Binding: Paperback
Date Published: 09 Jul 2026
My name is Claire Creaven and I’m delighted to welcome you into my kitchen through these pages. This cookbook is more than a collection of recipes - it’s a reflection of my lived experience from my roots on the West Coast of Ireland and my deep love for food that is nourishing, colourful and full of life.
WHOLE is not just a cookbook but a philosophy and a celebration of food in its fullest sense. The title carries many meanings: wholesome cooking, whole foods, whole health and a deep respect for the whole animal. It’s about wasting less and finding nourishment in both simplicity and intention.
Inside, you’ll find vibrant, satisfying dishes made with unprocessed ingredients—recipes that honour seasonality, sustainability and flavour. From root to leaf, cheek to tail, WHOLE embraces a way of cooking that is mindful, generous and deeply connected to the natural world.
Whether you’re cooking for yourself or sharing with others, this book invites you to slow down, reconnect and savour food as it was always meant to be—complete, nourishing and truly whole.