My only warning about the book is some of the recipes are quite involved in preparation. An example: the vegan chocolate chip cookie starts off with the words, "On Day 1 …". And the recipe makes 8-10 cookies. I'm sure it is a delicious cookie as this author can definitely cook and her ideas are creative but currently, if I want to feed my family cookies, I'll likely only use a recipe that either takes less than an hour or if it is a longer involved recipe - it will need to make several dozen cookies. I tried several recipes but many I could not try because myself and my teenager have soy allergies and he also has nut and peanut allergies. So, my review is based on a handful of tried recipes - but the ones I did sample were excellent!
January 20, 2021
FODMAP Friendly: 95 Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Recipes for the Digestively Challenged is a great cookbook for those who must eat in a certain manner, though anyone would benefit from this type of eating. The author does a good job of explaining the Low FODMAP lifestyle, including essential ingredients, information, and what not to eat. The cookbook has colorful pages and great pictures of some of the finished dishes.
The cookbook is separated into sections, different from the usual, but logical in its own way. Listed below are the chapters, as well as some of the standout dishes.
Breakfast: Quinoa, Banana, and Blueberry Pancakes; Coconut Rice Bibimap
Lighter Recipes: Vegetarian Pho; Quinoa, Fresh Tomato, and Fried Bread Salad
Grown-up Dinners: Vegetarian Enchiladas; Ultimate Vegetarian Lasagna
Grab & Go Baking: Granola Bars; Streusel Muffins; Gingerbread
The Sweet Life: Strawberry Cobbler; Salted Dark Chocolate Tart
Getting Social: Pizza Crusts; Christmas Pudding
FODMAP Friendly is a short cookbook, with only 95 recipes, but its manageable size makes it a good start for beginners. Having eaten low FODMAP for several years myself, I found the recipes to be interesting and I look forward to making many of the finished dishes.
Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy of FODMAP Friendly: 95 Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Recipes for the Digestively Challenged. The choice to review this cookbook was my own.
The cookbook is separated into sections, different from the usual, but logical in its own way. Listed below are the chapters, as well as some of the standout dishes.
Breakfast: Quinoa, Banana, and Blueberry Pancakes; Coconut Rice Bibimap
Lighter Recipes: Vegetarian Pho; Quinoa, Fresh Tomato, and Fried Bread Salad
Grown-up Dinners: Vegetarian Enchiladas; Ultimate Vegetarian Lasagna
Grab & Go Baking: Granola Bars; Streusel Muffins; Gingerbread
The Sweet Life: Strawberry Cobbler; Salted Dark Chocolate Tart
Getting Social: Pizza Crusts; Christmas Pudding
FODMAP Friendly is a short cookbook, with only 95 recipes, but its manageable size makes it a good start for beginners. Having eaten low FODMAP for several years myself, I found the recipes to be interesting and I look forward to making many of the finished dishes.
Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy of FODMAP Friendly: 95 Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Recipes for the Digestively Challenged. The choice to review this cookbook was my own.
May 11, 2020
I have been searching for a FODMAP cookbook for quite a while now and when I saw this title, I knew I had to get my hands on it!
As someone who has also struggled with digestive issues since I was a young child, I have been looking to follow a FODMAP plan for the last year. I keep picking up meal plans/cookbooks and have yet to follow this way of eating since I have always thought I would get bored. The recipes in this book are anything but boring!
I thought the intro was refreshing in how Georgia McDermott is honest in saying that she is not a medical professional but just wanted to be able to share the recipes she has come up with over her years of experimentation.
An added benefit to this cookbook would be to include prep times for each recipe since some do seem pretty labor intensive and it is always nice to know how long you are looking at standing in the kitchen for.
A big thanks to NetGalley and The Experiment for allowing me early access to this title. Now off to baking!
As someone who has also struggled with digestive issues since I was a young child, I have been looking to follow a FODMAP plan for the last year. I keep picking up meal plans/cookbooks and have yet to follow this way of eating since I have always thought I would get bored. The recipes in this book are anything but boring!
I thought the intro was refreshing in how Georgia McDermott is honest in saying that she is not a medical professional but just wanted to be able to share the recipes she has come up with over her years of experimentation.
An added benefit to this cookbook would be to include prep times for each recipe since some do seem pretty labor intensive and it is always nice to know how long you are looking at standing in the kitchen for.
A big thanks to NetGalley and The Experiment for allowing me early access to this title. Now off to baking!
