I recently received a wonderfully kind email from a reader who bought my cookbooks and felt truly inspired by them. Her message moved me, and she invited my readers to join a personal challenge. Her name is Marion, and I want to share her letter here because it so clearly shows how a cookbook can change how we approach everyday meals, especially when following a low‑carb, high‑fat lifestyle.
Because of Marion’s thoughtful note, I decided to extend the special offer on my new cookbook, Easy Everyday Recipes, by one day. That means the sale now runs through Cyber Monday, 1st of December. The promotion includes the Easy Everyday Recipes book at a discounted price plus the Healthy Drink Recipes book as a free bonus. These books are designed to make low‑carb, high‑fat cooking approachable, creative, and—most importantly—practical for everyday life.
Below you’ll find Marion’s letter in full. Her story captures the hurdles many of us face: limited variety in meal rotation, uncertainty about carb counts, and the struggle to find satisfying beverage options beyond the usual choices. Marion’s words are a reminder that small changes and new ideas can make healthy eating sustainable and enjoyable.
Letter from Marion Rose
Dear Elviira,
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for writing such an inspiring cookbook. It has it all: beautiful photography, creative yet clear recipes, and simple directions. I need the easy part!
I am a typical cook—I tend to prepare the same six or seven meals over and over. I’m sure many people are the same. On a high‑fat, low‑carb plan, that repetition becomes even more limiting. Some days I struggle to get enough nourishing fats into my meals.
I’ve been afraid of vegetables because I don’t always know how to estimate carbs, and I need to stay under 20 grams of carbs a day. Elviira’s charts give me accurate carb and fat information, which encourages me to add more vegetables instead of just sticking to lettuce. For that I am truly grateful.
The beverage section of the book has been especially helpful. I gave up diet sodas more than a year ago and have tried to avoid additives and chemicals. I used to drink a lot of Coke and Pepsi, and I don’t enjoy plain water, so finding appealing, natural drinks has been a challenge. Elviira’s drink recipes are inventive and delicious—something I never would have created on my own. Finally, I have more to drink than just coffee and tea.
Your book will help me keep my resolutions for the year. I’m not creative in the kitchen, and this book provides the inspiration I need to stay on track. Boredom is a major reason people fall off their plans; having a variety of enjoyable recipes makes it much easier to stick with healthy eating.
My New Year’s resolution is to prepare at least one new healthy low‑carb, high‑fat recipe every week. By the end of the year I hope to have more than 50 recipes I can make without thinking—so I’ll never be at a loss for what to prepare for lunch or dinner. I especially want more dessert options, because having satisfying treats reduces the temptation to reach for chips or other less healthy snacks.
Elviira, your cookbook will guide me, inspire me, and keep me from quitting my plan by mid‑February. I challenge your readers to join me in this culinary quest. Let’s learn to eat for our health together—this book will be a great companion.
I can’t wait to fall in love with food again. — Marion Rose
Recipe from my new cookbook
As a thank‑you to readers, here is one recipe featured in Easy Everyday Recipes. The zucchini fries pictured below are a favorite—crispy, satisfying, and a great way to enjoy vegetables while staying low in carbs. Click the photo to view a larger version.
I hope these books and Marion’s challenge inspire you to expand your meal repertoire, experiment with new flavors, and feel confident about making healthy choices that fit your lifestyle. If you take Marion’s challenge, I’d love to hear how it goes—what new recipes you try, which ones become favorites, and how your meals start to feel fresh and exciting again.
Thank you for reading, and here’s to more delicious, simple, everyday recipes that support a healthier, happier life.