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Friday, October 1, 2010

GIVEAWAY: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS FOR ENTERING!
You already know we are fans of America's Test Kitchen from my tour post last month, so when they sent us a copy of The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook and asked us if we would like to give one away to a lucky Prudent Baby Reader, you know we were like... um, yes please! But first we had to test out some recipes and also curl up with it in bed and read it from cover to cover. Does anyone else do that? I read cookbooks like novels. Weird. So Jaime did the cooking and I did the curling.

Here's something I liked...

"This is what makes this book special; it is neither a diet book nor a road map to personal discovery. It is first and foremost a cookbook, one that offers big flavors and grin-inducing textures by lightening up the ingredients and techniques to the point that the natural flavors of good ingredients shine through on their own."- Excerpt from the Preface

Their first priority was taste! That's a healthy cookbook that I, and perhaps my meat-n-french fry family, can get behind.

Here's what else I liked...
Cooking 101 (basic how-to-cook-healthy instructions)

A killer salad section

Some scrumptious sounding recipes using healthier grains like Barley, Couscous, Bulgur, Quinoa and Farro. This will be where I start... maybe the Farro Risotto with Arugula, Lemon and Parmesan! Sounds delish!

Step-by-step photos

A tempting assortment of cakes, cookies and quick breads

This cheese bread will be on a Fall menu with soup, for sure!

And for us mom-types, a Kid Friendly section. Usually, I would scoff at such recipes saying... "My kids eat whatever I put on the table THANKYOUVERYMUCH" but, um, I want to eat these recipes.

Plus a Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough recipe which I can respect for it's half-whole-wheat-ness. A little bit healthier but still tasty? Nice. Quinn took a look with her binoculars and approved of the Vegetarian Entrees section.

Are you wondering what you have to do to win this fab book? Well, you just have to leave a comment here in this post. Tell us about your family's menu style? Pretty healthy? (give us a tip!), completely embarrassing? (share, so we feel better about ourselves! HA!) Let's just have a little conversation about how we eat.

You can leave a comment once a day.
Winner must reside in the United States. I know.
A winner will be selected on Thursday, October 7th at midnight CT

Throughout the week, we will be posting pictures of the delicious dishes that Jaime has already prepared. Your mouths will be watering! I'm not kidding! Ok, I can't wait, here is her Zucchini Bread. But you have to wait to see the rest.

Labels: Giveaways

458 Comments:

Callie said...: I too curl up with cookbooks and read them cover to cover. I think it helps coming up with something for dinner on those nights when spontaneity is all you've got.
Our family generally eats semi-healthy. When I cook it is healthy - when we go out to eat it is queso and fajitas!
Would love to win this cookbook!; October 1, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Pixi Rae said...: We TRY to be healthy in our house, but with a 9 year old picky eater, sometimes I don't win. We're working on it though - we do mostly home cooked, and if we do go convenience, I try to choose things with some sort of redeeming value.; October 1, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Andrea said...: Yay! We eat as healthy as can be! PROMISE!; October 1, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Tiff said...: I usually try to figure out what our meals will be with the vegetables decided first, then from there everything else.; October 1, 2010 at 10:10 AM
HustleMama Handmade said...: I love the ATK Family Cookbook- it's like the Betty Crocker cookbook for our generation! I use it for everything- I'm currently baking my way through the bread section. We eat pretty- meh actually. Having 3 kids 5 and under doesn't bode well for culinary adventures, you know? But I love cookbooks, too! And I totally curl up with my Cook's magazines. Part of me is still living the life of a foodie- even if we are eating quasadillas for dinner! : ); October 1, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Crystal said...: I make most of the meals for my small family of two. I've been trying to step away from using canned ingredients, too. Are my recipes healthy? No, not really. I focus on thick stews, especially in the cold, cold winter.; October 1, 2010 at 10:14 AM
shea said...: I often pick up one of my cookbooks to browse through to pass time.
We try to eat healthy, but nothing uber healthy. We focus more on portion control and moderation. But, we definitely have frozen pizza or nugget nights for sure. We're human, after all!; October 1, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Brinn said...: we eat very healthy, and just converted my son to a gf/cf diet, so it makes meal times pretty challenging. would love a new cookbook to help with ideas! thanks for the chance to win.; October 1, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Anita said...: I love America's Test Kitchen show, I'll be this cook book is full of great recipes. Our family generally eats a pretty healthy menu, so we are always on the look out for great additions to our list of meals.; October 1, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Hayley said...: I'd love a copy of this book. My husband and I eat very clean, and our little baby is about to start solid food, and I'll be making her baby food. Love your site.; October 1, 2010 at 10:21 AM
mindy said...: I heart the americas test kitchen cookbook and would love to have anything else they produce-- healthy or otherwise :)

We always joke about Cooks being a blessing and a curse... everything always turns out beautifully but there are 37 steps to get there and there's always a "meanwhile..." step that I inevitably miss.; October 1, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Suzanne said...: I have enjoyed reading ATK cookbooks in the past, but it seems the tastiest way to make recipes is never very healthy, so I'd be very interested to see how they changed up recipes for this version!; October 1, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Itty Bitty Beasties said...: We are a mix:
Giada De Laurentis White Chicken Chili (healthier)
to
Paula Dean...to die for comfort food, so not healthy...

