Wholefood Recipes for Plant-Powered Families

Plant-Powered Families is a nice book by one of our favourite cookbook authors, who always uses fresh wholefood ingredients and uses a little oil and maple syrup (she’s Canadian!) with recipes that will appeal to most tastebuds. This book offers 100 easy-to-make and delicious recipes that everyone will love.

Always check for allergies, before serving food. Read more on food safety for people and pets. Just bin allium scraps (onion, leeks, garlic, shallots, chives) along with rhubarb, tomato and citrus scraps, as acids may harm compost creatures.

With tips for handling challenges for every age and stage (From toddler to teens), this book is the perfect book for parents raising ‘weegans’ or families looking to transition. As well as advice for helping picky eaters, there are tips on stocking a vegan pantry and making school lunches, plus dealing with challenging social situations. Includes nutritionist-approved references for dietary information.

This is a book you will use, whether you want a quick weeknight supper or a dish for a special occasion. From breakfasts to small bites to dinner and dessert, enjoy recipes for:

Pumpkin pie smoothie
Creamy breakfast rice pudding
Sunday morning pancakes
Potato-meets-egg salad
Creamy fettuccine
Sneaky chickpea burgers
Mild cheesy dip
Home fries
Lemon-kissed blondie bites
Banana butter ice cream
The great pumpkin pie!
‘Milk’ chocolate fudge sauce

If you’ve ever struggled with finding healthy, plant-based recipes for the entire family, look no further. Dreena’s recipes are kid-approved, wholesome and irresistible. Angela Liddon

Choking Hazards for Children & Pets

Choking hazards should be avoided for children and people with swallowing difficulties (and allergies). Also keep small toys off the kitchen floor where toddlers and pets could find them.

Learn how to help someone who is choking. Foods to avoid include: