Review: Yummy!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 27, 2012
The first thing I like about "Paleolithic Slow Cooker Soups and Stews" by Amelia Simons is a brief summary about what exactly Paleo is: "a diet consisting of high-protein, moderate-fat foods that are not processed, modified, or tampered with...lifestyle of eating foods that are low in carbohydrates." The author explains why a diet like this is much healthier and how our diets have changed since the days of hunter-and-gathers. (I think we all know the current situation of our population's obesity and over-weight health problems, almost all of which can be avoided with a healthy diet and lifestyle.)Next the author gives us a plethora of delicious recipes using meat, chicken, pork, seafood, and for vegetarians. There are also recipes for breads and muffins using our slow cooker too.Having an in-depth culinary background working in 4 star restaurants, I'm pleased to tell you that the recipes are very good. A nice variety of herbs and spices are used in most (if not all) of the recipes, which we know takes the dish to the next level.This is a great book to have, and certainly gift to our family and friends.