The Kefir Cookbook

“A beautiful journey of food, family, travel and triumph over adversity. With The Kefir Cookbook, Julie uses mouthwatering recipes and personal stories to bring the immigrant experience to life and give the reader a seat at her table. It’s a book for both body and soul.” — Arianna Huffington, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thrive“The Kefir Cookbook is a well written exploration of a modern way to mindfully nourish and heal the mind, body, and spirit with an ancient food.” — Deepak Chopra, MD“Julie’s recipes will make you feel both nourished and powerful—exactly what kefir’s ancient probiotics will do, too! Healthy and delicious, they will become staples of your real food kitchen. The Kefir Cookbook weaves the true story of the American Dream into the flavors of global cooking.” — Ellen Gustafson, author of We the Eaters: If We Change Dinner, We Can Change the World and Co-Founder of FEED“In The Kefir Cookbook, Julie beautifully chronicles her family’s American immigrant success story through delicious recipes that have become cultural staples (literally). It’s a book every immigrant family can relate to, and should definitely read. And now we know kefir has enormous health benefits, as well.” — Bianna Golodryga, CBS News correspondent“The Kefir Cookbook does more than simply fulfill your curiosity about superfoods and how to integrate them into your everyday life for a healthier, more nutritious existence. Julie’s beautifully written stories…[are] an inspirational, soul-filled guide to fearlessly taking on the world.” — Suzie Baleson, Founder, The Wellth Collective“The Kefir Cookbook is Julie’s real-life journey toward the American dream told through recipes…Each recipe offers unique insight into her remarkable story, beautifully weaving her family’s traditional recipes with those she has discovered in her decades of travel.” — Nicole Bernard Dawes, Founder and CEO of Late July Snacks“Julie and her family are a true Chicago success story. This book is an incredible look into her family’s history and all they have accomplished. I am proud to call her a friend, and excited for the world to see this book.” — R.J. Melman, President of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises “A memoir, culinary adventure, and global food tour all wrapped in one! The Kefir Cookbook satisfies the dietitian in me who believes in balanced eating (including a little sugar!) and inspires the mom in me.” — Rebecca Scritchfield, RDN, author of Body Kindness“Fans of kefir, as well as those new to it, will find plenty to embrace here… Smolyansky skillfully demonstrates how a single ingredient can fortify an array of dishes, both savory and sweet.” — Publisher’s Weekly

JULIE SMOLYANSKY is CEO and president of Lifeway Foods Inc., the company her parents founded to introduce kefir to the US. Named the nation’s youngest female CEO of a publicly held firm in 2002, she was recently named to Fortune’s “40 under 40” and Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business 1000.” Julie lives in Chicago.