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Appetite for Life

The Thumbs-Up, No-Yucks Guide to Getting Your Kid to Be a Great Eater-Including Over 100 Kid-Approved Recipes
by Stacey Antine
Appetite for Life: The Thumbs-Up, No-Yucks Guide to Getting Your Kid to Be a Great Eater-Including Over 100 Kid-Approved Recipes. HarperOne: HarperCollins. Sept. 2012. c.272p. illus. index. ISBN 9780062103703. $26.99. COOKING
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"Why wouldn't kids like to eat pure food from nature?" asks dietician and nutrition educator Antine. Her guiding principle is "connect your kids to their food." The book focuses on healthy meals and including children in the process of preparing food by starting a garden and recruiting them as kitchen helpers. Playing a label-reading game like "Supermarket Spy Kids" can engage children to learn the difference between natural and artificial ingredients. Among the many recipes are Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes, Sweet Potato Pancakes, and Eggplant Parmesan Towers. Informative charts compare homemade with store-bought ingredients and feature "Week at a Glance" meal recommendations. A pantry list will help readers know what to have on hand.
VERDICT Antine's thoughtful approach gives a whole-foods perspective on cooking for the family. This book keeps things simple for the time challenged and offers alternatives to fast food.
Reviewed by Barb Kundanis, Longmont P.L., CO , Jul 01, 2012
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