The Sensitive Gourmet: Imaginative Cooking without Wheat, Gluten or Dairy - Tapa dura

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A lavish hardback cookery book for the thousands of people suffering from sensitivity to wheat, dairy products and gluten (the elastic substance in wheat, oats and barley). Those with food allergies, ME, coeliac disease, asthma, eczema and dermatitis will find it invaluable.

This book is designed to bring back a pure enjoyment of food and the recipes are smart, modern, international and anything but depriving. From pear tarte tatin to Thai soup with mussels, ginger and lemongrass, Antoinette’s cunning with such alternative ingredients as tofu, coconut milk and rice flour – making baking, puddings etc. a piece of cake – is second to none. Also includes menus for special occasions – from Christmas to summer barbecues.

Those who are wheat or lactose sensitive suffer from a range of symptoms including runny or stuffy nose, muscle stiffness, jittery nerves, bloated stomach, breathing difficulties, tiredness or swelling of the joints.

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If you, or one of your family, is among the increasing number of people suffering from food intolerances this book will restore a real joy of cooking and eating to your life. Using an exciting range of ingredients, Antoinette Savill has created over 100 mouthwatering, contemporary recipes which everyone will enjoy.

If you thought that avoidance of wheat, gluten or dairy products meant you could never again entertain with style or enjoy wonderful food – think again! 'The Sensitive Gourmet' contains recipes and menus for every occasion – from family celebrations to summer barbecues.

Sensitivity to some or all of the foods excluded from the recipes in this book can cause a variety of conditions, including coelaic disease, lactose and wheat allergy, asthma, dermatitis, eczema, or chronic fatigue. An increasing number of people with food intolerances suffer from an range of symptoms, including

· muscle stiffness
· swelling of the joints
· bloated stomach
· breathing difficulties
· runny or stuffy nose
· sneezing
· itchy eyes
· nausea
· upset stomach
· tiredness
· jittery nerves
· depression

Using the healthiest and freshest of ingredients, Antoinette Savill has made sure you will feel well and happy – and never again feel deprived. The recipes are modern and international with delicious starters, soups and main meals, and plentiful cakes, cookies and creamy deserts for all those who really want to indulge.

Everyone will feel better and more energetic with 'The Sensitive Gourmet' – a book for people who want to take care of themselves.