FEEDING THE WHOLE FAMILY--REVISED EDITION.

FEEDING THE WHOLE FAMILY--REVISED EDITION

By Cynthia Lair

This vibrant introduction to whole foods meal planning is full of tasty ideas. Although there are three recipes that feature seafood and one that features chicken, on the whole, most of the recipes are vegan or are very easily made dairy- and egg-free.

Especially appealing to me was her interpretation of some old favorites, such as "Sloppeh" Joes, made with tempeh and ketchup and really tasting almost like I remember them in grade school or at my mother's table. However, her Tempeh and Red Pepper Stroganoff is nothing like what my mother used to make with Hamburger Helper, and I consider that a blessing! Ms. Lair has included recipes that are innovative and fresh enough to entice longtime vegans and vegetarians to enjoy this book, and she also made sure to include vegan versions of the old standbys for those stubborn meat-eaters in your immediate family and beyond.

The focus of the book is on whole grains, and she includes a brief introduction to whole grain and bean cookery, as well as a chapter on getting your kids to enjoy the whole grain dishes you prepare. It's a great book for the dad or mom who wants to make sure his or her family is eating healthy, and a really good guide to converting those fast-foodies into whole-foodies.

Feeding the Whole Family--Revised Edition (ISBN 0-9660346-1-9) is published by Moon Smile Press, 11525 40th Ave, NE, Seattle, WA 98125. The book is 280 pages in paperback, and retails for $18.00. Reviewed by Meri Robie.