TOS Crew Review
Product - Comb Bound book,
Introducing Whole Foods Cooking by Rich and Sue Gregg
Price - $17
Publisher -
Sue Gregg Cookbooks -You will find plenty of free resources and recipes at this site.
The original version of this book was co-authored with Emilie Barnes, and titled
"The Busy Woman's Guide to Healthy Eating." It was published in 2002 and is no longer in print.
"Introducing Whole Foods Cooking" is the latest version of this book and was written by Sue (who has a degree in Home Economics) and her husband Rich. I love this picture of Sue serving Emilie a home cooked meal:
For many years, I have seen pictures of Sue, in her charming apron, promoting her healthy cooking methods in some of my favorite homeschooling magazines. I always wanted to buy one of her cookbooks, but at the time, I wasn't sure exactly what she meant by
healthy foods!
It wasn't until I was pregnant with my fifth child, and diagnosed with cancer that I started studying about health and
real nutrition. I was shocked to find out that our food pyramid guide and processed foods were not really good for me. All of a sudden, I was eating only health food. You would not have seen me with a cola,
candy bar, or any kind of processed food. I ate only nutritious, whole foods to the best of my knowledge.
Over time, when my body healed and the threat of imminent death was gone, I went back to eating processed food,
even though I knew better! Here and there, I have been trying to get back to a focused eating plan that is actually life-sustaining. So I was delighted when I was given a copy of Sue's book, "Introducing Whole Foods Cooking - for health and hospitality." I learned a few new things and was encouraged and reminded of things I already knew and appreciated.
One item that stands out from this book, for me, is to soak
oats for a certain number of hours before serving oatmeal. I am amazed I never heard of this before. But it actually prepares the oats so that the body is able to absorb the nutrients. It also makes it easier to digest. Very interesting!
The book contains an entire condensed education on nutrition and whole foods. You'll find short chapters that are inspiring, informative, encouraging, and helpful. It feels like the Greggs are your personal coaches who want the best for you. You'll find plenty of Scripture throughout this Biblically based book.
Some of what you'll find inside: Recipes, Menus, Cooking tips, a Guide to Measurement equivalents, and Ideas for a Tight Budget. There is also a lovely section about serving and connecting.
In the back of the book, there is a CD containing a power-point presentation. Pop this into your computer and be amazed! You'll hear lovely background music and see beautiful color photographs. Click on each one and you will be taken to a full-color lesson, with step-by-step pictures and text to clearly describe the recipes and ideas. An example is for a
Basic Shake. From the ingredients, to the use of the blender, everything is made easy for you, or your students. This CD is an exceptional resource to help you teach home economics. My favorite section is a charming photo of a table setting. Click on this and you are given a list of ideas (or rules) of setting a pleasant table. You are then shown exactly how to set a table - where the forks and glasses go, etc. This is beautifully done and very educational. I love it!
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*I received this book, from the publisher, for review purposes through The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Crew*
? She is the calmest, sweetest, most wonderful mother ever!)
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