The Very Hungry Coeliac
The Very Hungry Coeliac
- Author/Seller
- Melanie Persson
- SKU:
- 9781922863324
$45.00
Coeliac disease or a gluten intolerance used to mean that favourite foods like delicate pastries, springy noodles and fluffy cakes were off the menu. Now Melanie Persson, Instagram foodie and the first coeliac contestant on MasterChef Australia, is bringing them back.
Mel was diagnosed with coeliac disease in her early twenties, and as she began to explore the world of gluten-free cooking, she found that most recipes focused on health and restrictions rather than flavour and texture. She was devastated to think that the foods she had grown up with from Japan and Italy might now be out of reach. As a passionate cook, Mel was determined not to miss out, so she got to experimenting. She spent years in her kitchen perfecting gluten-free versions of the dishes she craved – from fresh pasta to decadent pastries, and udon noodles to baklava.
In her debut cookbook, Mel shares 75 of her most superb gluten-free recipes for food that is rich, tasty and made to share – and indistinguishable from the gluten-based versions.
PRAISE for The Very Hungry Coeliac
‘Melanie Persson loves gluten … but her body has other ideas. Instead of taking her coeliac status as a solid break-up from this most glorious of proteins, she decided to lean in. Inspired by her childhood connections to Japan and Italy, from pasta and noodles to tarts and choux, this is a gluten-free cookbook for people who love gluten.’ – Melissa Leong, MasterChef judge (330k Insta)
‘Gluten-free cooking can be a challenge for all home cooks, but Melanie breaks this down into an easily digestible book absolutely packed with knowledge! With stunning photography and clear, simple to follow recipes, this book is a must have and one you’ll be going back to time after time!’ – Matt Adlard, social media chef, UK (634k TikTok, 855k Insta)
‘Here it is, an honest-to-goodness celebration of gluten-free food! So many gluten-free recipes are a sad substitute for the “real thing” – but not Mel’s. These ARE the real thing. As a fellow MasterChef contestant, I’ve been lucky enough to sample Mel’s food and can testify to the research and care that has gone into every dish in this book. Finally, food that will be loved not just by gluten-free humans but by everybody!’ – Julie Goodwin, MasterChef season 1 winner and TV presenter (105k Insta)
‘A natural treat for everyone who prefers gluten-free. Cutting out gluten from your diet may seem like a difficult task but fortunately, Melanie has amazingly curated dishes with great flavours that will tantalise your tastebuds.’ – Sashi Cheliah, MasterChef season 10 winner (140k Insta)
‘What an absolute cracking book! Delve into a world of culinary excellence with Melanie Persson’s phenomenal gluten-free cookbook, The Very Hungry Coeliac, this extensive tome is more than just a resourceful cookbook – it’s a love letter to the world of gluten-free eating, brimming with passion, dedication, and an unyielding commitment to quality.’ – Mandy Hall, MasterChef 2019 finalist (10k Insta)
Mel was diagnosed with coeliac disease in her early twenties, and as she began to explore the world of gluten-free cooking, she found that most recipes focused on health and restrictions rather than flavour and texture. She was devastated to think that the foods she had grown up with from Japan and Italy might now be out of reach. As a passionate cook, Mel was determined not to miss out, so she got to experimenting. She spent years in her kitchen perfecting gluten-free versions of the dishes she craved – from fresh pasta to decadent pastries, and udon noodles to baklava.
In her debut cookbook, Mel shares 75 of her most superb gluten-free recipes for food that is rich, tasty and made to share – and indistinguishable from the gluten-based versions.
PRAISE for The Very Hungry Coeliac
‘Melanie Persson loves gluten … but her body has other ideas. Instead of taking her coeliac status as a solid break-up from this most glorious of proteins, she decided to lean in. Inspired by her childhood connections to Japan and Italy, from pasta and noodles to tarts and choux, this is a gluten-free cookbook for people who love gluten.’ – Melissa Leong, MasterChef judge (330k Insta)
‘Gluten-free cooking can be a challenge for all home cooks, but Melanie breaks this down into an easily digestible book absolutely packed with knowledge! With stunning photography and clear, simple to follow recipes, this book is a must have and one you’ll be going back to time after time!’ – Matt Adlard, social media chef, UK (634k TikTok, 855k Insta)
‘Here it is, an honest-to-goodness celebration of gluten-free food! So many gluten-free recipes are a sad substitute for the “real thing” – but not Mel’s. These ARE the real thing. As a fellow MasterChef contestant, I’ve been lucky enough to sample Mel’s food and can testify to the research and care that has gone into every dish in this book. Finally, food that will be loved not just by gluten-free humans but by everybody!’ – Julie Goodwin, MasterChef season 1 winner and TV presenter (105k Insta)
‘A natural treat for everyone who prefers gluten-free. Cutting out gluten from your diet may seem like a difficult task but fortunately, Melanie has amazingly curated dishes with great flavours that will tantalise your tastebuds.’ – Sashi Cheliah, MasterChef season 10 winner (140k Insta)
‘What an absolute cracking book! Delve into a world of culinary excellence with Melanie Persson’s phenomenal gluten-free cookbook, The Very Hungry Coeliac, this extensive tome is more than just a resourceful cookbook – it’s a love letter to the world of gluten-free eating, brimming with passion, dedication, and an unyielding commitment to quality.’ – Mandy Hall, MasterChef 2019 finalist (10k Insta)
