I have been loosely following Gena’s career trajectory since the beginning, with her first book “Choosing Raw”. I had a relatively short period of time where I ate a GF-plant based diet, so her cookbook was one that I relied upon often. I’ve been a Registered Dietitian for over 22 years now and was hardly surprised when Gena began the route to becoming an RD, following her journey with an eating disorder. I’m not sure if I’ll take the time to look at this new book, but I truly appreciate your honest review!
Thanks, Jessica! That’s very kind of you to say. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it.
It looks to me like she’s trying to distance herself from her raw days. I know she’s focused a lot more on balanced meals and mindful eating since moving away from the raw diet.
I’m so intrigued by those corn waffles, yum! Also enjoyed reading your kids’ critiques of the meals…the collard greens commentary had me laughing out loud. I have only been able to successfully bury collard greens in soups to get my kids to eat them, but hoping they appreciate them someday!
Ha! Thanks, Kerry. Leafy greens are bit of a hard ask around here. We’re growing a small garden that’s actually getting one to eat some greens and apparently giving the other some more rejection ammunition. Glad to hear I’m not alone, though.
The waffles were good. They were completely savory, so kind of like a quick cornbread base for the dish.
The garden is such a fantastic idea for encouraging more vegetable consumption! My parents had a garden, and when my kids were younger they loved planting, caring for, and eventually eating what they grew. That sense of ownership can definitely make a difference!
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I have been loosely following Gena’s career trajectory since the beginning, with her first book “Choosing Raw”. I had a relatively short period of time where I ate a GF-plant based diet, so her cookbook was one that I relied upon often. I’ve been a Registered Dietitian for over 22 years now and was hardly surprised when Gena began the route to becoming an RD, following her journey with an eating disorder. I’m not sure if I’ll take the time to look at this new book, but I truly appreciate your honest review!
Thanks, Jessica! That’s very kind of you to say. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it.
It looks to me like she’s trying to distance herself from her raw days. I know she’s focused a lot more on balanced meals and mindful eating since moving away from the raw diet.
I just got a copy of the book from the library and will take a look at the new recipes.
I’m so intrigued by those corn waffles, yum! Also enjoyed reading your kids’ critiques of the meals…the collard greens commentary had me laughing out loud. I have only been able to successfully bury collard greens in soups to get my kids to eat them, but hoping they appreciate them someday!
Ha! Thanks, Kerry. Leafy greens are bit of a hard ask around here. We’re growing a small garden that’s actually getting one to eat some greens and apparently giving the other some more rejection ammunition. Glad to hear I’m not alone, though.
The waffles were good. They were completely savory, so kind of like a quick cornbread base for the dish.
The garden is such a fantastic idea for encouraging more vegetable consumption! My parents had a garden, and when my kids were younger they loved planting, caring for, and eventually eating what they grew. That sense of ownership can definitely make a difference!
I hope so!! I’m a novice, so we’ve done radishes and some lettuce, and I’ll see if I can get anything else going.
So fun, and yummy!
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