I love America's Test Kitchen..if I don't make up my own recipe, they are who I turn to!; October 1, 2010 at 10:26 AM
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Sarah said...: Oh man, am I going to make you feel good about your menu style! It's just my husband and me, and we eat out almost every night. Yuck. We both would rather eat home-cooked meals, but we have really busy evenings and no time to cook! This cookbook would surely motivate us, right? ;); October 1, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Dylan said...: OH. EM. GEE. I'm putting all my good karma and happy thoughts into this giveaway this week! I have the regular ATK book and it's AMAZING. I hate cooking in general and am generally not very good at it, but that book makes me look and feel good. But it does encourage some not so healthy habits (ahem the cream biscuits ahem) We eat OK in our house - not big on juice or soda or highly processed stuff, but our routine is pretty boring - a starch a veggie and a meat. I would like to bring in more variety and different ways of combining things to make it a little more exciting, esp for the little guys. I'll be back to post every day! Thanks for the opportunity :-); October 1, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Jennifer W. said...: What a great looking cookbook! Fingers crossed that I am the winner!; October 1, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Liz said...: I have big plans to cook healthy for my family- no processed foods, everything from scratch, blah blah blah. But we are in the midst of soccer season which means scrambling for dinner 5 nights a week. We don't eat out but sometimes it's just cold cereal for dinner. I think this cookbook would really help me out!; October 1, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Lisa said...: We've almost completely eliminated processed food, at least from our meals now. We still do some chips and processed snacks sometimes, but I'm working on baking more too. I make a lot of chicken/rice/vegetable dishes and a lot of chinese food too. We get an organic produce delivery every two weeks, so our specific meals are generally dictated by what we get in that :); October 1, 2010 at 10:46 AM
Erika said...: Our menu style is a little eclectic. Sometimes healthy, some times whatever is convenient wins out over healthy. I find it helps if I plan and menu in advance. And of course remember to thaw any frozen ingredients!; October 1, 2010 at 10:47 AM
The Cheese Thief said...: We try to be healthy, but sometimes is hard with the baby.; October 1, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Kelly said...: The babe eats really healthy...mom and dad not too much, unless you count veggie frozen pizza as healthy! I kinda do!; October 1, 2010 at 10:56 AM
naomi said...: My 4 major food groups are: frozen, canned, takeout, and coffee. So yeah, there's some room for improvement.; October 1, 2010 at 11:00 AM
heather said...: We are a mixed bag but overall pretty healthy. My husband can whip sauces up from scratch and cooks really good salmon & halibut, among other things. I'm one of those recipe lovers & have tons of them store away. I modify them as time goes on.

I just heard about this book, we would love it!; October 1, 2010 at 11:02 AM
marisa said...: Let's just say I'm a short order cook and I'm okay with that!; October 1, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Francheska said...: This would be a huge sensation in my house! Recently learned that we have some health concerns in my family and I would love to have some tasty healthy options to please the whole family!; October 1, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Anonymous said...: I would LOVE to win a copy of that cookbook! Cooking is my escape, and I have lots of dietary restrictions, so I make most of our food from scratch.
We kind of eat eclectically - about once a month I like to try out a new cuisine or new food. I try to cook healthy, but it doesn't always happen, lol :-); October 1, 2010 at 11:10 AM
kelly said...: i do most of the cooking at our house. we love standard american food with a few ethnic recipes making their way into the roster. i have a list of my top 40 go-to meals on my blog: yellowbowlbakery.blogspot. i try to make it healthy, but we don't use 'light' or 'reduced fat' ANYTHING. give me real butter and sour cream!; October 1, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Joy said...: I love America's Test Kitchen cookbooks, too! And, yes, I also read them like novels when I first get them. As to healthy eating, we try to focus first on eating non-processed (ie, fresh not canned or frozen) food and then just do the best we can after that. It's a challenge(time and energy-wise) for sure!; October 1, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Unknown said...: I love to read cookbooks! I'd say our family is a mix of healthy and fast and easy. So some nights might be a great chicken stir fry and the next night we're eating PB sandwiches....; October 1, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Jennifer said...: We eat salads during the week, walk/run every week day with the dogs, and then eat pretty much whatever we want on the weekends. Seems to work for us!; October 1, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Julie said...: At our house we are trying to stay away from "pre-prepared" products even bisquick. We are trying to use more whole wheat pasta and flour. Diabetis runs in our family, so healthy cooking is very important to us.; October 1, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Valerie said...: Yummy. I want in.
I read cookbooks like novels too... and my husband thinks I'm insane.
Speaking of the husband, I have the pickiest in the world. If he can't get it on the McDonalds menu, he doesn't want to even try it. With the exception of pepperoni pizza. Anyhow, it's pretty sad... but we eat fried foods and pizza... and every once in a while I try to sneak in a veggie, but I am often foiled. Sigh.
This cook book sounds like it's sneaky healthy though... i can get into sneaky healthy.; October 1, 2010 at 11:26 AM
shirley said...: I am lucky because my 5 & 3 year olds are pretty good eaters. Our diets consist mainly of fruits & veggies and low-fat meat. One down fall, I love to bake, though I have been looking for healthier versions for baking such as whole wheat flour, substitute yogurt, applesauce, coconut oil, etc.; October 1, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Gina B. said...: We make a lot of healthy dishes with food from our farm share. But we definitely get stuck in ruts where we seem to be getting take-out more often than not. I'm always looking for good recipes for my family.; October 1, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Juliet said...: I try to feed my family healthy meals as often as I can't but some nights I am sick of fighting about food we all eat some delicous junky food for dinner.; October 1, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Emily said...: If cookbooks were scented, I'd be in even more trouble!

I've been trying to incorporate more fresh produce in our meals. (especially the good stuff from our garden).; October 1, 2010 at 11:39 AM
care said...: I'd love this book. We usually eat pretty healthy, but I'm at the end of a fourth pregnancy and I've been slacking off on the cooking these days! I'd love something to get me back on track (probably after the baby!); October 1, 2010 at 11:42 AM
jbr said...: I LOVE this show. I have one of their other cookbooks too. We plan out our menu, main dish sides & bread for 3-4 weeks at a time. This helps with grocery bills and healthy meal planning.; October 1, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Kelly Utah said...: This book sounds delicious.
I'm not much of a cook, but try to keep things healthy.; October 1, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Mel Titus Tsai said...: I would love this cookbook. I am a vegetarian, but my hubby and 2 year old are not, cooking for them and for me usually turns into two complete meals, or if I cook something 'healthy' my hubby picks out some frozen thing he bought to nuke instead...; October 1, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Jamie & Josh said...: I try to make healthy foods, have a few good recipes from Cooking Light, but we could always use more help! One huge healthy thing, really done more due to my preference, is using ground turkey breast instead of ground beef. :) Much more lean!; October 1, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Anonymous said...: I try to cook healthy meals for my family, but sometimes it's a challenge! I have a master menu that covers 4 weeks at a time with cooresponding grocery lists--it's a huge time saver! I would LOVE this cook book. I am always on the lookout for something new, especially if it's healthy!; October 1, 2010 at 12:11 PM
EG said...: It's touch-and-go. Here-and-there. Up-and-down. Sweet-and-sour. You know.; October 1, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Unknown said...: We are all over the map but some days healthy other days far from it. Always way too much bread and cheese but I also stay away from anything with ingredients I don't recognize. We could definately be doing a better job :); October 1, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Cassie and Lou said...: Since moved - we are trying a lot harder to eat at home more. We are hoping to expand our family in the next year and want to have better eating habits before a baby so that we aren't introducing (another) new thing in our lives! Next spring we are also hoping to start a small veggie garden! This cook book looks great!

