Every time I receive a new cookbook to review I am blown away with how simply amazing it is. And Weelicious: One Family, One Meal by Catherine McCord is no different. You might already be familiar with the popular blog Weelicious.com.
My kids ripped it right out of my hands and started pouring over the pages telling me which recipes they wanted me to make first. The recipes are fantastic--healthy and fun.
The first part of the book is actually my favorite part--even over the recipes. Catherine McCord details the importance of feeding your children good, healthy, whole foods, but not in a preachy way. I already knew a lot of the things she wrote about because they are things I've researched on my own and are important to me too.
What I loved is that she doesn't just drop all this information on your lap and say, "Have fun!" She gives you really good tips for how to enact what you've just learned. That's what I love about this book the most. It's practical. It doesn't hurt that the recipes are fabulous and the pictures are gorgeous, but sometimes I just need some practical advice for helping me teach my kids healthy eating habits.
With school starting and trying to get back into my routines again, our meals haven't been what I want them to be. Another thing McCord emphasizes is eating meals together as a family and eating the same thing. Get it? One family, one meal. :) Yeah...no short order cooking for picky eaters. She also decries the popular trend of hiding veggies in brownies and other foods so kids will eat them. Nope! Kids should learn to enjoy the taste of fruits and veggies and explore them on their own. And I completely agree.
Anyway, you probably want to pick up a copy of this. Christmas is on the horizon. It would make THE perfect gift for a new or expecting parents, or anyone who cooks for kids--even grandparents. The baby food recipe section almost had me wishing for another baby just so I could try out her recipes.
You have the chance to win a copy of your very own just by leaving a comment. The winner will be chosen at random and the book will arrive on your doorstep. Just like that.
*Giveaway is open to US residents.
*Anonymous comments will be ignored, so please leave a name with your comment.
*The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.
*The giveaway will end on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at midnight EST. (That's 10 PM MST.) Winner will be announced at the top of this post and notified by e-mail, if possible.
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44 comments:
Thank You for a great giveaway! This cookbook looks great. Love your blog.
kkruegerhome@hotmail.com
Love her blog and would love to have a copy of her cookbook!
My daughter isn't even eating solids yet, but I'm clueless in the kitchen and worried about what to do about mealtime when she's older. This cookbook would be a lifesaver!
Okay. I *so* want this. For real.
I've been dying to get his cookbook! With a 5,3,and 1 year old - it would get a lot of use in our house!
I want to win this, as long as she is not going to make us give up Waffle Fridays...
This cookbook is on my wish list!
thanks for this giveaway!
gkuroda(at)gmail(d0t)com
Sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
You know I like to win things on your blog. :)
I've been sharing some of her recipes with our CSA members and they're loving them! Thanks for sharing...
I would love this! I've been following Weelicious for quite awhile now!
This cookbook would be a big help because I am tired of cooking the same old foods that I am cooking right now, Thanks for the opportunity to try and win this book
sibabe64 at ptd dot net
Would love a copy to send to my new grand baby's parents! <3
My cousin could so use this cookbook!
I haven't been sure if I wanted to read this book, but after reading your review, I really can't wait to get my hands on it.
The cookbook sounds awesome. Thanks for the chance to enter.
Andrea D.
short74717@msn.com
I would love to win this cookbook to give it to my daughter who had a baby. What a great present it would be!
This cookbook looks so interesting! I would love to gain some inspiration from it.
I teach a homeschool cooking class and would love to have try this book and use it as a resource. I want my kids to love being in the kitchen. It's a skill that will help them in so many ways (financially, nutritionally, etc).
Sounds fantastic!
meeeeeee!!!!!!!!
Love the idea of one family, one meal. It seems today that too many families are distracted with work or technology to truly appreciate what they have in front of them.
I married the love of my life not too long ago, and we are expecting our first little in the spring! One of the many promises I made to to myself is that no matter how crazy life gets, family will always be first. And food is a wonderful way to teach littles about forever love and healthy living!
Thank you so much for sharing!
I would love to get this book and cook all the delicious recipes with my family. What an amazing gift, thanks :)
This sounds like a great book!
may the contest Gods be ever in my favor.
I'm still a kid. I want this.
This book looks great!
Would Love This Book!
I love weelicious.com - her recipes have been a great help finding new and fun ways to keep my 13-month old interested in healthy food. I'd love the book!
Love the blog!
kileywiley12@hotmail.com
I would love to get a copy :)
I recently checked out this book at the library and loved it! We've made her turkey pesto meatballs twice now (only with ground chicken) and can't get enough! I would love to have my own copy!
I want this book!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would like this cookbook as a Christmas present to me:)
Thanks for the Giveaway. We are a great admirer of Catherin's weelicous recipes and would love to win the book.
I'd love this cookbook!
Expecting my first child in a couple of weeks... This book would come in handy soon!
I love Weelicious and am always looking for healthy recipes to cook for my family! Thanks for posting such a great giveaway :)
I would love to read her cookbook, thank you! PamelagwrightAthotmail.com
I would love to read her cookbook, thank you! PamelagwrightAthotmail.com
I'd love to win a copy of this cookbook as well!
jodimonrrroy@yahoo.com
I recently found the Weelicious site and have bad a few or her recipes already. The kids and I love them. I would love to have a copy of this amazing book.
It's not like I need another cookbook...but, yeah, I'd like another cookbook. This one looks great.
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