Rens Kroes it is

I can imagine that it can be quite difficult to always be introduced as ‘sister of’. But I will tell you, that is going to change from now on. Rens Kroes is actually doing really well. And not as a model (although she is truly breathtakingly beautiful), but as a health coach. She has been helping people towards a healthier lifestyle for quite some time, sharing delicious recipes on her site, and she is now coming out with a full-fledged cookbook.

I spoke to her about this earlier for Amayzine's Thank god it’s Friday. At that time, she told me how she had been toiling away in her own mini kitchen and behind the - fortunately somewhat larger - stove of her parents in Friesland to come up with recipes.
Yesterday I was at an intimate pre-launch of her cookbook and it's full of easy and healthy recipes. On her site, you'll also find plenty of delicious things. The. Together with fifteen other journalists, I sat at the table with Rens for a brunch made by her. Hummus, tahini, oatmeal with coconut and dates, sugar-free chocolate spread, spelt bread, fresh green juices, and more treats were waiting for us. It may all sound a bit too healthy, but let me tell you, such a lunch is really my thing.
The new cookbook also looks wonderfully fresh and healthy. No glitter and glamour, just all very pure. With beautiful photos by Anne Timmer, who photographed Rens as if she were a real Doutzen (oops sorry, there she is for a moment).

The recipes are usually easy, and here and there you also read facts about why certain foods are so good for you. Some recipes also indicate how many ingredients you need for one person. You don't often come across that, and I find it very handy. In the coming weeks, I am going to cook a lot for my friends from this delightful book. Starting Friday, June 6, the book will be in stores, but you can already order it at bol.com. And who would I be if I didn't give you a recipe in advance? Well, Rens actually gives it away herself. Especially for our Amayzine readers. A breakfast to start your day perfectly, here it comes.