ccarring81@hotmail.com; October 1, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Angela said...: We have a fairly good repertoire of healthy meals but are always looking for more to add to the mix - especially ones that make vegetables a little more palatable to the kiddos.; October 1, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Kayla said...: Another fabulous prize! We tend to eat quite healthy and really try to have a meal plan for each week. Maybe we're a little too planned out sometimes (crockpot Tuesdays!), but it works for us and our busy lifestyle.; October 1, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Linds said...: What a fabulous book. I have been trying so hard to make our family eating style healthier. We tend to eat a lot of pasta (thanks to my Italian significant other)but only a dismal number of green things. It would be great to learn the basics so that I can more easily create health meals at home. I have to admit that this week breakfast has been cupcakes for everyone. Oh dear!; October 1, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Krista said...: I have the best of intentions, I really do. But does my family always eat healthy? No! Because eating healthy takes lots and lots of planning. And sometimes the amount of planning sends me into a panic attack, and next thing I know I'm eating lemon-chocolate cookies from Trader Joe's. (No idea why those are coming to mind...) But I do try, and when I have the time to plan out meals and make a grocery list, it works well and makes me happy. So I'd love to win!; October 1, 2010 at 12:28 PM
sb said...: I love ATK and could use another healthy cookbook in my arsenal - ours are getting tiresome. We eat healthily as often as possible - my husband counts calories, though, so we're a little more anal about it when he eats with us. When it's just the baby and me, I shoot for healthy, natural ingredients but don't worry about the numbers. I do my best to make a main dish that has vegetables in it, since we're not very good at eating veggie sides. (Well, except the baby, she'll happily eat plain veggies - whose child is she?); October 1, 2010 at 12:44 PM
bmfreewebb said...: We try to eat healthy, but often fail. Would love another resource for healthy meals!; October 1, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Stacy said...: Fun book...we're pretty good around here...'cept the 4 year old who is stuck on foods that come in stick form...ugh. he's a WIP.; October 1, 2010 at 12:51 PM
Theresa Valgardson-Miller said...: I love America test kitchen! I hope that today is my lucky day!; October 1, 2010 at 1:01 PM
DeCaires Family said...: We eat fairly healthy in our home. The more natural the better. I have my own wheat grinder to make homemade breads and rolls. The kids love homemade fruit roll ups and applesauce. We plant a garden every year which is my way of helping my kids to SEE where the food comes from!

But, every Mom could use some new recipes in her book to keep the kids from sticking their noses up at dinner. So, I'd love to win and maybe the kids will give me some thumbs up when it comes to dinner time!

bdecaires at gmail dot com; October 1, 2010 at 1:01 PM
Miss Jillian said...: Test Kitchen cookbooks are the best. I love how they incorporate all the tips along the way to make your meal turn out better. As for our family's menu style, it is usually pretty quick and easy since we're just a little family of two. A lot of meat dishes cooked on the stovetop. A little tip, if your family is small and you eat a lot of meat, invest in a Foodsaver. It lets our little family of two save on bargain ground beef, pork chops, family packs of chicken, etc. Then we just seal the leftover meat up and freeze.; October 1, 2010 at 1:13 PM
Megan said...: Well, my husband is the healthy one. Mr. Hard Boiled eggs, with oatmeal and plain Chicken and Broccoli. I eat fairly well, but I've got a HUGE soft spot for things like Mac and Cheese and French Fries and Cheese. YUM. Since finding out we're expecting, I've been attempting to eat better on a more consistent basis. However, if you knew what I had to eat last night for dinner, you wouldn't think I was on the healthy road to anything. OK, I had KFC. I couldn't help it. This book sounds wonderful. There's nothing better than TASTY food - and if it's healthy, even better :-); October 1, 2010 at 1:29 PM
Krista said...: About a year and half ago I started menu planning once a week and it has changed my life. I'm not gonna lie, though--sometimes I am really struggling to come up with yummy new ideas for the menu before I go to the grocery store for the week. This book looks like it is full of awesome recipes...can't wait to check it out.; October 1, 2010 at 1:29 PM
Unknown said...: We eat pretty healthy for being a busy little family of four. We'd love this cookbook to help us out!; October 1, 2010 at 1:35 PM
leaner said...: High fiber, baby. Its all about the fiber. Seriously we have good and bad days around here. Most days are fairly healthy, but others we slack seriously.; October 1, 2010 at 1:42 PM
charcharr said...: We eat heathfully most of the time. But every once in a while, we've got to eat fried chicken.; October 1, 2010 at 1:45 PM
ellen said...: My style is that I don't have a style. I try to cook a few nights a week and I try to cook healthy food and I try to eat before 11pm!; October 1, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Anonymous said...: I'd say we're a good mix of healthy meals and not-so-healthy meals. I love to cook with fresh veggies but sometimes a frozen pizza ain't that bad either. :); October 1, 2010 at 2:15 PM
Emily Kate said...: We aspire to be healthy and organized but usually don't make it! I'm either awesome- a week of tasty meals or nothing- a week of cereal and PB sandwiches. It's ok though because my daughter still eats baby food (I make homemade, that counts for something right?) and breastmilk so I'm only screwing up my husband and I so far. ;); October 1, 2010 at 2:44 PM
Rachel Pond said...: I absolutely love their cookbooks, but only own the desserts one. This would be a great addition to our family! Right now it's just my husband and I and sadly we're eating horribly these days, think frozen foods...hot pockets, eggos, mac and cheese. I'm pregnant and really who wants to cook when it all sounds gross? This sounds and looks so good and with baby on the way really want to start cooking better for my family!; October 1, 2010 at 2:45 PM
lme said...: We LOVE America's Test Kitchen! We try to eat healthy, but are pregnant with our first kiddo and I, um, just learned that I gained a fair bit more weight than I was supposed to last month - whoops! This would be a great tool to help us eat healthier and stay on track with my weight for the remainder of the pregnancy (and beyond!).; October 1, 2010 at 3:01 PM
Katie said...: Our family (my husband and me) have made a conscious decision to eat healthy. Over course, we have our weaknesses (Box Mac and Cheese) but overall we try to cook better meals for us. I have America's Test Kitchen Baking book, which I love. This would be a great addition to our healthy dinners.; October 1, 2010 at 3:09 PM
Leanne said...: we try to be healthy, but sometimes it just doesn't work out, like mac and cheese once a week...just can't help it!; October 1, 2010 at 3:32 PM
Christina Hall said...: I cook fairly healthy meals, but we also have the occasional pizza night. I have just started getting meal plans from e-mealz, and it has helped give me some new healthy recipes!; October 1, 2010 at 3:36 PM
Hillary said...: I love America's Test Kitchen because who really wants to "test" the recipes themselves. After one dismal failure, my kids WILL NOT give the same recipe a second chance anytime in the foreseeable future. Who would? Anyways, I'd love a whole book of healthier tried (by someone else) and true homerun meals.; October 1, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Jamie said...: Love America's Test Kitchen! Thanks for the giveaway!; October 1, 2010 at 3:46 PM
Stephanie said...: Our family eats pretty well, most of the time. I try to plan a weekly menu, shop once a week, and keep track of it all to refer back to later when it feels like we're in a rut eating the same things over & over again. The worst part is getting the kids on board with our food choices & preferences. Alas, nothing new there. :); October 1, 2010 at 4:05 PM
David and Stephanie said...: I love to read cookbooks too! I guess it makes me think I'm a great cook lol, sadly this year with kids starting school and new baby, my dinner routines are SLACKING. Pancakes with chocolate chips are a staple dinner in our house these days...agghh. We could use some ideas for REAL quick healthier meals :); October 1, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Melanie said...: we try and it really depends on the week :); October 1, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Kindra's Kreations said...: I watch their show on PBS like EVERYDAY. I am addicted to America's Test Kitchen and to see a healthy cookbook from them is so exciting! I would make every recipe I think from it. My husband and I eat pretty healthy but need new dishes to add to our repertoire.; October 1, 2010 at 4:28 PM
Unknown said...: I love the Americas Test Kitchen cookbook that I have and would loooove to try this one.; October 1, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Seaweed and Raine said...: I'm dying to enter this since my hubby just finished reading "The China Study" and we have given our whole diet a bit of an overhaul. Alas. I live in Australia. Can't wait till you have some more giveaways for those of us who live outside of the US.
Still loving your blog after all these months though :); October 1, 2010 at 4:59 PM
Rebekah said...: My family's menu is a work in progress. It's not the worst, but we are definitely working on it. I have a feeling this book would help a lot.

