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You can indulge without guilt! Enjoy delicious desserts, perfect pastries, cookies and cakes, breads and bakes as part of a healthy lifestyle. Who says you can’t have it all?
Busy mum, home cook and heart-attack survivor Sally Bee knows better than anyone how to incorporate healthy eating into a busy lifestyle with her gorgeous, flavoursome and balanced recipes. In her new book, Have Your Cake and Eat it Too, Sally turns her attention to the sweet things in life to show that you don’t have to give up your favourite treats to maintain a healthy lifestyle or slimmer waistline. In fact, Sally claims that depriving yourself of these little pleasures makes it harder to stick to a nutritious and balanced diet long term.
Sally shows how to make your favourite treats a little less naughty with healthier versions of much loved puddings, bakes, cakes and desserts. You can rest assured that they won’t be as sinful as they taste; a sensible attitude and a bit of creative cooking is all that’s needed to spoil yourself the healthier way.
Sally also shares her helpful tips, advice and experience to show you how to enjoy little luxuries sensibly. She also reveals some of her culinary secrets and how to make compensations for 'naughty' ingredients by adding more of the good stuff.
At the age of 36 Sally Bee suffered three major heart attacks in a single week. Sally defied all odds and, 5 years on, is glowing with health. She is the ultimate endorsement for living a sustainable healthy life, and is living proof that her recipes work.
Recipes Include…
Hot Choccy Soufflé
Raspberry Muffins
Low-fat Zesty Lemon Buttercream
Pineapple, Raspberry and Amaretti Parfaits
Chocolate Vanilla Mousse
Peach and Strawberry Sorbet
Soda Bread
Spicy Apple Muffins
Almond and Hazelnut Gateau
Gooey Chocolate Orange Cookies
Caramelised Apples
Almond Macaroons
Oatmeal Fruit Bread
Chocolate Pistachio Biscuits
Passionate Pear Crumble
About the Author
At the age of 36, Sally was in the prime of her life successfully juggling being a writer, TV presenter, wife and mum of three. Then, in 2004, she suffered three major heart attacks in the space of only one week. Sally defied all the odds and, 5 years on, is glowing with health.
Sally is a spokeswoman for the British Heart Foundation, is a trained therapist giving regular talks to heart rehabilitation groups, and an NHS 'Expert Patient'.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This is a brilliant book, until you start making the recipes. While it's a well-presented assortment of all kinds of delights ranging from cakes & biscuits to ice cream & sorbet and even sweet and savory bread, the problems start to arise when you attempt the recipes for yourself.
I do follow recipes to the letter and expect the finished results to at least resemble what's pictured in my cookbook and yet time and time again with this book, this was not the case at all. The fat-free victoria sponge for example, is described as being almost "too good to be true" and as it turns out, actually IS too good to be true. Mine came out more of a bread and quite dough-like in taste and texture. I should also add that not every recipe in this book has an accompanying picture: while this won't bother all of you, I always like to see what I'm aiming for.
In terms of whether these receipes are actually 'sin-free', I'm not so sure. Yes, many of the recipes contain 'healthier' ingredients like nuts & seeds instead of let's say chocolate chips, so this is good - but we could do this kind of substitution to our usual recipes without the help of this book. Butter usually appears in smaller than usual quantities or is replaced with healthier alternatives like olive oil or "heart-healthy spread." But again, this is something we could do with any of our existing recipes. A lot of the book is about substitution really and too many of the recipes are heavily loaded with sugar which can't exactly be 'sin-free.'
There are a few recipes at the back of the book for 'healthier' frostings, custard and sauce and I quite like these. They're not fat-free but they taste better than I was expecting and contain less fat than my usual recipes so I'm be happy to switch.
It strikes me as a little odd that none of the recipes contain any nutritional content e.g. calories & fat - surely for a book of this kind, info on portions would be useful to readers? My all-time favourite baking book Good Food: 101 Cakes & Bakes: Triple-tested Recipes contains this info and it's not even targeted at health-conscious readers. It makes me wonder really if the supposedly sin-free recipes here have sin-full content simply too excessive to mention to anyone who actually cares about this information...
