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| Authors: Tanya Wenman Steel, Tracey Seaman
Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
Buy New: $17.33
You Save: $12.62 (42%)
New (44) Used (8) from $17.33
Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 4633
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 8.3 x 1
ISBN: 0060857919
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5973
EAN: 9780060857912
ASIN: 0060857919
Publication Date: August 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not impressed October 24, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am very disappointed with this book. Recipes are boring and dishes that I've seen many times before. If it's available at your library, check it out there before buying it. It's not a keeper.
 Real food, real easy October 22, 2008
I read the book cover to cover, and found the essay part particularly helpful (suggetions on crudites to snack on before dinner, give veggies or fruit as second helpings). I made the blueberry muffins from the breakfast section this weekend for brunch and they could not have been easier. Mixing in whole wheat flour was a great idea and a healthy twist. My friend's 5-year-old twin girls LOVED them, as did all of us adults. Look forward to trying more.
 Don't bother getting this book October 18, 2008
2 out of 10 found this review helpful
I'm going to try to return this book if I can...I keep forgetting. The recipes are high in fat and are not all that original.
You can do better by just using foods as least processed as possible. Have your kids help you plan menus, shop for ingredients, and prepare the meals. Talk about the Food Guide Pyramid and use the Diabetes Plate Method to develop healthy meals and appropriate portion sizes. Go to www.mypyramid.gov for more ideas.
Download fast food and chain menu item nutrients and talk about wise choices before eating out.
Avoid eating/snacking in front of the TV. Make fresh fruit & veggies readily available. Talk about how good food tastes...help kids (and yourself) be mindful about what they're/you're eating.
Make a point of getting at least 1 hour of walking/active playing as a family. Limit TV & video games -- the time for these could be earned through age-appropriate chores.
Great ideas to escape fast food menus October 14, 2008
What a great book filled with recipes to help escape the menus of fast food resturants in the midwest. A friend recommended this book and have I put it to good use. I especially liked knowing that all items were made and sampled in the kitchens of the authors. My children eat better and I have the best reason ever to challege their diets, good health.
Boba
Best Cookbook for familes! October 9, 2008
This is the best family cookbook because they're healthy recipes for my family. I love the detailed information from prep time to calorie information. The personal comments and stories from the editors makes it like this cookbook was given to you from a trusted friend.
My kids are excited that I've finally expanded their school lunch options with all the great lunch recipes that are quick and tasty. I'm impressed that I've had such success with the dinner recipes that not only the kids like but my husband like too! I've already given this cookbook to a few friends and plan to give it as a holiday gift to many others!
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