rebekahricker@yahoo.com; October 1, 2010 at 5:17 PM
Laura said...: I LOVE ATK! All of my best recipes come from them. Right now my family is not eating very healthy (lots of takeout) due to 1st trimester exhaustion and nasties on my part. But I have hopes that we will get back to our routine of homemade delicious foods soon (also not-so-healthy, but tasty!).; October 1, 2010 at 5:31 PM
Rusthawk said...: As the kids have grown up we're eating lots more veggies and less bacon, sausage and red meat. I mix it up by roasting or steaming (with maggi sauce for flavor) them, or with cream sauces, or with greek or provence seasoning (wonderful on broccoli roasted in olive oil) ...and it is not uncommon for supper to be entirely veggies.; October 1, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Josh, Melissa and Brynn said...: I'm always looking for new tasty recipes! That bread is making me drool.; October 1, 2010 at 5:46 PM
Jenn/hippygoth said...: I love America's Test Kitchen! I also love the binder & tab format of this cookbook...reminds me of my dear ol' friend, the Better Homes & Gardens cook book (aka "the BHG" in my house). We eat pretty healthy, thanks to the CSA membership this year, but we are all carb addicts. Crackers & "cheeps" are our weakness, all three.; October 1, 2010 at 6:07 PM
Jennifer S. said...: We do what we can to eat healthy. This past year we gave up canned foods and try to eat fresh veggies more. We have a super picky 4 year old so that presents its own challenges! I would love to cook my way through this book...i would read it day afer day!; October 1, 2010 at 6:22 PM
Unknown said...: Oh dear me. I love cookbooks. Cooking Light is my fave, but I am always on the lookout for awesome recipes!; October 1, 2010 at 6:23 PM
S. Bean said...: I need this book! I seriously don't love to cook, I am just not inspired. If I can get inspired I know I will want to do it. I make pretty heathy-ish meals usually always some protein,whole grain or carb and veggies of some sort even if it is organic frozen broccoli. Typical meal for us is chicken, broccoli and maybe Quinoa or brown rice..; October 1, 2010 at 6:23 PM
Tina said...: We eat a lot of meat, cause my children are into being carnivores. i wish they would eat more beans, but they like edamame. i have one who likes raw tomatoes but not tomato sauce -- what is up with that??? we eat lots of fish too.; October 1, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Genevieve said...: We're kinda healthy, but since I'm gone 3 nights a week, there's lots of crockpotting going on. Love that thing. We do eat tons of fresh cut veggies and I like sticking it on the table while the kids are watching TV. Mindless tv watching + mindless broccoli munching works for me. :); October 1, 2010 at 7:07 PM
Heather said...: I love America's Test Kitchen! The big people in our house eat ok, however my 17 month old eats tofu nuggets almost every night! We always put our food on his tray, which he promptly throws off :) Maybe this book would help :)
heather.nevits@gmail.com; October 1, 2010 at 7:14 PM
Garilyn S said...: Oh, our meals are hit and miss. We want to cook and eat healthy and I would say that 4 out of the 7 days in a week are healthy dinners. We definately need more veggies mixed in!; October 1, 2010 at 7:41 PM
Jennie said...: Ooh, I'm totally drooling over the recipes you highlighted!!

We're vegetarians, and we eat pretty darn healthy. Lots and lots of fresh fruits and veggies, with a fair amount of beans and grains thrown in. My kids are both great eaters,... the older one is particularly adventurous and will try and pretty much like anything(umm, as long as it does not have meat in it.)

This looks right up our alley!!; October 1, 2010 at 7:43 PM
onemotherslove said...: We love healthy eating and would love to have more kid friendly recipes!; October 1, 2010 at 7:56 PM
Amy C said...: Oh YUM!! I absolutely love cookbooks. I am always on the lookout for a fabulous recipe. I try to cook healthy meals (sneaking veggies and whole wheat into the meals....I usually have to disguise it so the kids will eat it), but I don't always have time to cook the healthier food and just toss in the bag of pasta instead of rolling out the whole wheat pasta.; October 1, 2010 at 8:38 PM
Alisa said...: pick me! I love their cookbooks! Our menu is pretty healthy with the occasional meal that could see some improvements :)

wallwords@yahoo.com; October 1, 2010 at 8:48 PM
Mejia Mamma said...: OMG...I NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDD this seriously so BAD. I hate veggies, I am intimidated by the veggie section at the grocery store...they mock me. Anyway, my 16-month old daughter now refuses to eat any veggie I sadly attempt to give her, so I need to discover the secrets of healthy eating...but that's also yummy! We have the same small, pathetic handful of meals on constant rotation in our house - and I hate it. I need help. PLEASE help me & give me this awesome cookbook! Thanks!!; October 1, 2010 at 9:17 PM
Rachael said...: Oooh, I'm so excited for a healthy cookbook from America's test kitchen! I love their regular cookbook. Especially the how-to's!; October 1, 2010 at 9:18 PM
Amanda said...: We eat healthy for the most part but sometimes when we don't have a lot of time it's hot dogs and mac and cheese.; October 1, 2010 at 9:33 PM
lalakim said...: New Best Recipe and Quick Recipe cookbooks from Cook's Illustrated are my go-to cookbooks, but I would love to add this to my collection!; October 1, 2010 at 10:01 PM
Mallory said...: I would say we are in the middle of eating healthy and being embarrassed about how we eat. Mostly because my husband insists on on buying boxed and packaged foods that is loaded with sodium. Are all men like this?

