by Mireille Guiliano
For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-CycleI think there is some useful information in this book. But there is a lot of other stuff going on as well and much of it is outdated.Guiliano's basic premise is that French women don't get fat, because they eat slowly and appreciate their food. They do...
This was a pretty unique book that was full of truth and recipes. I really enjoyed it and it has opened my mind to the French culture. I like the little family stories that Mireille tell of her being a girl and her family. Plus, the added bonuses of recipes and deliciousness of some of the recipes t...
Interesting book, I know it's been debunked by several people but some of the points she makes are actually quite good! Little and often would appear to be the motto, quality over quantity every time!
Mireille Guiliano's un-system for getting thin is simple - look at what you eat, get rid of the worst offenders, cook your own food, take advantage of seasonal items, and enjoy indulgences while making sure to offset them elsewhere. All changes are to be made slowly over time so they don't feel lik...
Interesting, and includes some nice recipes. Nothing mind-blowing, just some ways to practice moderation.
This eating philosophy is quite similar to that of Bob Greene and Dr. Phil, enjoy your food, in moderation, get moving, don't "diet", but change your lifestyle and the way you think about food and eating, make it an experience, don't scarf down your dinner at the kitchen sink and never eat in front ...
An outstanding book on the principles of seasonal eating, with recipes and entertaining anecdotes.
I was not as impressed by this book as I should have been, given all the hype and popularity. Still worth reading, though, for the French perspective and a few good tips. I like her philosophy of self and life and food. American women would do well to learn from her about temperate indulgence."One...
Old posts are in spoiler tags below, so you don't have to see them every time I write something new. But, don't worry, I'm not spoilering the outcome of the book. YOU'LL NEVER GUESS WHAT HAPPENS! Okay, if you want to know: she gets skinny again.I read this years ago on loan when I worked at Barne...
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