Friday, September 16, 2016

Much to Celebrate in Celebrations


Hallelujah!  There is much to celebrate in Danielle Walker's cookbook Against All Grain, Celebrations.   Celebrations are a time for joy and gatherings of friends and family, but they can stressful too, because almost all celebrations involve food and traditions.  Some of these foods are terribly fattening, and we tell ourselves, relax, we're here to give thanks.

At the same time, some of these foods are just not good for us, and we need to celebrate our health too.  With Danielle Walker's new book, you can celebrate life and health at the same time.  No compromises.  Mashed cauliflower with garlic instead of mashed potatoes.  The apple parsnips soup shooters sounds like a delicious and refreshing way to greet the new year.  The recipes are easy, the plating artistic, and the photographs lovely.

Walker explains what pantry staples to stock, how to store, and what they are best used for.  For example, cashew flour imparts a neutral flavor and fluffy texture for baked goods.  The grind of the almond flour greatly affects the texture of your baked goods.  Almond meal makes a good bread crumb substitute.  You can benefit greatly from her research and experience.  Next time you have guests that are paleo or gluten-free, no need to panic.  Celebrations is also a valuable resource for anyone yearning to be healthier without sacrificing deliciousness.

I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.





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