Thank you for the opportunity to read Cooking as Therapy. Initially, I was a bit surprised by this book since it was not what I was expecting. I thought there would be various recipes linked to a mental and emotional boost. It was so much more than that. Each recipe had quite a bit of background to a therapy session and provided insights as to how cooking can be a great tool.

Cooking as Therapy offers a creative take on using the kitchen as a space for emotional healing. Debra Borden’s approach is warm and thoughtful, but it just wasn’t my style. While others may connect with the mix of personal stories and therapeutic insights, it didn’t quite resonate with me.

This was a really interesting book. Not what I was expecting but I really enjoyed it. It makes a lot of sense to me and I’m glad I got a chance to read it.

I will be the first to admit, that I gloss over most introductions in cookbooks. This one is different. The introduction was poignant and succinct in its execution of what to expect from this cookbook. I especially enjoyed the fact that it emphasized that you won't need culinary skill to get started. The fact that the book is so kuch more that just a slef helpnbook or a cookbook makes it unique in a way thats hard to explain. There's just something about a book that makes you feel at ease before you even get into the meat of it. As someone who does feel like cooking can be a therapeutic moment when not having a stressful day, it's nice to look at it as a way to Distress and maybe even work through the days issues while also having an end game of a decent meal. I definitely got swept into the clinical portion, where i almost forgot i was reading a cookbook of sorts. The recipes seem interesting and easily accessible and I definitely look forward to trying a few of them.

This book was provided by NetGalley but all opinions and reviews are my own.

Overall it was very interesting to see a different approach to cooking and appreciated on how the science works. I personally thought it be more recipes, but that was more of an assumption. I would have liked some photos or diagrams to break up the depth of the content. Maybe photos of the recipes given?

I really enjoyed the concept, but I thought it would be more cookbook and less self-help. I am also a bit saddened that there are no pictures.

Thankyou for this ARC copy. This was an interesting one. The author has put alot of information in the book to explain the background of how and why the science of it works. She has also explained how it all relates to therapy such as DBT and using cooking to add mindfulness among other things to your day. It combines each recipe with a therapy session - its very in depth. I think it could be beneficial if you're into that kind of thing and there are stories where the author helped clients using this method. Giving it 5 stars because the author has put alot of effort and information into it, and given step by step instructions to assist the reader to recreate the sessions themselves. I will post a review on good reads and amazon.com.au once it's published. Thanks

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. This was rat all what I thought it would be. Based on the title I thought it was about how cooking could be a form of therapy and a relaxing experience. Nope. It was really about using cooking principles in a therapeutic environment. Interesting but not what I was looking for.