The Ketogenic Kitchen Paperback – Import, 2 September 2016

I really enjoyed reading this book, and it offers tons of great ideas for someone following a low carb or ketogenic lifestyle. A previous reviewer complained that there were too many 'low carb' recipes in it, but I think it is great that both the authors have given their different perspectives on what works as a diet for them, which gives the reader much more flexibility when choosing what to follow.Both these ladies have been through cancer, and bravely share their stories which offer hope and encouragement to someone facing a diagnosis. They offer both stand alone recipes and more formal meal plans if wanting to follow with some greater guidance about food choices. They specify very precise amounts of each ingredient which needs to be adhered to (especially with the keto) as every gram really does count towards your totals, and offer a recipe breakdown after each recipe of net carbs, fibre, protein and fat which is really helpful if you use fit day or similar to track your macros.The home made turmeric mayo recipe is fabulous, and the tip on how to make it is just genius! I have always shied away from making it before as it seemed time consuming and tedious, but not any more.The only 2 niggles I had with the book (and hence the loss of a star) is that they say that soy is a 'safe' food, although stress it should be organic and non GM - well sorry, soy is not safe, especially not for cancer patients - or indeed anyone (check out the Weston Price Foundation for more information on this), and I feel that Patricia, as a Nutritionist really should know better.Also, it is a well known fact that eating charred or blackened food is a carcinogenic, but the picture of bacon which goes with the 'breakfast buns' is horribly blackened around the edges! I noticed this in other places in the book too. A small detail but one that should have been picked up by the Editor.Having said that, I think the book is an excellent resource, beautifully written and well worth a read.

This is my favourite ketogenic cookbook, and I have quite a few: it's just such a breath of fresh air.Being keto and having cancer, I'm sick to death of cooks and their recipes suggesting I eat cheap bacon, butter, sausage meat, and cheese (sometimes all whacked together in a horrific hybrid fat-bomb that'll give you nightmares about wading through lard). This book is so different: it's designed for people who want to stay low carb or in ketosis, while getting as many nutrients as possible, and feeling like they're eating normally.'Cause eating butter wrapped in bacon ain't normal. End of story.Bound beautifully in hardback and featuring stunning colour photos, it would be a great addition to anyone's kitchen due to the sheer imagination it contains. Featuring everything from simple dinners (Patricia's shepherd's pie is to die for, and truly better than any 'normal' recipe), to breakfast ideas (blackberry pancakes which I personally smother in coconut yoghurt), it even has a range of incredibly elegant meals that have wowed both me and my guests. And they've truly improved my repertoire too, as I'm a really keen cook (who can't possibly go on without learning new stuff).Salmon poached in green tea? Herb and curry crusted cod? Asian lamb stir fry? YES PLEASE!If you want to stay in ketosis but can't bare eating any more heavy, indulgent recipes dripping with fat, this will change your life.Thank you ladies, so much. X

I am a keen cook and foodie and bought this book over a year ago just out of interest and to educate myself on what the heck a ketogenic diet was. However, fast forward and I now have tested positive for mycotoxin poisoning. Given that mould feeds off sugar, a low carb, nutrition dense diet is the way to go (along with glutathione and binders), so I've been cooking from this book a lot. I've cooked from both the "keto-light" and the "full-on Keto" sections and love the recipes - sun dried tomato and hemp seed pesto, kale crackers, cauliflower, leek and fennel soup, green tea salmon - I have yet to make anything that wasn't totally delicious and the whole family love, even teenage son who likes is greens only if they're playing on the football pitch. A great benefit is that I've lost 3lbs in a week, I feel completely satisfied and have had zero sugar cravings (and I've done Whole 30 many times I've found this to be way more satiating) Highly recommend for any keen cook regardless of their health needs.

This book is well presented but it just isn’t practical in the sense of the keto meal plan which is for 4 weeks. There’s literally a different meal for breakfast, lunch and tea. No one has 84 different meals on the bounce. The amount of waste you have would be insane. It’s not even as if the leftovers you would have from day one links into recipes for day two etc.....Also, and this is the main disappointment. Skimming through the book there’s around 1 image for every 5 recipes or so. I highly doubt the images that are in this book are the ones which correlate to the actual recipe. I’m an extremely good home cook and following several recipes to the T, I’ve been unable to replicate the image shown in this book.I would save your money!

I liked this book and had it when I first started keto which was a about three years ago and have now purchased it for my daughter and her friend to use. It gives good recipes and is very helpful and explanatory to anyone just starting this diet with how it works and the whys and wherefores of it all. It has certainly had a beneficial effect on my health so I would recommend it wholeheartedly.