Anna's collection of delicious soft food recipes in Scrumptious are so good, that I've had to stop using the book entirely - because I keep giving my copy away!
My friends and family (and then their friends and family...) taste one mouthful, or look through one recipe from Scrumptious and immediately ask for (or just take) my copy for themselves or a friend who "could really do with this in their life".
A 'foodie' friend with a recent, bad diagnosis who was now contemplating their life of blended this, that and the other was ecstatic when I passed on a copy. They were surprised (that soft food could look that good!), delighted (that so many different types of food, and flavours were represented), excited (that they could still enjoy, and share tasty, appetising 'real' food), touched (that someone had 'seen' them, 'heard' their experience, and decided to help transform the barren landscape that was threatening to take over their plates and bowls). It's more than a recipe book, it is someone saying 'I see you. You are worth more... now let's go have a nice cuppa and continue to talk about your future with choc ripple whip!'.
I heartily recommend Scrumptious as a cookbook, both generally and for those specifically wanting recipes for soft foods. I have young kids and the recipes are easy to chew and so delicious. The chia puddings are a firm favourite in our house. 5 stars 😁
Anna’s book was a go-to for me when the kids were little, finding meals we could all eat while they were learning how to chew and swallow. Not only did we find delicious recipes we all loved (and still do) but reading the recipes, tips and tricks (bits and bobs), and chapter introductions was like having a dear friend in the kitchen with me. I’m learning, I’m laughing and I’m making ‘scrumptious’ food for the whole family!
I am not a good cook, so this book is great to give me options for our whole family to eat together. And batch cooking for freezing because I'm also a lazy cook!
Thank you for your fabluous review Alicia! I'm so glad whenever I hear from self-professed beginner cooks that I am part of their journey to greater confidence in the kitchen. And you're not a lazy cook! You're cooking great things for your family and using the freezer properly - that's just pure smart thinking.
Best wishes, Anna
If you need a delicious brekky, lunch or tea, you will find something scrumptiously wonderful inside this book waiting to be cooked. The writing is easy to understand and provides simple recipes, tips and suggestions for meal ideas. That the recipes are good for those needing soft foods is just a bonus. The book is truly for the whole family!
Thank you Benita! I am so glad that you are enjoying my recipes with your family. Thank you for your lovely review!
Best wishes, Anna
Not only is this cookbook a joy to look at and read, it’s incredibly practical and an intelligent take on how to make soft food scrumptious. As a speech pathologist working in mental health settings, I love the concept of including all family members and friends around the dinner table, picnic rug or get-together. These are flavourful, healthy meal and snack ideas that will become part of your recipe repertoire.
What a beautiful review, thank you so much for taking the time to write in. I am so pleased that you see how my recipes work for getting everyone cooking and eating together. (Go speechies!)
Best wishes, Anna
Anna’s cooking knowledge and expertise in the kitchen shows through in the way she explains the science of food and layers the delicious flavours in all her recipes. Favourites in our household have been the lemon cheesecake bites and the mushroom pate. We are very satisfied customers!
What a fabulous review! Thank you so much. The lemon bites are favourites in our house too, though I usually get to eat all the mushroom pate myself!
Best wishes, Anna
A wonderful collection of simple to make, delicious food for the whole family. I have a 1yo growing teeth and a 6yo losing teeth so having a go to book for dinner recipes that we can all eat and enjoy together is a lifesaver for this busy Mum! Highly recommend!
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for 'Scrumptious'. I understand how busy life can get, especially with wee ones, so I am delighted to hear that my recipes have been a hit with your family!
Best wishes,
Anna
I have always struggled with my dentures and heard Anna speak on the radio. I used to enjoy cooking but have lost interest over the years because I have had so much trouble eating the food I used to love. After purchasing Anna’s book I have been re-kindled with old recipes and tastes. It has brought back my love of cooking and entertaining. Who knew her easy eating solutions would make such a difference for me. Thank you Anna for your wonderful cookbook!
Dear Dot, thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. I can't tell you what a pleasure it is to hear that Scrumptious has helped you enjoy food again, and even entertaining. That is marvellous! I am working on my next book which is full of soft food recipes for entertaining and celebrations - you'll be first on the list to tell when it's ready to go!
Best wishes, Anna
Wow. What a fabulous book. This is a lifesaver for our family who have issues with swallowing ( the oldies)and for the littlies with wobbly teeth. I love the personal touches and the photos are beautiful. I shall look forward to your next book.
Thank you Rosie! I am so glad to hear how my book is working for multiple generations of your family. That's exactly how I hoped my readers would use it, and I am thrilled to bits!
Best wishes, Anna