Let me give you an example. I worked this evening and when I get home, I asked him what he fed our almost 2 year old. He response, " I cooked canned corn and Ramen Noodles for us tonight." At least he cooked something. :); October 1, 2010 at 10:27 PM
Ruby Rose said...: Honestly the thought of looking a cookbook right now is less than appealing, while I'm suffering from morning sickness. But, I do love America's Test Kitchen. And I'm sure I would love this book too...in a few more weeks.; October 1, 2010 at 10:32 PM
Caitlin Weaver said...: I've had the wierdest diet for the past few months. Since my husband is away for 3 weeks at a time working, I don't feel like making whole meals for me and my 17 month old who pretty much will only eat American cheese, so we eat really random meals, like cereal, tator tots, and applesauce.; October 1, 2010 at 11:27 PM
ChasingRays said...: mmm white chicken chili, here i come -Marie
chasingrays@hotmail.com; October 1, 2010 at 11:48 PM
Appelita said...: oh well...mmmm we do well the first few days but since I don't have a cook book I have to research on the web and so at times it's great heathy eating at times it's not were hispanic so you know how that is lard lard lard...this book from what I've read looks like it's just what I need to stick to a healthy life style of cooking =); October 2, 2010 at 12:52 AM
Amy said...: Wow, thanks for showing some contents of the book! Love the tips, pictures and how to information! :)

I'm the "chef" of the family and I love to make sure my kids eat healthy! Lots of fruit and vegetable every meal! Once in a while, I let them indulge and eat whatever they want. Otherwise, there's no fun in life! :P; October 2, 2010 at 1:42 AM
Mrs Bierman said...: I love this site: onceamonthmom.com I can't really use the recipes since we are vegetarian (since I was 3 and since my hubby started dating me) but it is great inspiration and a helpful way to look at how we eat/buy food/etc.; October 2, 2010 at 2:32 AM
Unknown said...: I love America's Test Kitchen. Our family is very meat and potatoes driven so we could always use a more healthy cookbook. I also love curling up and reading cookbooks. But unfortunately, I usually read more than I cook!; October 2, 2010 at 6:25 AM
AlliT said...: I seriously need something to help me get out of my cooking funk. My littles are just not eating the way I would like for them to be eating and all of our moods are just yucky. This is a great giveaway and I would just like to say "Yes Please?!?" to winning this cook book!!; October 2, 2010 at 6:50 AM
Unknown said...: We tend to eat on the healthier side. We eat very little (almost NO) red meat. We do a lot of veggies, beans, and rice. Would love to add this cook to my cookbooks.; October 2, 2010 at 7:11 AM
Jaimie said...: I guess you could say we eat healthy, but we try not to get ashamed when we buy the giant 5 lb. plastic tub of cheese balls at Target.; October 2, 2010 at 7:24 AM
Liz said...: Right now we have a grab-whatever-cooks-fastest style of family eating- it's soccer season! I would love to win this cookbook.; October 2, 2010 at 8:47 AM
miss r said...: Mmmm I love zucchini bread! I feel so guilty about our eating habits...mostly junk. I cook maybe once or twice a week. I'd love to try healthy recipes and cook more often during the week.; October 2, 2010 at 8:57 AM
Amber said...: I would say we eat healthy meals about 85% of the time, which is pretty good! But sometimes you just have to splurge and go for it!!; October 2, 2010 at 9:14 AM
emullan said...: I LOVE anything that comes from America's Test Kitchen. In fact, I would say that 80% of our meals are recipes from Cook's Country or another ATK source. I think I cook pretty healthily during the school year (I plan the weeks' meals in advance, watch a budget, etc.) but when summer hits--and my husband, a teacher, is home most of the time--every day is like a weekend, anything goes, and though we might eat lots of fresh fruit and summer produce throughout the day, evenings usually consist of something cheap, easy, on-the-go, fast, and generally unhealthy.; October 2, 2010 at 9:24 AM
CPB said...: This cookbook looks amazing! I try to cook balanced meals with at least one if not two veggie meals a week. My hubby will try anything so I am very lucky!; October 2, 2010 at 9:34 AM
Kim said...: We are on the healthy side...but since I got married my husband likes a lot more unhealthy things!!! I love finding recipes that he likes that are healthy also. This book looks like it has a ton of ideas!; October 2, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Jamie said...: We are vegetarians, well my children and I are and my husband is by association. I like to cook with my crock pot a LOT. It's easy and quick to prep, which is important since I have 3 kiddos under 3. This past week we were totally grubbing on some vegan split pea soup. Yummy, yummy!; October 2, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Deanna said...: I hardly get to cook so much because my husband is a dairy hand and doesn't get home till 8pm. He gets a warm meal at lunch and we have bread for supper. So, I only cook for myself, and sometimes it pretty hard to be motivated. Maybe a new cookbook is just what I need... Hmmmmm, yup, it is!; October 2, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Sam said...: I'd love this cookbook! We eat a range of foods, but are generally pretty healthy. I try to do at least one vegetarian/vegan night a week. But we also enjoy a good bacon cheeseburger as well (which just happened to be lunch today :). A new cookbook would be awesome!; October 2, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Nikki said...: Lucky me, I cook and my family devours everything I cook. I prefer to prepare fresh meals each day with local or home grown veggies. We raise our own pork and rely on wild game for any red meat on our family's table. Growing our own fruits and berries has been a family tradition from the start. Kids love to help 'harvest' the berries. Adding Meatless Monday's to menus, using legumes and grains in more ways has added flavor and delicious meal choices. Cooking and eating Healthy Family meals is a goal, worthy of our efforts. Creating the daily meals for my family's health and enjoyment is rewarding for me.; October 2, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Lindsay Cogan said...: We do eat healthy and I am always looking for new ideas. My husband and I cook almost every night and are avid ATK fans.

lynzward@hotmail.com; October 2, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Ruth @ Hammer and Thread said...: I try to make healthy meals but if I don't make my shopping list in advance during the weekend, we end you eating out (way unhealthy) all week long.; October 2, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Suburban prep said...: This book looks like it would have a great expanse of meal ideas. I can't tell you how often my husband and I try to figure out what to have for dinner.
msgb245 at gmail dot com; October 2, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Ellabel said...: Being family-less, I tend to make "lazy" be my governing factor when it comes to making meals. I must add that whenever anyone mentions zucchini bread, all I can think about is this quote from My Boys:
"What's that smell?"
--"Mrs. Fitzy made zucchini bread, zucchini muffins, and something called zucchini spread which is on the toll road because it smelled like a hot pond."

