Living on the Veg

My first book is out!

Living on the Veg is available from Amazon and all good bookshops.

What's it about?

It's a kids guide to living meat-free and I have to say I'm very pleased with it. I wrote it jointly with children's non-fiction stalwart Clive Gifford. He's been a veggie himself for a very long time. Clive wrote all the facts, history and tips. It's fun to dip into, rather than a heavy read and includes all you need to know about why it's great to be vegetarian.

The book is informative, but bright, colourful and fun. The designers did a great job.

What did I contribute ?

I created 12 easy recipes that are targeted a children aged 9-11 with supervision. They can also be created with younger children with a bit more help and are perfect for adults who are just looking for a few easy recipes or to ease into a vegetarian diet. A few recipes you will find here on my blog (my editor particularly liked them), but the rest are new recipes and ideas.

Chapters

Going Veggie

This chapter is an easy guide to what a vegetarian diet is  all about and what you can expect from the rest of the book. 

Fact: Did you know there are thought to be some 375 million full-time veggies worldwide?

Ye Olde Vegetarian

In this chapter we look at the history of vegetarianism and find out about some famous historical figures who were veggie. It's quite an eye-opener!

What's in a Name?

Find out the different terms for a vegetarian diet and similar diets and lifestyles. There's also a little bit about being vegan.

Why Turn Veggie?

Why do people follow a vegetarian diet?  How the planet is harmed by a meat laden-laden diet? Do our diets contribute to pollution and world hunger? These and other questions are answered in this chapter.

Questions Questions

This chapter covers commonly asked questions, that all vegetarians are asked regularly.

Healthy Living

Following a vegetarian diet is generally healthier, but only if you know what you're doing. This chapter explains how to follow a healthy diet. It covers the food groups, how to find replacement ingredients, it talks about nutrients, exotic food replacements and which products may not be veggie after all.

A Veggie Life

This chapter covers how to get started and not be daunted by a vegetarian diet, it's full of practical tips and advice. There are suggestions on what to stock up on for your store cupboard, fridge and freezer as well as how to cope with being vegetarian when you are eating out or on holiday.

Recipes

1. Cloud Eggs - fun breakfast eggs with meringue-like egg whites and soft dippy egg yolks.
2. Chocolate Chip and Raisin Pancakes - a luxurious breakfast for weekends and special occasions.
3. Pinwheel Sandwiches - a recipe and guide to making pinwheel sandwiches with a list of suggested fillings to get you started
4. Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup - a delicious, hearty soup that's easy to make.
5. 10 Minute Bean Burgers - our  family's favourite burgers. They are super simple to make in one bowl. 
6. Puff Pizza Pies - another favourite in our house are these quick to make mini puff pastry pizzas.
7. Quick Green Spaghetti Sauce - this simple green sauce for spaghetti can be whizzed up in a blender or food processor as quick as a flash
8. Spinach and Coconut Dal - a simple dal that's made in less than 30 minutes and is very tasty.
9. Easy Chocolate Mousse - just three ingredients, no egg and ready in minutes.
10. Chocolate Brownies - fudgey chocolate brownies, just how they should be.
11. Strawberry Cheesecake No-Churn Ice Cream - a luxurious ice cream you can make without an ice cream maker and you don't have to churn it by hand either.
12. Coconut Ice - a traditional recipe for an old-fashioned sweet treat you can make at home.

Title: Living on the Veg: A kids' guide to life without meat 
Author: Clive Gifford & Jacqueline Meldrum
Hardcover: 80 pages
Age Range: 9 - 11 years
Publisher: Wayland (12 April 2018)
ISBN-10: 1526306093

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