Rachel R. (subpolka) reviewed Skinny Bitch in the Kitch: Kick-ass Solutions for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap (And Start Looking Hot!) on
Helpful Score: 12
I've been a vegan for a number of years and this book is - quite frankly - a pitiful, embarrassing misrepresentation of plant-based diets. The majority of the recipes rely heavily on processed fake meats and cheeses (e.g. a "recipe" for a chef's salad is basically some lettuce, sliced fake ham, sliced fake turkey, sliced fake cheese, etc., ditto with the majority of the paninis and sandwiches), which should **not** be the basis of any healthy diet. I mean, I love a good fake burger from time to time, but only in moderation. It would have been nice to see more recipes based around unprocessed staples...vegetables, grains, beans and such.
In sum: Ew. This book has absolutely nothing of value to offer. If you're looking for a legitimately healthy means of dropping weight, I'd recommend one of Christina Pirello's whole foods cookbooks.
In sum: Ew. This book has absolutely nothing of value to offer. If you're looking for a legitimately healthy means of dropping weight, I'd recommend one of Christina Pirello's whole foods cookbooks.
Ruth M. (hoopernurse) reviewed Skinny Bitch in the Kitch: Kick-ass Solutions for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap (And Start Looking Hot!) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
I was unimpressed by this book. My gripes were as follows:
1) No calorie counts
2.) Too much use of overprocessed junk ( soy cheese, soy patties, fake everything.) I understand being Vegan but if you want to give up all animal products then don't try and fake it. Tofu is great but it seemed like every recipe used nothing but over processed soy fakes. If you don't want meat, don't make a recipe that relies on it!
3.) Too much use of coconut oil. This is a calorie bomb and you won't be a "skinny bitch' for long if you use it in every recipe!
Try the Vegenomicon or Vegetarian Times for a much better cook book with less self righteous tude
1) No calorie counts
2.) Too much use of overprocessed junk ( soy cheese, soy patties, fake everything.) I understand being Vegan but if you want to give up all animal products then don't try and fake it. Tofu is great but it seemed like every recipe used nothing but over processed soy fakes. If you don't want meat, don't make a recipe that relies on it!
3.) Too much use of coconut oil. This is a calorie bomb and you won't be a "skinny bitch' for long if you use it in every recipe!
Try the Vegenomicon or Vegetarian Times for a much better cook book with less self righteous tude
Claire Y. reviewed Skinny Bitch in the Kitch: Kick-ass Solutions for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap (And Start Looking Hot!) on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I HATED this book. It's for the "mean girl" crowd. It didn't speak to me at all, and I couldn't get through it. I swapped it about 3 days after I bought it brand new. I found the tone extremely sarcastic and patronizing, and not at all funny, which I expect was the authors' intention. "Secrets of a Former Fat Girl" was much better. Get that instead :)
Mallory S. (missmal) reviewed Skinny Bitch in the Kitch: Kick-ass Solutions for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap (And Start Looking Hot!) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
If you enjoyed Skinny Bitch, this one's for you. This book helps reinforce what the girls have already told us. Great recipes. I didn't go vegan, however I did cut back on a lot of things and found the recipes tasty and have integrated some of them in to my normal meal plans!
Patricia P. (bonita-paki) reviewed Skinny Bitch in the Kitch: Kick-ass Solutions for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap (And Start Looking Hot!) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I am not a vegan so this book doesn't work for me. If you are there does seem to be some tasty recipe's in there.