Emily Maxson: Cooking Her Way Back to Health — and Inspiring the Rest of Us

Chef Emily Maxson rebuilt her life in the kitchen after a sudden digestive-disease diagnosis and emergency surgery in her twenties. The reset, removing grains, gluten, lactose, refined sugar, and processed foods, became a mission: cook food that’s vibrant, family-friendly, and genuinely supportive of health.

That journey fuels two cookbooks that fit busy family life without asking you to become a full-time wellness expert.

The First Book: Emily’s Fresh Kitchen: Cook Your Way to Better Health

Her debut reads like a calm kitchen reset: real ingredients, full flavor, simple technique. It’s weeknight tacos, soups, salads, treats—balanced and doable for a family of five.

• Why it works for home cooks with a packed schedule: clear pantry guidance, straightforward methods, and recipes that don’t require specialty equipment.
• Knife-skills forward: produce-heavy prep that rewards a sharp chef’s knife and confident chopping.

From the first book in our classes: We teach and demo Emily’s Peach Salsa in our Knife Skills 101. It’s bright, fresh, and perfect for practicing consistent dice.

The Second Book: Real Food. Every Day.

Her 2025 follow-up goes deeper on gut-supportive eating and everyday practicality, 134 recipes built for real life.

• Two paths for mains: most dinners include both an animal-based and a plant-based version (think Greek Lamb or White Bean–Quinoa Meatballs; Pork or Jackfruit Carnitas).
• Fiber-first produce loads: big payoff for anyone focusing on energy, digestion, and satiety.
• Smarter shopping: a quick guide to reading labels, spotting added sugars, and avoiding unnecessary additives.

Shop Real Food. Every Day. at Vivront

Where This Meets Your Kitchen

Emily’s philosophy pairs naturally with a sharp, well-balanced knife and simple gear. The result: faster prep, cleaner cuts, less waste, and dinners your family actually wants to eat.

• Bring your everyday knife by for sharpening, then try the Peach Salsa at home to feel the difference in speed and consistency.
• Level up your comfort at the board in our Knife Skills 101—we’ll cook from Emily’s playbook and dial in your technique.

Quick Take

• Two cookbooks, one through-line: delicious meals that support health without drama.
• Second book upgrades: plant + animal paths for mains, fiber-forward meals, label-reading mini-guide.
• Doable tonight: make the Peach Salsa, then book Knife Skills 101.