Amazing Photographs Of Strange Pregnancy Food Cravings Reimagined Fine Dining-Style With 'Eating For Two' Cookbook | HuffPost Life

Pregnant Mums' Strange Food Cravings Reimagined In Amazing Fine Dining Photographs

Amy Packham— The Huffington Post UK

|

Two people have created the ultimate book for expectant mothers - bizarre yet real-life cravings from pregnant women around the world.

Vicky Jacob-Ebbinghaus and Juarez Rodrigues, who are the brains behind Eating For Two, were inspired by their friend who indulged in Oreos and toothpaste when she was pregnant.

"Out friend used to sneak out of bed at night and eat them secretly while everyone else was sleeping," Jacob-Ebbinghaus told HuffPost UK Parents.

"We thought it was interesting that some rather disgusting things could be incredibly tasty to someone who is pregnant.

"So we decided to photograph them just as the women who crave them must see them – in a really mouth-wateringly delicious way."

Oreos and toothpaste

The online pregnancy cravings cookbook, which is not yet published, was a result of Jacob-Ebbinghaus and Rodrigues interviewing and talking to mums-to-be about what food combinations they were craving.

Jacob-Ebbinghaus continued: "We spent a lot of time researching the project. Juarez is from Brazil and I'm from South Africa.

"We live in Germany and both love to travel, so luckily we were able to talk to a lot of different women from a lot of different countries about their pregnancy cravings."

SEE ALSO:
Mother Who Is Eight Months Pregnant Admits Unusual Craving Is Licking And Eating Bars Of Soap
Unusual Pregnancy Cravings And Conditions

Creating the masterpieces, Rodrigues took the photos and Jacob-Ebbinghaus wrote the recipes, but they completed the foodstyling and tasting (yes, tasting) together.

On the website, each of the 15 cravings has been reviewed by the pair, as well as giving people a full recipe to try.

Their reaction to Oreos and toothpaste? "Chocolate and mint go really well together. Even when they taste remarkably like Oreos with toothpaste."

Bacon bars mars burger

Jacob-Ebbinghaus answered the question we were all dying to ask - no she isn't pregnant and she doesn't have children, although it has given her a taster of what might come in the future.

She added: "The reaction so far however has been great, very positive.

"A lot of people have asked us where they can buy it.

"Unfortunately it’s not available yet, but we are definitely interested in publishing and are currently looking for a publisher."

So far, the pair have featured 15 recipes on their website and are encouraging other mums or mums-to-be to submit their own suggestions.

Care to add any?

Eating For Two: Pregnancy Cravings

Burnt matchsticks(01 of12)

Eating For Two cookbook

Buttered watermelon(02 of12)

Eating For Two cookbook

Sausage and jam(03 of12)

Eating For Two cookbook

Steak and ice cream(04 of12)

Eating For Two cookbook

Medley of soaps(05 of12)

Eating For Two cookbook

Popcorn on a bed of sauerkraut(06 of12)

Eating For Two cookbook

Coal(07 of12)

Eating For Two cookbook

Bean and cream dream(08 of12)

Eating For Two cookbook

Ice cream and chilli sauce(09 of12)

Eating For Two cookbook

Gherkin cocktail(10 of12)

Eating For Two cookbook

Mashed potato with caramel sauce(11 of12)

Eating For Two cookbook

Orange sushi with tomato glaze(12 of12)

Eating For Two cookbook

Pregnant celebs cravings

Snooki Craves Pickle Pancakes(01 of09)

While Snooki and her fiance may be okay with pickle pancakes (he's feeding them to her after all), we can't bring ourselves to condone this combination. Instead, we suggest this amazing fried pickle recipe for the true pickle lover. One taste of these, and you'll want nothing more during the rest of your pregnancy.Get the Fried Pickles with Ranch Dressing recipe (credit:Getty/Matt Armendariz)

Jessica Simpson Wants Pop Tarts.. With Butter(02 of09)

Simpson doesn't want just any kind of Pop Tart, she's been taking hers with butter on top. While we know cravings can be strong during pregnancy, that sounds a bit decadent -- and not something that one should indulge in regularly. Instead, Simpson should swap those for our peanut butter pop tarts. They'll still have the richness that butter would provide, but also a healthy dose of protein.Get the Peanut Butter Pop Tarts recipe (credit:FilmMagic/Peanut Butter Co.)

Kristin Cavallari's Taco Needs(03 of09)

While some woman crave pickles, others need to feed their fix for tacos. Kristin Cavallari tweeted, "Freakin' Tito's Tacos is stuck in my heeaaad noooo." Well, Tito's got nothing on these freshly made beef tacos. Get the Tacos Bistec recipe (credit:Getty/New Media Publishing)

Kristin Wants Cupcakes(04 of09)

Being the judge on the Food Network's "Cupcake Wars" was, as she put it, a "preggers dream job." But what to do when you don't have a team of people handing over their best cupcake for your approval? Make your own. And if you bake carrot cupcakes, you can at least feel good knowing you got some beta carotene.Get the Take 5 Carrot Cupcakes recipe (credit:Getty/Quentin Bacon)

Kourtney Needs Spice(05 of09)

While Kourtney Kardashian has reported eating a bland diet during her second pregnancy, she is now feeling the need to indulge in spicy foods -- queso cheese dip to be more precise. But who wants to eat all that processed cheese when eating for two. We recommend this goat cheese chili dip for a healthier, and equally satisfying, remedy to that craving.Get the Green Chile & Goat Cheese Dip recipe (credit:AP/EatingWell)

Duff Craves Krispies(06 of09)

Among other things, Hilary Duff joneses for that simple Rice Krispie and marshmallow concoction. If she needs a new recipe, this one is solid and won't lead you astry.Get the Rice Krispies Treat Recipe (credit:Flickr: cathydanh/Getty)

Duff's Baby Loves Cinnamon(07 of09)

Craving Red Hots is not the most usual pregnancy desire, but how many of them really are? One thing's for sure, Hilary Duff's baby is digging the cinnamon-sugar combo. But rather than rely on the store bought candies, we recommend making some cinnamon sugar goodness in your own kitchen.Get the Pecan-Cinnamon Wafers recipe (credit:Getty/EatingWell)

Lisa Loeb Digs Apple Pie(08 of09)

Lisa Loeb's first sweet craving during this pregnancy has been for just-right apple pie. But she's also digging cheese and yogurt (among other things). This apple pie sundae with cheddar cheese combines all those delicious ingredients -- and allows you to enjoy it in one big bowl.Get the Apple Pie Sundaes with Cheddar Crust Shards recipe (credit:Con Poulos/Getty)

Vanessa Minnillo Is Loving Mexican(09 of09)

According to Nick Lachey, Vanessa is majorly craving Mexican food, and burritos in particular. And we don't really blame her -- burritos are immensly satisfy and always filling; if you're eating for two, this dish should do the trick. But don't get that burrito to go, make it at home to make sure it's full of good nutrition and hearty protein.Get the Beefy Bean Burritos recipe (credit:FilmMagic/New Media Publishing)

Related

uk lifestyle uk parents Pregnancy mums to be Parents

Suggest a correction

|