I've got to say I was excited about this book but I am truly disappointed. Baking (especially cakes & biscuits) provides satisfaction on so many levels: the making and the eating are equally important for me. I like the idea of making tasty treats that might be 'good for you,' but not at the expense of the satisfaction gained from creating and the pleasure of eating. There are lots of recipes to try in the book but the results are just too unpredictable. I don't mean to sound dramatic but the recipes are generally hollow and devoid of everything I normally associate with the rewarding experience of baking. I guess the hunt goes on for a better recipe book on 'sin-free' treats and in the meantime, I'm quite happy to do 'sin-reduced' by just tweaking familiar recipes that I already know work. If all else fails, there's always portion control and if it's a 'sin' to bake and indulge in a homemade treat once in a while, it looks like I'm going to carry on being a sinner.
I do follow recipes to the letter and expect the finished results to at least resemble what's pictured in my cookbook and yet time and time again with this book, this was not the case at all. The fat-free victoria sponge for example, is described as being almost "too good to be true" and as it turns out, actually IS too good to be true. Mine came out more of a bread and quite dough-like in taste and texture. I should also add that not every recipe in this book has an accompanying picture: while this won't bother all of you, I always like to see what I'm aiming for.
In terms of whether these receipes are actually 'sin-free', I'm not so sure. Yes, many of the recipes contain 'healthier' ingredients like nuts & seeds instead of let's say chocolate chips, so this is good - but we could do this kind of substitution to our usual recipes without the help of this book. Butter usually appears in smaller than usual quantities or is replaced with healthier alternatives like olive oil or "heart-healthy spread." But again, this is something we could do with any of our existing recipes. A lot of the book is about substitution really and too many of the recipes are heavily loaded with sugar which can't exactly be 'sin-free.'
There are a few recipes at the back of the book for 'healthier' frostings, custard and sauce and I quite like these. They're not fat-free but they taste better than I was expecting and contain less fat than my usual recipes so I'm be happy to switch.
It strikes me as a little odd that none of the recipes contain any nutritional content e.g. calories & fat - surely for a book of this kind, info on portions would be useful to readers? My all-time favourite baking book Good Food: 101 Cakes & Bakes: Triple-tested Recipes contains this info and it's not even targeted at health-conscious readers. It makes me wonder really if the supposedly sin-free recipes here have sin-full content simply too excessive to mention to anyone who actually cares about this information...
I've got to say I was excited about this book but I am truly disappointed. Baking (especially cakes & biscuits) provides satisfaction on so many levels: the making and the eating are equally important for me. I like the idea of making tasty treats that might be 'good for you,' but not at the expense of the satisfaction gained from creating and the pleasure of eating. There are lots of recipes to try in the book but the results are just too unpredictable. I don't mean to sound dramatic but the recipes are generally hollow and devoid of everything I normally associate with the rewarding experience of baking. I guess the hunt goes on for a better recipe book on 'sin-free' treats and in the meantime, I'm quite happy to do 'sin-reduced' by just tweaking familiar recipes that I already know work. If all else fails, there's always portion control and if it's a 'sin' to bake and indulge in a homemade treat once in a while, it looks like I'm going to carry on being a sinner.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Vine™ Review
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The back of this book says "Sally Bee shows you dont have to give up your favourite sweets to maintain a healthy lifestyle or slimmer waistline." Therefore most people would assume from this line that this book is suitable for people trying to lose weight. However it is not.
It is only apparent when you open this book and read the introduction that it is in fact aimed at people who want to help maintain a healthy heart. Whilst I find this admirable and a great thing to help people with, I do find it misleading as I am sure that many people like me who want to lose weight will think that this book is aimed at them too.
The recipies all look delicious and the one my partner tried turned out beautifully, but whilst they do contain ingredients that are considered a healthier option they are usually forbidden when dieting! So please forget the sound bite on the back of the book that talks about "Slimmer Waistlines"!
Another thing I find concerning is the lack of a breakdown of the recipe nutritional content. Whether you want to maintain a healthy heart or aim for that slimmer waistline the book promises, you do need to know how many calories, fat, sodium etc are in each recipe and there is no mention of this at all.
Although I would certainly describe this book as a healthier alternative to normal cookbooks and whilst it also contains some fantastic recipes and simple ideas to make food less naughty, I do think that it should be clearer that this is not a diet book. Amazon along with some reviews have made it very clear in their description but if you were to purchase this from a book store then you would not have this information and would be easily misled. For that reason alone I have awarded 3 stars.
