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Worry-Free Summers

Vertical — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:28:18 +0000

With temperatures rising and summer vacation just around the corner fitness and wellness is on the minds of many Americans. Whether they have hopes to look good for the beach or are trying fulfill New Year resolutions, now is the time to fight the fat and change habits for a brighter and lighter future.

To help ease the transition towards wellness, nurtitionist and TV chef Kumiko Ibaraki has compiled what may be her most essential book yet—The Worry-Free Kitchen. Collecting dozens of everyday Japanese meals, Ibaraki has remastered these dishes by removing most of the fat and oil to significantly lower the calorie count while maintaining flavor and texture. As many during Ms. Ibaraki’s recent New York tour, featuring a stop at BookExpo America, came to experience, even the city’s most cynical gourmands could not resist her health conscious yet delectable delights.

The road to wellness does not have to be difficult. With Kumiko Ibaraki’s Worry-Free series your first step to longterm health is taken care of, as eating well has never been so easy and never tasted this good.

A Worry-Free Book Signing

Vertical — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:55:07 +0000

Vertical encourages foodies and New York area sweet-tooths to come by Books Kinokuniya New York City Monday (April 19th) afternoon to meet chef and nutrition counselor Kumiko Ibaraki as she signs her book The Worry-Free Bakery. Ms. Ibaraki will be making a rare U.S. appearance to promote her well-received book full of recipes for calorie-counting confections that are full of flavor but low on filler. And stick around to munch on homemade brownies and choco clusters baked the author herself for all of her sweet fans.

Book signing with Kumiko Ibaraki
April 19, 2010 (Monday), 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Books Kinokuniya New York, 1073 Avenue of the Americas, Manhattan, NY

Vertical’s Worry-Free Bakery Is Now Taking Orders

Vertical — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:50:37 +0000

Make sinless treats, goodies and confections! Starting today, 47 divine, low-calorie pastries and cool confections are at your fingertips! Cooking professional Kumiko Ibaraki’s recipe book The Worry-Free Bakery will show you how to lighten up old favorites. You don’t need to cheat yourself out of life’s little pleasures! Learn how to remove oil and butter from your favorite treats, while retaining full flavors and familiar textures.

You’ll never be at a loss for ideas with these varied recipes including cheesecake, tiramisu, and plenty in-between. Learn to bake desserts that serve well for entertaining. Be able to treat yourself to the more-than-occasional sweet. With this cookbook you can guiltlessly indulge every day! The possibilities are endless with Ibaraki’s full-color spreads, easy guides, and helpful advice. Still have any doubts? Pick up a copy of The Worry-Free Bakery today and ease your mind.