Not that Jamie's zucchini bread is anything other than delicious. :-); October 2, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Joan said...: Sometimes I cook healthy and sometimes not. I'd love to own this one to help me get back to more healthy cooking. I love cookbooks and enjoy reading them as well as cooking from them. Bet I could find some great recipes to try in this one.
joosbornenc at yahoo dot com; October 2, 2010 at 12:04 PM
care said...: I'd love to win. Cooking healthy in the winter is especially hard!; October 2, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Alice said...: I love the Test Kitchen. So easy recipes to try.
Love to win the cook book , can't have too many now can we??; October 2, 2010 at 12:57 PM
AJs' Mama said...: That cookbook looks amazing. I am like you I love reading cookbooks. They are always on loan at the library! I love it! My cooking style...hmmm...as homemade as I can make it. I love cooking from scratch. We do not eat a lot of processed foods and most everything is organic or locally grown. I try my best to get my picky eaters to eat veggies, but they are often hidden in the food because they woutright refuse to eat them if they see them!; October 2, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Mariel said...: Healthy? What's that! :-) We try to eat "healthy" but my family loves meat and butter and all that tasty stuff! :-) We need new recipes on our menu, it's so easy to get stuck to basically the same menu every week.; October 2, 2010 at 1:07 PM
Brownbellies said...: This looks like a fun cookbook! We currently don't have the best meal plans I just had a baby and am starting to figure things out again. emilyannwilson@hotmail.com; October 2, 2010 at 1:14 PM
Rimmi said...: This would be great resource for my new and improved healthy lifestyle!; October 2, 2010 at 1:29 PM
Heather said...: I have an obsession with cookbooks, so of course, this giveaway is really exciting to me. As far as how we eat, we TRY to be as healthy as possible and eat at home most of the time and cook simple from scratch meals. We do have a family of sweet teeth (?)(multiple members with a sweet tooth) and do give in to that more than I would like to admit to the world wide web. :); October 2, 2010 at 1:32 PM
Nikki Madden said...: I wish we were healthier eaters, but I like to tell myself that if it's homemade, it's better than eating out ... ??? Makes me feel better anyway! I make lots of casseroles and soups and crock pot meals. But you have me hooked on America's Test Kitchen so I've tried a few things from there recently! Would love the book!; October 2, 2010 at 2:07 PM
Anonymous said...: I would love this cook book! I have been trying to find a more healthy recipe book!; October 2, 2010 at 2:09 PM
Danielle said...: Wow, everything looks so good! I would love to have this cookbook!; October 2, 2010 at 2:22 PM
Mands said...: I am one of those Moms who WANTS to be super into eating healthy and organic but it ends up only happening about half the time. Well half is better than none of the time, right?; October 2, 2010 at 4:08 PM
Valerie said...: I love a cookbook with lots of pictures and charts and helpful stuff like that!; October 2, 2010 at 4:21 PM
Anonymous said...: I really try to eat healthy. I buy lots of fruits and veggies. And I made all my baby's food. But we still love to indulge in pizza and cupcakes, too!; October 2, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Jennisis said...: If I could get my son to eat veggies, I would be thrilled, but I can't, so in the fall, our menus almost always include zucchini and pumpkin breads.; October 2, 2010 at 6:41 PM
Mellissa said...: Yes please! This book looks amazing! We try to keep things healthy in our home, but sometimes it's rough, you know? With two young kids to wrangle it's sometimes easier to just throw together some nachos for dinner, instead of making chicken soup from scratch or something. Gotta say, I love my crockpot for that reason, though. I've got a few standby crockpot favorites that are pretty healthful and don't take much prep. Anyway. I hope I win!

