Becoming a vegetarian was easy for me. It wasn’t even a conscious decision, but just happened naturally. One day I realized that I couldn’t remember the last time I had meat. A meat-free diet evolved on it’s own and I haven’t had any trouble sticking to it. This is the right choice for me and […]
Books
Mother of God by Paul Rosolie
The Amazon River has always intrigued and amazed me. I haven’t ever been there, but always enjoy reading about the people, culture, plants, wildlife and geography of the area. This is the true story of Paul Rosolie and his journey and adventures in the Madre de Dios region of the Amazon. Madre de Dios means […]
Starting from Scratch by Sarah Elton
Starting from Scratch is a great book about food for kids (and some adults!). It isn’t a cookbook. It’s what comes before a cookbook, so that kids understand the science and cultural history of food and taste along with kitchen basics. The book is recommended for children ages 10 and up. It’s not childish and […]
Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost
April is National Poetry Month and this book is a lovely way to celebrate. Poetry for Young People is a book series from Sterling Publishing. The hardcover books are beautifully illustrated and intended for children ages 8 and up. It can definitely be enjoyed by adults, as well, but is a great introduction to poetry […]
Mayim’s Vegan Table Cookbook
Mayim Bialik certainly has been busy. She charmed us as a child as Blossom on TV and currently makes us laugh in the Big Bang Theory. Along the way, she also got a PhD in neuroscience and learned a thing or two about raising children in a vegan household. In this modern age, it can […]
Black Horizon by James Grippando
I’m hooked. I am actually surprised that I hadn’t discovered James Grippando’sĀ Jack Swyteck Novels before now, since there are so many of them. Now that I’ve experienced Black Horizon, I know I’ll need to read more of these. The author mixes fiction with current events in a way that makes the book feel real. The […]