Giada
De Laurentiis has certainly proven herself time and time again as a food force
to be reckoned with. Between her many appearances on the TV circuit, her
regular shows on the Food Network, and her many bestselling cookbooks, she's
gained and earned a very loyal following. In fact, my husband has stated that Giada’s Short Ribs with Tagliatelle would be his pick for last meal if ever he needs one. However,
as she is a proud Italian, she covers many of her dishes with rich sauces and
fills them with fatty cheeses.
In
Giada’s Feel Good Food, she turns the
tables around, putting it out there that you can't eat these fatty dishes all
the time and still expect to stay trim. While everything is fine in moderation,
sometimes you just need to take care of your body by eating right. The book is
filled with those recipes that she feeds herself and her family (including
dessert), with little vignettes interspersed along the way about when she
usually cooks them. She also puts in pages about how she packs when she
travels, how she takes care of her skin and hair, and what she eats when she needs a sweet treat.
I
always keep many of Giada's cookbooks on the counter, and this one will be no
exception. The only nitpick I have is that I wish pictures were included for
all the recipes because I always need to see what the finished product looks
like. However, I realize space in these books is at a premium. All in all, I
would definitely recommend Giada's Feel
Good Food and look forward to making many dishes from it.
