New Cookbook From Celebrated Author Gathers Healthy, Flavorful Meals for the Chewing Compromised
Palmetto Publishing Announces the Release of SOFT AND SIMPLE
CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Palmetto Publishing and veteran author Gale Buchanan, along with Leanne Chafin, excitedly announce the release of the latter's new cookbook: a recipe book full of great meals for those who eat a soft food diet.
Whether you're chewing compromised because of poor teeth, no teeth, dental surgery, mouth trauma due to an accident or illness, or other medical condition, you deserve to enjoy a wide array of dishes featuring vibrant flavors. Soft and Simple: Recipes for a Soft Food Diet delivers this in spades.
"This cookbook is for any person looking for a useful tool to help them adjust to a soft food diet for the short- or long-term," said Buchanan.
Each recipe is crafted with care, ensuring that every dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients and flavor. Say goodbye to bland, uninspiring meals and embrace a world of flavor that caters to your dietary needs.
Delight in favorites like broccoli quiche, cheddar potato bake, rich corn pudding, and caramel cake—to name a few. The recipes are straightforward, delicious, and accessible for all ages.
Soft and Simple: Recipes for a Soft Food Diet is available for purchase online at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com.
About the Author:
Gale A. Buchanan is the former USDA chief scientist and under secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics. He began his career as a teacher and research professor at Auburn University and later served as dean at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. With 34 years of military service in the US Army and Alabama Army National Guard, his final role was commandant of the Alabama Military Academy. He has authored several books, including Unexpected Chef.
Leanne W. Chafin is married and a stay-at- home mom to four sons. A graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with an associate of science in nursing, she left nursing in 2008 to become the administrative assistant to Dr. Gale Buchanan. Leanne has helped publish six of his books. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, baking, and gardening.
About the Book:
Title: Soft and Simple: Recipes for a Soft Food Diet
Author: Gale A. Buchanan and Leanne W. Chafin
Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
Publication date: September 1, 2026
ISBN-13:
Hardcover: 9798318808562
Paperback: 9798318808579
eBook: 9798318808586
Available for interviews: Gale A. Buchanan and Leanne W. Chafin, Authors
SOURCE Palmetto Publishing
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