It is only apparent when you open this book and read the introduction that it is in fact aimed at people who want to help maintain a healthy heart. Whilst I find this admirable and a great thing to help people with, I do find it misleading as I am sure that many people like me who want to lose weight will think that this book is aimed at them too.
The recipies all look delicious and the one my partner tried turned out beautifully, but whilst they do contain ingredients that are considered a healthier option they are usually forbidden when dieting! So please forget the sound bite on the back of the book that talks about "Slimmer Waistlines"!
Another thing I find concerning is the lack of a breakdown of the recipe nutritional content. Whether you want to maintain a healthy heart or aim for that slimmer waistline the book promises, you do need to know how many calories, fat, sodium etc are in each recipe and there is no mention of this at all.
Although I would certainly describe this book as a healthier alternative to normal cookbooks and whilst it also contains some fantastic recipes and simple ideas to make food less naughty, I do think that it should be clearer that this is not a diet book. Amazon along with some reviews have made it very clear in their description but if you were to purchase this from a book store then you would not have this information and would be easily misled. For that reason alone I have awarded 3 stars.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I already have Sally Bee's other two books, but I think this her best yet.After all Michelle Obama is a fan. Its a really lovely book, well presented and all the recipes are clear and easy to follow, most are also illustrated to inspire you. The book features all your home baking favourites such as scones, muffins and even Victoria sponge made heart healthy.
The book features a practical wipe clean cover and is divided into Large cakes, Small cakes, Breads, Cookies, Cool Puds, Hot Desserts and Ices and Sorbets, cake frostings and toppings are also covered too. Unlike a lot of heathier cookery books, none of the ingredients featured in the recipes are difficult to obtain which makes a refereshing change. I think this book is a great addition to your cookery book shelf as it covers all your family favourites but some new one's too. Great job Sally , well done.
The book features a practical wipe clean cover and is divided into Large cakes, Small cakes, Breads, Cookies, Cool Puds, Hot Desserts and Ices and Sorbets, cake frostings and toppings are also covered too. Unlike a lot of heathier cookery books, none of the ingredients featured in the recipes are difficult to obtain which makes a refereshing change. I think this book is a great addition to your cookery book shelf as it covers all your family favourites but some new one's too. Great job Sally , well done.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Ok if you like cake
This book didn't quite live up to my expectations, but it was ok. It had some really nice bread recipes in it which I wasn't expecting and my husband is working his way through... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Danielle K. Smith
A fun recipe book with a healthy edge
I have read a couple of Sally Bee's other cookbooks and have been very inspired by her story and the reason behind her drive towards heart healthy foods. Read more
Published 1 month ago by josie82
Lovely book, but not quite sin-free
Have Your Cake & Eat it Too is billed as being a book of "sin-free treats". There are certainly some lovely cakes in here. Read more
Published 2 months ago by TheLibrarian
nothing groundbreaking here???
firstly if you already have a low fat cake book there is nothing new to you in this book , fatless sponges ect. Read more
Published 2 months ago by gadget girl
Nice Book
Sally Bee always looks so healthy in her photographs that I feel sure her recipes must be very good! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Basement Cat
A true title
Some interesting recipes with reduced sugar and fat content through some rather quirky ideas. For example using apple sauce rather than sugar, or oats and seeds in muffins. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. G. Battle
fast simple and with fewer calories!
Have your cake and eat it is a great cook book for those that want to capture the delight of scrumptious bakes with all the flavour and fewer of the calories. Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. D. Squire
Lots of excellent ideas, but no substitute for the real thing
This is a beautiful book, nicely laid out with plenty of space and colour illustrations and appropriately sized text, a model of clarity making it easy to read and understand; in... Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. F. Stevens
Great book - good to look at and simple to use!
This is a very 'nice' book. By that I mean it looks good and is practical and easy to use.
I must admit, neither I or my wife (who is the cook in our house) had heard of... Read more
I must admit, neither I or my wife (who is the cook in our house) had heard of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by MJ King
Great for a Sweet Tooth!
I was quite surprised when I first read this and found quite a lot of sugar,chocolate and nuts in the recipes,as I had assumed these were bad things,but Sally explains at the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. M. Collier
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