The Story
Product Description Recipes passed on from one generation to the next are a priceless treasure. Healthy Family Favorites is a collection of a familys most popular heirloom recipes that Mary Diederichs has lightened up to be healthier without sacrificing flavor. The formally handwritten recipes on faded index cards can reveal quite a portrait of the person who collected those recipes. This book is like looking through a photo album. Mary Diederichs recognizes the worth of documenting some of her own culinary favorites. Four generations of Marys family are represented from the Ranger Cookies made by her Grandmother Biddy when Mary was a child, down to the Twice Baked Potatoes made by her daughter, Lisa. Marys collection is contemporary in its approach to taste and nutrition. With a focus on fresh vegetables, herbs and seafood, most of the recipes utilize lowfat cooking methods ideal for anyone who is watching their weight or just wants to eat more healthfully. About the Author Mary Diederichs lives in Kirkland Washington. Mary enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, Steve, and their two children, Daniel and Lisa.
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Product Description Recipes passed on from one generation to the next are a priceless treasure. Healthy Family Favorites is a collection of a familys most popular heirloom recipes that Mary Diederichs has lightened up to be healthier without sacrificing flavor. The formally handwritten recipes on faded index cards can reveal quite a portrait of the person who collected those recipes. This book is like looking through a photo album. Mary Diederichs recognizes the worth of documenting some of her own culinary favorites. Four generations of Marys family are represented from the Ranger Cookies made by her Grandmother Biddy when Mary was a child, down to the Twice Baked Potatoes made by her daughter, Lisa. Marys collection is contemporary in its approach to taste and nutrition. With a focus on fresh vegetables, herbs and seafood, most of the recipes utilize lowfat cooking methods ideal for anyone who is watching their weight or just wants to eat more healthfully. About the Author Mary Diederichs lives in Kirkland Washington. Mary enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, Steve, and their two children, Daniel and Lisa.
