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After five years atop the Skinny Bitch phenomenon, author Kim Barnouin has grown as a cook, a nutritionist, and a mom. Now she delivers the “Ultimate” cookbook that will be for everyone looking for a healthier way to feed themselves, their families, and friends. Kim’s emphasis is on “easy,” and her kick-ass recipes feature seasonal produce (no fake meat or hard-to-find ingredients) and provide a versatility of tastes and cuisines, from Mediterranean to California-fresh. With almost 150 recipes, full-color photos, complete nutritional breakdowns, and simple “switch-outs” for quick variations, it will be the new “gotta have" on any healthy bitch’s bookshelf.
Whether readers are looking to gradually add more meatless dishes to their meals, or want to go “all-out” vegan, Skinny Bitch: Ultimate Everyday Cookbook will be their “go-to” source for getting their “bitch” on—in the kitchen.
It's been five years and five books since Kim Barnouin co-authored the no-nonsense, tough-love Skinny Bitch (9780762424931). Since that two-million copy bestseller, she has matured as a cook, a nutritionist, and a mom. Successfully juggling all those specialties, this self-proclaimed "Healthy Bitch" arrives with a new cookbook with nearly 150 recipes that accent healthy seasonal products, taste diversity, and easy preparation.
Kim Barnouin is the co-author of Skinny Bitch, a book that has been a NYT bestseller for over two years and has sold more than two million copies. Since penning the first tough-love manifesto, she’s followed up with four more books in the Skinny Bitch series. Her “Healthy Bitch Daily” blog, launched in 2009, delivers advice on food, fitness, sex, money, shopping, and more. Kim is a former Ford model and holds an MA in Holistic Nutrition. She lives with her husband and son in Los Angeles, CA.
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Posted January 27, 2011
Several recipes in the e-book version had errors in the ingredients...instead of the fraction being displayed (i.e. "1/3" or "2/3"), a "?" or a box were displayed. This made following the recipes very difficult. Tried changing the font on the iTouch app and the Windows PC version without success. Buy the paper version.
18 out of 22 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 6, 2011
i read through the book and did not find anything worth cooking. I am a gourmet cook and cook all types of food and I was very disappointed. I would not recommend this book to any other vegetarians.
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 15, 2013
This book is absolutely hilarious! It is no nonsense, straight to the point, this is how it is, yet it also has the perfect amount of humor so that even though some of it may be disturbing you still find reasons to laugh. Definitely informative and yet it is brought about in a clear fashion. Definitely read if you are vegetarian/vegan or not!
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Posted December 6, 2011
It's a cookbook that I have looked at, but not had time to experiment with yet. It's fun to look at and looks like the recipes will be good.
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Posted December 6, 2011
very easy to understand and the recipes taste just as good as the meat alternatives. I have tried several recipes so far and they don't taste like diet food either
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Posted December 6, 2011
Useful, tasty, and easy to make recipes for every day living.
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Posted February 19, 2013
I agree with the other reviewer who says she does not acknowledge coconut oil (interesting, indeed). There's something else she leaves out as well, though I can't remember it since I haven't used the book in a few weeks (flaxseed?). As with all recipes, these are guidelines that can be modified as needed. I use whole wheat and ground flax a lot myself, plus I'm not vegan. There was still plenty of good recipes and excellent information on all the &^$# that seems to permeate food around here. I love her in-your-face narration and sense of humor as well.
--and now I remember what it was. Coconut milk isn't in her section for non-dairy substitute, and as someone lactose intolerant, I switch between Silk soy and Blue Diamond almond and coconut-almond milk regularly (extra points for mentioning why you should NOT have too much soy in your diet!). It still has a ton of Vitamin E, and 50% more calcium than the almond milk itself. Yeah, there's a bit more fat, but you appreciate it more before your 1.5-mile walk to work in the morning when you're not as hungry soon afterwards =^)
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Posted December 6, 2011
Great recipes that taste good. Some of the ingredients are hard to find but worth looking for.
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Posted December 6, 2011
Wonderful recipes with glorious color pictures that anyone can pull off. The best part about this book is the science behind it. Barnouin has really done her research and gives great information about foods that should be avoided if you're concerned with your health or the environment, and provides tasty alternatives.
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Posted December 6, 2011
Loved this! So informative- not JUST a collection of recipes! Tons of information on the why & how of things and even includes a list of pantry staples! Great pictures and descriptions for each recipe and I have loved every one I've tried! Highly recommended!
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Posted December 6, 2011
I use this book to try something new in my cooking adventure. It definitely has some great tips.
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Posted December 6, 2011
This is one of my favorite cookbooks. I tried many of its recipes and they are as delicious as they are healthy. The great thing is that you don't have to feel guilty after eating these meals. It is a great cookbook to have. I gave a copy to all my friends for Christmas and they all loved it.
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Posted December 6, 2011
This is a very good introduction to vegan recipes and I have tried a number of them with success. She totally ignores coconut oil, though, which is the healthiest oil to use. Also disappointed that she uses white flour because white flour only turns to sugar in your body; there is no nutritional value in it. I've worked the recipes around my needs with success.
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Overview
After five years atop the Skinny Bitch phenomenon, author Kim Barnouin has grown as a cook, a nutritionist, and a mom. Now she delivers the “Ultimate” cookbook that will be for everyone looking for a healthier way to feed themselves, their families, and friends. Kim’s emphasis is on “easy,” and her kick-ass recipes feature seasonal produce (no fake meat or hard-to-find ingredients) and provide a versatility of tastes and cuisines, from Mediterranean to California-fresh. With almost 150 recipes, full-color photos,...