Jamie Wright (1)

This book is a good introduction to both the thinking behind the diet as well as how to live with the diet. This includes what to avoid, how to eat paleo at restaurants, supplements, etc. In addition there are the recipes. The recipes are worth having whether you accept the paleo premise or not. These recipes are written in a clear manner without taking too much culinary knowledge for granted. I personally find some of the scientific underpinnings of the diet questionable at best and show more downright incorrect in some places. But that doesn't mean this can't be a healthy diet, it just is incorrect when it comes to evolutionary science. show less

How can I review a recipe book without trying out a few of the recipes?! There is a wide selection of sweet and savoury recipes and I tried a number of them. Each one was tasty but I would give a particular nod to the Strawberry Almond Smoothie and the Spicy Green Smoothie. The author gives a good description of the equipment required to make the smoothies (basic kitchen equipment works just fine). There is also a very good description of ingredients and substitutions. If I had one show more criticism, it would be that the book makes the assumption that the reader knows what a 'paleo' diet is. I did not know and I still don't.

That being said, the recipes are easy to follow and they are tasty. This will ensure that I will use this recipe book again! show less

This dessert collection is put together very well. It has an introduction on the basic ingredients used in most of the recipes, about 50 dessert recipes with alternatives, substitutions, and some notes, and a few paleo books for further information. I have tried the candied pecans and it's delicious. I cannot wait to try the simple popsicle recipe! Recommended to readers and cooks interested in the paleo diet or anyone who wants to eat dessert without feeling guilty.

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I would have liked to have tried more recipes before writing a review of this book, but the few I have tried have been amazing. Easy to follow, really really tasty. Even if you use it as just another slow cooker recipe book, I would recommend this one, its something different to many others that just have the same recipe again and again.