June 23, 2020
Most diet cookbook are utilitarian. They get across the information they need to, like why you need to avoid certain foods or prepare dishes a certain way or eat at special times. Most diet cookbooks are not beautiful. They do not make you hungry while flipping through the pages. You do not start making a grocery list of all the things you need to buy to make all the dishes. FODMAP Friendly breaks the mold. It is visually stunning and the food looks amazing. I want to try it all. The shakshuka, coconut rice bibimbap, chocolate zucchini espresso muffins, and so much more and we haven't even made it out of the breakfast chapter.
You can add meat to any of the recipes and still be FODMAP friendly but the dishes are satisfying on their own. You will not have to worry if your FODMAP dishes will be well received by others not on FODMAP restrictions. They will love all these recipes.
This is a must have for any cookbook collection.
You can add meat to any of the recipes and still be FODMAP friendly but the dishes are satisfying on their own. You will not have to worry if your FODMAP dishes will be well received by others not on FODMAP restrictions. They will love all these recipes.
This is a must have for any cookbook collection.
September 30, 2020
I think the FODMAP diet is great for anyone experiencing GI symptoms but it can certainly feel overwhelming to figure out "what can I eat?" especially for those who are also vegetarian. This was such a great cookbook with a wide variety of recipes to suit any craving. I look forward to trying the Roasted Pepper and Halloumi Shakshuka, Roasted Quinoa and Banana Crumble, Roasted Vegetable Grain-Free Tart, Vegan Furikake Rice Bowls, Baked Donuts, and Pavlova with Roasted Lemony Strawberries. Although there is not a photograph of every recipes, the photographs that are included are stunning.
Thank you, The Experiment and NetGalley, for a digital ARC!
Thank you, The Experiment and NetGalley, for a digital ARC!
May 1, 2020
The photos and food look gorgeous. I think our suburban branch will probably see a lot of check out for this title, since FODMAP titles move pretty well. Personally, it doesn't work for my diet because I'm allergic to dairy and eggs. But it didn't advertise itself as catering to us allergic peoples so I'm not holding that against it.
May 3, 2020
I am SUCH a foodie and photos are EVERYTHING to me! This book is an incredibly great picture book as well as the recipes included! Loving everything about it and I can't wait to get the physical copy once it's published!
Thank you so much Georgia McDermott, The Experiment & NetGalley for my complimentary eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you so much Georgia McDermott, The Experiment & NetGalley for my complimentary eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
May 13, 2020
I am pretty new to FODMAP but this cookbook gives me a lot of good ideas to eating healthier. There is a sweet and sticky buckwheat noodles recipe that is calling my name. While a few of these recipes are a little out of my likes, they really do make me want to try it. Also the variety of sweet recipes are amazing and plentiful. Can't wait to try these and satisfy my sweet tooth!
September 10, 2020
You eat with your eyes first, and the pictures grabbed my attention right away! Such delicious looking food. The recipes were well written, easy to follow, and seem great for those experiencing FODMAP digestive issues. I look forward to trying many of these dishes!
Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
March 7, 2022
Full disclosure: I was intrigued by the vegetarian and gluten-free descriptors rather than the low FODMAP one. As I am added-sugar free as well, many of these recipes are off the table for me. They do look good, though.
I came away only wanting to try three recipes: the gnocci, cesar salad, and pizza crust.
I came away only wanting to try three recipes: the gnocci, cesar salad, and pizza crust.
November 25, 2020
I really enjoyed this book and all of the fodmap recipe ideas. As a mother with different eating capabilities, I was happy to find this book and look through and read all of the delicious recipes and great options.
January 9, 2021
Finally, a FODMAP friendly book for vegetarians and vegans that won't have you living off of salads. Try the Pavlova with Roasted Lemony Strawberries topped with Vegan Peanut Butter Ice Cream and the Ultimate Vegetarian Lasagna for a bloat, gas, and nausea free date night.
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April 23, 2021
Maybe this was a little too grownup for me, but I only found a couple of recipes to make. Some of the ingredients aren’t found in just a regular grocery store either. For someone who didn’t have access to a health food store they’d have a hard time making anything from the book.
December 17, 2022
Recommended by my Aussie faux-daughter this book is both lovely and delicious! It's a bonus when a cookbook increases my knowledge, items in my pantry, and go-to favorites. The quinoa pancakes are now my favorites!
February 2, 2021
Recipes look tasty but many of them have hard to find ingredients and too many steps.
May 9, 2021
Great cookbook with loads of important information. Highly recommended. Great resource.
* I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review
* I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review
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