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Reviews

'Food for cancer patients is a fraught topic but food writer (and restaurateur) Sam Mannering has helped Karen McMilllan to create recipes to inspire patients and their support people to eat good food. The pair avoid bombarding patients with cranky radical diets, instead focusing on flavours and ingredients that help offset the unpleasant days. With a preface by oncologist Reuben Broom, tips from cancer rehabilitation specialists, advice on exercise and asking for help, this is a sensible book.' NZ Herald

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'the book is filed with practical tips and easy-to-prepare, nutritious and delicious recipes suited to people who aren't well. Mannering has taken into account the palate changes that can occur during treatment and as such, his recipes feature warm, comforting flavours rather than strong and spicy, but blandness is banished.' Cuisine Magazine

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'This invaluable resource for families facing cancer offers practical advice to make each day a little brighter. The nourishing, easy recipes are designed for people who may be feeling unwell, and there are tips on how to ease exhaustion, nausea, pain and discomfort.' MindFood Magazine

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'It’s clear throughout that this has been written by someone who has been there. Overall, it strikes just the right balance in presenting facts, feelings (It’s ok to have a good cry when you feel the need), practical advice, and recipes. There’s no doubt that this is a book that will be appreciated by many forced to face some form of this illness.' Flaxflower

Author Biography

Karen McMillan lives in New Zealand and is the author of 17 books, published in nine countries, a mixture of fiction, non-fiction and children's books.

Karen is the resident book reviewer on The Cafe TV3, and appears regularly in the media. She has been a speaker at many festivals and events, including the Going West Festival, the Devonport Arts Festival, the Tauranga Arts Festival, and Brisbane Book Week (with thanks to Creative NZ Funding)​.