Not from Concentrate - by Catherine Smart (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A new approach to cooking for neurodivergent brains and beyond

Catherine Smart was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, and she recognized her busy brain as a superpower long before it was cool. After all, ADHDers thrive in the kitchen, which scratches the itch for novelty, creativity, and excitement.

But, for a busy brain, planning ahead, shopping for ingredients, and following multi-step directions can also be a tall order. As can following non-essential directions (do you really need a full mis-en-place?) Thatâ (TM)s why this book is designed to be as distraction-free as possible with instructions for what to actually do first, clear and concise directions on ingredient prep, and ideas to keep the process fun.

In Not From Concentrate, stay on track as you "throw together" Smash Burgers with Dijon Pickle Sauce, whip up Jammy Egg Pita Pockets for lunch, and serve up a Creamy Butternut Pasta Bake at your next party.

About the Author

Catherine Smart is a chef, food writer, podcaster, recipe developer, food stylist, and cooking instructor in real life and on TV. She was an original cast member of the Emmy-winning TV show Christopher Kimball's Milk Street and a contributor to Milk Street Radio. Her recipes and writing have appeared in The Infatuation, Saveur, The Boston Globe, Departures, and Serious Eats, and she's a recipient of The Les Dames Escoffier Legacy Award for food writing. Catherine also co-founded the sauce and dressing brand "not just co;" you'll find the 10-veggie sauce she developed out of a farm share box on grocery and Target shelves across the country. Most recently, she created the podcast Not From Concentrate, where she interviews chefs and creatives about their journeys in the food world while living with ADHD, and began a weekly recipe newsletter, also Not From Concentrate, on Substack.