Editorial Review:

When a medical condition forced his wife to eat only soft foods, the author developed 200 recipes that were soft, nutritious, and delicious. Containing recipes for soups, main dishes, vegetables, and desserts, this unique cookbook will help non-chewers fully enjoy their meals.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

If you love canned, condensed soup.....:

....then this is the book for you. If not, you'll be just as disappointed as I was. I really can't imagine who the audience is for this book--perhaps people who normally don't cook at all, have never owned a cookbook, and are averse to eating fresh, real, whole food.
The soup chapter has some good options but nothing that you wouldn't find in any recent cookbook (acorn squash soup, leek and potato, curried pumpkin, etc.). And some of the desserts and beverages look passable (though if I wanted to make... more info

The "I can't chew cookbook":

I did not know the book was more about nutrition for people with chewing disorders than recipes. I don't recall that in the description. Great recipes.

Yes! I can chew "The I Can't Chew Cookbook":

The recipes work! They have flavor and variety. Not one has been a loser, only winners, and the whole family can enjoy each recipe. Wish there were more entree recipes.

No help at all!:

Both of my parents have Alzheimer's disease. Dad can't chew meat or normally cooked vegetables and Mom can't swallow very well. I already do more than this book suggests in preparing their daily meals. Grinding and cutting food into small pieces just does not cut it. I have to puree meat and some other items, otherwise I just cook things to death to soften them enough for Dad. My wife rejected this book on her first reading. She said "The recipes are not for elderly folks who eat regular food. It's like... more info

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