missa.moe@gmail.com; October 2, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Anonymous said...: We eat healthy (veggie, starch, protein), even though my 5 year old step son is a very picky eater. But he has an alternate choice when he doesn't like dinner - anchovies! Can you believe it? He is SO my husband's son.; October 2, 2010 at 7:27 PM
Emily Frandsen said...: I always cook healthily but I have a major weakness for fast food! this cookbook looks incredible!
embily@gmail.com; October 2, 2010 at 7:42 PM
Heidi said...: We start off the day with a green smothie, because my kids love them, but it is all down hill from there, I do cook dinner every night, and want it healthy, but sometimes taste and convenience beat healthy
Heidiemyers@gmail.com; October 2, 2010 at 7:55 PM
Unknown said...: I would love a copy! I have a giant collection of healthier recipes. Some have been stunners. Others have been collosal failures. I've had good luck over the years with Cooking Light recipes. Eating Well magazine has some good stuff, and some very mediocre-tasting stuff. I feel like dessert or meals, anything I make myself out of pronounceable ingredients is better for our family of 4. And so far, at least, my preschooler eats just about whatever we eat, minus some persnickety days due to, well, being a preschooler.; October 2, 2010 at 8:23 PM
Jennifer said...: We have a main dish, veggie, fruit and usually a starch of some sort (bread, pasta or potatoes they are allll delicious! I try to sneak as many veggies into main dishes as I can....and the golden rule....'you get what you get and you don't throw a fit' Thanks for the opportunity for such a fun giveaway...I LOVE cookbooks! jpdavis07@gmail.com; October 2, 2010 at 8:28 PM
Unknown said...: we offer healty choices at meals and ask that everyone try a bite to show thanks to the chef. sometimes they like it. sometimes they don't. we do keep offering things they haven't liked in the past over again. my daughter liked baby lettuce with balsamic dressing after about the 20th try. you never know when they might change their mind!; October 2, 2010 at 9:18 PM
Terri ( Meterr) said...: Im in need of serious help! I have 3 guys ( ages 40,19 and 6) who are picky eaters and have sensory issues( nothing crunchy!!!!!) so I have a hard time cooking for all of us, and miking it healthy. i usually wind up making 2 meals, one for the guys and one for the girls, but I feel so much guilt that my guys aren't eating the things their bodies need! id love to win this cookbook!!; October 2, 2010 at 9:40 PM
Erin said...: We have gone much healthier in my home. I am down 38 lbs this year due to mostly diet change! YAY me! I do however have a hard time finding recipes that are healthy and tasty. Many of my recipes that I try do not pass the husband/kid test, so they are never to be cooked again. I could definitely use this as I still have about another 20 lbs to go and running short on tasty, healthy meals.; October 2, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Macki West said...: I LOVE to cook and this would be a great addition to my shelf. We eat somewhat healthy, but I'm in a rut and I need some new recipes to help get rid of my gut.; October 2, 2010 at 10:05 PM
Anonymous said...: We don't eat enough fruits and veggies - I am in desperate need fo some easy and yummy ideas to incorporate them into our diets! We have many health issues that require us to get on a healthier eating plan but we lack motivation mostly due to lack of yummy easy recipes. This book sounds like it is just what we need!!; October 2, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Amy said...: It'll be nice to win this book...I need more ideas on cooking and eating healthy! :); October 2, 2010 at 11:09 PM
Lisa said...: Great give away! Personally I KNOW we don't we enough fruits and veggies. I don't really know how to prepare them (except for salads) which the hubs claims "is what food eats."; October 3, 2010 at 3:21 AM
amidel said...: We try to eat 'healthy' at our house, but the kids don't like their vegetables much (fresh fruit is no problem), so any recipes that can help (whole wheat pizza crust and that yummy looking zucchini bread) would be great. Actually, I have been looking for a really good zucchini bread and that one looks wonderful!; October 3, 2010 at 7:30 AM
Suburban prep said...: Tasty good food for my family is a goal.; October 3, 2010 at 7:48 AM
Anonymous said...: Our family menu style is quite schizophrenic. I try my best to do seasonal, organic and even local. Yet, we still find ourselves ordering delivery pizza and Chinese about once a week. I would love to say that we only eat healthy, fabulous food, but that's just not reality. Complicating things is the fact that I have one child who won't eat anything (only a little exaggeration there) and one child who will eat anything at all (no exaggeration there). Getting #1 son to eat veggies is a rock fight every time! So, we do the best we can!; October 3, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Jeannie said...: I love America's Test Kitchen but don't make too many of their recipes because they're a bit unhealthy. My family menu style is varied. When we go to the grocery store or farmer's market, we cook fairly healthy with a lot of vegetables. But, when we run out (usually on weekends), we eat out or get take out--happens a little too often :(.; October 3, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Rimmi said...: I would love to read it from cover to cover :) The step by step instructions with pictures are such a helpful feature in cookbooks.; October 3, 2010 at 1:17 PM
Rachel Pond said...: Love it! Hope I win!; October 3, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Anonymous said...: I have a few cookbooks, mostly just use my red plaid cookbook, but we are addicted to watching America's Test Kitchen. Even my 7-yr-old daughter likes to watch. And I have tried quite a few of their recipes. Love ATK deep dish apple pie.; October 3, 2010 at 2:13 PM
~ Cee ~ said...: I'm loving reading these comments. I'm getting some good ideas! We go back and forth -- sometimes we're super healthy, and other times we'll have something completely unhealthy. We are trying to eat meals structured more around plant-based proteins, so we do things like lentil tacos, chickpea curries, black bean and sweet potato burritos ... and so forth!
ceevegnashville [at] gmail [dot] com; October 3, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Eryn said...: We eat fairly healthy, yet I seem to have a few of the same recepies I use over and over and over again...its time to shake it up a bit.; October 3, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Sara said...: I love cookbooks. Our menu is usually pretty healthy. If I'm cooking it's healthier than when my guy cooks...he's in the beef business so it's always fun to find new ways to cook using the same main ingredients.; October 3, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Little Lexi said...: We are really trying to be more healthy. Less boxed dinners, more by scratch recipes. But I am not the best cook, so easy is usually the first on my mind.; October 3, 2010 at 6:35 PM
Hobocamp Crafts said...: What an awesome cookbook! We try to eat healthy- but sometimes our recipes seem to get boring- this would be a big help!; October 3, 2010 at 6:41 PM
care said...: What a great lookin' cookbook! I'd love to get my hands on it. Hope I win!; October 3, 2010 at 6:44 PM
Unknown said...: We try to eat pretty healthy but a picky 3 year old makes it difficult. Would love some new ideas!; October 3, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Lauren said...: Wow, this cook book look fabulous! Thanks for the chance.; October 3, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Amy said...: Hm...really need more ideas on eating healthy. Especially on cakes, cookies, and breads! :D; October 4, 2010 at 12:49 AM
Melissa said...: Looks so yummy, would love to use this for family meals.; October 4, 2010 at 3:54 AM
Anonymous said...: breakfast?? whats that?? On the weekends when my husband isn't working and we sleep in we'll have a big brunch, but we don't eat breakfast on a daily basis. Which is probably very unhealthy for us. What can I say, I walk into the walls for at least half an hour after I wake up until I am actually awake, and I would hate to start my husbands day off with something inedible :-); October 4, 2010 at 4:05 AM
