Last fall, all of us on the Crew were given the opportunity to try a couple of Sue Gregg’s Whole Foods recipes from her website. We enjoyed a meal of baked parmesan chicken and tried the whole grain blender batter waffles. We enjoyed both of these and asked for a chance to review one of Sue Gregg’s cookbooks.
We received Introducing Whole Foods Cooking for Health and Hospitality. It “dispels the myth that healthy whole foods must necessarily be appetite appeal-less. Model recipes start you on a culinary adventure that breaks the barriers to success without resorting to white flour, white sugar, or hydrogenated shortening.” You can view a sample here.
Sue Gregg’s concepts and the 2 Stage Process is explained. She also includes a Bible study, called the “Serving and Connecting segment, that shows you how to make Jesus a welcome guest at your table. An included PowerPoint Demo CD includes group teaching materials and a high school level semester course for Menu Planning and Meal Preparation.”
My husband and I spent time reading the cookbook thoroughly. Sue Gregg gives a detailed explanation of her 2 stage process that allows you to prepare whole grains without a grain mill. She also gives suggested substitutions to make your cooking whole foods easy.
Unfortunately, we received the cookbook just about the time my pregnancy began. I’ve struggled with cooking throughout this pregnancy, so changing our nutritional habits have been difficult. We found the book full of good ideas, but not enough actual charts for equivalencies and other practical ideas for easily changing our diet overall. Changing your way of life is hard work. We are hoping that once we get through this pregnancy, we will try some more of her ideas.
I appreciated her emphasis on changing your diet for the purpose of health, but not making it such an issue that it takes over your entire life or breaks your budget. She encourages you to keep food in its proper place, for nutrition and sustenance.
Cost: $23.00 including the CD.
Her website contains many helpful articles and sample recipes for you to try and see if this way of cooking is for you.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this cookbook for the purpose of review. The opinions expressed here are my own. I received no other compensation.
