Reflections from Crumbly Acres: you can have it

I was sent a new cookbook for review. Now, I've had my fair share of cook books, but I like cook books that teach me something. Poor JB, when he went on his two-week cleansing diet, he was at a disadvantage as he didn't know a lot about food prep.

He cannot have dairy, yeast or eggs, which is a challenge for me. There really aren't cook books that address that. There are lots of 'gluten free' or dairy free books, vegan, and the like.

This cook book is great. Recipes were created for those with diabetes, or people who want to cut calories and change their cooking style.

The author, Devin Alexander, a hottie who has been on TV, including Rachel Ray, as well as The Biggest Loser, and this is her 9th book (see below). She has worked with the American Diabetes Association, who sponsored it, and she addresses some of the cooking myths we were taught back in the good old days. (Those of us who were actually taught to cook.) There is nothing better than having a good book in front of you, with detailed instructions, when you go at a new recipe.

The recipes explain how to keep the caloric count smaller, and how to cook food properly. Each recipe has a "Cook's Notes" memo, to add more information, and to help newbies with attacking the recipe. Some of her website pages are devoted to diabetes, which supports this book, gives all sorts of tips and demonstrations. She has full recipes there, as well.

Three Cheese Spinach Lasagna

Devin Alexander has a broad range of recipes, the typical gamut from breakfasts, lunches, salads, mains, party foods, desserts and beverages. It is a better approach to preparing your meals.