Liz said...: Ah completely embarrassing! Kids live on eggo waffles and hot dogs. Eek!
I love America's test kitchen, they are always cooking up some tasty looking grub!
Thanks for the chance to be inspired to change our wicked ways.; October 4, 2010 at 5:20 AM
Taylored Times said...: My husband LOVES buttermilk pancakes & makes them every morning. So we vary the add-ins, but we're a pancake for breakfast kind of family.; October 4, 2010 at 5:25 AM
Unknown said...: On work/day care days it's no breakfast for me, and whatever is being served at daycare for the little guy. On our at home days it's pb toast for me and froz. pancakes and fruit for the little one. Hubby never eats breakfast...; October 4, 2010 at 5:33 AM
sb said...: Oh dear, those crepes look a. maz. ing! I need this cookbook even more now!; October 4, 2010 at 5:33 AM
Anna Karin said...: I would head over and make the cinnamon rolls because I made a batch this weekend that FAILED. Nothing worse than having a kitchen that smells cinnamony wonderful, and then look at a pan of cinnamon rolls that just don't cook right. This cookbook could save from another cooking disasters.; October 4, 2010 at 6:10 AM
Taylor {Sew Much Love} said...: IF i have breakfast it is more often than not, a diet coke. So bad huh? Every great once in a while I get in the kitchen and whip up a bowl of cereal. Thank you, thank you!; October 4, 2010 at 6:13 AM
ellenbrd said...: My favorite breakfast is toast dunked in hot cocoa but those crepes would probably be my next favorite. I would love this cookbook!; October 4, 2010 at 6:17 AM
Stephanie said...: I generally have cereal with milk, but sometimes if I'm in a hurry I'll grab a breakfast bar on the way out. Baby girl drinks milk and has a jar of baby food (usually something on the sweeter/fruity side). Hubby eats bagels with peanut butter.; October 4, 2010 at 6:22 AM
Suzanne said...: I usually have toast or egg and toast. My stinkin' kids will only eat pop tarts. Some days I can trick them into eating a banana, but then they remember the pop tarts...; October 4, 2010 at 6:25 AM
Rimmi said...: Lately its been a bowl of overnight oats and a cup of instant coffee. I like the idea of overnight oats because you can really mix in anything and make it the night before and you can get just plop breakfast into a bowl in the morning and you're good to go. Fast and easy AND healthy, now that's what I'm talking about! :); October 4, 2010 at 6:27 AM
~Heather said...: Always have something healthy and tasty to fall back on when everyone's tired/cranky: beans for burritos, oatmeal and fruit, local eggs.; October 4, 2010 at 6:36 AM
Katie said...: Usually it's whatever baked goods I have around my house. Today it was banana bread. Last week it was granola bars. Or if I have nothing then it's a muffin from Au Bon Pain.; October 4, 2010 at 6:37 AM
Milica said...: Our breakfasts don't really highlight healthy eating unfortunately, though I am working on it! My 3 youngest kiddos all start with a cup of chocolate milk, we have meltdown if that's not available! Then we do cereal, or pancakes, or eggs and toast.
If they had it their way it would be -
Baby Boy - whatever anyone else is eating
Youngest girl- donuts
Older girl- bagel with cream cheese
Me- breakfast burrito with fruit and coffee
Hubby- donuts and coffee; October 4, 2010 at 6:40 AM
Suburban prep said...: I have watched this show on tv sometimes it is so interesting the method behind cooking and baking.; October 4, 2010 at 6:42 AM
Jocelyn said...: Breakfast around here is pretty uneventful. Just cereal and maybe orange juice or milk to drink.; October 4, 2010 at 7:13 AM
Lindsey said...: I am embarrassed to say that breakfast at my house is pretty lazy on my part. I have a glass of Carnation Instant Breakfast. My daughter usually has Eggo waffles. And my husband will have cereal or a on-the-go diet shake from Costco. I am pathetic when it comes to makes breakfast for my family!; October 4, 2010 at 7:20 AM
Anonymous said...: That zucchini bread looks really good right now! Breakfast so far has been a pumpkin seed/flax granola bar and sweet tea........; October 4, 2010 at 7:24 AM
Kara said...: I usually try to do a whole grain and a fruit for breakfast: whole wheat toast and a banana, or this morning it was oatmeal with Trader Joe's Chunky Spiced Apples, yum....; October 4, 2010 at 7:32 AM
Mindy1024 said...: most of our meals are whatever our 2 year old will eat!; October 4, 2010 at 7:33 AM
Valerie said...: Breakfast is unfortunately usually a mini-bagel or an apple on the way out the door. My husband doesn't eat breakfast, though for the first couple months we were married he made me coffee every morning. It was lovely. He does not anymore. :(
We have no kids, but the boys enjoy a scoop of kibble every morning before I head to work. :); October 4, 2010 at 7:49 AM
Becky said...: We try to eat healthy but we have a major weakness when it comes to desserts...; October 4, 2010 at 7:55 AM
EG said...: Crepes... you know me so well!; October 4, 2010 at 8:24 AM
susan.a.lentz said...: I would love a copy of this book! I do 99.9% of the cooking at my house (my husband heats stuff up and calls it cooking), so I love me a good cookbook. I try to cook at least 1 - 2 new recipes a week and then we file the ones we like. A majority of the meals are fairly healthy, but I've been known to splurge on a few fried-up or creamy options :) Please, please, please pick me!; October 4, 2010 at 8:48 AM
Bonnie Michelle said...: Since it's usually just me and my 11 month old, we share a bowl of oatmeal or yogurt with granola. On the weekends though my husband makes waffles :)
I'd love this book, and I know my husband would appreciate it :); October 4, 2010 at 8:54 AM
Maestra Tania C. said...: now a days, breakfast is something on the run, my favorite is a scramble eggs sandwich with a cup of oatmeal, breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day, its our brain food, so it has to be filled with protein, omega-3, I think eggs are one of the most complete foods and its soo inexpensive!!
We just have to be creative!
taniacf@hotmail.com; October 4, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Danielle said...: Confession time... Mornings are not our forte around here. My husband might have a coffee if he has time- I have a Diet Coke- Our 3 year old drinks Carnation Instant Breakfast. I guess we set a bad example. I swear we aren't that unhealthy for the rest of our meals!; October 4, 2010 at 9:22 AM
Tiffany from HOLIDAY said...: MMMM...this looks so good & perfect as I'm trying to get our family to eat more healthy foods.; October 4, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Liz said...: For breakfast I have been trying to cook more (muffins, scrambled eggs, pancakes, & waffles each have their own morning), but when I am sick or have been up alot with the baby, it's cold cereal all the way.; October 4, 2010 at 9:27 AM
alissa {33shadesofgreen} said...: Great giveaway! I curl up with cookbooks too! My cooking style is generally pretty healthy, but there's lots of room for improvement.; October 4, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Sam said...: Typical breakfast during the week for us is cold cereal (don't worry, it's usually healthy) or oatmeal. On the weekends I make pancakes, french toast or danishes... yum. The pancakes are served with homemade fruit syrup and sometimes chocolate chips.; October 4, 2010 at 9:32 AM
Timmi said...: I find ways to "sneak" my veggies in. We're not real big veggie lovers so I have to be creative. I use purees and also just chop or shred them up and throw them in, don't like it too bad I guess it's too late now! I also have make gluten-free stuff for myself which I'm new to so its a challenge right now.; October 4, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Sarah said...: Lately my breakfast has been a handful of trail mix at my desk. I used to eat oatmeal every morning, but once summer came it was unappealing. Here's hoping fall weather helps change my eating habits for the better!; October 4, 2010 at 9:39 AM

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