Editor’s note: I have set a goal to read 26 books in 2019, and review them upon completion. Below is my review of Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Dummies, the 4th book I have completed so far this year.
Yeah, yeah, I know it’s a cookbook. How can reading a cookbook count towards my reading goal? Well, the first half of Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Dummies goes into an extensive description of this eating lifestyle (I hate to use the word “diet” in conjunction with the Mediterranean style of eating, because the word conjures up negative connotations. The Mediterranean “diet” is more of a way of life, and less a weight loss plan). The book also details the health benefits of following the Mediterranean lifestyle, as well as ways to incorporate into daily life with a minimum of disruption. It’s not just a book of recipes. So, yes, I read the whole thing and so it counts. It’s my blog, so it’s my rules!
Dummies books can be hit or miss, depending upon how much you already know about the subject. I’ve never been too impressed with their books on gardening, because I already have fairly extensive knowledge in that subject. Because I am just starting to adopt the Mediterranean diet, this book for dummies is right in my wheelhouse.
The first half of the book goes into extensive detail about the history of the Mediterranean diet, what health benefits can be expected from following it, what type of foods make up the diet and ways to incorporate it into your life. This was, as you might imagine, the more interesting part of the book.
The second half is mostly recipes, but there are a lot of helpful cooking tips scattered throughout this section to make cooking the Mediterranean way much easier. I’m giving Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Dummies 4 thumbs up because it is so informative and because the recipes are (so far) delicious and easy to follow.
Informative about what the Mediterranean diet is and full of great recipes. Plot is hackneyed and the characters are two dimensional. Nevertheless, a very good book.
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