Synopses & Reviews
Gluten-free cooking has never been this easy—or affordable! Tired of spending three times as much (or more) on gluten-free prepared foods? If you’re ready to slash the cost of your grocery bill, you’ve come to the right place. In
Gluten-Free on a Shoestring, savvy mom Nicole Hunn shows how every gluten-free family can eat well without breaking the bank. Inside this comprehensive cookbook, you’ll find 125 delicious and inexpensive gluten-free recipes for savory dinners, favorite desserts, comfort foods, and more, plus Nicole’s top money-saving secrets. Recipes include: Apple-Cinnamon Toaster Pastries • Focaccia • Spinach Dip •
Ricotta Gnocchi • Chicken Pot Pie • Szechuan Meatballs •
Tortilla Soup •Baked Eggplant Parmesan• Never-Fail White Sandwich Bread • Banana Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust • Blueberry Muffins • Cinnamon Rolls • Perfect Chocolate Birthday Cake
With advice on the best values and where to find them, meal planning strategies, and pantry-stocking tips, Gluten-Free on a Shoestring is your essential guide. Never fall victim to the overpriced, pre-packaged gluten-free aisle again. Roll on by—happier, healthier, and wealthier.
Review
Technorati.com, 2/11/11
“Hunn has assembled 125 recipes that say ‘make me, make me!,’ and all the reader need do is pick where to start…It is a user-friendly cookbook with satisfying recipes that are easy to prepare. Saving money is the icing on the (gluten-free) cake.”Tucson Citizen, 3/28/11
“The featured recipes are easy to prepare and reflect a real variety of dishes. From Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares to an old fashioned Sourdough Bread, this is a cookbook that isn’t just for the gluten intolerant eater but also for those who simply like good food.”
About.com, 4/6/11“[A] practical, timely and very good gluten-free cookbook.”
Midwest Book Review, April 2011“With plenty of wisdom and easy instructions, Gluten-Free on a Shoestring is a must for any gluten intolerant health conscious cook.”
GlutenFreeHotProducts.com, 2/20/11
“Nicole Hunn serves up all the recipes and information found in her cookbook in the friendly and inviting manor that has helped make her blog popular.”
Living Without, June/July 2011“Hunn successfully tackles a chief complaint voiced by special-diet newbies: sticker shock. Her practical tips for shopping and cooking to save time and money are a gift to all of us who are paying too much for too little.”
TheSavvyCeliac.com, 4/19/11
“The money you spend on the book will be saved by following Hunn’s great tips.” Marin Independent Journal, 5/4/11“Compiles [Hunn’s] best recipes and helpful hints on cutting costs, all in best friend blogger-style. Her tips to economizing are good reminders and handy for the working parent.”
SimplyFrugalLiving.com, 4/27/11 “I have never come across a book of such consequence to the gluten-free household as Gluten-Free on a Shoestring.”
San Francisco Book Review, May 2011“Hunn has not only bestowed her readers with a complete cookbook…but she shows us how to save money, and time, on our meals…It’s well worth a bite.”
Curled Up With a Good Book, 5/17/11
“Opens up a whole new world for people with this particular diet restriction and does so with a writing style that is both assured and accessible. Those of us who don’t have a medical diagnosis requiring diet changes can benefit from the book, as well…In addition to offering an excellent resource for those who must go gluten-free, Hunn’s book gives everyone a map toward healthier eating without giving up those delicious foods we love.” Midwest Book Review, May 2011“From locating best values to meal planning and stocking a gluten-free pantry, this provides a range of foods from ‘scratch’ that can fit any budget. Highly recommended!” January, 5/23/11“Hunn’s approach is delicious, inexpensive and easy: no mystery at all. I’m betting that, for some wheat sensitive households, Gluten-Free on a Shoestring will be life-changing.” Gluten-Free Living, Summer 2011“Hunn is clever and optimistic. As you flip through the pages, it’s hard to avoid not feeling better about your gluten-free life. Plus, the recipes will inspire you to go into the kitchen with renewed energy and hope for the future. It’s well worth spending money to purchase Gluten-Free on a Shoestring. It will pay dividends in the future.”
Portland Book Review, June/August 2011
“This book is written for real people, facing real economic issues, that can’t afford to dedicate a whole paycheck to groceries. It is a great resource for preparing whole foods at home and not spending all weekends and evenings in the kitchen.” Westchester Family, June 2011
“A great resource for those just jumping in to the gluten-free world as well as well-versed veterans who are looking to slash those unnecessary grocery expenses.” Shelf Life (Canada), August 2011
“It is the 125 recipes that make the book the most enjoyable, and if you are not part of the gluten-free world, then you may become a convert by book’s end…Get on the gluten-free bandwagon, finding ways to love these products, while at the same time creating recipes that are very friendly to the wallet.”
Treasure Valley Family Magazine, September 2011“The recipes included are easy to prepare, explained in a friendly manner, and reflect a variety of delicious options.”
Epicurious.com, 9/6/11 “Even when she's telling you something you think you already know—like grow your own vegetables—Hunn adds an extra bit of information that takes the wisdom to another level.”
ReadJunk.com, 9/12/11
“The tone of the book is friendly and supportive, and the recipes are very clear and simple to follow.”Delight Gluten-Free, December 2011
“[The] perfect holiday gift book.”
Natural Solutions (website), 1/1/12“[A] favorite cookbook of 2011.” ElementalCheapness.com, 1/19/12 “If you are like most celiacs and pine for baked goods but balk at shelling out the outrageous prices for store bought, this cook book might be just the thing.”
