WHOLE30 ENDORSED: Our second Whole30 endorsed cookbook with a logo burst on the cover, a foreword by Melissa Hartwig, and extensive marketing support from Whole30.

INCREDIBLE TRANSFORMATION STORY: The author experienced dramatic weight loss and remedied a lifetime of health issues such as chronic eczema by adopting the paleo lifestyle.

CANADIAN AUTHOR’S GROWING PLATFORM: The author was the first-ever winner of “The Next Whole30 Star” competition, chosen by W30 fans as their favorite. Now she is a certified holistic nutritionist with 76,000 Instagram followers, and she is in the early stages of developing video content for a Canadian TV production company.

PUBLISHING PARTNER: We will publish simultaneously with HMH in the US.

KIRSTEN BUCK struggled with her weight and eczema for years before transforming her life with a paleo diet. She was the first-ever winner of the “Next Whole30 Star” competition and is now a certified holistic nutritionist. She lives with her dog in Winnipeg.

Author Residence: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Author Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba

“What I see in this book is a woman showing up as her truest, most authentic self, using food to speak to us, to connect with us, and to show us and herself love. Kirsten has brought her journey into the light, and the joy, vibrancy, and newfound confidence with which she both cooks and moves through this world glows through these pages.”
—from the Foreword by Melissa Urban, Whole30 Co-Founder and CEO

“There are so many classic recipe staples in Kirsten's cookbook that it deserves a permanent place on every kitchen counter! I felt like she invited me into her home and showed me how to cook nourishing food from scratch. The photography is beautiful and Kirsten's approach to food is so effortless and natural.”
—Joy McCarthy, bestselling author of Joyous Health and The Joyous Cookbook

“Looking for simple, budget-friendly, and nourishing recipes? Kirsten Buck’s gorgeous debut cookbook is filled with healthy, delectable dishes.”
—Michelle Tam, New York Times bestselling cookbook author and creator of Nom Nom Paleo

“The recipes in Buck Naked Kitchen are innovative, healthy, stunning, and encourage me to eat foods that are fresh and in season. Her winter chapter warms my soul with comforting, wholesome dishes, while her summer chapter has me ready to cool off in the summer heat. I admire everything about this book!”
—Alex Snodgrass, cookbook author and creator of The Defined Dish

“Kirsten’s approach to food and healthy living is balanced, nutritious, and full of flavor. With an emphasis on easy and accessible recipes that fit every budget and skill level, Buck Naked Kitchen is a must-have for all home cooks.”
—Ronny Joseph Lvovski, creator of Primal Gourmet

“Kirsten Buck's inspiring journey, from her struggle with food to a love affair with it, is one that resonates with me and probably most women. Buck Naked Kitchen is her delicious tale of strength and beauty told through the recipes she lovingly created. The food is gorgeous, yet inviting, just like Kirsten herself.”
—Zoë François, co-author Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day book series

“Kirsten is a magician when it comes to making nutritious meals super flavorful, and her cookbook is no exception. With her endless creativity and gorgeous photography, she never ceases to impress your eyes and taste buds. The recipes in this fantastic cookbook are easy to make and sure to please even the pickiest eater.”
—ChihYu Smith, Creator of I Heart Umami and author of Asian Paleo

“Buck Naked Kitchen is a beautiful expression of the respect Kirsten Buck has for nourishing food. From her heartfelt story detailing her inspiring journey with food and mental health, to the gorgeous imagery, and accessible yet wildly impressive recipes, this book will be a cherished addition to any home. Thank you, Kirsten, for sharing what a balanced and healthy relationship with nourishing ourselves looks like and for providing the resources to create that for ourselves.”
—Danika Brysha, Lifestyle Design + Self Care Expert, Co-founder/CEO at Model Meals

“[Buck Naked Kitchen] contains beautifully photographed and delicious sounding gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free recipes, fully endorsed by Whole30.”
—Winnipeg Sun

“[Buck Naked Kitchen] combines Kirsten’s education as a certified holistic nutritionist with her background and experience focusing on whole foods and creating healthy, approachable and delicious meals. Not only is every recipe gluten, grain AND dairy-free, did I also mention the Manitoba favourite: chicken tenders and HONEY DILL?! You gotta try it!”
—Travel Manitoba