FreshLife.com, 1/18/12
“A great book loaded with easy-to-follow recipes for the newly gluten-free. Trouble-free on time and finances, this book is a great first step toward a new lifestyle that has been shown to clear up eczema, heal acid reflux, and even eliminate inflammation in a gluten intolerant system.”Gluten-Intolerance Group, Winter 2012
“[Hunn’s] engaging writing style makes it seem like you have a good friend in the kitchen helping you along.”
Fooducopia.com, 4/17/12
“A great starter book for anyone going gluten free who is also on a budget.”
Review
Praise for Gluten Is My Bitch:
"Highly entertaining."
--The New Yorker
"April makes you laugh while feeding you amazing gluten-free recipes. This book could even make gluten lovers go gluten-free."
--Soleil Moon Frye, mompreneur and author of Happy Chaos
"Gluten Is My Bitch makes celiac disease seem manageable and gluten-free eating seem cool. A great read if you're considering giving up the G!"
--Laurie Kilmartin, comedian and coauthor of Sh*tty Mom
Synopsis
That package of brownies may be free of gluten, but at $8.39, it certainly isn't free. The
New York Times reports that celiac-friendly, gluten-free foods can be three times as expensive as their gluten-full alternatives--and that cost adds up. In
Gluten-Free on a Shoestring, savvy mom and blogger Nicole Hunn shares her money-saving secrets, from bulk buying and coupon strategies to building meals around versatile, naturally gluten-free foods. She explains how to stock a gluten-free kitchen and gives the lowdown on the equipment readers really need.
Step-by-step, Hunn shows you how to eat safely without busting your budget. The 125 recipes include favorites like pancakes, blueberry muffins, soft pretzels, wontons, sandwich bread, chicken pot pie, macaroni and cheese, and perfect chocolate chip cookies.
Synopsis
Gluten-free cooking has never been this easy or affordable Tired of spending three times as much (or more) on gluten-free prepared foods? If you re ready to slash the cost of your grocery bill, you ve come to the right place. In Gluten-Free on a Shoestring, savvy mom Nicole Hunn shows how every gluten-free family can eat well without breaking the bank.Inside this comprehensive cookbook, you ll find 125 delicious and inexpensive gluten-free recipes for savory dinners, favorite desserts, comfort foods, and more, plus Nicole s top money-saving secrets. Recipes include: Apple-Cinnamon Toaster Pastries Focaccia Spinach Dip Ricotta Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie Szechuan Meatballs Tortilla Soup Baked Eggplant Parmesan Never-Fail White Sandwich Bread Banana Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust Blueberry Muffins Cinnamon Rolls Perfect Chocolate Birthday Cake
With advice on the best values and where to find them, meal planning strategies, and pantry-stocking tips, Gluten-Free on a Shoestring is your essential guide. Never fall victim to the overpriced, pre-packaged gluten-free aisle again. Roll on by happier, healthier, and wealthier."
Synopsis
Slash the cost of a gluten-free diet--which can be up to 300 percent more expensive than a standard diet--with these easy, on-the-cheap recipes.
Synopsis
Gluten-free products are everywhere these days, but what does it take to truly go gluten-free? Whether youre gluten intolerant, have been diagnosed with celiac disease or another condition, or are simply curious about the potential benefits of gluten-free living, this user-friendly book presents everything you need to get started and stick with it. Presented in a straightforward format and sprinkled with a helping of hard-won wisdom and experience,
THE GLUTEN-FREE CHEAT SHEET provides essential information, practical tips, appealing recipes, and convenient meal plansall from the heart, mind, and kitchen of April Peveteaux, creator of the popular blog Gluten Is My Bitch.
This punchy, practical guide includes:
- 100 simple, delicious recipes
- 30 days of menus and meal plans
- Shopping lists
- Tips for eating out
- Hard-won secrets for staying gluten-free, and loving it
Synopsis
In her second cookbook, Blackbird Bakeryandrsquo;s Karen Morgan tackles the fundamental secrets to gluten-free delicious recipes: the six flour blends and getting them right. The Everyday Art of Gluten-Freeand#160;is divided by flour blendsandmdash;Biscuit, Donut and Fritter, Pie and Pasta, Bread and Pizza, Cake and Muffin, and Cookie Jarandmdash;with each chapter offering easy-to-follow recipes that demonstrate the versatility of blends and debunk the notion of an andldquo;all-purposeandrdquo; flour. Morgan transforms more than 100 favorite comfort foods into gluten-free delights, including jelly donuts, chicken and dumplings, red velvet cupcakes, challah, and more. These treats boast the same taste, texture, and appearance as their gluten-based inspiration, and someandmdash;like the lemon-raspberry pop tartandmdash;are even better than the original. Packed with more than 100 photographs, The Everyday Art of Gluten-Free empowers its readers to make virtually any recipe into a delicious, gluten-free version.
Synopsis
Gluten Is My Bitch offers a brutally honest and hilarious take on the realities of living a gluten-free life. As the 18 million gluten-intolerants and 3 million celiac disease sufferers in the United States can attest, living gluten-free isnt a lot of fun, but author April Peveteaux has at least managed to make it funny. Described as the “Chelsea Handler of the gluten-free set,” April employs her unique sense of humor to provide the perfect guide to navigating a gluten-free life. In addition to her hysterical wisdom, she offers 40 gluten-free comfort food recipes that will make even the most frustrated gluten-intolerant smile with relief.
About the Author
April Peveteaux is the creator and cook behind the popular blog Gluten Is My Bitch. Before the one-two punch of moving to Los Angeles and being diagnosed with celiac disease, April worked as an editor and writer in New York for publications in print and online. Most notably, April was part of the award-winning editing team of Babble. April has had numerous television appearances on NBC, CBS, and a much bragged-about role as an extra on Saturday Night Live!